Farmers market season is upon us! Here’s a quick guide to where you can find Known & Grown farmers! So break out your reusable shopping and produce bags and head to your nearest market. Many farmers markets have already opened in April while others will be opening soon in May. Did you know? More and…
Read MoreKnown & 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.
Upcoming Events
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Field Day at Klondike Bison & Bee
Topic: Converting Cool Season Grass Pastures to Native Warm Season Grasses Join us at Klondike Bison & Bee as Peggy Ladd teaches us the ins…
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Klondike Bison & Bee
14138 Klondike Road
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(Volunteer) – Spring Farmer Festival
Thank you so much for your interest in volunteering for Known & Grown’s Spring Farmer Festival! As a grassroots organization with a small staff, we…
Sunday, May 3, 2026 11:00 am – 6:00 pm Midtown STL Community Garden
4467 Hunt Ave
St Louis, MO -
Spring Farmer Festival
Join Known & Grown STL for our 2026 Spring Farmer Festival! Support our organization and enjoy family-friendly spring activities like live music, kids’ crafts, a…
Sunday, May 3, 2026 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Midtown Community Farm
4467 Hunt Ave
St Louis, MO -
Farm Tour #1 at Coahoma Orchards
FARM TOUR #1 (Date updated to May 16) Join us for our first Farm Tour at Coahoma Orchards! Learn how urban land can transform into…
Saturday, May 16, 2026 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Coahoma Orchards
3829 Greer Ave
St Louis, MO 63107 -
Field Day at Bellews Creek Farm
Topic: Building Soil with Winter and Summer Cover Crops and Spring Termination Demonstration Join us at Bellews Creek Farm as Paul Krautmann shows us how…
Sunday, May 17, 2026 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Bellews Creek Farm
8095 State Hwy BB
Hillsboro, MO 63050
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
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sustainable farms in Known and Grown.
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more profitable than conventional farms. (NIH 2018)
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reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from environmentally conscious farms. (Rodale Institute, 2020)
On the Blog
What is Community Supported Agriculture?
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is exactly what it sounds like: a way to support your local farmers. How does it work? You pay a set amount upfront at the beginning of the year or at the start of spring, summer, fall, or winter. This is called buying a “share” of the farm’s products for the…
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