Tis the season–for apples! This vibrant, multi-hued fruit is a member of the rose family, and each fall, you can find a wide variety of locally grown apples on the produce shelves at Seward Co-op. Minnesota has commercial apple orchards in nearly 90% of its counties, and there are more than 330,000 acres of apples…
Crab apples were the only apples growing reliably in Minnesota before the mid-1800s, but years of experimentation and tree losses from harsh winters have resulted in our state producing some… Read More →
Fall has arrived, the days are getting shorter, and Mother Nature has no shortage of abundance for us as we reach peak season for fresh produce and more. Sample the best of the season with Community Foods producers, who have at least two of the five following attributes: small-scale, local, sustainable, inclusive, and/or cooperatively run.
Whistling Well Farm is a local, small-scale sustainable apple orchard committed to sustainable and bee-friendly orchard management.
