Big River Farms Spring Open House on Sunday May 16.

Minnesota Food Association will host its Annual Spring Open House and Plant Sale.
The Spring Open House celebrates the beginning of the growing season at Big River Farms. Minnesota Food Association?s Big River Farms is a comprehensive production, distribution, training, and education program that trains new farmers, promotes local food systems, and practices sustainable, organic agriculture. The Open House is an opportunity to spend the day at the farm and learn more about our Programs and local food systems. Come meet the farmers, staff, and Board, walk the fields, meet folks with similar interests and enjoy a hayride. The event is a potluck, with some light food and beverage provided; please bring something to share if you can. Families and children are very welcome, and bring your friends.
We will have many varieties of certified organic flower and vegetable bedding plants including violas, calendula, nasturtium, marigolds, bachelor buttons, and more; AND certified organic vegetable bedding plants including basil, sage, thyme, sugar snap peas, heirloom tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, grape tomatoes, bell peppers, eggplant, broccoli, lettuce, fennel, Brussels sprouts, and more. This is the perfect time to plant in your garden or set on your windowsill or porch. Good-will donations, in-kind donations and volunteers are always welcome. Please call.