Minnesota Farmers' Market Association

11/16/2024

Excited to share this winter squash recipe on WCCO & CBS News Minnesota

Don’t forget, farmers’ markets are open year-round! You’ll find an incredible variety of locally grown vegetables, fresh eggs, high-quality meat, artisanal cheese, and other amazing products—available just for you!

ST. PAUL FARMERS’ MARKET PRODUCE COOKBOOK

Flaky Squash Biscuits

Delicate, sweet, and vibrant, these tender biscuits pair well with warm milk. For dairy-free biscuits, substitute margarine and soy milk.

Ingredients:
• 2 cups unbleached white flour (or 1 cup unbleached and 1 cup whole wheat flour)
• 3 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/3 cup cold butter
• 1 cup puréed squash (delicata, pumpkin, or butternut)
• 2 tsp honey
• 1–4 tbsp low-fat milk

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. Cut the butter into small pieces and use a pastry cutter to work it into the flour mixture until the pieces are the size of small peas.
4. In a separate bowl, mix the honey into the puréed squash. Add this to the flour mixture.
5. Stir in enough milk to create a soft dough.
6. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Flatten it to about 1/2 inch thick with your hands.
7. Fold the dough in half as if closing a book. Rotate the dough 90 degrees, pat it out, and fold it again. Repeat this process twice, dusting with flour as needed to prevent sticking. Work quickly to keep the butter cold.
8. After the final fold, roll the dough out to about 1/2 inch thick. Cut into 1 1/2-inch rounds.
9. To shape the biscuits, gently hold each biscuit upright with your thumb and first finger forming a “C” shape around the edges. Rotate and lightly squeeze the biscuit to give it more height. (Note: This shaping step enhances the biscuits’ lightness.)
10. Arrange the biscuits closely together in a 9-inch square baking pan.
11. Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until puffed and lightly browned.

Serve piping hot. Makes 20–24 biscuits.

11/08/2024

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our 4-hour “Farm Finances” workshop on Friday at the Emerging Farmers Conference ! Every seat was filled, and we even had farmers sitting on the floor—such an incredible turnout!

During the workshop, we introduced our Grow Your Green program. If you’re an emerging farmer seeking guidance on financial management or support in accessing new markets, we’d love to have you in the program! Contact us to learn more and join this supportive community.

10/15/2024

It’s Squash Season!!! Share this yummy recipe with your markets!

Kabocha Squash Curry with Farmers' Market Vegetables
Serves: 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients:
- 1 medium kabocha squash (about 2 lbs), peeled, deseeded, and cubed
- 1 cup farmers' market vegetables, sliced (such as bell peppers, zucchini, carrots, or green beans)
- 1 can (4 oz) red curry paste
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk (divided)
- 1/2 cup vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 tbsp fish sauce (optional)
- 1 tbsp oil (vegetable or coconut)
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Cooked jasmine rice, to serve

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Squash:
- Peel, deseed, and cut the kombucha squash into bite-sized cubes. Set aside.

2. Cook the Curry Paste:
- Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the red curry paste and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant.
- Add about 2-3 tablespoons of coconut milk to the pot and cook for another 2 minutes, stirring until the mixture becomes aromatic and slightly thickened.

3. Add Vegetables and Squash:
- Stir in the sliced farmers' market vegetables and cubed kabocha squash. Toss to coat them in the curry paste mixture. Cook for 3-4 minutes to allow the vegetables and squash to absorb the flavors.

4. Simmer:
- Pour in the remaining coconut milk and 1/2 cup of broth, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
- Lower the heat to a simmer, cover the pot, and cook for 20-25 minutes, or until the squash is tender.

5. Season:
- Stir in the fish sauce (if using) and adjust seasoning as needed.

6. Serve:
- Serve the curry over jasmine rice, garnished with fresh cilantro.

09/12/2024

Share this yummy cucumber recipe with your markets!!! Recipe in the comment section!

Sina War joined KARE 11 News at Noon to discuss the Minnesota Farmers' Market Association.

