"Integrated crop and grazing ruminant systems” (ICGR) that utilize “continuous living cover” (CLC) in the form of cover crops, longer rotations, or perennials in row crop country can increase the resilience of farms to climate change impacts and market volatility. This preliminary feasibility study gathered perceived barriers, opportunities, co-benefits, lessons learned, and recommendations from farmers involved in or considering ICGR.
Video Series: series of modules created by a collaborative of organizations including University of Minnesota Extension, Minnesota Department of Agriculture and Minnesota Department of Education
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Recent demand for high-quality garlic has prompted an interest in growing garlic for niche markets in the upper Midwest. To help accommodate this market, this publication provides guidelines for growing garlic in cold climates. The major areas addressed include variety descriptions, soil and nutrient requirements, cultural practices, pest management, harvesting, and storage.
Authors: Carl Rosen, Brett Arenz, Bill Hutchison, Cindy Tong, Roger Becker, Vasudha Sharma, Jerry Ford, Sienna Nesser
MISA is the institutional home for several programs and initiatives with a sustainable agriculture focus. MISA shares staff and office space with Minnesota SARE and Green Lands Blue Waters. MISA staff provide organizational and coordinating support to the Forever Green Initiative and Endowed Chair program.
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Wholesale Readiness Training is a comprehensive curriculum for produce farmers who are considering starting or expanding wholesale sales to schools, restaurants, grocery stores, distributors, food hubs, or other buyers. Includes recorded sessions, resource materials, and worksheets on six topics:
Cornercopia is a student-driven, certified organic farm on the Experiment Station of the St. Paul Campus at the University of Minnesota. Our goal is to give students opportunities to learn firsthand what it takes to plan, grow and market food through coursework, internships, volunteer work, and otherwise.
The Sustainable Plant Systems Club is for students in Applied Plant Sciences degree programs at the University of Minnesota. Contact Club leadership via email: [email protected].
LFAC was launched in January 2013 and has met quarterly since. LFAC provides a forum for participants in local food systems – farmers, farm educators, farmers’ markets, and food processors – to meet face to face with food regulatory staff from Minnesota Department of Agriculture and Minnesota Department of Health, in a collegial and problem-solving atmosphere.
