Innovative Northwest RSDP work group initiative increases access to well water testing for private owners.
Onyx Collective creates safe, welcoming spaces where Black rural Minnesotans can gather and thrive.
Whether it’s a roadside shed or a repurposed hay wagon displaying goods, Minnesota farmstands serve as direct sales points that connect producers with consumers.
New online courses tackle rural healthcare burnout and staffing shortages in northeastern Minnesota.
Northeast farmer develops and implements a soil health blueprint for his farm with a little help from RSDP.
The Grygla General Store has been operating since 1910. Owner Cheyenne Irlbeck is proudly carrying that tradition forward with a little help from RSDP.
His journey, from a small North Carolina family farm to witnessing food insecurity in Bolivia, led him to the University of Minnesota, where he committed to improving food systems for everyone
Frog Tree Farm, one of Minnesota’s oldest continuously operated Black-owned family farms, is partnering with RSDP to create a heritage trail that celebrates Black rural history, art, and culture.
From harvest buckets to canning equipment, the new Food Equipment Library in Grand Marais is giving residents access to the tools they need.
A town like no other, and a model for many more. The City of Vergas is investing in its future without losing its small-town heart.