Known & Grown is currently accepting application for our 2023 Microgrants. Historically underserved farmers are integral to a resilient and equitable food community. However they face many barriers to success in adopting good environmental practices and running a farming business in general. Known & Grown STL is awarding 3 microgrants of up to $1000 each…
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Farmers market season is upon us! Check out all the great markets in the greater St Louis region that support 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….
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We have a newly updated, interactive map to help you find products from Known & Grown farmers. Use your zip code to find farms near you, what products they offer, and where to find their products in grocery stores, at farmers markets, and at local restaurants. Our Community Outreach Coordinator, Nicki Morgan spoke with Blair…
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Did you know? We have some amazing restaurants, grocery stores, caterers and other food businesses that purchase products from Known & Grown Farmers to stock their shelves and create their menus.
Read MoreUnderstanding food labels can be tricky. And they don’t always mean what we think they do. Taking some time to learn more about the labels being put on our food will help us make more-informed choices when shopping. Learn more about common labels such as Known & Grown STL, Animal Welfare Approved, Certified Humane, Pasture-Raised,…
Read MoreUnderstand labels can be tricky, and many use common words that can be misleading. Greenwashing is when a company uses your assumptions around common words to convey the idea of “green” or environmentally-friendly practices. While some labeling is defined and regulated by the USDA, many labels are meaningless.
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Congratulations to Local Food Director, Rae Miller, and her partner Jarred on their brand new daughter, Maple Breese. We are all wishing you well! The Known and Grown family of farmers continues to grow as we have recently added two new farms. Long time area organic farm Biver Farms joined us in July, as well…
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Racism is the systemic mistreatment of people based on their ethnicity or skin color. It affects all aspects of our society, including our food system. While racism has no biological foundation, the socioeconomic and political structures that exploit people of color, alongside the widespread misinformation about race, cultures, and ethnic groups, make racism one of…
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Known & Grown STL is partnering with local hero and sustainability guru Jean Ponzi to bring you Earthworms on the Farm, an occasional series for the Earthworms podcast on KDHX. Check out the latest episode of the series, which features Tyler Bernsen of Legacy Circle Farm. Listen here.
Read MoreKnown & Grown STL is partnering with local hero and sustainability guru Jean Ponzi to bring you Earthworms on the Farm, an occasional series for the Earthworms podcast on KDHX. Check out the latest episode of the series, which features Holly Evans of Rosy Buck Farm. Listen here.
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How much does it cost to buy a loaf of bread, go to a fast-food restaurant, or order from a pizza chain? Due to industrial agriculture, food can be purchased at rock-bottom prices. Bread fetches prices as low as $2 a loaf. A fast-food meal combo can cost only $5. It’s possible to order a…
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