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Rochester Farmers Markets
- Jan 12, 2020
- 2 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, 2019
- 3 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, 2019
- 1 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, 2019
- 2 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, 2019
- 2 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, 2019
- 1 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, 2019
- 1 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, 2019
- 2 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, 2019
- 1 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, 2019
- 1 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, 2019
- 1 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, 2019
- 1 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, 2019
- 1 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, 2019
- 1 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, 2019
- 1 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, 2018
- 1 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, 2018
- 1 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, 2018
- 1 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, 2018
- 1 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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