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Known & Grown STL

Known & Grown vets and promotes environmentally responsible farmers within 150 miles of St. Louis.

Known and Grown farmers are committed to protecting our environment, treating animals humanely, and building a more resilient food system for all of us.

06/06/2026

Farm Tour #3 | Bustani Ya Upenda | Sat, Jul 18 - 10am-1130pm
Join us for our 3rd Farm Tour at Bustani Ya Upenda in St Louis, MO! Guests of Good Journey Development Foundation’s Bustani Ya Upenda will experience a beautiful and welcoming space including art, a zen peace area, an outdoor kitchen, the new Good Journey Agriculture Learning Center & Community Pantry, and a myriad of trees, bushes, veggies, and fruits growing in raised beds and permaculture spaces.

Learn more and get tickets 👉 https://knownandgrownstl.org/events/farm-tour-3-at-bustani-ya-upenda/
🎟Adults $15 | Kids (3-17) $5 | Kids 2 & under Free
*The price of your ticket honors a local farmer’s time and expertise, helps them to diversify their revenue, and supports Known & Grown’s ability to continue to offer farmer-focused, community-oriented programming.

About Bustani Ya Upenda:
Bustani Ya Upenda, Good Journey’s youth community garden, provides fresh and organic food for youth, families, and the community. The garden employs youth and provides education to youth and community members alike with lessons in growing food and preparing meals with our own hands.

🌱About the Farm Tour series:
The 2026 Farm Tour series offers the opportunity to visit your local farms in person, get a realistic look at what goes into creating the food you place on your tables, and get to know the real people who produce that food. This series of events showcases the diversity of working farms in the greater St Louis region including vegetables, livestock, mushrooms, fruits, flowers, and more!
Learn more 👉 https://knownandgrownstl.org/farm-tours/

06/04/2026

Are you a farmer interested in up to $1000 to implement agroforestry practices on your farm? Attend our upcoming Field Day next Monday, June 8th to be eligible to apply for a microgrant to cover expenses such as purchasing trees, tree protection, and/or temporary fencing.

Join us at Fox Holler Farmstead, an ecologically designed and focused community-based farm in northeast Missouri, as Ben Brownlow teaches us how he established his trees and the conservation, soil health, livestock well-being, and economic benefits he’s working to address through intentional silvopasture management.

Ben will show us how to safeguard tree roots and minimize animal browsing and rubbing of trunks and branches, how to plan a new silvopasture, and the evolution of and lessons learned from his silvopasture project.

Field Day Highlights:
🌱 Choosing and establishing diverse tree cropping systems for humans, livestock, and wildlife
🌱 Responsible pasture management with trees
🌱 Managing complex multi-species pasturing (cattle, goats, swine and poultry)
🌱 Fodder crops and coppice agroforestry
🌱 Underpass tree protection system
🌱 Silvopasture by subtraction
🌱 Canopy density measurements and forest health practices
🌱 Choosing and establishing native, warm-season forage
🌱 Using livestock to cash-flow long-term investment in orchard crops

Learn more & Register 👉 https://knownandgrownstl.org/events/field-day-at-fox-holler-farmstead/
Topic: Establishing Diverse Silvopasture for Multi-Species Grazing
When: Jun 8 | 1-4pm
Where: Rutledge, MO (We are organizing a shuttle from St Louis)
Host: Fox Holler Farmstead

About our Field Days:
These events are a great opportunity for farmers and growers--from aspiring to seasoned--and anyone interested in regenerative agriculture to connect, learn from experts, and see innovative farming practices in action. Each Field Day offers practical knowledge and a chance to build community with fellow growers in the greater St Louis region.

Our 2026 Field Days are sponsored by the Natural Resource Conservation Service and Forrest Keeling Nursery.

06/03/2026

Farm Tour #2 | Flourish Farm and Folk School | Sun, Jun 28 - 1030am-1230pm
Join us for our 2nd Farm Tour at Flourish Farmstead! Flourish integrates passion for earth stewardship, farming experience, and knowledge of permaculture to provide education and a myriad of products to bring health and vibrancy to your home. Learn about their farming methods, how they promote biodiversity, and see what’s growing on the farm.

Learn more and get tickets 👉 https://knownandgrownstl.org/events/farm-tour-2-at-flourish-farmstead/
🎟Adults $15 | Kids (3-17) $5 | Kids 2 & under Free
*The price of your ticket honors a local farmer’s time and expertise, helps them to diversify their revenue, and supports Known & Grown’s ability to continue to offer farmer-focused, community-oriented programming.

🌱About the Farm Tour series:
The 2026 Farm Tour series offers the opportunity to visit your local farms in person, get a realistic look at what goes into creating the food you place on your tables, and get to know the real people who produce that food. This series of events showcases the diversity of working farms in the greater St Louis region including vegetables, livestock, mushrooms, fruits, flowers, and more!
Learn more 👉 https://knownandgrownstl.org/farm-tours/

06/02/2026

Did you know that all farmers (aspiring, beginning, and seasoned) who attend a Known & Grown Field Day are eligible to apply for a microgrant to implement what they learned?

