GRANITE FALLS, Minn. - Pioneer PBS has teamed up with Minnesota Grown to produce an exclusive series of short educational segments showcasing a variety of local producers throughout our state. Known as "Live Local with Minnesota Grown," this collaboration provides instruction and inspiration for viewers to grow their own or visit a local grower while encouraging healthy eating and the adventure of memorable experiences. The educational segments can be viewed within the weekly Prairie Yard & Garden show and online via the Pioneer PBS YouTube channel.
The Minnesota Grown Program is a statewide partnership between the Minnesota Department of Agriculture and Minnesota producers of specialty crops and livestock. “The partnership between Minnesota Grown and Pioneer PBS combines resources from our state’s producers with the vibrancy of regional journalism to share stories, recipes and a live local lifestyle” stated Emily Jerve, Marketing Supervisor, Agricultural Marketing & Development. “These stories have a rich history and an exciting future.”
Live Local with Minnesota Grown videos air weekly on Prairie Yard & Garden, the Pioneer PBS series that shares the knowledge and rewards of growing and enjoying plants that contribute to a healthy lifestyle. The segments feature PY&G Host Mary Holm visiting several Minnesota Grown members to learn more about their business, along with kitchen shoots featuring food educator Carole Johnson,
“Prairie Yard & Garden and Minnesota Grown share the same enthusiasm about horticulture,” says Mike Cihak, executive producer of PY&G. “It’s a natural fit that we partner with them.” Mary Holm loves the expanded partnership with Minnesota Grown because it provides a showcase for those who supply locally grown and produced products
Here is the list of topics during the inaugural Live Local with Minnesota Grown series:
Early Season Apples, featuring Country Blossom Farm, Alexandria
Minnesota Farm Wineries, featuring Carlos Creek Winery, Alexandria
Pumpkin Decorating
Freezer Jam
Maple Custard
Visiting a Farmer's Market
Honey-Basil Lemonade*
Community Supported Agriculture featuring Ida Valley Farm, Alexandria
Local Beef, featuring Prairie Horizons Farm, Benson
Cut Flowers, featuring Rustic Designs, Belgrade
Local Fiber, featuring Shepherd's Bay Farm, Alexandria
Freezing Sweet Corn
Red Lake Nation Wild Rice Soup
Mike Cihak is the executive producer of PY&G -- the show that inspires well-being through the growing and enjoyment of plants.
PY&G is produced by Pioneer PBS. Production sponsorship is provided by ACIRA, Heartland Motors, Shalom Hill Farm and the Friends of PY&G.
About Pioneer PBS
Pioneer PBS is an award-winning, viewer-supported television station dedicated to sharing local stories of the region with the world. For more information, visit www.pioneer.org or call 1-800-726-3178.
