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By on September 3, 2026 in 2026 CSA, Events

SPRING, SUMMER FALL CIDER BARN HOURS: Fridays Noon – 8pm; Saturdays Noon – 8pm; Sundays Noon – 6pm.

2026 full schedule FOOD TRUCKS – CLASSES – MUSIC

Friday September 18th 2pm – 8pm – Classic Smokehouse BBQ by Safeside BBQ, 3:30 FREE CLASS – Slow Stitch Mending – need to register 6pm Nathan Frazer takes the stage

Saturday September 19th Noon – 8pm – Vietnamese Food by Saigon Delicious, 6pm Cloverdale Crossing takes the stage

Sunday September 20th 1pm – 6pm – Watch the game on the GIANT screen, Spanish-Mexican cuisine, build-your-own burrito or bowl by Cantina Del Rio, 1pm Auturmn Farm Scene Painting with Peg, 4pm Dan Sundval takes the stage after the game.

Friday September 25th 2pm – 8pm – Original Minnesota Renaissance Festivals Gyros by Kevin’s Gyros, 6pm Colorblind Johnson takes the stage

Saturday September 26th 9am FREE EVENT by U of M Extension Master Gardeners: Growing Small and Stone Fruits in your Backyard – Noon – 8pm Japanese Cuisine by Samurai Teppanyaki 6pm Mike & the Vibes

Sunday September 27th Noon – 6pm – Texas BBQ by Big Daddy’s Rockin’ Q – LAST TIME BEFORE THEY RETIRE. 1pm Autumn Wooden Tray Class $49 3:00 Watch the game on the GIANT screen.

Friday October 2nd 2pm – 8pm – Mexican Cuisine by Taqueria Los Paisanos, 6pm Uncle Jessie takes the stage

Saturday October 3rd Noon – 8pm GINGER FEST – Smash n Dash (gluten free and vegetarian too!), 6pm Roy Allen sings

Sunday October 4th Noon – 6pm GINGER FEST – Wood-Fired Pizza by El Hornito Watch the game on the GIANT screen.

Friday October 9th 2pm – 8pm – Classic Smokehouse BBQ by Safeside BBQ, 6pm Colter LaBeau and Joel Pennington

Saturday October 10th Noon – 6pm – Italian food by Hasta La Pasta, 6pm Singer/Songwriter Showcase by multiple artists

Sunday October 11th Noon – 6pm – Hand-made pierogis and famous Kramarczuk’s Polish Sausage by Fire Pot Food Truck, Watch the game on the GIANT screen

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Ginger Fest 2026 Saturday October 3rd noon – 8pm and and Sunday October 4th Noon – 6pm.

By on September 3, 2026 in None
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Join us for the most unconventional and fun Minnesota autumn celebration. Ginger and turmeric are super-delicious and super-nutritious spices that are not normally grown in Minnesota. But we figured out how to do it. So we are celebrating the harvest with GINGER FEST. We are celebrating the ginger (and turmeric) harvest the first weekend of October!

Freshly harvested ginger and turmeric will be available for purchase here on the farm. PLUS enjoy ginger gelato made by our friends from Rustic Island Farm, who will also be here with their adorable mini donkeys and alpaca fleece wear.

Learn about growing ginger in Minnesota, enjoy ginger cider, ginger tea, and ginger/turmeric tea, ginger ale, pineapple-ginger slushies, and just be inspired about the wonderful possibilities that these two health spices provide.

Saturday food truck is Smash n Dash serving up incredible smash burgers and will also include ginger-enhanced items in their menu. Sunday food truck is El Hornito’s Wood Fired Pizza.

A super-fun day for the whole family, including the dog.

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What to do with your fresh bundle of ginger and turmeric.

By on September 3, 2026 in Growing, None

There is nothing more aromatic, tender, and delicious than freshly harvested, Minnesota grown, organic ginger and turmeric, both of which are spices. In the store you will usually find only the root, but the stalks and leaves of both plants are equally delicious.

