The 2024 Whole Farm CSA membership purchase is now open! The Sapsucker Farms CSA is once per month, including season harvest of certified organic veggies that are ripe at that time, farm-fresh eggs, and three four packs of beverages of your choice. See complete details here. and purchase online right here.
We’ve been getting the question about whether or not if we should be tapping maple trees right now in January since it is so warm. Hear what Jim had to say in his conversation with Cathy Wurzer on MPR today.
The simple answer is no. Not right now.
Maple trees have a lifespan of up to 300 years, so these trees have experienced many different and odd seasons. These January thaws do make it tempting to want to tap the trees, but there are many other factors besides just the temperatures.
Most notably, the frost in the ground is a big factor. When the ground begins to thaw, when the gravel roads begin to heave with frost boils, and when the forest ground is muddy, is the optimum time for the sap to flow.
Here is a video demonstration of how to tap a maple tree.
We look forward to you joining us for our annual tapping day here at the farm on Saturday March 9th.
The cider barn is closed from December 22nd through January 14th, reopening on Saturday January 20th for the winter season. You can still order gift cards online! We wish you all a blessed holiday season to enjoy with your family as we will be enjoying this time off with our family.
Super-easy online shopping for gift cards right here! Give your loved ones the gift of Minnesota with a gift card valid for any and all of our farm-grown, farm-made products from our Minnesota farm! Shop online right here.
Sip on a mulled hot cider of your choice (alcohol, or non-alcohol), and keep the mug! Browse through other fun merchandise, gift baskets, plus maple syrup, honey, and so many other fun and delicious gifts for your loved ones.
Start your holiday shopping by supporting 20+ local artists and their beautiful, delicious, and fun items that are perfect for holiday gifts for your loved ones. Two days of fun, Saturday November 18 and Sunday November 19. Saturday enjoy classic BBQ from Ralph’s Rib Crib and on Sunday enjoy Authentic Mexican cuisine by Primos Tacos.
THANK YOU to the 2023 CSA members for your support of our farm. We hope you have enjoyed the bounty this year. Here is what is in the final harvest of the season: Certified organic ginger, winter squash, green tomatoes, sweet peppers, eggplant, parsley, sage, kale, chard, onions, plus one dozen eggs and three four-packs of beverages. The 2024 CSA goes on sale January 1st!
Join us here at the farm to kick off MEA weekend with the Vasaloppet USA annual fundraiser. Free admission, Nila’s Son food truck will be serving up gourmet comfort foods for purchase, cash bar, live music from local artists, plus lots of fun for the whole family including kids craft projects, games with prizes, raffles, cash match, live auction, and online auction. Complete details right here.
Harvest for September 2023: Certified organic leeks, apples, grapes, cucumber, peppers, heirloom tomatoes, kale, parsley, sage, basil, beets, plus one dozen eggs, and three four packs.
Treat yourself to the extraordinary natural beauty of the sugar maple trees. Every color of the rainbow and more. Always fun for the whole family including the dog.
