CERTIFICATIONS &
ASSOCIATIONS
We are actively working with our local community to give you better service and support.
MINNESOTA GROWN CERTIFIED​
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We have contributed to the program for many years and are active members.
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In Nov 2024 I was a co-speaker with the MN Grown program at a conference, which was great experience for me & hopefully useful info for the attendees. It was for the Emerging Farmer's Conference in MPLS.
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Their program helps to connect producers and new farmers with customers. I've always said it's kind of like Google for everything that's grown & raised in MN. They also have resources for New farmers too and we support their mission & goals.
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SUSTAINABLE FARMING ASSOCIATION
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Participating in the SFA is a pleasure as they provide many farmer education opportunities surrounding soil health, post-harvest practices and many specialty workshops.
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Every year we enjoy attending the SFA Annual Conference and networking with farmer-colleagues while learning!
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MN AGricultural water quality certified​
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We went through the process to be certified by the State of Minnesota in 2023. It included soil tests and a lot of other data collection and analyzing.
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"The Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program (MAWQCP) is a voluntary opportunity for farmers and agricultural landowners to take the lead in implementing conservation practices that protect our water. Those who implement and maintain approved farm management practices will be certified and in turn obtain regulatory certainty for a period of ten years."
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CAER
COmmunity Aide elk river
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We donate produce to the Food Shelf all season long. When CSA Share members are out of town, they have the option of donating their share directly to the food shelf that week.
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In 2021 we donated 4,281 pounds
In 2022 we donated 5,848 pounds
In 2023 we donated 8,279 pounds
2024 TBA
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So in the last 3 years alone we have donated 18,408 pounds of fresh produce to the food shelf!
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Check out the article they wrote about us and published in the paper.​
MEMBERS OF THE MINNESOTA FARMERS UNION​
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We have contributed for as long as I can remember to the MN Farmer's Union. We support their mission to help farmers and local communities alike.
"The Farmers Union is a grassroots, member-driven organization working for family farmers and rural communities. We believe in fair farm and rural policy that guarantees a safe and abundant food supply, provides family farmers with fair prices for their labor, and revitalizes rural Minnesota."
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MN SOIL HEALTH COALITION
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We are contributing members and support their work in helping MN farmers understand their soil and how to manage their nutrients.
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"The Minnesota Soil Health Coalition's purpose is to help farmers implement Soil Health practices and understand the importance of a producer-driven, producer-led Soil Health. Here to provide information, support, and networking."
We are always striving to make more connections!
I will update this page as much as possible, but if you have questions or would like to bring any group or potential partnership to our attention please feel free to reach out via email to Jodi@brownfamilyproduce.com
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