Rochester Farmers MarketsMar 16, 20201 minSupport our Vendors OnlineWhile we'd normally prefer to see you at the market in person, these days we're just happy to promote our farm businesses and the many...
Rochester Farmers MarketsJan 12, 20202 minASK 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...
Rochester Farmers MarketsDec 12, 20193 minASK A FARMERSee questions and responses from our "Ask a Farmer" activity at the market!
Rochester Farmers MarketsSep 30, 20191 minMeet Your Farmers | Hidden Stream FarmWhen she first started farming, Lisa Klein worked in the fields with a baby strapped to her back. Thankfully, the kids have grown up a...
Rochester Farmers MarketsSep 4, 20192 minMeet Your Farmers | Dumfries Wildflower HoneyWe visited Craig Carr of Dumfries Wildflower Honey on a late summer afternoon and were amazed at his passion and commitment to protecting...
Rochester Farmers MarketsAug 23, 20192 minMeet Your Farmers | Prosper Valley FarmWe were fortunate enough to tour Kelly Davidson's Prosper Valley Farm in Wykoff, MN on a perfect August afternoon. The traditional family...
Rochester Farmers MarketsJul 26, 20191 minMeet Your Farmers | The Basic Place FarmDevon gives us a peek at her naturally-leavened bread process!
Rochester Farmers MarketsJul 5, 20191 minMeet Your Farmers | Spring Hill GardensKaren and Rich with Spring Hill Gardens showed us around on a sunny, early-summer morning.
Rochester Farmers MarketsJun 27, 20192 minPOST-BULLETIN: Pioneering Organic Produce Farm Facing ForeclosureOur vendor Whitewater Gardens Farm is facing some dramatic challenges this season, and they've reached out on GoFundMe for your support....
Rochester Farmers MarketsJun 25, 20191 minPRAIRIE HOLLOW FARM FEATURED ON FARM CONNECTIONSPam Benike describes how diversification and best practices have led to success on her five (going on six!) generation family farm. View...
Rochester Farmers MarketsApr 16, 20191 minMeet Your Farmers | Serio FarmsAndrew Serio is an entrepreneur at heart, and he's found a niche that southeastern Minnesota can't get enough of - fresh greens and...
Rochester Farmers MarketsApr 15, 20191 minMeet Your Farmers | Schmidt FarmPaul and Karen of Schmidt Farm (formerly SunFresh Foods) have a few very distinct, unique product lines at the market. We hope you stop...
Rochester Farmers MarketsApr 8, 20191 minMeet Your Farmers | O'Neill Family FarmFor Kelley O'Neill, everything starts with land stewardship. In his words, "we try to be intentional about our conversion of sun and...
Rochester Farmers MarketsApr 8, 20191 minMeet Your Farmers | Hillside OrganicsWe visited the Hillside Organics farm on a sunny spring morning while the chickens were cozily indoors.
Rochester Farmers MarketsMar 21, 20191 minMeet Your Farmers | Simple Soaps for Simple FolksShanna McCann and Simple Soaps for Simple Folks have attended Rochester Farmers Markets since 2009. In her words, her mission is "to...
Rochester Farmers MarketsMar 21, 20191 minMeet Your Farmers | Joel's GreenhouseWhile 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!)...
Rochester Farmers MarketsJul 31, 20181 minMeet Your Farmer | Lake Pepin WineryJohn Marshall with Great River Vineyard/Lake Pepin Winery is passionate about fruit. Minnesota's climate is tough on fruit trees and...
Rochester Farmers MarketsJul 26, 20181 minMeet Your Farmers | Mueske Family FarmWe visited Carol Mueske's orchard a few weeks prior to peak apple season. During a walk around the orchard and gardens, she explained the...
Rochester Farmers MarketsJul 26, 20181 minMeet Your Farmers | Pure Country MarketYou'll know them for the blueberries, but only if you arrive early to market! The Buss family grows blueberries, sweet corn, carrots, and...
Rochester Farmers MarketsJul 26, 20181 min Meet Your Farmers | Whitewater Gardens FarmWhitewater gardens farm is known for their ginger, fresh turmeric, sweet potatoes,beautiful tomatoes, and colorful cauliflowers at...