The Good Acre Food Hub

Join the Hennepin/Ramsey County Farmers Union for a special screening of Common Ground. This film delves into the future of farming, food, our communities—and the farm bill. After the movie, we’ll open the floor for a discussion on what we hope the next administration will prioritize in the farm bill. RSVP today so we can…

The Hennepin-Ramsey County Farmers Union Convention is 6-7:30 p.m. Aug. 20 at The Good Acre featuring special guest Chef Yia Vang. As a grassroots policy organization, annual county conventions (aka annual business meetings) are the building blocks of MFU policy. It is the participation of members, through attending and bringing forth resolutions, that gives Farmers…

Minnesota Farm to School Roadshow: Building Farm to School Relationships Who: Minnesota farmers looking to expand market opportunities and school or early care providers who would like to incorporate more locally grown food into meal programs. What: The first-ever Minnesota Farm to School Roadshow will bring together producers, school nutrition professionals and early care providers…

Join us and dive into the topic of monopoly power in Minnesota and learn how to take anti-monopoly action in your own backyard. The event is hosted by Hennepin/Ramsey and Washington County Farmers Union chapters. It is 5:30-7 p.m. June 7 at The Good Acre, 1790 Larpenteur Ave W, Falcon Heights. Contact Karl Hakanson for…

This workshop provides a deep dive into Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) on the farm. GAPs are science-based, farm-level practices for keeping fresh produce safe. GAPs training is for farm owners, workers and gardeners who grow, harvest and pack fresh vegetables for sale to all markets, including farmers markets, CSA, retail, schools, restaurants, or who donate…

This workshop provides a deep dive into Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) on the farm. GAPs are science-based, farm-level practices for keeping fresh produce safe. GAPs training is for farm owners, workers and gardeners who grow, harvest and pack fresh vegetables for sale to all markets, including farmers markets, CSA, retail, schools, restaurants, or who donate…