Food Choices Many consumers are demanding sustainably-grown products produced in ways that are economically viable, ecologically sound, and socially responsible. In recent years, the fastest growing market segment in the grocery business has been organic and natural foods and foods produced in a healthful, friendly fashion. Traditional farmers and new specialty growers in southeast Minnesota […]
Farm on Wheels
Self-Reliance Linda Noble has known since the age of 12 that she wanted to be a farmer. She married a farmer (Mike) in 1977, and together they started raising hogs, and dairy cows, and rotationally growing alfalfa, corn, and beans. When the farm crisis of the late 80’s hit, they were forced to rethink theirincome […]
Java River Coffeehouse
Stirring Things Up Mary Moore holds up an offering of fresh-brewed gourmet coffee at Java River in downtown Montevideo, Minnesota. Along with husband Patrick, the Moore’s aim to do far more than introduce the heartland to the luxury of gourmet coffee. The coffeehouse also features a computer kiosk, linking customers directly to sustainable farms and […]
Ekola family farm
Close to Nature Diversity is the key to success on the Ekola family farm where they raise a variety of crops and livestock, including chickens, pigs, and dairy cows on 150 acres west of Garfield, Minnesota. Guy and Mary Ekola, along with their three children, are committed to raising their animals as humanely and close […]
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