With the inevitable threat of the fall frost hovering, it would be easy to forget that the Mill City Farmers Market is in full swing through October 17th.

Did you know that there are over twenty varieties of locally grown apples to choose from in Minnesota!? And many are now available at the Mills City Farmers Market!

For the past four generations Carlos Palacio’s family has been growing and harvesting coffee in Huehuetenango, Guatemala—a region renowned for growing some of the world’s finest coffee.

If there was a contest for the most beautiful vegetable the long prized, glossy, deep purple eggplant might just win the prize.

Apple season is in full swing and Sweetland Apple orchards owners, Gretchen and Mike Perbix, are in their debut season at the Mill City Farmers Market.

 MAKE DIRT NOT WASTE!
In partnership with Eureka Recycling,
Mill City Farmers Market starts COMPOSTING!

Driving past a field of purple-blue flowers, reminiscent of a sparkling lake, flax blossoms dance in the wind on the North Dakota prairie, and Ellie remembers back to her childhood.

Herbs are a wonderful addition to the farmers market, offering a stronger local spice or flavor you can throw in your mix of produce or meat.

Whether you have been eating local since the mid nineties or are a recent convert to the great local food scene here in the Twin Cities, you probably are familiar with one of the most recognizable local brands, Ames Farm Single Source Honey.

Colorful, plump and sweet – fresh green soybeans have been a staple in both Japanese and Chinese cuisine and are increasing in popularity here in America.