We asked our community members to share their favorite memories and why they love The Good Acre. The quotes speak for themselves. ❤️

We believe true change happens when we make connections, like our partnership with Roseville Area Schools. What started as an experiment has since grown into a model for how K–12 nutrition programs strengthen student wellness & local farm economies.

Since 2020, The Good Acre has worked with Second Harvest Heartland, directing thousands of pounds of purchased produce their way. Heidi Coe says, “If The Good Acre weren’t here, I don’t know what our local food system would look like.” Read more about the partnership on our blog.

As farm fields rest for winter, we’re celebrating a record-breaking year at The Good Acre: 1.66M pounds of local food. $3.5M in sales. 168 farmers and producers supported. Thanks to every grower, buyer, and community partner who made this possible.💚 Read: f.mtr.cool/yvfvgtpgpr

📣Last Call for our Late Season CSA!📣 Make your soups, celebrations, and every meal in between impactful. We’re offering payment options & featuring 6 community pickup sites, including the NEW Boneshaker Books in Uptown and Seward Community Co-op. Sales end on October 29.

For a decade, we've been a bridge between farmers and communities. Join us at our 10th anniversary party to celebrate the impact we’ve made together. Whether you've been with us since our first CSA season or are a newer partner, all are welcome. Register: forms.gle/6tM1chHAGWUDx1xH9

Look at what our CSA members whipped up using their local produce! 🧅Terri: lentils with kale & an onion flatbread 🍅Fred: a beet burger, a veggie salad, & pickled radishes 🥕Cindy: ginger orange carrot bread 🥦Syneva: a cauliflower leek puree with broccoli & Greek meatballs

Minnesota was the first state to declare an official Co-op Month in 1948. A co-op is a community that comes together to capture economic opportunities. Our co-op partners have supported us from wholesale purchases to philanthropic support. Celebrate and shop at your local co-op!

Our growing season was marked by two trends: excess moisture & late harvest. Farmers dealt with high water levels & cool temps, pushing crops back. Despite the challenges, our farm partners met the increased demand of CSAs, ensuring full boxes & increased income for their farms.

Our staff visited the Bell Museum to explore the exhibits and enjoy lunch with museum staff. What a joy it was to slow down, take a break, and reconnect. Thanks to our neighbor for hosting us! Visit the Bell Museum and find Staff Member Josh in the Climate Adaptation exhibit.

New payment option: Pay half now. Pay the other half later! Your ticket to cozy, flavorful fall cooking is only a click away. Become a Late Season CSA member today! Purchase: f.mtr.cool/xxxtrmttwq

Meet this week's partner spotlight: The Early Birds Vegetable Farm Kia Chang, Lue Lor, and their son Houa purchased a 46-acre plot in Pine Island in 2021. They want to add animals and perennial crops. For them, every bit of effort is worth it to see their vision come to life.

We’re joining the Great Apple Crunch by crunching on Zestar apples from Gilchrist Orchard. We’re celebrating National Farm to School month & supporting Minnesota apple growers. Get in on the fun and enjoy local apples today and the rest of apple season! 🍎

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Harvest Party last Friday! It was such a joy to celebrate the season together – gorgeous surroundings, good food, and great company. Thank you Gibbs Farm for hosting and Mississippi Market Co-op for the soups! ❤️

Meet this week's farm partner spotlight: When Leng and his wife, Mai, realized they wanted to farm for a living, they founded Mai's Fresh Produce in 2019. Since then, the farm has graduated from our LEAFF program and grown into wholesale. Full story: bit.ly/mais-fresh-produce

Onesmus & Tabitha Mutio & their kids founded Smarterlife Organic Farms in 2022, owning 3 acres in Bradford Township. They produce crops like watermelon radish in next week’s CSA, rooted in sustainable farming. In 2026, they plan to diversify their offerings to expand their reach.

Meet this week's farm partner spotlight: Bao Xiong & Kue Lor - Lor Farm Bao & Kue have been farming for 25+ years and own the former Singing Hills Dairy Farm in Nerstrand. They transitioned it over to a veggie farm. We include their produce, like kale and zucchini, in our CSA!

Are you a strategic marketer? Do you have an entrepreneurial spirit? If you said, "Yes & yes," this position might be for you! The Marketing Manager will play a crucial role in building and leading marketing across channels. Learn more about the position: thegoodacre.org/careers

Apples have arrived! 🍎 Gala and Ginger Gold apples from Partner Farms in Door County will be on their way to the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community, Twin Cities Co-ops, and food shelves. Also on the delivery are MacIntosh and Zestar apples (not pictured).

This week's spotlight: Ma Vang Ma farms with his wife, Bao, on 13 acres they rent in Cottage Grove. He believes people should have access to organic food, like tomatoes in next week’s CSA box. Stop by Brooklyn Park or Brooklyn Center Farmers Market to purchase produce from Ma!