How our journey starting a Minnesota urban mushroom farm turned into so much more

How our journey starting a Minnesota urban mushroom farm turned into so much mor

After being laid off from a St.

Paul engineering firm three years ago, I took out several loans and launched a mini mushroom farm.

Danielle, the compact workhorse and graphic designer behind our urban farm Tiny Tinks Farm, didn't really care for mushrooms.

Now an ardent advocate for the versatility of mushrooms, she cooks them frequently.

"I've grown to really like mushrooms in each dish.

I'm kind of bummed when we sell out.

Then I'm like, how are we going to make our pasta sauce?" Tiny Tinks farm offerings include a range of unique vegetables for the local community.

Our micro farm, is also very small compared to a commercial farm.

That's why we came up with the name "Tiny Tinks Farm".

Another richness of their micro farming lifestyle is the communities we've found: mushroom guilds, farmers' markets, CSA members, and our own employees.

Looking back I remember saying "We didn't see that coming.

We thought we were just going to start a mushroom farm and try to sell the stuff at markets." Danielle especially enjoys the farmers' market community, "My favorite part is being able to be outside and socialize with other people besides my toddler! I also love to cook so it's fun to tell people rec

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