Moonstone Farm

09/13/2026

Very disturbing.

The Natural Resources Conservation Service lost nearly a quarter of its staff nationwide in 2025 after the Trump administration’s cuts to the federal government. Many were local experts that help farmers with soil and water conservation efforts.

09/10/2026

Asking for a friend.
Anyone in need of 15 round bales of mixed native grasses?

08/25/2026

Solar powered farm stand. Nice work, Daniel Handeen!

08/18/2026

Only 2 weeks left to apply!

Are you ready to build a farm business rooted in your values, care for the land, and community connection? Now is the time to take the next step.

Applications are closing soon for the Land Stewardship Project’s 2026-2027 Farm Beginnings class!

What is Farm Beginnings?
➡Farmer-led course for prospective and beginning growers.
➡Focused on planning a profitable, values-based farm business.
➡Open to anyone already farming, seeking land, or shaping their vision.

Not the right year for you to dive in? You can still help grow our community! Please share this post or tag a friend, neighbor, or family member who is ready to start their farming journey.

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08/04/2026

07/27/2026

🍀It’s fair week for this family 🍀 if you’ve ever been a part of 4H or showing livestock at a fair, you know how crazy the week can get and how much hard work the kiddos and families put into their projects.
🙌 We are still planning on being at the Montevideo Farmers Market this Thursday, and will have another freezer clean out coming your way as we get ready to restock beef, pork and chickens in the next couple of weeks.
🍞 NO baked goods this week. My family needs me in other places this week ❤️
🥩 we are officially BOOKED on beef until December, BUT we can put you on a waiting list as occasionally I can split a beef meant for retail cuts that keep our trailer stocked. Let me know asap if you’re hoping for something sooner than Dec!
🐷 still have some available hogs for this fall!!

07/22/2026

Retrieved the avian biodiversity monitor from the pasture today as per instructions from the UofM's Sounds of Nature project. While walking the diverse grassland, my Merlin app picked up these bird songs:

06/24/2026

Supporting local farmers means creating more pathways for local food to reach our communities.

Through the Minnesota Farmers Market Food Hubs program, Renewing the Countryside helps connect farmers with larger market opportunities while making it easier for schools, institutions, and consumers to access fresh, locally grown food. By strengthening regional food distribution networks, this program helps farmers expand their businesses and keeps more food dollars circulating in local communities.

When you support RTC's Summer Celebration & Fundraiser on June 25, you're helping invest in programs like the Minnesota Farmers Market Food Hubs that strengthen local agriculture, improve food access, and build a more resilient food system.

Join us for an evening of delicious local food, beverages, music, and community at Dodge Nature Center in West St. Paul. You'll have the opportunity to learn more about RTC's work and the impact your support makes across Minnesota.

🎉 Thursday, June 25
📍 Dodge Nature Center, West St. Paul, MN
⏰ 5:30–8:30 p.m.

Tickets start at $50 and include great local food and a complimentary drink. Families are welcome, and children under 12 attend free. https://www.tickettailor.com/events/renewingthecountryside/2191121

Come celebrate the farmers, partners, and communities working together to make local food more accessible for everyone.