Dubuque Winter Farmer's Market
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Johnson 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…
Read MoreO’Connell Organic Acres
After college, Chris O’Connell was content with his life choices. He taught math at Cascade High School and like many teachers, worked outside the classroom during the summers. But for Chris, the farm work he did with his dad in…
Read MoreDubuque Winter Farmers’ Market is a family affair.
Farming is usually a family tradition. Mothers and fathers pass along their traditions and land to their children. We often see that next generation at the farmers’ market, too, learning to help customers and meet the needs of our community….
Read MoreDubuque Winter Farmers’ Market is an adventure.
We all know that we’re supposed to make a list before we go to the store so we don’t make unwise “impulse purchases.” But where’s the fun in that? Part of the joy of Farmers’ Market is discovering something unexpected…
Read MoreHammerand Farm
Walter and Dorothy Hammerand are truly pioneers in the tri-state organic food markets. Long before it was trendy, their farm became certified organic. Although they’ve been growing for decades, they still attend organic farming conferences and make extra effort to…
Read MoreEating Local on a Budget Workshop
Wednesday, March 5th, 6:15-7:30pm Location: Schmid Innovation Center – Gallery C, 900 Jackson Street, Dubuque Cost: Free for Dubuque Food Co-op members, $5.00 for Non-Members Interested in cooking healthy, local meals for your family but think it’s too expensive? Learn…
Read MoreSmall Family Farm CSA
When you consider the vast array of experiences Jillian Varney has had in the world of organic food production, and then encounter this young “farmer” at market, you may doubt that it is possible she has already lived so broadly….
Read MoreDubuque Winter Farmers’ Market is about connections.
Shopping at the Winter Farmers’ Market makes us feel more connected to our community. We see our neighbors, co-workers and friends in a unique setting and discover new shared interests. We also become more closely connected to our food and…
Read MoreMaster Gardener Spring Seminar
Saturday, March 1st, 8:00am – 2:30pm The Dubuque County Master Gardeners welcome you to attend the annual Spring Seminar, an educational event packed with speakers and information designed to get Dubuque area gardeners ready for the new growing season: Health Benefits…
Read MoreTree of Life CSA
Marc Millitzer began his career at our farmers’ markets as a glass artist, but for the past seven years he has been serving our community as a market gardener and Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) owner/operator. The downturn in the economy…
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