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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
