Main Street Project

Building a resilient food system to revitalize rural communities.What We DoMain Street Project is working to build a socially, economically and ecologically sustainable food system with the power to revitalize rural communities.What's unique our approach is that it combines economic development principles and social justice values with a deep understanding of ecological connectivity. What's exciting is thatwe're moving from a working prototype to a regional solution in Southeast Minnesota.'Our unique Spanishlanguage training and our incubator program connect aspiring immigrant farmers with practical resources. [.]fThe Grow a Farmer microloan fund finances startup costs for new farmers on incubator sites. [.]lFarm incubator arrangements and apprenticeships with established farmers offer opportunities for our beginning poultry farmers. [.]kRegional partners collaborate to develop resources and infrastructure to launch a regional poultry food hub.