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Rochester Farmers Markets
Jan 12, 20202 min
ASK A FARMER (2)
We spend a lot of time talking to farmers, and we feel lucky to know the people who grow and raise our food. Our "Ask a Farmer" project...
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Rochester Farmers Markets
Dec 12, 20193 min
ASK A FARMER
See questions and responses from our "Ask a Farmer" activity at the market!
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Rochester Farmers Markets
Sep 30, 20191 min
Meet Your Farmers | Hidden Stream Farm
When she first started farming, Lisa Klein worked in the fields with a baby strapped to her back. Thankfully, the kids have grown up a...
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Rochester Farmers Markets
Sep 4, 20192 min
Meet Your Farmers | Dumfries Wildflower Honey
We visited Craig Carr of Dumfries Wildflower Honey on a late summer afternoon and were amazed at his passion and commitment to protecting...
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Rochester Farmers Markets
Aug 23, 20192 min
Meet Your Farmers | Prosper Valley Farm
We were fortunate enough to tour Kelly Davidson's Prosper Valley Farm in Wykoff, MN on a perfect August afternoon. The traditional family...
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Rochester Farmers Markets
Jul 26, 20191 min
Meet Your Farmers | The Basic Place Farm
Devon gives us a peek at her naturally-leavened bread process!
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Rochester Farmers Markets
Jul 5, 20191 min
Meet Your Farmers | Spring Hill Gardens
Karen and Rich with Spring Hill Gardens showed us around on a sunny, early-summer morning.
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Rochester Farmers Markets
Jun 27, 20192 min
POST-BULLETIN: Pioneering Organic Produce Farm Facing Foreclosure
Our vendor Whitewater Gardens Farm is facing some dramatic challenges this season, and they've reached out on GoFundMe for your support....
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Rochester Farmers Markets
Jun 25, 20191 min
PRAIRIE HOLLOW FARM FEATURED ON FARM CONNECTIONS
Pam Benike describes how diversification and best practices have led to success on her five (going on six!) generation family farm. View...
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Rochester Farmers Markets
Apr 16, 20191 min
Meet Your Farmers | Serio Farms
Andrew Serio is an entrepreneur at heart, and he's found a niche that southeastern Minnesota can't get enough of - fresh greens and...
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Rochester Farmers Markets
Apr 15, 20191 min
Meet Your Farmers | Schmidt Farm
Paul and Karen of Schmidt Farm (formerly SunFresh Foods) have a few very distinct, unique product lines at the market. We hope you stop...
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Rochester Farmers Markets
Apr 8, 20191 min
Meet Your Farmers | O'Neill Family Farm
For Kelley O'Neill, everything starts with land stewardship. In his words, "we try to be intentional about our conversion of sun and...
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Rochester Farmers Markets
Apr 8, 20191 min
Meet Your Farmers | Hillside Organics
We visited the Hillside Organics farm on a sunny spring morning while the chickens were cozily indoors.
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Rochester Farmers Markets
Mar 21, 20191 min
Meet Your Farmers | Simple Soaps for Simple Folks
Shanna McCann and Simple Soaps for Simple Folks have attended Rochester Farmers Markets since 2009. In her words, her mission is "to...
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Rochester Farmers Markets
Mar 21, 20191 min
Meet Your Farmers | Joel's Greenhouse
While he's only been at Rochester Farmers Markets for a few years, Joel Flemke of Joel's Greenhouse has a long career (nearly 50 years!)...
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Rochester Farmers Markets
Jul 31, 20181 min
Meet Your Farmer | Lake Pepin Winery
John Marshall with Great River Vineyard/Lake Pepin Winery is passionate about fruit. Minnesota's climate is tough on fruit trees and...
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Rochester Farmers Markets
Jul 26, 20181 min
Meet Your Farmers | Mueske Family Farm
We visited Carol Mueske's orchard a few weeks prior to peak apple season. During a walk around the orchard and gardens, she explained the...
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Rochester Farmers Markets
Jul 26, 20181 min
Meet Your Farmers | Pure Country Market
You'll know them for the blueberries, but only if you arrive early to market! The Buss family grows blueberries, sweet corn, carrots, and...
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Rochester Farmers Markets
Jul 26, 20181 min
Meet Your Farmers | Whitewater Gardens Farm
Whitewater gardens farm is known for their ginger, fresh turmeric, sweet potatoes,beautiful tomatoes, and colorful cauliflowers at...
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