Helping to push a stranger’s car out of the snow. Shoveling beyond your own driveway. Checking on your neighbors when the coldest weather hits. Winters in Minnesota tend to bring out the best in us. They remind us that Minnesota is a community.
Our staff book club features books that foster thoughtful discussion about the natural world and our role in it. Take a look at what we read this year (including Minnesota author Kao Kalia Yang’s Where Rivers Part), and let us know if you have ideas for what we should read in 2026!
When progress feels slow, it helps to see how far we’ve come—together. We review recent game-changing wins and imagine a future that builds on the momentum. We're looking forward to working in the next year on safe tap water, clean air, and smarter waste and recycling.
Each year, The Food Group, along with their partners, plan and host the Emerging Farmers Conference. The conference helps to connect immigrant farmers and farmers of color to resources, educational opportunities, and to foster a community of growth and knowledge. This year marked the 20th anniversary of the conference, and we were excited for the opportunity to be a sponsor for the first time.