08/20/2024

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08/15/2024

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08/11/2024

Special thanks to the Governor’s office for taking the time to visit with our farmers and market operators to celebrate National Farmers’ Market Week!

08/09/2024

Thank you to Lincoln Park Farmers Market & Community Action Duluth for hosting the 2024 MN Statewide National Farmers’ Market Week Celebration!! So many amazing moments celebrating all the goodness your market brings to the community!

08/08/2024

We're in Northern MN visiting the Duluth Farmer's Market for National Farmers' Market Week! Check out how this 100 year old market serves their community with healthy locally grown produce and products from their farmers and vendors!

Thank you Lois with Farmer Doug for the interview! Farmer Doug

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ml6HCW1F-4I

08/04/2024

08/03/2024

Duluth's Lincoln Park Farmers Market is hosting MN's National Farmers' Market Week celebration on Thursday, Aug. 8, 3-6pm. Governor Tim Walz's Proclamation will be presented, and Minnesota Department of Health's Commissioner Dr. Brooke Cunningham is our featured guest. Blueberry Counting and Zuke Car Races are just part of the fun! Join us as we celebrate Minnesota's abundant local foodshed! 🍓🫐🍉🍅🧄🥩🍳🍞

08/03/2024

We're heading to Duluth's Lincoln Park Farmers Market on Thursday, Aug. 8, 3-6pm, to celebrate MN's National Farmers' Market Week! Come join us!

Governor Tim Walz has declared August 4-10, 2024, as Farmers Market Week in the State of Minnesota!

Celebrate by visiting your local market, and join the official state celebration with Minnesota Grown and the Minnesota Department of Health at the Lincoln Park Farmers Market in Duluth on Aug. 8.

ℹ️ https://www.mda.state.mn.us/minnesota-gears-farmers-market-week

Special thanks to the organizing partners of Minnesota Farmers Market Week: Minnesota Farmers' Market Association, Minnesota Farmers Union, Land Stewardship Project, and Community Action Duluth.

07/12/2024

Thank you to everyone who RSVP’ed & joined the TC Metro Growers Network class hosted by MFMA at MidCity Kitchen for the Farmers’ Market Success - A Vendor’s Toolkit Class! After class we toured all of the resources available at MidCity Kitchen and everyone received a $5 voucher to spend at the MidCity Farmers Market! Thank you all who joined and special thanks to Sustainable Farming Association & University of Minnesota Extension for collaborating 💚

07/02/2024

https://sahanjournal.com/business-work/farmers-markets-minneapolis-indigenous-black-bipoc-owned/?utm_source=sahanjournal-facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=2024_FB_boost&utm_content&utm_term&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0BMAABHWlFlBZTHvBzuI7dZsqdQ2KdrwGfUMKTtUagvA-EZ5tyONiJm-Agf39AhA_aem_A1UCoKfX9J7vbiLkb0kw7w

The Four Sisters’ Farmers Market, Midtown Farmers Market and People’s Market are Black, Indigenous, and people of color owned and operated markets in Minneapolis and St. Paul.

06/07/2024

Water activity meters are key to increasing the profitability of produce farmers - one zucchini bar at a time 😋 What if every farmers' market required their food vendors to buy at least 1 ingredient for all their food products from their local food farmers? 🤯

NERSTRAND, Minn. — The Minnesota Cottage Foods law (M.S. 28A.152) that first passed in 2015, expanding and improving the previous so-called “Pickle Bill,” has been...

08/22/2023

https://kstp.com/special-coverage/minnesota-live/mornings-at-the-market-white-bear-lake/

Lauren Andrego & Sina W. P. live from the White Bear Lake Farmers’ Market to continue their Mornings at the Market series!

White Bear Farmers' Market is open every Friday through October from 8 a.m. to noon.

Lauren Andrego is live from the White Bear Lake Farmers' Market to continue her Mornings at the Market series. This market is open every Friday through October from 8 a.m. to noon.