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Celebrating the partnerships between Minnesota’s dedicated farmers and talented chefs

What we do

Minnesota Cooks™ is a program created by Minnesota Farmers Union, celebrating the partnerships between Minnesota’s dedicated family farmers and talented chefs, cooks, restaurant owners, brewers, distillers, makers and processors from around the state who highlight farm-fresh foods on their menus.

Farm to Table Directory

Farm to Table Directory

Minnesota Cooks highlights hundreds of farm-to-table partnerships from around the state in the Minnesota Cooks calendar and at our events.

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Cookbook

Cookbook

A farmer-forward cookbook, sharing the stories of local foods producers from the Minnesota Cooks program.

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MN Foodshed

MN Foodshed

Built to connect farmers to wholesale markets to grow a bigger, more resilient local food economy in Minnesota.

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What's new with Minnesota Cooks?

Get your 2025 Minnesota Cooks Calendar

Every year, the Minnesota Cooks team highlights farm-to-table partnerships in a beautiful and popular local foods calendar - featuring family farmers and restaurants, makers, brewers and buyers from around Minnesota
Follow our local foods adventures

Find farms and restaurants with our Farm-to-Table Directory

Looking to connect with a farm or support a restaurant working with farmers in your area? Browse our regional directory for a list of past participants still in business.

Farmer-Restaurant Partnerships

We’re always working for the interests of our farmer members and to educate our communities. Learn more about what’s happening, and follow us on social media for additional updates.

Farmers Union Welcomes Everyone

Everyone depends on agriculture. As Wendell Berry famously said, “Eating is an agricultural act.” If you aren’t an active farmer but care deeply about food security and safety, strong local and regional markets, climate resiliency, renewable energy, trade issues, affordable healthcare, land use, and other social and economic issues, it makes sense to become a member of Minnesota Farmers Union. Help preserve and nurture family farms and rural communities by joining MFU and adding your voice to our strong community of advocates.