• Farm Experience in Dakota County: Brand Farms has an old world approach with 21st century sustainability

    The only thing that can make one of Aaron Brand’s favorite apples, the Haralson, better is turning it into a caramel apple. “The caramel apples are my favorite item in our farm’s store. It’s good to snag one every now and then.”

  • Meet the Meathusiasts: The Meatery Delivers Community for Consumers and Producers

    Meet the Meatery MN, your on-line home to discover local meat producers, try new recipes, and foster community, in this next edition of the local food series on MTMM!

  • Urban Harvest: Black Radish Farm Grows Community

    “Growing food is stressful,” explained Jade and Carrie of the artist-led Black Radish Urban Farm in Minneapolis. “It’s also a beautiful thing. Local food can build community.”

  • Backstreet Country Market: Small Family Beef and Pork Direct to Your Door

    Meet Tina LeBrun of Backstreet Country Market and Tuff Luv Cattle Farm. This family-run farm and catering business specializes in Charolais Beef and Heritage Pork. Their partnership with The Meatery MN allows you to purchase directly from the farmer to enjoy high quality meat wherever you live.

  • Big Dreams and Microgreens: Zumbrota’s The Greensted’s Regenerative Community Project

    Dean and Jayne Bredlau have built a regenerative space—both for agriculture and their community—on a tranquil hilltop in Zumbrota, Minnesota. Discover the inspiration and mission of The Greensted and the Greensted Farm store.

  • Simpls: Changing the World One Delicious Meal at a Time

    Simpls is a St. Paul based company that delivers locally-sourced, restaurant-quality, ready-to-heat frozen food to the extended Twin Cities Metro. They source from local regenerative and organic farms to provide a consistent market for the practices that dirt into soil.