Posted June 19, 2020 Dear Friends of Minnesota Food Association & Big River Farms, The Food Group stands in solidarity with our Twin Cities communities in our commitment to equity as, together, we process and rebuild from the compounding effects and unrest following the killing of George Floyd and COVID-19. As our community faces a […] Read more
Birchwood Cafe: Serving up social justice alongside Good Real Food
The Birchwood Café has a solid reputation for their commitment to equity, food justice and inspiring gratitude, a reputation based on 25 years of serving Good Real Food sourced from local farmers using organic and sustainable practices to the Seward community and beyond. Their values are harmonious with those of The Food Group so it’s […] Read more
A Message from Sophia
June 4, 2020 Image by Lorie Shaull via GlobalVoices As a long-time South Minneapolis resident, I write to you with a heavy heart. This past week has forced me to confront a number of hard truths. I am grieving for George Floyd. I am grieving the loss of many of my favorite neighborhood businesses. I […] Read more
Big River Farms – still growing strong!
Three Big River Farms staff are providing emergency services to seed farmers’ starts duing the COVID-19 outbreak. Farmer Mentor, May Lee, has an expert touch with seeding, and always a smile on her face! It seems as though every single thing in our lives is shifting unpredictably right now. We keep tossing around words like […] Read more
Learn about Our CSA
Joining a CSA is one of the easiest ways you can participate in the exciting transformation taking place in our local food system. Like all Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farms, we offer members a share of our harvest in exchange for pre-season support.