Minnesota Cooks Calendar
Every year since 2003, the Minnesota Cooks team has highlighted farm-to-table partnerships between family farmers and restaurants, makers, brewers and buyers from around Minnesota. Stunningly photographed, each month includes a recipe as well as a thoughtful story about the farmer-buyer relationship. Members of Minnesota Farmers Union receive a calendar annually and additional calendars can be ordered here.
2025 Calendars Are Available Now
The 2025 Minnesota Cooks Calendar is now available! There are four options for getting your hands on a copy of the beautiful 2025 Minnesota Cooks local foods calendar while supplies last:
- Place an order here and have a calendar mailed to you directly. The $5.00 fee covers the shipping and handling on this order. You also have the opportunity to donate in support of Minnesota farms and farming programs. Your donations directly benefit Minnesota Farmers Union Foundation, which funds our local foods work, Minnesota Farmers Union Scholarships, and Minnesota Farmers Union summer camps.
- Become a member of Minnesota Farmers Union. All members will receive a calendar via mail in early December. We offer a free membership for brand new members, for those who would like to get to know Minnesota Farmers Union and our work risk-free.
- Pick up a 2025 calendar by visiting a featured restaurant or contacting a featured farm and arranging for pick up. Most businesses will receive a limited supply to distribute by mid-December. Note: supplies are limited and calendars are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please do not stop by farms without prior permission.
- Restaurants and other buyers featured in the 2025 calendar include: Aitkin Farmers' Market Food Hub, Alpha & Omega Pizza Farm, Bernie's, Block North Brewing Company, Churchill Street, Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton Public Schools, Doughp Creations, Farm at the Arboretum, Hugh's Gardens, Juniper's, New London Food Co-op and Schram Vineyards & Winery.
- Farms featured in the 2025 calendar include: Autumnwood Farm, Balfany Farms, Clear Lake Gardens, Farm at the Arboretum, Feathered Acres Learning Farm & Inn, Melany Thomas, Sapsucker Farms, Schmidt Farm, Spanier Farms, The Greater Good and Walker Farms.
- Visit Minnesota Farmers Union-owned restaurant Farmers Kitchen + Bar located in the Mill District of downtown Minneapolis and pick up a free copy.
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.