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2023 Minnesota Woman Farmer of the Year Finalist

By on August 4, 2023 in What’s New

It was such an honor to nominated as one of five finalists for the 2023 Minnesota Woman Farmer of the Year at Farmfest in Redwood Falls, Minnesota.

Farmfest has been happening for over 50 years, where farmers from all over the state of Minnesota come together to share their knowledge, learn from others, see the latest innovations, and get up to date on state and federal farm policies.

This is the third year of the Minnesota Woman Farmer of the Year award. Debbie was nominated by the Kanabec County Extension committee and was chosen as one of five finalist for the honor.

Alma Kubat, an 84-year old legacy farmer from Owatonna was named the 2023 Minnesota Woman Farmer of the Year. The other incredible women are Kari Olson, a corn/soybean farmer from Hawley Minnesota; Rachelle Krienke, a dairy farmer from Lester Prairie Minnesota, and Rachel Gray, a cattle farmers in Black Duck Minnesota. It was a fun day for all.

Saturday July 29th Monarch Butterfly Day

By on July 24, 2023 in Events

Two educational and fun events on Saturday July 29th.

10:00 AM – FREE EVENT. Learn How To Attract and Nurture Monarch Butterflies.

We welcome Kathleen Pomerleau, also known as the “Butterfly Lady” who has been dedicated to the propagation and preservation of native habitat to protect Monarch Butterflies. See live examples of all of the stages of the Monarch butterfly development and learn what you can do in your own back yard to help this beautiful, endangered species grown and thrive.

4:00 PM Monarch Butterfly Paint & Sip Class $45

Paint along with Debrisware Art at Sapsucker Farms! We will be creating a Monarch Butterfly painting using acrylics on 16″ X 20″ stretched canvas. The monarch and some flowers will be traced onto the canvas for you. Background and flower colors can easily be modified to fit your tastes. Difficulty level is difficult for the butterfly, and fairly easy for the background and flowers. $45/person includes paint, canvas, use of supplies, instruction, and ONE drink of your choice per student.

June 2023 CSA

By on June 22, 2023 in 2023 Whole Farm CSA

June 2023 CSA includes: napa cabbage, cabbage, sunflower shoots, bok choy, kohlrabi, radicchio, chard, 3 different kinds of kale, collards, one dozen eggs, three four packs of beverages.

Saturday July 1st 1pm – FREE EVENT – Walk & Talk, Creating Habitat for Birds.

By on June 20, 2023 in Around the Farm

According the American Bird Conservancy, 3 BILLION birds are gone. Birds are declining and they need our help.

Farmer Jim will do a guided walk through the farm and talk about the bird habitats that have been created here at Sapsucker Farms including: bluebirds, tree swallows, chimney swifts, purple martins, hummingbirds, and golden-winged warblers.

Learn about what you can do to create habitat in your own backyard, and best practices for bird feeders.

This is a FREE event, participants will need to dress appropriately for the weather.

FREE EVENT Saturday June 17th 1:00pm – The Wondrous Wold of Bats

By on June 13, 2023 in Events
a cute bat hanging upside down

THIS IS A FREE EVENT. No need to register ahead of time, just show up and learn all about bats.

Come explore “The Wonderous World of Bats” with Lorrie Cashman, an Environmental Educator, during this family friendly presentation on June 17th at 1:00 pm.

There are many stories, myths and misunderstandings about bats. You may be surprised to learn the important role bats play in all the ecosystems they live.

Join us to learn amazing facts about our Minnesota bats and bats around the world.

We Want your Rhubarb!

By on June 2, 2023 in Yellow Belly Hard Cider

We are gearing up to make our 2023 batch of Yellow Belly Rhubarb hard cider, and we need your help! We need all the rhubarb we can get, so if you have extra, drop it off at the cider barn, get your name added to the list and enjoy a glass of fresh, juicy, rhubarb cider on us when it ready!

May 2023 CSA

By on May 25, 2023 in 2023 Whole Farm CSA

First CSA harvest of the season. The May CSA is full of greens and includes: two dozen eggs, purple bok choy, green bok choy, spinach, salad mix, heirloom lettuce heads, pea shoots, radishes, arugula, beet and turnip micro greens, mint, and three four packs of beverages to mix and match as members please.

Apple Orchard in Bloom.

By on May 16, 2023 in Apple Growing

We’ve waited a long time for the blossoms to appear. For the next couple of weeks, the apple orchard will be blooming as each different variety of apple trees takes their turn to show off their beauty. Come and enjoy while they last.

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