Hoch Orchard and Gardens is owned and run by Harry and Jackie Hoch. Located near La Crescent, Minn., Hoch has a long tradition of growing fresh fruit. A handful of the farm’s original trees, planted in the 1940s, are still on the farm, though production is concentrated on newer varieties. Besides 50 varieties of apples,…  Read More →

Saturday, Aug. 3 | 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Product Samples and Demosfrom Equal Exchange, Grass Run Farms, Peace Coffee, Sunleaf Naturals, Salad Girl and other P6 farmers/producers. Free GroceriesPurchase at least $20 in P6 products for the chance to WIN YOUR ENTIRE SHOPPING CART FOR FREE! Winners will be randomly selected at checkout every Saturday in…  Read More →

Gardens of Eagan (GOE), a 100-acre certified-organic farm near Northfield, Minn., has always been a place to learn about and grow organic produce. After more than 20 years of growing vegetables, farmers Martin and Atina Diffley leased their farmland to the Wedge Co-op, selling the co-op their 20 tractors and well-respected brand name. Overnight, in…  Read More →

On Saturday, July 20, co-op members and shoppers are invited to travel both within and beyond the city to visit local farms by participating in the third annual Eat Local Farm Tour. Eighteen sustainable Minnesota producers are on board for this year’s tour, giving attendees the opportunity to experience a diverse mix of small- to…  Read More →

A family-owned business for more than 35 years, Jack and the Green Sprouts in River Falls, Wis. provides Seward Co-op with all manner of certified-organic health-giving sprouts and wheat grass. Jack and the Green Sprouts was the featured Know Our Grower, June 19 – July 2. Demo: Saturday, June 29. Grower: JoeRiver Falls, Wis. 1.…  Read More →

DragSmith Farms was founded in 1988 when Gail and Maurice Smith bought the farm that has now been in Gail’s family for 115 years. They grow approximately 30 acres of certified organic produce, greens and micro greens that is marketed, along with bison, elk, lamb, honey, maple syrup and many other products from neighboring farms,…  Read More →

There’s no better way to celebrate the warmer days of spring than with a cookout or leisurely picnic with locally grown foods from Seward Co-op. Swing through the produce aisles and visit the meat & seafood counter to pick up everything you need for an evening of al fresco dining. Sausages: more than 20 varieties,…  Read More →

Just Local, owned by Rufus Haucke of Keewaydin Farms, sources products from many small-scale organic vegetable farms in the Viroqua, Wis., area and distributes them in the Twin Cities under the Just Local label. Just Local / Keewaydin Farms was the featured Know Our Grower, May 22 – June 4. Demo: Saturday, June 1. Grower:…  Read More →

The vitality and sustainability of our local food system depends on the presence of a diverse network of growers and the support of a dedicated consumer base. Seward Co-op’s annual Know Our Grower program is an opportunity to connect shoppers with the talented group of local farmers producing our food. This year we are pleased…  Read More →

Located in Faribault, Minn., LaBore Farms was founded by Michelle Glinski in 2004. In a greenhouse, Michelle can grow hydroponic lettuce, mixed greens and cress year-round without the use of pesticides. LaBore Farms was the featured Know Our Grower, May 1-21. Demo: Saturday, May 11 Grower: Michelle Glinski 1. When did you begin farming and…  Read More →