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Item Agricultural Preservation Precedent Studies(Minneapolis: Center for Urban and Regional Affairs, 2009) Schweser, GregItem Agritourism Fact Sheet, 2022(2022-07) LeMier, DeeDee A; Hawkins, Jennifer; Pesch, Ryan; Qian, Xinyi; Schweser, GregHandout detailing current Minnesota Statue, Agritourism definition, and industry scope, as well as considerations for farm producers considering agritourism enterprises and business development.Item Analysis of 2021 Minnesota Garlic Grower Survey(2022-10) Schweser, GregItem Commercial Kitchen Guide(St. Paul, MN: Minnesota Institute for Sustainable Agriculture, 2014-09-01) Korslund, Karen; Schweser, Greg; Grewell, RachelCommunity commercial kitchens available for rent to members of the public can be used as incubation facilities for beginning food entrepreneurs like caterers, product manufacturers, or food truck operators. They may also be a means for local farmers to add value to raw product in order to expand their marketing potential. Community commercial kitchens are different from other community kitchens in that they are approved for use by licensed food businesses, and may be used to create products for sale in wholesale or retail markets. This guide is intended to provide information on policies and regulations for those looking to open or operate in a community commercial kitchen.Item COVID-19 and Local Meat Processing in the Midwest: Challenges and Emerging Business Practices(2021-05-21) Draeger, Dr. Kathryn; Danner, Christopher; Barka, Natalie; Theis, Eliza; Busch, Joan; Schweser, Greg; Martin, WayneItem Deep Winter Greenhouse tomato production trail overview and recommendations(2023) Hoidal, Natalie; Schweser, Greg; Pesch, Ryan; Ford, CarolItem Expanding the use of deep winter greenhouses for summer tomato production: feasibility and profitability(2023) Schweser, Greg; Hoidal, Natalie; Pesch, Ryan; Ford, Carol; Knisely, Brooke; Johnson, Shane; Johnson, Louise; Coborn, DanItem Farm to Grocery: Factsheet for Grocers(2021-09) Olive, Ren; Draeger, Kathryn; Jewett, Jane; Schweser, GregLocal farms are an approved source for food products, and it is legal for grocers to purchase local foods directly from farmers. This factsheet serves as a quick reference guide for purchasing local food products.Item Premium Minnesota Garlic: Expanding Beyond Direct Sales(2022-10) Schweser, GregItem The Public Value of Deep Winter Greenhouse Research and Extension(University of Minnesota Extension, 2016-10) Mohr, Caryn; Burgess-Champoux, Teri; Rice, Joshua; Schweser, GregExtension Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships’ (RSDP) work on Deep Winter Greenhouses (DWGs) addresses the need for Minnesota small- and mid-scale farmers to maintain year-round production. Recent University research supported by RSDP has found promising early evidence for the environmental and financial benefits of DWGs. Interest has grown, and in 2016 RSDP launched a statewide campaign to build five DWGs based on a prototype design by the Center for Sustainable Building Research (CSBR). From 2016-19, research conducted on these DWGs will investigate how the technology can be maximized to support behavior change (adoption of the technology). RSDP is uniquely positioned to address this issue due to the connection between scholarly expertise and access to community platforms needed to test and scale emerging DWG technology. This body of work illustrates Extension’s attention to emerging needs, support of scholarship, unique position as a trusted statewide network, and potential widespread impact on Minnesota’s food system, which aligns with the Minnesota Food Charter. Existing DWG producers will be surveyed for their perceptions of the impact of RSDP DWG services, change in participant (farmer) production practices, and impacts on the broader community and Minnesota’s food system.Item Research Results from Deep Winter Greenhouse Horticulture Trials: A University of Minnesota RSDP, Horticulture Department, and DWG Grower Collaborative(UMN Extension Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships, 2019-09) Hodge, Claire Flavin; Schweser, GregDeep Winter Greenhouses (DWG) use passive solar technology to create an environment where cold tolerant crops like leafy greens can be grown during the winter to satisfy consumer demand for fresh local produce yearround and increase revenue for farmers. This report provides recommendations for DWG producers based on horticultural research trials.Item Retail Produce Handling Education for Rural Grocers & Specialty Crop Farmers(University of Minnesota Extension, 2016-10) Schweser, Greg; Lanthier, Karen; Tong, Cindy; Draeger, KathrynExtension's Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships have partnered with the University of Minnesota Horticulture Department and local food researchers to develop a how-to guide for specialty crop farmers to sell their produce to rural grocers; develop a produce handling toolkit and deliver on-site training for rural grocers; and develop a specialty crop local food buying guide to encourage rural grocers to purchase locally grown specialty crops. This poster will highlight the results of this partnership and the benefits of these resources to farmers and grocers around the state.Item Scott County Prime Farmland Mapping Project(Minneapolis: Center for Urban and Regional Affairs, 2009) Schweser, GregItem Starting a DIY Deep Winter Greenhouse Operation on a Budget: Cost-saving Consideration for Constructing a Passive Solar Deep Winter Greenhouse(University of Minnesota Extension. Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships., 2018-04) Wika, Sue; Prieve, Tom; Schweser, Greg; Draeger, Kathryn