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.

2nd Annual Trivia Night

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

  • Mar 8

    2026 Annual Gathering

    Our Annual Gathering is a great opportunity for farmers, local food buyers, and other community food system partners to connect, meet Known & Grown staff,…

    Sunday, March 8, 2026 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Pierce Creek
    10405 Old Olive Street Rd
    Creve Coeur, MO 63141
  • Mar 29

    Field Day at Heru Urban Farming

    Topic: Urban Soils: Early Season No-till Bed Prep Tyrean Lewis, also known as Heru, established Heru Urban Farming in 2019 with permanent beds and no-till…

    Sunday, March 29, 2026 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Heru Urban Farming
    2675 Shackelford Rd
    Florissant, MO 63031
  • Apr 2

    Field Day at Bee Simple City Farm

    More details coming soon.

    Thursday, April 2, 2026 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Bee Simple City Farm
    St Louis, MO
  • May 3

    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
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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
2026 Farm Tours

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

Consumer Resources

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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Program Updates

2025 Year-in-Review

As we reflect on 2025, it’s easy to forget that it’s only been a little over a year since we gained independence. While we have been operating the Known & Grown program since 2019, running a worker self-directed nonprofit was a new adventure. We have learned more than we care to admit, but we’re also…

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