On Saturday, July 16, co-op owners and shoppers are invited to travel both within and beyond the city to visit local farms by participating in the annual Eat Local Farm Tour. Twenty-eight sustainable Minnesota producers are on board for this year’s tour, giving attendees the opportunity to experience a diverse mix of small- to large-scale farming operations, including everything from vegetable, poultry, beef, dairy and bee farming. A new addition to the 2016 tour includes Hope Creamery! The self-guided tours are free and participants must provide their own transportation. Check out the “What to Expect” section of the guide for restroom availability and value-added kid activities.

Look for copies of the Eat Local Farm Tour guide book in the co-op, or download a PDF version. In it, find suggested tours for visiting several farms within specific regions. More information can also be found on the Eat Local Farm Tour Facebook page.