The group was from Farm Buds, which organizes volunteers to help farmers across Minnesota and Wisconsin. The Biden administration’s Local Food Purchasing Assistance Program (LFPA) worked with local producers to build relationships and infrastructure within area food shelves, Vaubel said. The aim of the volunteer-led group is to connect local farmers with the support they need and disrupt feelings of isolation. Chef Kazu Kim recently visited the sisters’ farm to learn more about the origins of the vegetables he cooks with. Correction: This story has been updated to clarify the organizational structure of Farm Buds, a volunteer-led community group.