A regenerative agriculture project of the Organic Consumers Association located in Finland, MN
Learn how to make the most out of your herbal infusions with Jennica Juniper. We'll talk about traditional uses of tea and herbal infusions, and their uses. Along with a walk around the garden at the AgroEcology Center to harvest plants to make and enjoy a fresh infusion together. This...
Led by Honor Schauland, this class will cover the basics of making cucumber dill pickles with vinegar and salt, including how to can them in a water bath. There will be different versions to sample and everyone will be able to take home their own jar of pickles. This is...
Blazing Trails through the Jungle of Food Regulations: Cottage Foods Zoominar Tuesday, July 29, 6-8:30pm (plus Q&A) on Zoom The food regulatory landscape in Minnesota is complex, but there are pathways for farmers and other local food entrepreneurs to sell what they grow and make – and for local businesses...
Come to Finland, MN, to join the Farm & Forest Growers Cooperative to talk about Climate Smart Tree Seedling production. We will discuss why climate smart trees are an important contribution to reforestation efforts in northern Minnesota, visit three different growing operations in the Finland area, and talk about all...
Welcome back to the third Wild Edibles Walk of the season! Are you interested in learning about the wild plants that grow around us? There are many local plants that can provide us with food, medicine, and utility. Join this Sunday afternoon outing with Kaare Melby to learn when, where,...
We are excited to welcome the public to the North Shore AgroEcology Center again this season for public farm tours! Join us for a walk around the land to learn about regenerative farming techniques and projects, as well as what we do here at the center. This tour is donation...
The Finland Food Chain and North Shore AgroEcology Center would like to invite you for a final celebration and review of our Nourish the North workshop series! This series covered seed starting, foraging, mushroom cultivation, beekeeping, orchard management, meat processing, food preservation and much more. We want to thank everyone...
We are excited to welcome the public to the North Shore AgroEcology Center again this season for public farm tours! Join us for a walk around the land to learn about regenerative farming techniques and projects, as well as what we do here at the center. This tour is donation...
This Nourish the North gathering will feature presentations from UMN Extension specialists on the basics of starting your own food business, including: - Basic Business Planning for Farm & Cottage Enterprises - Food Safety for Cottage Food & Direct Sales - Understanding Food Licensing & Cottage Food Law - Selling...