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.

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

  • Join our Trivia Night Planning Committee

    What super-fun Known & Grown event combines farmers, our food-loving community, and random facts? If you guessed Trivia Night, you’d be correct! Believe it or…

    Monday, October 20, 2025 – Friday, January 30, 2026 Virtual
  • Volunteer – Fall Farmer Festival

    Thank you so much for your interest in volunteering for Known & Grown’s Fall Farmer Festival! As a small organization, these community-based fundraising efforts are…

    Sunday, November 9, 2025 11:00 am – 6:00 pm Midtown STL Community Garden
    4467 Hunt Ave
    St Louis, MO
  • Fall Farmer Festival

    Get your tickets today! Join Known & Grown STL for our 2025 Fall Farmer Festival fundraiser! Support our organization and enjoy family-friendly fall activities like…

    Sunday, November 9, 2025 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Midtown Community Farm
    4467 Hunt Ave
    St Louis, MO 63110
  • Field Day at Willowick Farm

    Topic: Hands-on: Establishing Native Plants & Silvopasture Grazing Julianna purchased her farm 6 years ago and immediately started renovating the soil and pastures with livestock,…

    Sunday, November 16, 2025 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Willowick Farm
    900 Coal Bank Road
    St Louis, MO 63138
  • 2nd Annual Trivia Night

    We are thrilled for the return of Trivia Night this winter! Details coming soon…

    Saturday, January 24, 2026 Location TBD
    St Louis, MO
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Our Work

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

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!

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…

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Don’t Let your Pumpkins go to Waste!

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…

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