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Twin Cities Live @ Open Farms!
KSTP reporter, Kelli Hanson, visited our Abundance Farm, located in St. Paul’s West 7th neighborhood.
August 3, 2022
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Purchase an Open Farms CSA this season
Feed the soil; feed your family; feed the community Join the food movement and enjoy farm-to-table ingredients grown with love from Open Farms, our organic urban garden. By supporting our
February 19, 2017
Introducing: A New Open Arms Garden in West Seventh Neighborhood
11.8.12 | In 2013, Open Arms will be adding a new garden space in St. Paul to our farm lineup.
November 26, 2012
Irrigation at Open Farms
By Ben Penner, Farm Director When hot weather hits, it is critical that plants in the garden (not to mention the people working in the garden!) get enough timely moisture
July 6, 2012
A Different Kind of Farm
By Ben Penner, Farm Director Almost every day I get to explain to longtime Open Arms volunteers and donors, as well as new friends and community members, how Open Farms
May 5, 2012
Our First Official Harvest at Open Farms
By Ben Penner, Farm Director Outdoor farm work started early this year. Despite this spate of cooler temperatures over the last few days, farmers from around the state have been
April 13, 2012
Season Extension at Open Farms: 14 Degrees Outside and 60 Degrees Inside
By Ben Penner, Farm Director After a year of extreme temperatures — extreme snow, extreme rain and extreme heat — it was nice to have a mild fall. Up until
December 6, 2011
We've Got Greens – Even After the Freeze
Last week’s freeze cut our hoped-for primary growing season short by a few weeks. Most of the heat-loving vegetables, such as tomatoes and peppers, have turned from green to black.
September 21, 2011
Our New Tiller
Most farmers love talking farm machinery, especially on the rare occasions that they get to purchase a piece brand new — and I’m certainly no different. Open Farms is now
July 14, 2011
Good or Bad, the Weather Affects our Farm
Farm Director Ben Penner sent us a note about weather this morning. Now that we’re experiencing a more “normal” weather pattern for Minnesota, he thought it would be a good
July 6, 2011
