Marie Van Buskirk, Program Manager, holds a box ready for delivery As a case manager, Marie always had a fondness for White Bear Area Food Shelf. She used to refer a lot of people there because she trusted the quality of their service. As her interest in food systems grew, however, she knew she wanted […] Read more
Meet Farmer Porfirio Perez
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 production, including land prep; planting and caring for trees; and harvesting, washing, […] Read more
Certified Gold Green Business
Big River Farms (BRF) has received gold level status in the Sustainable Stillwater MN Green Business Directory! This online, public directory encourages people to align their personal values with their spending by choosing businesses with green, sustainable, resilient products and practices. It lists environmentally and socially conscious businesses located in or serving Washington County, Minnesota. After applying, businesses receive either bronze, silver, […] Read more
Every Cent Counts!
Show your support for Big River Farms all month-long when shopping at River Market Co-op in Stillwater! Simply round-up your purchases to the nearest dollar at the register throughout the remainder of August. Your collective round-ups will be donated to us at month-end. These unrestricted funds will help us continue working toward building stronger, healthier communities; breaking […] Read more
The Tschumperlins choose beneficiaries with care
John and Lydija with The Food Group’s Volunteer Coordinator, Colette “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, long-time volunteer, and […] Read more
