In 2007, Pride of the Prairie launched the Buy Fresh Buy Local campaign promoting the Upper Minnesota River Valley as a marketing strategy to increase access to sustainable locally produced foods in west central Minnesota. The campaign represents:

• A BRAND that identifies the Upper Minnesota River Valley region and its abundant supply of local, sustainable, healthy foods.

• A CAMPAIGN that helps people understand food systems and to make ethical and sustainable choices.

• A CHAPTER with partners representing the various sectors of a local food system, working together to promote healthful, sustainable and ethical food choices.

Buy Fresh Buy Local

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News & Updates:
For information about becoming a Local Foods Partner, CLICK HERE.

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July 9 - Hooves & Wings - A Farm Tour About Grass-Based Farming, Bird Habitat and Food for People. At Moonstone Farm (Richard Handeen and Audrey Arner) near Montevideo, MN. Click here for more information.

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Dr. Donna Chollet completed her local foods assessment report and recommendations for Kandiyohi County. If you are interested in the results and recommendations, visit the website to access the reports http://www.regionalpartnerships.umn.edu/westcentral.

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Farm to School in Minnesota has a website to assist schools in planning menus and connecting with farmers for local foods. The web site is http://www.mn-farmtoschool.umn.edu. For more information, contact Lynn Mader at made0036@umn.edu.

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Check out our area http://www.regionalpartnerships.umn.edu/public/Area%20Farmers%20Markets%20updated%208.09.pdfFarmers Market flyer!

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On April 17, Congressman Peterson hosted a meeting on organic, locally grown and sustainable agriculture programs in the 2008 Farm Bill. Click on the following web site for presentations and information.

http://collinpeterson.house.gov