Something we think about a lot at The Food Group is how we can embed more climate-smart strategies into the work we do. Sustainable agriculture is not just a buzz word — the farmers we work with through our Big River Farms program see the results of our changing climate in real time, from last […] Read more
Exploring AgriSolar: Expanding Land Access for Emerging Farmers
Earlier this month, our farm team at Big River Farms was recognized for its pilot project exploring agrisolar/ agrivoltaics — the practice of farming under and around solar panels. We were nominated for this work by our partners at National Resource Service and proudly accepted the award for Solar Farm of the Year at the […] Read more
Working Together Toward Change
Our annual Impact Report serves as an important organizational touchstone – a reflection on a year of community engagement and advancing food equity and justice. It tells a summarized story of where we were, what we did, and what we learned. And it charts the course for where we aim to go in realizing our vision that everyone should have access to the food they need.
Ore Taylor’s Passion for Farming
She realized, “If I’m ever going to take over (my mother’s) farm, I need to know what I’m doing.” So, she applied to Big River Farms’ Grower Training program and launched Taylor Ventures.
Health & Wellness Tips
It is important to be in tune with your body and maintain body awareness. This can be hard to do amidst a busy life. To become more in tune with your personal body awareness, try this simple mindfulness meditation practice at home, called a body scan.
