Dubuque Winter Farmers' Market
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Honeycrisp apples
Did you know that the popular “Honeycrisp” apple variety was developed and patented by the University of Minnesota? The “next big thing” from their exceptional apple breeding program is the “SweeTango” apple, but it only available from a small group…
Read MoreShop local – eat local
Knowing what fruits and vegetables are in season will help you plan your menus in a way that will take advantage of cheaper prices (when the produce is plentiful) and ensure you’re getting the tastiest, freshest produce. You should consider…
Read MoreNatural Easter egg dyes
Try something different this year and skip the store-bought dye kits for these unique and all-natural recipes. The longer you leave the eggs in the dye the darker your colors will be: BLUE eggs: Quarter a head of red cabbage…
Read MoreIowa MarketReady Training for producers
Thursday, April 10, 8:00am – 5:30pm (lunch included) Dubuque County Extension Office, 14858 West Ridge Lane, Dubuque $55/person or $90/couple or two employees from the same farm While significant opportunity exists to build on the demand for local products in…
Read MoreStarting seeds indoors
It’s almost the time of year when you can start your seedlings indoors and prepare for transplanting into your garden when the danger of frost has passed. Some “cool season” crops like cabbage and broccoli can even be transplanted a…
Read MoreFeatured Vendor: Paul Opperman
Meet Paul Opperman who is regularly found sharpening knives and scissors at Dubuque Winter Farmers’ Market. After getting degrees in mechanical engineering and working at several large corporations in Northern California, Paul decided that working for himself would be a…
Read MoreDubuque Winter Farmers’ Market gets you involved.
So many things in life seem out of our control. Unfortunately we can’t control the weather, and we also struggle to get our voices heard by decision-makers and the powers-that-be. One thing we can control is where we shop. Our…
Read More2014 Habitat Workshop
Wednesday, March 19, 6:00 – 8:30pm Swiss Valley Nature Center Cost: FREE To pre-register please call 563.556.6745 This workshop is designed to help land owners be good stewards of the natural resources found on their property. Bill and Louise Johnson…
Read MoreDubuque Winter Farmers’ Market is hopeful.
It’s been a long winter. The sun breaks through the gray winter sky occasionally, but the snow and ice always seem to bring us back to harsh reality. Farmers’ Market gives us hope, however. Be sure to talk with our…
Read MoreJohnson Honey Farm
It’s hard to believe, but Bill and Louise Johnson are even busier than their bees. They have 350 hives spread over six counties, and they’re hoping to expand to 500 this year in order to keep up with the demand…
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