Partner Events

Farmers Market Info Sessions

Saturday, August 12 (Market is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.)

Lake Elmo Farmers Market – located at Lake Elmo Elementary 11030 Stillwater Blvd, Lake Elmo

10 a.m. - Vicki of Old Village Artisans will share the process of canning spicy peppers, in addition to some details on the process for making cucumber relish.

10:30 a.m. – Melissa of Melissa’s Sassy Salsa will share about making refrigerator salsa as well as information on additional steps that could be taken for canning the salsa to preserve for a longer period of time.

Each session will be followed up with a raffle giveaway of the item(s) being demonstrated.
Customers are welcome to come for the sessions and stick around to celebrate National Farmers Market Week and take the opportunity to buy local (another Stop Food Waste action!).

Stop Food Waste with your Freezer

Wednesday, August 16 from 6 to 7 p.m.

Mississippi Market Co-op, 1500 West 7th Street, Saint Paul

Join Madeline Summers in person for a demonstration on freezing different fruits, veggies, grains, and whole meals. Participants will learn how to use their freezer to stop food waste, save some money and set themselves up for easy, tasty meals. We’ll sample three recipes during our time together, and each participant will walk away with how-to guides to use the information they learn at home! This class has a $5 fee (participants will receive a $5 off $25 coupon at the class!) See the Eventbrite link to sign up.

Stop Food Waste with your Pressure Cooker

Monday, August 21 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Mississippi Market Co-op; virtual on Zoom

Join Kirsten Madaus online to explore how we can use leftovers in the fridge and a pressure cooker to make Flexible Grain Bowls. Participants will learn a recipe highly customizable to the seasonal bounty they have in their homes. Learn tips and tricks on using your pressure cooker to reduce waste in your home and provide tasty meals for yourself and others. This class is free. See the Eventbrite link to sign up.

Scrappy Cooking Sharing Event

Wednesday August 23, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Edina Senior Center Fireside Room, 5280 Grandview Square # 101, Edina

Bring a dish to share with participants made from scraps or ugly foods that would have otherwise gone to waste. This is a recipe share class. All allergens must be clearly labeled with your dish. Utensils and plates will be provided. Registration for this event can be found on this Google Form.

Ongoing Programs

Some farmers markets offer incentives to get children excited about fresh fruits and veggies. A common reward is a Power of Produce program, offering a $2 voucher or tokens redeemable for produce at the market. See the links for specific benefits offered at each market below.

Free related community events