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*For Immediate Release*
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June 11, 2025
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Farmers’ Markets Receive Boost for Nutrition Programs
One-time state appropriation supports food access efforts across the state
St. Paul, MN - The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has awarded funding to twenty-nine farmers’ markets across the state through its Farmers’ Market Nutrition Assistance Grant Program. The one-time state funding will help participating markets strengthen and expand nutrition assistance efforts during the 2025 season.
Farmers’ markets are a vital access point for Minnesotans who use nutrition assistance program benefits. These programs not only provide a source of fresh, locally grown food in areas where grocery options may be limited, they also create an important customer base for small and emerging farmers. “Farmers’ markets help bridge the gap between producers and families seeking healthy, affordable food,” said Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen. “By supporting nutrition assistance programs at farmers’ markets, we’re strengthening local economies and increasing access to fresh food for communities across the state.”
In total, MDA awarded $146,669.55 through a competitive review process. Eligible expenses for grantees include hiring support staff, printing outreach materials, purchasing EBT tokens, offering transportation assistance, and other tools that help manage nutrition assistance programs. Markets receiving funding must be located in Minnesota and participate in at least one nutrition assistance program this year.
A full list of recipients and their award amounts can be found below.
This program is supported by a one-time state legislative appropriation. More information about the Farmers’ Market Nutrition Assistance Grant Program is available on the MDA website [ [link removed] ].
2025 Awardees
*Grantee Organization/Market Name*
*Location*
* Grant Award Amount *
Audubon Neighborhood Association
Minneapolis
$3,172.00
BrightSide Produce
St. Paul
$3,542.00
CAPI USA
Brooklyn Center
$6,800.00
Cambridge Farmer's Market
Cambridge
$2,170.00
Carlton County Farmers' Market
Esko
$2,000.00
Central MN Vegetable Growers Association
Minneapolis
$9,885.40
City of Brooklyn Park
Brooklyn Park
$1,995.00
City of Champlin
Champlin
$3,175.00
City of Goodview
Goodview
$6,950.00
Community Action Duluth
Duluth
$9,960.20
Crookston Farmers' Market Association
Crookston
$5,485.00
Cuyuna Range Farmers' Market
Crosby
$2,745.00
Dassel Farmers' Market
Dassel
$2,000.00
Farmer's Marketplace
Austin
$4,380.00
Howard Lake Farmers' Market
Howard Lake
$2,000.00
Indigenous Roots
Saint Paul
$3,525.00
Riverside Farmers & Makers Market
Jackson
$5,000.00
Lake City Market by the Lake
Lake City
$3,360.00
Little Falls Farmers' Market
Little Falls
$5,200.00
Market in the Valley
Golden Valley
$4,512.00
Neighborhood Roots
Minneapolis
$2,920.00
New Brighton Farmers' Market
New Brighton
$10,000.00
New Ulm Farmers' Market
New Ulm
$10,000.00
St. Luke's Farmers' Market
Saint Paul
$3,680.97
The Duluth Market Gardeners and Berry Association, Inc
Duluth
$5,436.98
The Kinfolk Market
Ada
$10,000.00
Two Harbors Farmers' Market
Two Harbors
$2,739.00
Uptown Farmers' Market
Minneapolis
$4,036.00
West Side Farmers' Market
Saint Paul
$10,000.00
*Total Awarded*
* $146,669.55 *
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