Food Choices Many consumers are demanding sustainably-grown products produced in ways that are economically viable, ecologically sound, and socially responsible. In recent years, the fastest growing market segment in the grocery business has been organic and natural foods and foods produced in a healthful, friendly fashion. Traditional farmers and new specialty growers in southeast Minnesota […]
Hiawatha’s Pantry
Where Do Food Dollars Go? Money flowing in and out of southeast Minnesota establishes economic patterns that either help or hurt the region’s economic well-being. Rural areas tend to import considerably more products/services than they export. As a result, more money flows out than flows in. Food purchasing patterns in southeast Minnesota suggest that outside […]
Empowering an Energy Revolution
A powerful new vision for a more sustainable world based upon energy effıciency, conservation, renewable energy and sustainable living is energizing the Midwest. The Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) combines this vision of its forward-thinking founders with the swelling ranks of mostly rural landowners to create the world’s largest and longest-running Renewable Energy and Sustainable […]
Harvest Moon Community Farm
Urban Youth Experience Rural Life Harvest Moon Community Farm receives many positive comments from the children who participate in its programs. Statements like, “We could make a lot of things from nature,” “I like the farm! It’s fun,” or “I had a great time. I thought it was really neat when we got to go […]
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