Go Minnesota Grown

Go Minnesota Grown

The Minnesota Grown Program is a statewide partnership between the Minnesota Department of Agriculture and Minnesota producers of specialty crops and livestock. But at Kowalski's, Minnesota Grown isn't only a program, and local isn't a trend. We work with both large local growers and small local farmers in our stores' neighborhoods to ensure the best quality produce year-round. Of course, local is good for our economy and the environment, but we believe the products grown in Minnesota (and the surrounding areas) are simply the best. Rather than being picked before they're ripe to allow for a long journey to your table, they're picked fresh. Fresher produce retains more nutrients, and it just tastes better.

We are a Minnesota Grown Retailer of the Year!

Kowalski's is thrilled to have been awarded the Minnesota Grown 2023-2024 Retailer of the Year Award for the Twin Cities! The prestigious title is bestowed annually by the Department of Agriculture to a retailer in recognition of their accomplishments in promoting Minnesota Grown products.

As the weather changes, watch for the Produce Department's tasty selection to transition to apples, broccoli, potatoes, cabbage and cauliflower. For now, corn, tomatoes, melon and zucchini are tops, as are green beans and bell peppers. This season, as always, we invite you to come in and find out about what's great in Minnesota Grown as well as locally, sustainably and responsibly made and sourced foods throughout the market. Here are some of our favorite ways to enjoy them right now.

Upcoming Events

Minnesota Grown Week
September 8-14

Minnesota Grown means miles fresher! During the week of September 8-14, we'll be celebrating Minnesota Grown Week with products grown and made in Minnesota on display throughout our stores. We invite you to stop by your local Kowalski's Market to discover the best of Minnesota Grown as well as our locally, sustainably and responsibly made and sourced foods.

Minnesota Grown Event
Saturday, September 14 • 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Our Minnesota Grown celebration culminates in our annual Minnesota Grown Event. Join us for demos and samples throughout the store on Saturday, September 14, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. We are proud to shine a spotlight on the honest, hardworking people who go the extra mile to ensure a higher-quality product and who adhere to the same higher standards that we do, including sustainable practices. We look forward to sharing the local love with you!