Local Foods Class Series

Welcome to the Local Foods Class Series Homepage!

Below you will find resources and handouts that will help you find, buy and gather local food for your friends and family.

The Gathering Cycle of the Year(google doc)- A guide to help you know when to harvest wild foods.

Where to buy Local Foods (google doc)- A guide to help you find food that is grown, raised and processed in and around the Finland, Minnesota region.

Class Syllabi:
Finding, Buying, and Gathering Locally Grown and Wild Food Syllabus (PDF)
Storing Locally Grown and Wild Food Syllabus (PDF)

Class Slideshows:
Finding, Buying, and Gathering Locally Grown and Wild Food (PDF)
Storing Locally Grown and Wild Food: From Drying to Fermenting (PDF)

Useful Resources:
University Of Minnesota Extention: Home canning basics
USDA Complete Guide to Home Canning