Why I Started Farm Direct Minnesota

In early 2020, something was deeply wrong. I saw farmers dumping milk, plowing under crops, and throwing away perfectly good food—not because they wanted to, but because the supply chain had collapsed.

At the same time, grocery store shelves were empty, and families were desperate for food. I remember a farmer in Idaho dumping tons of potatoes into a field and posting on Facebook, saying, "Come take them." People showed up in droves—he got rid of them all.

I saw Wisconsin dairy farmers—like the ones I grew up around—pouring milk down the drain while people struggled to find essentials. I couldn’t just sit back and watch.

A Simple Idea That Changed Everything

People wanted to buy directly from farmers, but they didn’t know how to find them. Farmers wanted to sell, but they lacked a central platform to connect. So, on May 5, 2020, I created Farm Direct Minnesota—a simple Facebook group to connect the two.

Why I Keep Pushing Forward

I grew up around farming. My parents, grandparents, aunts, and uncles were farmers. I know what it means to work the land and raise animals, and I also know the struggle to make ends meet in agriculture.

To keep this platform running, I had to monetize—but not in a corporate way. For just $50 a year, farmers get direct access to customers and powerful marketing tools. I also hope to transition Farm Direct Minnesota into a nonprofit soon—because this isn’t just a business. It’s a mission.

The Interactive Farm Map

Today, Farm Direct Minnesota has grown into a premier directory featuring over 135 local farms. Our interactive map makes it easy to find high-quality local products including Grass-fed Beef, Hamburger, Pork Chops, Bacon, Honey, Eggs, Chicken, Turkey, and Pasture-Raised Poultry.

We believe in transparency and choice. Our users can filter by payment methods like SNAP, Venmo, and Credit Cards, or support specific values like Veteran-Owned, Women-Owned, and Generational Heritage Farms. Whether you search by specific product or find a farm near your city center, we are here to bridge the gap between your table and the land.

None of this would be possible without the support of my husband, Oskar Granquist, of Granquist & Associates, LLC. His belief in this mission has helped me keep pushing forward.

"Farm Direct Minnesota restores my faith in humanity." – Sazzy Calhoun

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