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The Village Agricultural Cooperative creates opportunities for our communities to grow culturally relevant food. Our goals are founded in our community needs, and by creating space for public and market gardens in urban areas, we address the health needs of our people and planet while building hope for future generations. We believe that sustainable agriculture creates healthy communities.
Spring Open House
Community Gathering & Fundraiser
Rain Date: Thursday, June 9th
4 - 6:30 pm
Covenant Church site
4950 31st Ave NW, Rochester, MN 55901
2022 Fundraising Campaign
Sponsor a garden for our 2022 Season!
Your $75 donation will help cover the operating costs for one of our families. These costs include:
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Water and Garbage
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Tilling and Composting
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Bathroom Rental
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Insurance Costs
2022 Sponsors will appear on our website!
Do your part to increase food security in your community!
Donate through our link or send a check to:
The Village Agricultural Cooperative
4905 Country Club Rd SW
Rochester, MN 55902
2022 Season Plans
MDA Research: AGRI - Diverse Crop Production in Northern Markets
Expansion - Covenant Church
Expenses: Waterline, tilling, posts/markers, bathroom, fencing
Washing/packing/handwashing/weighing station installation
Market Hub Development
https://www.farmersmarkethub.org/lfpp-2022-2024/, Installation of 3 washing/packing and handwashing stations.
Expansion - History Center
Well - Need major funding, 40 - 60K
Hoop House installation - pending approval
Expenses: Waterline, tilling, posts/markers, rent, fencing
Washing/packing/handwashing/weighing station installation
Green Thumb Initiative
Gather roster of interested gardeners and build compost dump to grow gardens
Jubilo Farm
Hoop House: Install End Walls, Add Electricity & Skin High Tunnel
Washing/packing/handwashing/weighing station installation
Compost Station - Operation to provide income, Researching and seeking funding
Presbyterian Church
Water line repair
Community Collaborations
Mayo Clinic Office of Equity Research
Master Gardeners of Olmsted County
Rochester Community Initiative
University of MN - Rochester
Farm Fest - Rochester Cambodian Association
Regenerative Agriculture Alliance
2023 Plans
Children’s Play Area development - Covenant
Well installation - History Center
Feasibility study for Farmer’s Market use of buildings, commercial kitchen
Jubilo Farm - Composting Toilet
Donate to our cause
We need support for our operating expenses, staff wages, utilities and site improvements. Your kindness goes a long way!
As a Minnesota nonprofit, we greatly appreciate
your tax deductible donation.
Get in touch
Current Major Supporters
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Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) - https://smifoundation.org/blog/2021/04/supporting_food_and_farming_entrepreneurs/
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Minnesota Department of Agriculture: AGRI Demonstration Grant
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Renewing the Countryside & USDA: Local Food Promotion Program; Minnesota Farmers' Market Hubs
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Mayo Clinic - Office of Equity Research - FARM Fest 2021 sponsor
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Lowe's Home Improvement - Community Support Grant
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Minnesota Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP)