Known & Grown is a farmer-led organization that provides farmer resources like education, coaching, networking opportunities, farm-to-market assistance, and collaborations to reduce farm costs and help farmers succeed.
Field Days & Webinars
These in-person and virtual events are a great opportunity for farmers and growersโfrom aspiring to seasonedโand anyone interested in regenerative agriculture to connect, learn from experts, and see innovative farming practices in action. Each Field Day offers practical knowledge and a chance to build community with fellow growers in the greater St. Louis region. Farmers who attend a Field Day are eligible to apply for a microgrant to implement what they learned!
Knowledge Commons Farm Coaching
We understand that some of the best solutions on the farm come from talking things through with someone whoโs been there. If youโve ever wished for advice but werenโt sure who to turn toโor hesitated to ask for someoneโs timeโour Farm Coaches are here to help. Browse our diverse roster of Farm Coaches and find the right match for your needs. Book a one-on-one call or schedule an on-farm visit, and get the support you deserve to grow and thrive.
Upcoming Learning & Funding Opportunities
This document is updated regularly to reflect upcoming learning opportunities such as webinars, workshops, and field days as well as funding opportunities for small-scale, sustainable farmers.
Microgrants
Known & Grown STL continues to offer microgrants to farmers in our region.
STL Distribution Microgrants | Deadline Sep 14, 2026
The 2026 STL Distribution Microgrants provide direct financial support to local farmers seeking to strengthen their farm business and increase their ability to participate in the local food system. This grant is designed to help farmers purchase the tools, equipment, supplies, and infrastructure needed to safely move more products to consumers within the St Louis region.
Field Day Microgrants | Ongoing through Sep 2026
Through September 2026, we are accepting microgrant applications from farmers who attend one of our Field Days, with funds supporting the implementation of practices learned during the event.
Previous microgrants have supported farmers’ capacity to improve environmental and conservation practices on their farms. When funds are available, our goal is to remove a barrier for farmers to implement more practices that will improve their operations and our air, water quality, and biodiversity.
Local Roots, Wholesale Growth: A St Louis Producer’s Guide to Success
This guide is designed to help farmers in the St Louis area communicate with and sell their produce to wholesale buyers. Created by Known & Grown STL and City Greens Market, it covers key considerations for meeting buyer expectations and tools to assist with communication and relationship-building. Whether youโre new to wholesale or looking to re๏ฌne your approach, this resource offers practical advice to help you succeed in local markets.
St Louis Wholesale Price Index
Developed in collaboration with City Greens Market, this wholesale pricing index is a great reference for farmers when setting their wholesale prices for produce, meat, eggs, and dairy. It was created using real data provided by wholesale farmers and buyers in the St Louis region.
Farm-to-Market Assistance
We provide connections and resources for the farmers in our program and our partners in the local food industry in order to increase the amount of local food sold and served within the St. Louis region.
Farmer Networking
Farmers say one of the main reasons for joining our program is that they want the opportunity to network with other like minded farmers to share resources, troubleshoot problems, and brainstorm solutions. The Known & Grown community is built on the principles of trust, integrity, respect, community empowerment, and collaboration. Our farmers are expected to adhere to a set of Community Guidelines. Known & Grown facilitates virtual and in-person opportunities for farmers to network including on-farm tours and an annual gathering of farmers.
Bulk Orders
Our Bulk Ordering Program helps to lower the overall costs for farmers when purchasing supplies or plant stock by reducing shipping fees and qualifying for discounted bulk ordering rates. This project lowers the barriers for successful farming by providing needed supplies at more affordable prices.
Farmer-led Board of Directors
In 2020, Known & Grown formed a Farmer Advisory Committee (FAC) to incorporate farmer leadership in program work and decision-making. In our transition to an independent organization in 2024, we formalized farmer leadership through our Board of Directors. We encourage farmers to serve on our Board.
Delivery Services for Farmers
We have made the decision to pause the Delivery Service in 2026.
We began this service to give farmers the opportunity to get their products to buyers without taking time away from their farms and the added transportation costs, with the specific aim to serve beginning, women, and BIPOC farmers. While the service did benefit a small number of Known & Grown farmers, it did not accomplish our larger intended goals in a meaningful way and required a significant use of resources. We are taking some time to reflect on how best to use this infrastructure to support Known & Grown farmers.
Community Guidelines
The Known & Grown community is built on the the principles of trust, integrity, respect, community empowerment, and collaboration. All farmers in our program agree to follow these guidelines. In the event that a farmer is breaking these guidelines, a Community Guidelines Violation can be submitted.