Minnesota Cooks in Carousel Park at the Minnesota State Fair, Tuesday, August 26, 2008! Come see well-known Minnesota chefs and Food Alliance Certified farmers/growers join together to discuss and celebrate the great foods produced in Minnesota and the importance of supporting local and sustainable agriculture. More Recent Events > ![]() |
Minnesota Cooks is presented by:
Minnesota Farmers Union
Minnesota Farmers Union is a nonprofit membership-based organization that works to protect and enhance the economic interests and quality of life of family farmers and ranchers and rural communities. Membership is open to farmers and nonfarmers.
Food Alliance Midwest
Food Alliance is a non-profit organization with a mission to create market incentives for socially and environmentally responsible agricultural practices, and to educate business leaders on the multiple benefits of sustainable agriculture.
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Renewing the Countryside
Renewing the Countryside profiles innovative examples of small food makers, farmers, and other rural entrepreneurs across the country.
Minnesota Cooks is sponsored in part by:
AURI (Agricultural Utilization Research Institute)
AURI created and supported by the Minnesota state legislature, is a unique and innovative nonprofit corporation working to enhance Minnesota’s economy through the development of new uses and new markets for the state’s agricultural products.

