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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 →
Federal Funding Update
A Federal Funding Update from our Executive Director, Ella Daniels Dear Market Community, Despite court orders to unfreeze federal funding, we are still not able to access funds to operate two programs: 1) Produce Bucks for SNAP/EBT market matching and 2) Local Food Purchasing Assistance grant funding. These changes do not impact our organizational stability,… Read More →
Your 2024 Guide to Local Gifting
We’ve got a one-stop-shop for you this weekend to celebrate the holidays with delicious, high-quality sustainable groceries and unique handmade gifts for everyone on your list. When you shop at MCFM you can feel confident that you’re supporting local producers who are using ethical and regenerative practices that meet our Sustainability Statement and Local Sourcing… Read More →
Artisan Cheesemaking in a Whole Farm Ecosystem
A visit to Cosmic Wheel Creamery and Turnip Rock Farm & an interview with Rama Hoffpauir Words and images by Iglika Petrova (a devoted Mill City Farmers Market shopper) When talking to Rama at her booth at the Mill City Farmers Market one easily notices the warmth and genuineness she radiates. She is always present… Read More →
Discovering Your Local Fibershed
A visit & interview with MCFM vendors Theresa Bentz (Get Bentz Farm) and Maddy Bartsch (Salt of the North Dye Garden). Words and images by Iglika Petrova (a devoted Mill City Farmers Market shopper). I have a quote on my wall that I love: “Do everything with so much love in your heart that you… Read More →
Cultivating the Flavors of Somalia in Cambridge, Minnesota
Written by Naima Dhore; Local Farmer, Chef, MCFM-CF Hardship & Next Stage Grant Awardee. It all began within the confines of our apartment, though the seeds were sown long before my journey to America… As a child in my homeland of Somalia, I fondly recall my love for the outdoors and the delicious flavors of… Read More →
Meet Our Newest Vendors
The class of 2024 has arrived with an incredible variety of products, backgrounds and stories. Each vendor’s upcoming market dates can be found on their vendor page linked below, or you can see all new vendor pages listed here. Say hello and try something new next time you see them at the Market! Chocolate San… Read More →