LEAVES AND STEMS ARE EDIBLE AND DELICIOUS. First, don’t throw out the stalks and leaves as they are also edible. At minimum you can make some incredible ginger or turmeric tea, but also use them sliced up and added to stirfrys or used to infuse flavor into baked goods. The easiest thing to do is to ask Chef Google “how to use ginger stalks and leaves” or “how to use turmeric stalks and leaves” in recipes and you’ll find quite a nice list of fun ways to prepare it.

CLEANING THE ROOTS For the root of both ginger and turmeric, be sure to clean it well as the crevices to get full of dirt. Once cleaned, of course the root can be used in any way you like to use fresh ginger or turmeric. But if it is more than you can use up in about a week, you can just slice it up and freeze it into portions that work for you.

HEALTH BENEFITS Both spices, are not only delicious, but they both have many health benefits. Here is a quick overview of the health benefits of ginger and the health benefits of turmeric.

GROWING GINGER AND TURMERIC Many people asked if the live plants you took home can be replanted and continue to grow. The answer is yes, but it will take some time and effort to stabilize and begin to grow again. If you’re game to give it a try, here is what you can do:

Be sure to put each plant in a very well-drained large pot, giving them lots of room for the roots to grow. Use a basic potting soil, and allow the soil to dry between waterings. When you first transplant them, they will go through a shock after being uprooted, transported, then repotted. The turmeric plants may need to be staked up until the roots grow strong and it is upright and stable. So be patient as it may take several weeks for the plant to begin to regenerate.

Put the potted plants in a south window with lots of natural light, and throughout the winter be sure to spritz the plants to give them some humidity. When the plants begin to flower, that means it has reached maturity. Be sure to clip off the flowers, then harvest the plants to enjoy.

Thank you for supporting our farm and we hope that you will enjoy your ginger!

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August 2026 CSA

By on August 28, 2026 in None

August CSA contents include: certified organic garlic, onions, vine-ripened heirloom tomatoes, peppers (sweet and hot), basil, cucumber, greens (kale, chard, collards), early season apples (Zestar!, Beacon, Chestnut crab) plus one dozen eggs and three four packs of beverages. Here is a behind-the-scenes look at the harvesting for August 2026.

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July 2026 CSA Harvest.

By on July 29, 2026 in None

For the July 2026 CSA, members will receive certified organic crops of: cabbage, sweet bell and banana peppers, beets with greens, scallions, fennel, beens (dragons tongue, green beans and yellow beans) and Italian basil. PLUS one dozen eggs, a combo of chicken eggs, and duck eggs from a local farmer, AND three four packs of beverages (12 total) mix and match as you please.

NEW! Sunday Cider Mimosas

By on June 30, 2026 in What’s New

NEW BEVERAGE – available ONLY on Sundays! Enjoy Cider Mimosas, three different options: Dry, Sweet, and Slushies. A refreshing, fun, delightful summer beverage that pairs will with any type of cuisine, especially with all of our Sunday food trucks!

June 2026 CSA

By on June 25, 2026 in None

Here is what member received in the harvest for June 2026: Certified organic napa cabbage, beet greens, scallions, kohlrabi, garlic scapes, lemon basil, PLUS 1 dozen eggs and three four packs of beverages. See the behind-the-scenes harvesting and packing of this month’s CSA

Sunday June 21st Father’s Day Family Fun on the Farm

By on June 5, 2026 in None

The farm is ready for family fun with dad on Father’s Day. Noon – 6pm treat dad to the BEST Vietnamese food in the state from Saigon Delicious. Enjoy decadent desserts by local baker Cameron’s Creations. See the adorable mini goats from Rustic Island Farm and shop for fun alpaca fleece wear. Get some fresh air and stroll through the farm and trails where the chickens are ready to entertain, and the birds will serenade. Always fun for the whole family including the dog.

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