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The Journeys of Càphin Minneapolis
Written by Roseanne Periera, photos by Jeremy Lee One very cold day in 2023, I ventured to the Mill City Farmers Market with a singular mission in mind – to taste my first egg coffee. Online, the taste of an egg coffee has been described a few different ways, like a liquid version of: a… Read More →
Org Updates + A Peek Behind the Scenes
It’s an exciting time of growth at Mill City Farmers Market! We are heading into the upcoming outdoor farmers market season with so much joy and love for our community as we celebrate our 20 year anniversary (!!) and look back on all the ways we have grown together over the years. Here are a… Read More →
Local Holiday Gift Guide
Looking for last minute gift ideas that are intentional while also supporting sustainable local businesses? Look no further – MCFM is your one-stop-shop this Saturday for local grocery items and gifts from 40 local farmers, food makers, bakers and artists. We would love to see you – we’ll be inside the Mill City Museum from… Read More →
SNAP Funding Update
UPDATE: A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has contributed to our Emergency SNAP Funding response so far. Together with the help of our community, we have raised almost $5,000 for our neighbors in need! Due to the incredible response we’re excited to announce that we have been able to increase assistance going forward: $20… Read More →
A visit to Mhonpaj’s Garden with May Lee
Words and images by Iglika Petrova (a devoted Mill City Farmers Market supporter). Mhonpaj’s Garden is a certified organic vegetable farm owned by May Lee and her daughter Mhonpaj, the farm’s namesake. This is their 15th year at MCFM! May of Mhonpaj’s Garden is probably the most humble, hard-working, and dedicated person you will ever… Read More →
New Vendor Roundup 2025
All of this year’s new vendors, all in one place. Here are the new faces you’ve been getting to know at MCFM this summer, and a bit more about their unique stories and products. Photos by Barclay Kruse. You can check out their vendor pages linked below for upcoming market dates, website links, more photos… Read More →
Next Stage Grant Project Updates
Each year, our Harvest Social farm-to-table fundraiser dinner is what powers our grantmaking programs, giving sustainable family farms across the region what they need to succeed. These funds are matched by our program sponsor, CoBank, and split into amounts up to $7,000 per farm business. Together, we have been able to distribute over half a… Read More →
Pottery Party 2025: Potter Profiles
One market, eight ceramic artists, hundreds of pieces of art, all the good vibes. Join us for our first-ever celebration of clay arts featuring handmade works from the entire MCFM pottery crew on Saturday, August 30th! Mark your calendars, tell your friends, and keep reading to learn more about the amazing potters who will be… Read More →
From Mediterranean to Midwest with Dervish Mazza
Written by Roseanne Pereira, freelance writer & MCFM shopper. Photos by the Mill City Times. Scroll down for a market-inspired recipe featuring Dervish Mazza! Long ago, I learned that if I added a small treat to my breakfast, it often shifted my perspective on the day in miraculous ways. Who would’ve thought a handful… Read More →
At Green Earth Growers, Farming is for Everyone
Written by Alia Jeraj, @aliaxgrace Ella Aho took a short break from loading a 25-foot truck full of cut flowers and plants bound for a school fundraiser in South Minneapolis to chat about being part of the small, women-led team at Green Earth Growers. For Ella, loading and unloading trucks is one of the times… Read More →