Farm Direct Minnesota (FDMN): A Statewide Asset for Farmers and Consumers

Farm Direct Minnesota (FDM or FDMN) is a vital resource that directly connects farmers with customers, launched at a critical time—May 5, 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic. When farmers’ markets shut down, supply chains collapsed, and traditional sales avenues disappeared, FDMN stepped in to bridge the gap. Since then, it has grown into a powerful grassroots movement that continues to strengthen Minnesota’s local food system.

Our Mission

"To connect farmers directly with customers, strengthen the local food system, and help eliminate food deserts."

Since its creation, FDMN has outpaced similar organizations that have been around for decades. It has provided farmers with direct access to customers while offering consumers a transparent, local food marketplace.

For Farmers: Why Join?

For just $50/year, farmers receive:

✅ A Listing on the FDMN Map:
The map receives 10,000 views per month, connecting your farm to local customers actively searching for fresh products. Increased traffic to your farm stand, online store, or direct sales platform.

✅ Auto-Posting to the Facebook Group:
Your farm's posts will be automatically approved in the FDMN Facebook group, now at 100,000 members as of Feb. 15, 2025. This means instant visibility in front of a large and growing audience, with the group adding 1,000 new members every month.

✅ Direct Customer Access:
No middlemen—just you and your customers. This is huge for small operations hit by market disruptions, offering a reliable direct-to-consumer sales channel.

✅ Affordable Marketing:
For just $50 a year, you gain significant exposure without the high costs of traditional advertising. The auto-posting feature and interactive map serve as powerful, low-cost marketing tools.

✅ Support for Local Food Systems:
Being listed on the map means you’re part of Minnesota’s thriving local food movement. The group’s members are actively searching for farm-fresh, local products—making it the perfect audience for your business.

For Consumers: A Locavore’s Treasure Trove

🔹 Real-Time Product Availability – Instantly find fresh, local food from multiple farms in your area.
🔹 Transparency & Trust – Know exactly where your food comes from and who’s growing it.
🔹 Direct Farm-to-Table Connection – No middlemen, no mass distribution—just farm-fresh goodness straight to you.

Why This Matters

FDMN wasn’t built as a corporate platform—it was born out of necessity. It’s raw, effective, and built to serve farmers and consumers alike. Unlike directories that simply list farms, Farm Direct Minnesota actively connects buyers and sellers in real time. This is about immediacy, engagement, and direct sales—no waiting, no middlemen.

If you’re a farmer looking to grow your customer base, this is an investment worth making. You get two powerful forms of exposure (the map listing + Facebook group auto-posting) at an incredibly low cost. If you’re a consumer who values local food, this platform makes it easier than ever to buy direct-from-the-source.

Join Today for Just $50/Year!

🔹 New to FDMN? Click below, fill out the form, and submit your $50 fee.
🔹 Already on the map? Use the button below to renew—include your business name in the notes.
🔹 Need to renew? Same button—just let me know you're renewing.

Support FDMN

If FDMN or our Facebook group has helped you, consider making a donation. (Please note: This is not a nonprofit at this time.)

🔹 [Join Now] 🔹 [Renew Membership] 🔹 [Donate]

Together, we are strengthening Minnesota’s local food system—one direct connection at a time. Thank you for being a part of Farm Direct Minnesota!