Originally from Guatemala, farmer Porfirio Perez came to Big River Farms (BRF) over ten years ago with a lot of experience in agriculture and food processing. In Guatemala he grew coffee, corn, and beans, and was involved in the many steps of coffee … [Read more...]
The Tschumperlins choose beneficiaries with care
“If you value your money, and worked hard your whole life toward financial security, then why let someone else decide what happens to it after you’re gone? Put your wishes in writing!” This is the wise advice of John Tschumperlin, Cargill retiree, … [Read more...]
Mobile Grocery Programs grow to offer products from 13 local farms and producers
In addition to sourcing local products for our food shelf and hunger relief partners, The Food Group is excited to offer locally grown and raised products from 13 local growers and producers for purchase through our mobile grocery programs Fare For … [Read more...]
Partner Spotlight: Du Nord Foundation Community Market
“Solidarity with the Neighborhood” The combination of the pandemic and the civil uprising of 2020 moved hunger relief in new directions. New organizations sprang up in response and partnered with The Food Group. Here’s a closer look at one of … [Read more...]
Meet Farmers Lue & Kia
Farmers Lue Lor & Kia Chang grow many of the fresh, organic veggies you'll find in your weekly CSA shares. A few years ago, Lue was introduced to the Big River Farms (BRF) education program through friends. Lue and Kia started … [Read more...]