By Scout Nelson
The 2025 Minnesota Grown Gift Guide is now available, offering a wide collection of meaningful, Minnesota-made holiday gifts. This guide features products from Minnesota Grown members across the state and encourages holiday shoppers to support local agriculture and small businesses.
The guide includes a range of gift ideas such as artisan foods, natural skincare, handcrafted decor, specialty beverages, and items that celebrate creativity and connection to the land. It makes holiday shopping easier for anyone looking to give thoughtful gifts that reflect Minnesota’s local pride.
“Minnesota’s farmers and artisans offer some of the finest, freshest, and highest quality products you’ll find anywhere,” said Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen. “By shopping local this holiday season, we give twice, once to our loved ones and once to the farmers, ranchers, and producers who care for the land and keep our agricultural communities so vibrant.”
The Minnesota Grown Gift Guide is organized into six themed categories that help inspire holiday shoppers:
• Sip, Savor, Celebrate – Local wines, ciders, and festive beverages
• Farmstead Feast – Savory local foods for holiday meals
• Sweet Traditions – Small-batch sweets, honey, and treats
• Get Up & Glow – Natural, farm-based personal care products
• Home for the Holidays – Cozy décor and handmade crafts
• The Gift of Growth – Gardening, DIY kits, and nature-inspired gifts
Each listing includes a direct shopping link, making it simple to buy locally from home. Whether someone wants honey from a Minnesota beekeeper, artisan cheese, woolen goods, or handcrafted decorations, the guide offers choices that support local producers and make the season more meaningful.
Minnesota Grown reminds shoppers that local agriculture and handcrafted goods are available year-round and play a valuable role in supporting strong communities. The Minnesota Grown program has connected consumers with more than 1,000 local producers over 40 years through tools like the Minnesota Grown Directory.
To explore the full 2025 Minnesota Grown Holiday Gift Guide and shop locally, visit MinnesotaGrown.com.
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Categories: Minnesota, Business, Rural Lifestyle, Farm Safety