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Sustainable Cooking Tips with Minnesota’s Fall Harvest

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

Minnesota’s Best Fall Produce: What’s in Season Now?

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

Beverly Dougherty: Championing Local, Sustainable Food in Wilmar

Beverly was nominated as an Upstream Unsung Caretaker for the work she does to coordinate local purchasing efforts in Willmar, working to ensure that individuals purchasing food in her community can do so with local farmers using sustainable practices. Written by Beverly Dougherty, Upstream Unsung Caretaker 2024 I have been working in local food promotion…  Read More

Maji ya Chai Land Sanctuary: Rebeka Ndosi’s Vision for Stewardship in Minnesota

Maji ya Chai Land Sanctuary is a black-led, nature-based healing retreat created to provide rest, reconnection, and rejuvenation of mind, body & soul for Black, Indigenous, and communities of color across generations. We are building an intentional space rooted in healing, restoration, and thriving in the region of Minnesota’s North Shore. Written by Rebeka Ndosi,…  Read More

Empowering Women of Color in Agriculture and Building a Sustainable Future

Written by Naima Dhore, Upstream Care for Place Fellow Farming holds a personal significance for me. In Somalia, our connection to food was direct – fresh fish from the coast, abundant fruits and vegetables from our home garden, and fresh milk and eggs from neighbors. There were no processed foods; everything was local, organic, without…  Read More

Looking for Common Ground: “It’s not mine to sell”

Part of the Looking for Common Ground series Lisa Johnson for Upstream A fourth-generation farmer is caught between life and legacy as he ponders the end of an era On the day spring farm work began in Grant County, Minnesota this year, for the first time in over 100 years, Martin Johnson’s descendants weren’t heading for…  Read More

Growing Together: The Urban Forest of Green Minneapolis

In the heart of Minneapolis where concrete dominates the landscape, David Wilson, Chair of Green Minneapolis, professes an extraordinary love for trees that runs deep. His passion stems from a profound connection to his roots: intertwining a tale of heritage and an appreciation for trees. David’s journey begins with memories of his immigrant grandparents from…  Read More