Tag: Local Food

North Dakota House passes bill establishing rural grocery store grants to governor’s desk

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by: MinotVoice  |  

Rural grocery stores are more than shelves and checkouts — they’re anchors of community life. But in North Dakota, many are struggling to survive as corporate chains like Dollar General expand into small towns. Senate Bill 2228 aims to push back, offering $1 million in state grants to preserve and reopen rural grocers. With strong

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Farm to School garden grant recipients announced, Two Minot Childcare Centers Awarded

by: MinotVoice  |  

Two Minot childcare centers are among 35 across North Dakota selected to receive Farm to School garden grants from the North Dakota Department of Agriculture and the Department of Public Instruction. Kiddie Korral 2.0 Child Care Center and Montessori of Minot / Acorn Hollow Early Learning Center will use the funding to support gardening projects

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Esther’s Acres ‘Farmacy’ Brings Food Back to the Basics

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by: MinotVoice  |  

At a 125-year-old farm in Glenburn, a new kind of storefront is taking shape—quietly, honestly, and without a checkout counter. Esther’s Acres has opened a self-serve shop called the Farmacy, offering local produce, raw milk, handmade soaps, and more—no clerk needed. It’s part farm stand, part classroom, and all about reconnecting people to where their

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Championing Legislation in Support of Minot AFB Spouse

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by: MinotVoice  |  

When Jenetta moved to Minot with her military family, she brought her registered cottage bakery, Simple Treats, along with her. But she quickly ran into a problem—North Dakota law didn’t allow her to sell products online or across state lines, cutting off access to long-time customers. That changed after a chance conversation at a local

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Prairie Fare: How much do you know about the natural colorants in your food?

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By: Julie Garden-Robinson, NDSU Extension Service |

“Just think, in a few months, this street will be covered with a canopy of green leaves,” my husband commented as we drove home. I was looking at a precarious nest perched on a high, brown, leafless branch. “That’s a daring squirrel to build a nest over a busy street,” I added. On the following

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Tariffs threaten craft beer as industry battles declining sales and rising costs

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by: Josh Wolsky  |  

Craft brewers have weathered shifting tastes, a pandemic, and fierce shelf competition—but now they’re bracing for a new kind of squeeze: tariffs. With steel kegs, Canadian malt, and aluminum cans caught in President Trump’s trade crosshairs, the cost of brewing is climbing fast. For small breweries, these aren’t abstract policy moves—they’re a direct hit to

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On This Day | 141 Years Ago Today

by: MinotVoice  |  

Fifty Years Ago this week, Fairmont Creamer Company was organized, and thuout all these 50 years have always tried to please the sellers of cream and produce.

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Cuts to local food programs affect WY schools, food banks, producers

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By: Kathleen Shannon, Public News Service |

Federal programs supporting local food purchasing by food banks and schools have helped feed communities and support farmers but the Trump administration has cut those programs. Last fall, the Biden administration announced more than $1 billion for the Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement and the Local Food for Schools program, originally designed to bolster local food networks during the

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Saskatchewan backtracks on complete ban of U.S.-branded beer, liquor, “Made in Canada” will make shelves

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by: MinotVoice  |  

After briefly pulling dozens of U.S.-branded alcoholic drinks from shelves, Saskatchewan is reversing course—at least partially. The province will now allow sales to resume for products confirmed to be made in Canada. The move follows backlash to a sweeping response to U.S. tariffs announced by President Trump earlier this month. While the original ban was

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Craft brewers consider kicking the aluminum tariff can to customers

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by: Josh Wolsky  |  

For Minnesota’s craft brewers, tariffs on aluminum aren’t just a policy debate—they’re a real hit to the bottom line. As costs rise on everything from cans to grain, small breweries are left juggling tight margins and big decisions. Do they absorb the extra cost or pass it to the customer? At places like Jack Pine

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Keeping It Local: Bill Aims to Save North Dakota’s Rural Grocery Stores

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by: MinotVoice  |  

In small towns across North Dakota, a grocery store is more than a place to shop—it’s a lifeline. But as rural stores disappear, communities are left with fewer options and longer drives for essentials. Senate Bill 2228 aims to change that, offering $1 million in grants to help struggling stores stay open. For places like

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Student-run butcher shop open in new location on NDSU campus

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by: Josh Wolsky  |  

North Dakota State University has long been a leader in animal sciences, but now its students are getting a new kind of education—one that extends beyond the classroom and into the freezer case. At the newly opened retail store inside the Peltier Complex, students aren’t just studying meat production; they’re selling it. The shop, part

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This is why Canada has plenty of eggs — and the U.S. doesn’t

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by: MinotVoice  |  

Egg prices in the U.S. have soared, and the government is searching for solutions. Just across the border, Canada seems to have cracked the code—its egg supply remains steady and affordable. The difference? Smaller farms, a tightly managed supply system, and fewer free-range birds exposed to avian flu. Meanwhile, the U.S. industry, built for volume

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Fargo’s Proof Artisan Distillers Marks 10 Years, Navigates Industry Shifts and Supply Chain Uncertainty

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by: Josh Wolsky  |  

After a decade in business, Proof Artisan Distillers has plenty to celebrate—but also plenty to navigate. While the Fargo-based distillery prides itself on using local ingredients, its bottles come from elsewhere, and ongoing supply chain uncertainty has made sourcing them a challenge. Meanwhile, shifting alcohol trends have pushed Proof to adapt, including partnerships like its

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Wholesale egg prices are going down. How soon will it affect your grocery bill?

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by: MinotVoice  |  

After months of soaring egg prices, there’s hope on the horizon for shoppers. The U.S. Department of Agriculture reports a steady drop in wholesale egg prices, thanks to a lull in bird flu outbreaks. While this price reduction may not be reflected immediately on store shelves, experts expect relief in the coming weeks. With fewer

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Nebraska meatpackers call on feds to deregulate industry

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by: MinotVoice  |  

The Meat Institute is pushing the Trump administration to pull back on several key regulations, including those designed to protect workers and the environment. Their lobbying focuses on rolling back rules under the Clean Water Act, worker protections, and food safety standards, claiming these regulations drive up costs. However, critics argue that corporate consolidation and

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