Lake Region Takes Root

04/28/2026

We're excited to partner on this project to encourage Growing an Extra Row to share fresh produce with our food shelves!

As you plan your garden this spring, consider planting a little extra.

One extra row can help provide fresh, healthy food for local families later this summer.

Our goal is simple—grow a little extra and donate it directly to a local food shelf.

Learn more at lrhc.org/growanextrarow/

04/10/2026

We are grateful for great partners Like AgCountry! We’re thankful for AgCountry Farm Credit Services, a long‑time partner of Lake Region Takes Root who continues to show up for our mission in a big way. Their local team typically volunteers twice each season, and this week they came through for us again. 15 AgCountry employees volunteered for 2 hours in our new greenhouse helping to begin setup of our tomato & pepper hydroponic operation, cut 200 pounds of seed potatoes ready for planting, and transplant nearly 1,000 tomato and pepper plants.

The generosity didn’t stop there. Because more than 11 employees volunteered over an hour with us, AgCountry announced an additional $3,000 donation to Lake Region Takes Root. We are incredibly appreciative of their continued commitment and service!

Want to make an impact like this? If you or a group you belong to would like to volunteer with Lake Region Takes Root, reach out to [email protected]. Together, we’re growing more than food—we’re growing community.

12/06/2025

09/09/2025

We are so very grateful to these service clubs and volunteers who share in our mission! Fergus Falls Noon Rotary Otter Risers Kiwanis

03/26/2025

The Lions Clubs International Battle Lake chapter recently gave a $5,000 gift to Lake Region Takes Root for our 2025 Greenhouse project. They see the impact this garden makes at the Battle Lake Food Shelf and are joining us to broaden our impact even further. Thank you, Lions!

03/19/2025

We are grateful to our friends at the Fergus Falls office of AgCountry Farm Credit Services for their generous and ongoing support of the garden. They are regular volunteers and contributors. This gift toward our current greenhouse fundraising efforts is one more way they are living their mission. THANK YOU Mickie, Parker, Jessie, April, Lisa & Aubrey!

12/17/2024

Dr. Lonnie Berger served patients in Fergus Falls for many years. He continues to serve the health of people in our community by volunteering at the Lake Region Takes Root garden. If you're looking for a way to help bring fresh produce to our local food shelves, connect with us to volunteer or donate to our greenhouse campaign at www.lrhc.org/LRTR.

12/14/2024

The Battle Lake Food Shelf is one of the recipients of food grown in the Lake Region Takes Root garden. Volunteers from the food shelf pick up nutrient-dense and locally grown food every week during the growing season to distribute to those in need. Will you help us expand our impact? Learn more about volunteering or donating to our 2025 greenhouse project at www.lrhc.org/LRTR.

12/12/2024

Throw Back Thursday at the Garden! This photo was taken in 2013 at Lake Region Takes Root. Do you know the history of how the garden started (with donated land!)? We've compiled a six part series on the garden's beginning and progress. Check it out at www.lrhc.org/LRTR. Amazing what a simple vision and a lot of collaboration can accomplish! 🫑🥕🥦🥬🥒🧅🥔🍅

12/10/2024

Faithful volunteers like Kathy make the garden possible. Working together our volunteers grow in their gardening knowledge and their social circles, all while helping to grow healthy produce that's donated to local food shelves. No experience necessary! To volunteer or donate, visit www.lrhc.org/LRTR.