Special Projects
![]() |
Grow Your Green Farm Profitability (GYG-FP) is an initiative of MFMA, designed to help farmers better understand their farm finances, improve business decision-making, and achieve long-term profitability. Through practical tools, educational resources, and financial recordkeeping support, GYG-FP helps farmers identify what is working, evaluate enterprise performance, and build more resilient farm businesses. By strengthening farm profitability, this MFMA project supports thriving farmers, vibrant farmers' markets, and stronger local food systems that nourish communities across Minnesota. |
![]() |
Grow Your Green – Access to Markets is an MFMA initiative designed to help emerging farmers build successful farm businesses by increasing access to education, market opportunities, and essential business resources. The program works to reduce barriers that can limit success while providing practical tools, training, and support to help farmers confidently navigate local food systems and connect with customers. As part of this effort, MFMA offers a growing library of free educational videos on its YouTube channel, making valuable learning opportunities accessible to farmers across Minnesota. |
![]() |
The Market Price & Field Conditions Dashboard is an MFMA initiative designed to strengthen Minnesota's local food system through better data and informed decision-making. By collecting and analyzing pricing information from farmers' markets across the state, MFMA provides farmers, vendors, market managers, and community partners with valuable insights into market trends and product pricing. The dashboard helps support business planning, pricing strategies, and market development while building a long-term resource that benefits farmers and local food communities throughout Minnesota. Data is collected from markets across all MFMA regions and serves as a growing tool to strengthen transparency, profitability, and resilience within Minnesota's local foodshed. |