For the past four generations Carlos Palacio’s family has been growing and harvesting coffee in Huehuetenango, Guatemala—a region renowned for growing some of the world’s finest Arabica coffee. In 2000 and 2001, coffee prices crashed because of issues in the larger supply chain. This had an enormous impact on the livelihoods of coffee farmers throughout… Read More →
Buy your local Christmas tree at the Mill City Farmers Market’s December Holiday Markets! November 29, 2016 MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Minnesota and Wisconsin Christmas tree growers are gearing up for a season of high-quality Christmas trees, thanks to favorable conditions during the 2016 growing season. Nistler Farms will once again be offering chemical-free Christmas… Read More →
Shop for local honey products, locally pollinated produce, and learn the science behind pollination from the market’s vendors and community partners! August 16, 2016 Minneapolis, Minn.—On Saturday, August 20th from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Mill City Farmers Market, together with Land O’Lakes, Inc. and other community partners, will celebrate World Honey Bee Day… Read More →
Supporting local vendors has a big impact on the local economy and well-being of our community! From August 7th – 13th, communities across the country will celebrate their local farmers markets during National Farmers Market Week. According to the USDA, by the beginning of 2016 there were more than 8,500 farmers markets in the U.S—that… Read More →
Eating the recommended number of servings for fruits and vegetables can seem like a daunting task. The number of servings each person needs depends on his/her calorie needs. Check out www.choosemyplate.gov/ for more information on this. Getting in your fruits and vegetables each day may be easier than you think! So, what exactly is a serving?… Read More →
By Jennifer Kret, UMN Public Health Nutrition Graduate Students A nutritious diet is an important part of a healthy childhood. Likewise, reducing childhood obesity is a major public health challenge, since obese children are more likely to become obese adults, increasing their risk for diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. Because children spend a significant amount of… Read More →
Authored by: Gail Anderson, RD, U of MN Public Health Nutrition student It is important for kids to have healthy role models. When kids see their parents and siblings eating healthy, they are much more likely to eat healthy themselves. Kids who eat a variety of foods are more likely to enjoy mealtime and they… Read More →
Authored by Kata Hribar, UMN Public Health and Nutrition Colorful, plump and sweet – fresh green soybeans have been a staple in both Japanese and Chinese cuisine and are increasing in popularity here in America. Edamame, the Japanese name for edible soybeans, are immature soybeans, harvested after about 80 percent of their growth and are… Read More →
