FARRMS

We have an update to share! 🌸

Our 25th anniversary campaign has reached $19,960. That number represents real people who believe in sustainable agriculture, in new farmers on the land, and in the community FARRMS has spent 25 years building in North Dakota.

We're $5,040 away from our $25,000 goal, and June 30th is right around the corner.

Generous supporters like you have made it possible for us to walk alongside farmers by connecting them with mentors, creating a lasting community, and empowering them to grow food in ways that are good for the soil and the generations that follow. We want to continue this work for the next 25 years.

If you've been thinking about giving, now is the time. And if you've already given, THANK YOU! 💛 https://www.farrms.org/empoweringfarmers

Happy First Day of Summer! 🌻

The season we've been waiting for is finally here, fields are growing and farmers markets are starting to open across North Dakota.

Find a farmer near you in our directory, or check out our recent post for farmers market opening dates across the state!

👨‍🌾 https://www.farrms.org/farmer-directory

🎉 Our Digital Marketing Toolkit is live!

Designed specifically for direct market farmers, this free toolkit covers everything from building your brand and growing your online presence to creating a marketing plan.

This library provides you with the resources to market your farm with confidence!

🔗 Get started at https://www.farrms.org/marketingtoolkit

✨ Meet our Farm Beginnings students! Krunchy Kitchen

Anna Axt of Harvey is baking bread, made to order, and crafted with freshly milled grains and non-toxic ingredients.

You can find Krunchy Kitchen at the local farmers market, or place an order year-round for fresh milled breads. She also sells fresh farm eggs and seasonal produce when available.🍞🥚

Anna loves the freedom and flexibility of working from home while still producing high-quality, thoughtfully made food. In the future she plans to include additional farm made products such as soap, tallow, herb, tea, vegetables, and more.

Want to learn more about Krunchy Kitchen? Read more at https://www.farrms.org/producersperspective/farmbeginnings-2026

Paid internship opportunity available with Northern Plains Sustainable Agriculture Society 👇

Are you an undergraduate or graduate student looking for some experience in the agricultural realm? Learn more about organic, regenerative, and sustainable farming from the organizational perspective of the institutions that support these farm families. This is a remote position with some travel to events throughout the summer. A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation is required. Share with someone you know or if this fits you send us a message and we’ll send you the link with more information and where to apply..

FARRMS has always adapted and grown to meet the needs of the community we serve.

🏡 In 2003, we celebrated a major milestone with the construction of our first office building in Medina, ND.

🌱 As our programs expanded, in 2017, we relocated to the Tuttle Rural Innovation Center, embracing the opportunity to reimagine the space as an educational center for local foods.

💻 As education and the world around us continued to shift, FARRMS adapted once again. In 2022, we transitioned to a fully remote workplace. This has allowed our team to stay connected and continue to serve farmers and ranchers across the whole state.

25 years of growth, change, and showing up for North Dakota's farmers. As we celebrate this milestone, we're raising $25,000 to help us keep growing for the next 25 years. We're at $19,760, help us reach the goal before June 30th! 💚https://www.farrms.org/25years

Happy National Cucumber Day! 🥒

Cucumbers are one of the easiest crops to grow in a North Dakota garden, and one of the most refreshing once summer heat hits.

🌱 Growing tip: Cucumbers love consistent moisture and a trellis to climb. Keeping them off the ground also means straighter cukes and fewer pests.

Not growing your own this year? Stop by your local farmers market this summer and pick some up fresh!

Find a farmer near you in our farmer directory 👩‍🌾 https://www.farrms.org/farmer-directory

Grant opportunity! 📝Apply by June 18: https://farmland.org/bff-national?emci=f4b6ff4c-2164-f111-8fcb-000d3a14b640&emdi=d9e27c66-9666-f111-8fcb-000d3a14b640&ceid=4684933

🌟 We are thrilled to share that applications for American Farmland Trust’s Brighter Future Fund grants are now open through June 18!

The 2026 National Farm Viability Grants fund projects up to $10,000.

Eligible project types include professional services, equipment, or infrastructure toward:
▪️ Pursuing secure land tenure, farmland acquisition, land transfer or succession planning
▪️ Implementing regenerative farming practices
▪️ Improving business operations and financial stability

🔗 Learn more and apply: farmland.org/bff-national.

✨ Meet our Farm Beginnings students! F & F Farms

F&F Farms, LLC, owned and operated by Chad Faaborg, is located near Devils Lake and starting its first season.

The grow list this year includes cabbage, peppers, tomatoes, basil, radish, peas, broccolini, carrots, onions, beans, garlic, asparagus, cucumbers, potatoes, and zucchini. His favorite thing to grow? Chad says he'll try anything and is just looking forward to the season! 🍅🧄

Plans for the farm are to install a high tunnel, begin land reclamation efforts, and eventually transition the whole operation to organic production with oats and hay as secondary crops.

When asked how Farm Beginnings has helped, Chad said it "gave him the resources to find potential financial opportunities and personal contacts" for when challenges come up.

Check out his farmer directory profile here 👉 https://www.farrms.org/farmerdirectory/fandffarms