NDDAlocalfoods

08/31/2026

Thank you to Heather and Billie from CommonGround North Dakota for having me on their podcast to talk all things Local Foods!

08/20/2026

For August's Farmers Market Month, find a local market near you from our Local Foods Map for all the fresh summer finds! https://ole.ndda.nd.gov/localfoods

Farmers markets provide local produce harvested at peak ripeness and grown closer to home than food that sits in transit. ⤵️ Find a link to the story in the comments.

07/15/2026

If you are in northeast North Dakota, take a trip to Anetta to grab some juneberries! 🫐

07/15/2026

"Fresh fruits and vegetables remain an important part of a healthy diet and provide essential vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber. Unless public health officials identify a specific food linked to the outbreak, consumers should continue eating a variety of fresh produce while following recommended food safety practices.

As investigators work to identify the source of the current outbreak, consumers are encouraged to monitor updates from the CDC. If a contaminated food item is identified, public health officials will provide additional guidance and, if necessary, recall information."

www.morningagclips.com/ongoing-cyclospora-outbreak-highlights-importance-of-safe-produce-handling

An ongoing Cyclospora outbreak is putting fresh produce safety in the spotlight and serving as a reminder of just how important proper food handling is, from the field to your kitchen.

For farmers, growers, and the entire food supply chain. For shoppers, it's a reminder to wash fresh fruits and vegetables thoroughly and follow safe food handling practices.

📖 Read the full story: https://hubs.ly/Q04pwktd0

07/06/2026

Native Green Grow (NG2) is looking for vendors for their farmers market! Reach out to [email protected] for more information. 🌱

07/06/2026

Welcome to July! Check out a farmers market near you this summer. 🌱

Farmers market season is here! 🌱

We've rounded up 2026 opening dates for some of the markets across North Dakota. Links to each market's page are in the comments.

Know a market we missed? Drop it below ⬇️ We would love to keep this list growing!

*Many markets accept SNAP dollars so check with your local market.

07/01/2026

Thank you to Hilltop Farm for hosting our produce safety workshop on their farm yesterday! Producers learned about Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) certification from the North Dakota State Seed Department, produce licensing from First District Health Unit, practical farm food safety planning from with Keith Knudson from the North Dakota Farmers Market and Growers Association (who also sponsored some awesome coffee and pastries from Prairie Sky Breads Minot for breakfast), and FSMA produce safety from NDDAlocalfoods! And a special thanks to Strengthen ND for sponsoring a delicious lunch from Memories of Home by Becky.

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day! Today we celebrate North Dakota's farmers and ranchers who work to safeguard our soil, water and air for future generations.

04/16/2026

The deadline to complete the survey has been extended through April! If you're a market manager or organizer in ND, make your voice heard! 👩‍🌾📢

Calling all market managers! The National Farmers Market Survey opens Feb 17, 2026.

Your insights will help build a clearer picture of farmers market operations across the U.S. and guide future support, training, and investment in local food systems.

Learn more about the project and who is involved → www.canr.msu.edu/NFMS

04/08/2026