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

  • Sep 21

    Field Day at Bellews Creek Farm

    Topic: Building Soil with Winter and Summer Cover Crops and Riparian Field Borders Paul Krautman founded Bellews Creek Farm in 1994, bringing generations of organic…

    Sunday, September 21, 2025 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Bellews Creek Farm
    8095 State Hwy BB
    Hillsboro, MO 63050
  • Oct 12

    Field Day at MOshrooms Regenerative Microfarm

    Topic: Zero Waste Agriculture Project: Utilizing mulch and compost to improve soil health ​​Danielle Meert began her zero waste agriculture project in 2019. She converted…

    Sunday, October 12, 2025 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm MOshrooms Regenerative Microfarm
    6019 Lansdowne Ave
    St. Louis 63109
  • Oct 26

    Field Day at Heru Urban Farming

    Topic: Urban Soils: Using Fall Cover Cropping to Improve Soil Health & Weed Suppression in a No-till System Tyrean Lewis, also known as Heru, established…

    Sunday, October 26, 2025 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Heru Urban Farming
    2675 Shackelford Rd
    Florissant, MO 63031
  • Nov 9

    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
  • Nov 9

    Fall Farmer Festival

    SAVE THE DATE! Join Known & Grown STL for our 2025 Fall Farmer Festival fundraiser! Support local and enjoy family-friendly fall activities like corn husk…

    Sunday, November 9, 2025 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Midtown Community Garden
    4467 Hunt Ave
    St Louis, MO 63110
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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.

Good Stewardship Practices
Field Days
Delivery Service for Farmers

Our Supporters

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

Make a donation today!

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…

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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…

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