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The Food Group Marks 50 Years of Fighting Hunger in Minnesota

Fall 2026 Newsletter

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How Our AgriSolar Farm Is Expanding Land Access to Fight Hunger

Big River Farms graduates sign 10-year leases at The Food Group’s AgriSolar Farm.

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The Sahan Journal – Big Lake Agrivoltaics Project Shows Promise of Mixing Farming, Solar Power

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Heritage Center of Brooklyn Center

Emerging Farmers Conference: Rooted in Culture, Community, & Resilience.

November 13, 2026

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How The Food Group’s New Mobile Market Stop Helps College Students Facing Food Insecurity

The Food Group is excited to announce the launch of a new Twin Cities Mobile Market (TCMM) stop at the University of Minnesota.

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Summer 2026 Newsletter

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Hunger Relief Funding Passes in Minnesota: 2026 Legislative Recap

Five Years of Increased Food Insecurity

Food Shelf Demand Sets New Records in Minnesota