Written by Kelsey Zaavedra, MCFM farmer at Heirloomista & farmer organizer for Campaign for a Cleaner Seed Food systems are deeply relational, and we experience this each week at the market. Rain or shine, customers come to connect with the farmers they know and trust, building relationships around the food they bring home. One of… Read More →
Have you ever wondered how Steve Horner got into syrup making? Here’s the story behind Horner’s Corner from the man himself, plus learn more about the science of syrup making and get some delicious ideas for using his maple products You can find Horner’s Corner on the Chicago Mall on alternating Saturdays with pure maple… Read More →
Rooted in the Land: The Story of Red Clover Herbal Apothecary Farm Written by Victoria Blanco When you step up to the booth of Red Clover Herbal Apothecary Farm, you’re not just discovering herbal remedies – you’re connecting with the land and the passionate people who nurture it. This family-owned business, going on 13 years,… Read More →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 over $20k 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 →
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 →
