Thanksgiving is a time to gather with loved ones, share gratitude, and enjoy delicious meals. Yet, the holiday often comes with an unintended consequence: food waste. In Minnesota alone, food waste accounts for a significant portion of what ends up in landfills, contributing to challenges like greenhouse gas emissions and wasted resources. This Thanksgiving, let’s…  Read More →

As Minnesotans prepare for Thanksgiving—a time to reflect on gratitude, gather with loved ones, and embrace the bounty of our state’s natural places. This year, let’s enrich our traditions with environmental stewardship, eating local, and celebrating the incredible natural places that make Minnesota home. Give Thanks to Minnesota’s Local Bounty Minnesota’s farmers and food producers…  Read More →

Thanksgiving is the perfect time to gather with loved ones and enjoy a memorable feast. By making a few mindful choices, you can celebrate this holiday in a way that cares for Minnesota’s natural spaces and reduces waste. Here are some simple tips to make your Thanksgiving a more sustainable celebration: Plan Your Feast with…  Read More →

Minnesotans have always been stewards of the land, and supporting sustainable farming practices during the harvest season is an extension of this tradition. By choosing to buy local, sustainably grown produce, consumers play a critical role in caring for Minnesota’s agricultural future. How You Can Support Sustainable Farming This Fall: Shop at Farmers’ Markets Farmers’…  Read More →

As the fall season sweeps across Minnesota, it brings with it a bounty of fresh, local produce. From crisp apples to hearty root vegetables, the fall harvest is a celebration of the state’s rich agricultural tradition. But beyond simply enjoying this seasonal abundance, there’s an opportunity to practice sustainable cooking that not only delights the…  Read More →

Eating seasonally is a fantastic way to support local farmers and enjoy the freshest, most flavorful produce Minnesota has to offer. Here’s a guide to the state’s best fall crops and how you can incorporate them into your meals while practicing sustainability: What’s in Season: Apples: From Honeycrisp to Haralson, Minnesota’s apples are a fall…  Read More →

Fall in Minnesota brings an abundance of fresh, local produce to farmers’ markets across the state. From crisp apples to hearty root vegetables, visiting these markets is not only a way to enjoy the season’s bounty but also a way to support local farmers and practice sustainability. Farmers’ Markets to Visit Mill City Farmers’ Market…  Read More →