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Farm to School

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Farm to School connects Minnesota farmers directly to students by serving locally-sourced foods in school as well as by providing educational activities that connect them with local agriculture.  As part of the Land Stewardship Project’s support for community-based food systems, we have been a long-time champion of Farm to School initiatives.

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Want to stay connected with the latest Farm to School and community-based food systems news? Sign up for specialized updates!

MDA Farm to School and Early Education Grants: Applications Re-open in August 2024!

Farm to School and Early Care Grants support Minnesota school districts and early childhood education (ECE) centers that want to buy and serve Minnesota agricultural products.

In Fiscal Year (FY) 2024, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture expects to award up to $935,000 to reimburse school districts and ECE centers for buying Minnesota-grown and Minnesota-raised foods used in federal meal programs.

Learn more here.

Contact MDA Farm to Institution Coordinator

MDA’s Farm to Institution Coordinator provides schools with one-on-one support for getting started with Farm to School:

Kate Seybold, MS (she/her/hers)
Farm to Institution Coordinator
Agricultural Marketing & Development
O: 651-201-6165 | C: 507-321-8010
kate.seybold@state.mn.us

www.mda.state.mn.us

 

 

UMN Farm-to-School Resource Page

Find practical, Minnesota-specific tips on how to start and grow connections for the health of our children and communities. This page includes information for food service staff on procuring local foods, as well as information on food safety and creating school curriculum.

Learn more here.

MISA Local Food Service Fact Sheets

These resources address some questions on rules around serving local foods, including information on approved sources and safely buying and serving local produce.

Learn more here.

Minnesota Farm to School

A general resource guide for information, training webinars, and resources related to Minnesota’s Farm to School program.

Learn more here.

Minnesota Harvest of the Month

A service of University of Minnesota Extension, Minnesota Harvest of the Month offers free Farm to School promotional and educational materials, including posters, stickers, and clings!

Learn more here.

The Root Review Newsletter

Minnesota’s Farm to School e-newsletter is a central source to stay in the loop on various Farm to School opportunities across the state.

Sign up here.

Sprout Food Hub Recipe Collection

Sprout Food Hub is a nonprofit food hub located in Little Falls, Minn. Its published guide offers recipe ideas for locally-available produce.

Download here. 

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Contact

Scott DeMuth, e-mail, 612-767-9487

Amy Bacigalupo, e-mail, 320-269-2105

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July 2025

Friday July 18

9:30 am – 2:30 pm
Russell Hedrick Soil Health Event: Lac qui Parle County
Friday July 18
9:30 am – 2:30 pm
Russell Hedrick Soil Health Event: Lac qui Parle County
1174 295th Ave, Dawson, MN 56232

Details are here.

Tuesday July 22

9:00 am – 2:30 pm
Ray Archuleta Soil Health Series: Sartell
Tuesday July 22
9:00 am – 2:30 pm
Ray Archuleta Soil Health Series: Sartell
2611 17th St N, Sartell, MN 56377, USA

Details are here.

12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Unlocking Conservation Resources for Communities & Farms
Tuesday July 22
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Unlocking Conservation Resources for Communities & Farms
Far North Spirits, 2045 220th Avenue, Hallock, MN 56728, USA

Join Renewing the Countryside and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) this summer at one of their eight conservation events in a town near you, where you will:

  • Learn how conservation benefits Minnesota’s rural communities.
  • Hear from a panel of local speakers.
  • Discover available NRCS Farm Bill programs and the economics of on-farm practices.
  • Enjoy a complimentary lunch, plus a chance to win door prizes.
  • Network with local farmers, neighbors, and conservation professionals.
  • Receive helpful materials and personalized support on next steps after the event.  

For more information, click here. 

Locations & Dates:
Each event is free, open to all, and runs from noon to 2 p.m. at the venues listed. Space is limited, please register in advance.

  • Hallock (Kittson County) – Tues, July 22 @ Far North Spirits
  • Elbow Lake (Grant County) – Wed, July 23 @ Elbow Lake Community Building
  • Sleepy Eye (Brown County) – Thur, July 24 @ Sleepy Eye Brewing Company
  • Milaca (Mille Lacs County) – Tues, July 29 @ Gorecki Community Center
  • Mora (Kanabec County) – Thur, July 31 @ Sapsucker Farms Yellow Belly Cidery
  • Owatonna (Steele County) – Tues, August 5 @ Owatonna Public Utilities Building
  • Jordan (Scott County) – Wed, August 6 @ Ridges at Sand Creek
  • Fairmont (Martin County) – Thur, August 7 @ Red Rock Center for the Arts
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Agrivoltaics: Growing Forages & grain Crops
Tuesday July 22
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Agrivoltaics: Growing Forages & grain Crops
Online Webinar

This free webinar series is about cattle and sheep solar grazing and growing forages or grain crops under solar panels.

The practice of grazing livestock under solar panels has become increasingly popular. It is often referred to as agrivoltaics or solar grazing. This system involves the use of land for both solar energy production and livestock grazing or crop production. In this session, Sabrina Florentino will talk about forage production research and the Rauenhorst Farm Agrivoltaics Project on growing row crops under solar panels.

To register, click here. 

Wednesday July 23

9:00 am – 2:30 pm
Ray Archuleta Soil Health Series: Villard
Wednesday July 23
9:00 am – 2:30 pm
Ray Archuleta Soil Health Series: Villard
15290 127th St, Villard, MN 56385, USA

Details are here.

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