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Come and get it! Planning to host an event on your farm can quickly become complicated, even as a one-off. site planning, food and health regulations, risk management and liability, ticketing, vendors and more in Ep. 75: dirtrichmn.podbean.com/ @RtCountryside @MNFarmersUnion
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Thank you to our early donors for helping us win a $500 golden ticket with @givemn You're helping us create and support just, vibrant, and sustainable communities 🙌
3 Nov 2024
Congratulations to the Nov. 2 winner of the $500 #GTMD24 Early Giving Golden Ticket, @rtcountryside ! Stay up-to-date with the list of all winners: givemn.org/gtmd/prize-winner…
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There was incredible energy at @TheGoodAcreMN today where we came together in conversation with Minnesota farmers sharing their experiences and planting seeds to grow an inclusive farming system that has equitable opportunities for communities of color and emerging farmers.
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Raise your hand if you'll be at the Emerging Farmers Conference tomorrow ✋ Be sure to drop by and say 'hi' to the folks at the @sfamn's booth (including Cannon River SFA's Community Connector, Maddy Bartsch)!
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Are you a farmer who sells produce? Are you considering selling wholesale? Have you tried selling wholesale and think it could work for you? Find out more about selling wholesale in the Wholesale Readiness Training program for farmers! Webinars this week: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
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Thanks for covering this story, @kaomig !!
3 Apr 2022
ICYMI, my story on an immigrant #Hmong farmer finally realizing his dream to own his own #farm, 30 years since arriving in the US, with the help of farmland preservation effort by @RtCountryside @Farmland seen on @tptAlmanac last Friday. tpt.org/almanac/video/innova…
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1 Apr 2022
On @tptAlmanac tonight, I'll have a story about a #Hmong farmer who will realize his dream of owning his own farm, 30 years after coming to the US as a #refugee. And how farmland preservation efforts is helping him do it.
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Check out @tptAlmanac tonight at 7pm for the latest on the #farmlandaccess transition from @SingingHillsMN to the Lor Family Farm! Stream at tpt.org/almanac
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Feast Marketplace is happening right now at Mao Civic Center. Great place to get holiday food gifts made from local makers @QuickCountry965 @KIMTNews3 @RochNeighbors
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R u a Farm business seeking help with business planning, managing finances, and diversifying with value-added products? The Food Finance Institute is an important organization to know about. Follow @ediblealpha learn more at foodfinanceinstitute.org
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Today is the big day of giving! Donate now for a just, sustainable, and vibrant countryside: givemn.org/organization/Rene…
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No farms, no food. Help us strengthen local farm & food economies by participating in this year’s National Farm Viability Conference and FIELD School in Oct. Learn more @ bit.ly/2OqgFeR #FarmViability21

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Minnesota has multiple endangered and threatened #pollinators, including our State Bee: The Rusty Patched Bumble bee. Consider planting and improving habitat that supports these pollinators! Read more (pdf): mda.state.mn.us/sites/defaul…
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Happy bday to our regional grain chain infographic!🌾🥳 We designed this with the wonderful Amy Sparks @avisualspark to illuminate the many people & roles required to move grains from field to table. Amy has made a complex system—one that's often invisible—approachable fun. 1/6
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4 Feb 2021
AURI and the @MNagriculture commissioned a study to assess #Minnesota’s #food and #beverage manufacturing capabilities to identify gaps, opportunities and potential strategies that can support “ready‐to‐scale" #businesses. Learn more on Feb. 10. eventsquid.com/event/12247

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“Renewing the Countryside changed my life in more ways than one.” —farmer & RTC staffer Sara George, who has developed Farmers' Market Hubs across MN. Can you help us build resilient, just, and sustainable rural places? renewingthecountryside.org/d…
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