Known & Grown STL is a program of Gateway Sustainable Farmers Alliance that works to build a more resilient and equitable food system by supporting and spreading awareness about sustainable farmers within 150 miles of St. Louis.

Meet Our Farmers

Local Food Locator

Making Resilient Food Communities!

We’re working to improve the St Louis foodshed for everyone. We work to support our local, sustainable farmers, educate consumers about the benefits of knowing where your food comes from, and improve access to healthy foods across the region.

Upcoming Events

  • Apr 6

    Volunteer Day at Food Space Farm

    Project: Repair tulip beds and re-level ground after experiencing damage from the city of East St Louis Activities: Filling holes with sand and boards to…

    Sunday, April 6, 2025 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Food Space Farm
    3809 Monroe Ave
    East St Louis, IL 62204
  • Apr 26 – 27

    Volunteer at Earth Day Festival

    We are looking for volunteers to help us promote Gateway Sustainable Farmers Alliance and the Known & Grown program at the 2025 Earth Day Festival….

    Saturday, April 26, 2025 – Sunday, April 27, 2025 Muny Grounds in Forest Park
    St Louis, MO
View All Upcoming Events ›

Our Work

Our work is centered around supporting environmentally-conscious farmers and educating consumers in order to build a resilient food system.

Good Stewardship Practices
Our Farmers
Eater Resources

Our Supporters

Known & Grown is supported by the generosity of the following funders as well as by individuals like you.

Our Impact

0 sustainable farms in Known and Grown.
0 % more profitable than conventional farms. (NIH 2018)
0 % reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from environmentally conscious farms. (Rodale Institute, 2020)

On the Blog

Known & Grown goes independent!
News

Known & Grown goes independent!

We are thrilled to share some exciting news about the future of the Known & Grown STL program. At the start of 2024, Known & Grown farmers advocated for an independent, farmer-led organization to continue the work of Known & Grown and better serve our region’s farmers. We are pleased to announce that Gateway Sustainable Farmers Alliance (GSFA), a…

Read More
Don’t Let your Pumpkins go to Waste!
Consumer Resources

Don’t Let your Pumpkins go to Waste!

Did you know over a billion pounds of pumpkins end up in landfills every year following Halloween? That’s a scary statistic! Organic waste in landfills do not break down properly and create excess methane, a greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change. Here are 5 ways to keep your pumpkins out of landfills: 1. Compost…

Read More