Grower Spotlight: California Street Farm (Minneapolis)

Chris and Ashley hosted an online event with the Twin Cities Metro Growers Network earlier this year. Now we can go see the farm!  Join us on August 18th at California Street Farm, a quarter-acre market farm in NE Minneapolis. Chris and Ashley balance intensive production with no-till and soil-building practices while creating a profitable farm ecosystem. They have a Pay-What-You-Can farm stand –making fresh produce more accessible to the local community. Very cool.

Topics for consideration:

-Intensive growing strategies to maximize yield from small spaces (succession planting, intercropping, vertical growing, transplanting)

-Food Access and equity

-No-till/human-scale growing

-Small-scale season extension

Join in with your questions and experiences! Emerging and experienced farmers are encouraged to attend. We will continue to explore the daunting task of getting a start in farming through examples of those that are making it happen!  Chris and Ashley will share their story and their experiences starting a market farm in urban Minneapolis --insights and inspiration for beginning growers!

Registration is encouraged for planning purposes, and walkups are welcome.

Location: Near the intersection of 22nd Ave NE and California Street in Northeast Minneapolis. The farm is across from the California Building. Look for the big bunny!

SFA's COVID-19 Preparedness Plan will be implemented at this event. Registration strongly encouraged for planning purposes. Walk ups welcome.