The scope and funded amount of each microgrant are specific to the Field Day. Most microgrants range from $300 to $1000. Previous Field Day microgrants have supported the following practices and purchases:

🌱 Cover cropping: cover crop seeds and seeding equipment
🌱 On-farm composting: bokashi composting equipment
🌱 Silvopasture: fruit trees, fencing, tree protection
🌱 No-till: mulch, silage tarps, and equipment such as broadforks and wheel hoes
🌱 Intensive, limited space growing: microgreen supplies and equipment

Learn more and register for an upcoming Field Day 👉 https://knownandgrownstl.org/field-days-workshops/

05/30/2026

Where are you shopping this weekend? Learn where to find your favorite Known & Grown farmers at market this season using our 2026 Farmers Market Guide.

Get the downloadable guide 👉 https://knownandgrownstl.org/blog/2026-farmers-market-guide/

Or use our searchable Local Food Locator 👉 https://knownandgrownstl.org/support-local/food-locator/

05/29/2026

Want a free ticket to a Farm Tour? We're looking for a handful of folks to help with our Farm Tours this season. Volunteers will assist Known & Grown staff with setup, directing attendee parking, registration, and breakdown. Some tours may also have more specific volunteer roles. Volunteer shifts are generally 2.5 hours long – check each listing for specific times. As most tasks will be before and after the tour, volunteers should be able to participate in most Farm Tour activities.

Learn more and sign up 👉 https://knownandgrownstl.org/farm-tours/volunteer/

05/27/2026

REGISTER BY JUN 1 TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SHUTTLE FROM STL!

Join us at Fox Holler Farmstead, an ecologically designed and focused community-based farm in northeast Missouri, as Ben Brownlow teaches us how he established his trees and the conservation, soil health, livestock well-being, and economic benefits he’s working to address through intentional silvopasture management.

Ben will show us how to safeguard tree roots and minimize browsing and rubbing of trunks and branches, how to plan a new silvopasture, and the evolution of and lessons learned from his silvopasture project.

Field Day Highlights:
🌱 Choosing and establishing diverse tree cropping systems for humans, livestock, and wildlife
🌱 Responsible pasture management with trees
🌱 Managing complex multi-species pasturing (cattle, goats, swine and poultry)
🌱 Fodder crops and coppice agroforestry
🌱 Underpass tree protection system
🌱 Silvopasture by subtraction
🌱 Canopy density measurements and forest health practices
🌱 Choosing and establishing native, warm-season forage
🌱 Using livestock to cash-flow long-term investment in orchard crops

Learn more & Register 👉 https://knownandgrownstl.org/events/field-day-at-fox-holler-farmstead/
Topic: Establishing Diverse Silvopasture for Multi-Species Grazing
When: Jun 8 | 1-4pm
Where: Rutledge, MO (We are organizing a shuttle from St Louis)
Host: Fox Holler Farmstead

$1000 Microgrants:
Farmers who attend this Field Day are eligible to apply for a microgrant up to $1000 for the expense of purchasing trees, tree protection, and/or temporary fencing.

About our Field Days:
These events are a great opportunity for farmers and growers--from aspiring to seasoned--and anyone interested in regenerative agriculture to connect, learn from experts, and see innovative farming practices in action. Each Field Day offers practical knowledge and a chance to build community with fellow growers in the greater St Louis region.

05/26/2026

Join us for our 2026 Farm Tour Series and get the chance to visit your local farms in person, get a realistic look at what goes into creating the food you place on your tables, how farming and conservation can work together, and get to know the real people who produce our food. This series of events showcases the diversity of working farms in the greater St Louis region, including vegetables, livestock, mushrooms, fruits, flowers, and more!

Learn more and get tickets 👉 https://knownandgrownstl.org/farm-tours/

Upcoming Schedule:
#2 - Jun 28 | Flourish Farm and Folk School | Godfrey, IL
#3 - Jul 18 | Bustani Ya Upenda (Good Journey Development Foundation) | St Louis, MO
#4 - Aug 15 | Farm STL | St Louis, MO
#5 - Sep 26 | 3 Rivers Farm of Elsah | Elsah, IL
#6 - Oct 3 | Fresh Pasture Farms | Millstadt, IL
#7 - Nov 7 | Just A Couple Of Fungi’s | Robertsville, MO

05/25/2026

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05/22/2026

Many thanks to Paul Krautmann of Bellews Creek Farm for hosting our recent Field Day on building soil with cover crops. Paul provided a live demonstration on how he terminates his winter cover crops during the spring to prepare for summer crops. It was a great opportunity to learn from someone who has been implementing soil conservation practices like cover crops for over 50 years!

About our Field Days:
👉 https://knownandgrownstl.org/field-days-workshops/
These events are a great opportunity for farmers and growers--from aspiring to seasoned--and anyone interested in regenerative agriculture to connect, learn from experts, and see innovative farming practices in action. Each Field Day offers practical knowledge and a chance to build community with fellow growers in the greater St Louis region. Aspiring and active farmers who participate are eligible for a microgrant following each Field Day.

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