
Blog
Deep dives into both timely and timeless food system topics

The what, when, how, and why of grafting tomato plants!
Sweet Beet Farm and Education team Julie and Pierre sat down to explore the world of grafting tomato plants!

Growing Farmers Part 3: Meet Cassie and Jake!
How do we break down barriers to farming and support young people getting into this critical profession, specifically into organic farming that actively cares for the land and local communities?

Growing Farmers Part 2: Learning as we grow on Sweet Beet Farm
Since the very beginning, a goal of ours has always been to not only grow food, but to grow farmers. And we are learning as we grow! Learn how Sweet Beet Farm has grown as we do.

Growing Farmers Part 1: We need more farmers!
Folks are holding onto their farms longer and having trouble passing them on to the next generation. Young people and other potential farmers face enormous barriers to enter into the profession given the current agricultural landscape. Put simply: We desperately need more farmers.

Tray it Forward: Food Sovereignty and Community Connections through Gardening
The Tray it Forward program is designed to help more community members, specifically neighbors in need, start home gardens with the help of donated seedlings and supplies, with ongoing outreach and educational support.