ST. PAUL, Minn. – The annual Minnesota Grown Directory is
now available, just in time for spring. The directory is a statewide
guide to purchasing directly from local producers. The 2014 edition
boasts a record setting 978 farms and includes the most Community Supported
Agriculture farms and farmers markets.
The 2014 directory turns a new page by featuring
spokeswoman and Minnesota Olympian Carrie Tollefson’s family by her side. “This
is in line with our transition from showing Carrie as a ‘world-class athlete’
to a ‘world-class mom.’ Carrie’s athletic accomplishments and her genuine
passion for local farms continue to make her the ideal spokeswoman for the
Minnesota Grown Program,” said Minnesota Grown marketing specialist Jessica
Miles. “Carrie and her family whole-heartedly believe in eating healthy, local
food whenever possible.”
The Tollefsons’ also exemplify the directory’s growing
number of family friendly activities, recipes and educational agriculture facts
and trivia. Parents and educators can use these exciting activities as a tool
to introduce and attract kids to agriculture. The directory also contains ideas
for dining out or crafting a Minnesota Cooks inspired recipe in your kitchen.
You can order free, printed copies of the Minnesota Grown
Directory by calling Explore Minnesota Tourism at 1-888-TOURISM. You can
also order your copy online or look up local farms at www.minnesotagrown.com.
The online directory makes it easy to find farms via product, city, zip code,
or the interactive map.
