The Farmplate Blog

For many dog owners, man’s best friend is fast becoming a true member of the family. Now there are businesses that — quite literally — cater to them. 

From raw grass-fed beef produced by Minnesota-based Thousand Hills Cattle Company to dog food made locally with Ferndale Market free-range turkey to gluten-free treats, all the way to doggie ice cream, a fun piece from The Twin Cities Daily Planet describes how the locavore movement has crossed over to our canine companions.

Read on for more, and search FarmPlate for local and sustainable pet food in your area. For other doggie things on FarmPlate, click here.   

“There’s no denying that the locavore movement is alive and kicking in the Twin Cities. Minnesota-harvested wild rice? A delicacy. Rainbow kale grown in your backyard raised-bed vegetable garden? Even better. Wild hen-of-the-woods mushrooms you noticed while walking the dog? Just be sure you properly ID them before feasting. But why should people have all the fun?

Happily, locavores have a wealth of options for their four-legged family members. From treats to meals and more, our home state produces a myriad of choices for the person wanting his or her pooch to eat well and reduce that carbon pawprint.”

Read more here > 

Jeff's puppy dog, Darla, loves playing fetch with an old tennis ball and scarfing down yummy treats from Vermont Raw Pet Food.