SOLD OUT. The 2023 CSA is now on sale. See complete details here. Once per month from May through October, you receive a bag full of fresh, certified organic veggies and fruits (whatever is ripe that month), three four packs of Yellow Belly cider, root beer, or ginger ale (mix and match as you please). A total of six harvests for $385. PURCHASE HERE.
Spring is here, and the weather has not been cooperating, so we are doing it again this weekend! Join us on Saturday, March 25th for our annual maple tree-tapping and free worker’s lunch. It’s a fun day tromping out in the woods, getting fresh air, and a hearty lunch for all who help. When you arrive, please check in at the cider barn, you will need to sign a waiver before going out into the woods.
Be sure to dress for the weather, it may be snowy, wet, or muddy in the woods so wear sturdy, waterproof boots. Bring some gloves that are ok to get dirty and wet. and plan to enjoy the great outdoors.
We will be tapping 1000 maple trees, installing the taps, tubes and buckets around the farm. Everyone who helps out for a few hours will get a free lunch of chili with all of the fixin’s. Kids welcome too (with parental supervision).
Contact us with any questions, and we look forward to seeing you here at the farm for a fun-filled day!
You’re ready for spring. So are we. Relax by the indoor herb garden, and bring home an organic, potted herb plant ($5) for your kitchen window.
We are delighted to announce that these two Cider Barn faves – Blueberry and Pineapple ciders, are now available in cans, and being rolled out in the Twin Cities and East Central Minnesota. Cheers!
Embrace the beautiful Minnesota winter. Beginning January 7th and throughout the rest of the winter, bring your snowshoes and explore the 172 acres on the farm. There is no charge, just come and enjoy. We have two pairs of snowshoes available on a first-come-first-serve basis, also at no charge.
After your hike, relax with a hot toddy around the bonfire or in the cozy cider barn . Heggie’s pizza and Smude’s popcorn is always available, and we will have some select food trucks here throughout the winter as well.
Learn to grow your own backyard chickens and vegetables at the Homesteading Workshop on Saturday, February 25th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Sapsucker Farms located at 2752- 215th Ave. Mora, MN 55051.
Desiree Nelson, Nelson Grass Farm, Ogilvie will cover “Raising Chickens in the Backyard.” She will discuss the pros and cons of raising chickens, backyard shelter/housing for layers and broilers, feeding and water, raising chicks or buying older hens. She will also share tips on raising chickens in the winter and summer.
Her presentation will include site selection and soil preparation, raised beds, planting methods, cool and warm season crops, transplanting, companion cropping and crop rotation, insect and disease prevention, watering, mulching, pollinators, harvest, and storage.
There is no fee, but donations will be appreciated to cover expenses. The Kanabec County Master Gardeners will have handouts at an information table. Nelson Grass Farm and Sapsucker Farms will have items for sale. Rollin’ Nolen’s Smokehouse food truck will be on site all day. The workshop is being sponsored by the University of Minnesota Extension Kanabec County Extension Committee and Master Gardeners, and Sapsucker Farms.
Pre-registration is highly recommended by February 20th by contacting the Kanabec County Coordinator’s office at 320-679-6440
Easy online shopping right now. Fun, Minnesota-made gifts that will put a smile on everyone’s face. Organic maple syrup, wildflower honey, gift cards and any combination of them fall. ORDER ONLINE RIGHT HERE on our online store through December 18, 2022. (Online store will be closed beginning 12/19/22 so be sure to order in plenty of time to ship to your destination)
FREE EVENT. Why dark skies? What is light pollution and how does it affect our health and the environment? How do we all benefit from dark skies? Learn more about the benefits of dark skies and the initiatives underway here in Minnesota.
Join us on Saturday December 3rd for a presentation by Todd Burlet, a Delegate for the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA), which has been the world’s leading authority on light pollution since 1988, the President of Starry Skies North, the Minnesota and Mid-Continent chapter of the IDA, which covers six states and two Canadian provinces, and a member of the American Astronomical Society.
We are surprised, delighted and honored to be name the 2022 Business of the Year by the Mora Area Chamber of Commerce. Thank you to our wonderful community for all of your support. We are so proud to be a member of this incredible community!
GINGER ROOT – fresh ginger grown right here. I started the rhizomes back in February, planted them out in the hoop houses in May, and it is now ready to harvest as baby ginger. You can store the ginger in your fridge for several weeks, or you can freeze it.
WINTER SQUASH – you can grab four squash of your choice, they are all piled up in the sugarhouse.
GREENS – a random mix of kale, chard, and collards
BEETS WITH GREENS – a small bunch of baby beets with greens.
HERBS – a random bunch of either thyme, or mint, or parsley
EACH BAG WILL HAVE ONE OF THESE ITEMS RANDOMLY PLACED IN THEM
EGGPLANT- there are a couple of different varieties, either the deep purple or a white variety
Or
GREEN TOMATOES – for fried green tomatoes, one of my favorite autumn comfort foods
Or
CUCUMBERS – two or three
Or
PEPPERS – sadly, most of the peppers turned to mush from that super cold snap. Darn. But some survived and randomly placed in some bags
And of course….
EGGS – a carton for everyone
BEVERAGES – three four packs, mix or match as you please – or let me know if you want to substitute maple syrup or honey for the beverages
PLUS
BONUS – $10 gift card redeemable in the cider barn for anything you desire – this is a token of our appreciation for your ongoing support of our farm!
BLACK BAG – the last bag is yours to keep.
Thank you all so very much for your support of our farm.
