10/10/2025
Like the old saying goes." All good things must come to an end."
30 years ago I started one of Lincoln County's first CSA, Community Share Agricultural. Shortly after I started my CSA. I switched, and joined the Merrill Area Farmers Market. Where I served on the Steering Committee a couple years, was the first president for the market when we became our own Independent Organization and served for 2 years. Then served as secretary for 3 years. I am one of the Original vendors that started the Tomahawk Farmer's market. Where I served as president for 2 years and secretary for 2 years.
When the market, what is now the Tomahawk Farm and Flee switched from Thursday to Saturday, I made the decision to stay with the Tomahawk Farmer and Flee Market.
I retired at the age of 62, due to health reasons. I wanted to continue with the market by down sizing. I wanted to do what so many of the vendors I got to know through the years did. Enjoy showing up to make a little extra cash, and stay incontact with my loyal customers and fellow vendors.
But time, and health isn't always friendly. It was clear to me, as this season went on, I needed to make this my last year being part of the Farmer's market. The last couple weeks showed me that I will not be able to finish out the last few weeks of the market season. This is not because of any major changes in my health. I have finally realized, I just can't handle it anymore. In order for me to be able to do the things, Donna and I have plans for, I need to shift my energy towards them.
Last Saturday took alot out of me. I realized it had to be my last day. I am still thinking of doing a couple CRAFT shows with my dog treats and our Art and crafts. I'm thinking of selling my Moo Cow Bow Wows Homemade dog treats and rhubarb off the farm. So I'll keep you all posted as things develop.
I would like to encourage everyone to keep supporting the Tomahawk Farm and Flee Market. It will be running this year until the last Saturday of October.
I was always and still am a huge advocate for buying locally grown produce. These growers work hard to grow, and bring their produce to market. Sometimes, because of the different growing season, It may take them longer to get certain things at their stand. Please be patient. These are local people from our community, supporting, and spending their money in locally.
But now it's time to move on and enjoy my retirement with Donna.
I will end this by saying Kuehn Acres would like to say THANK YOU to ALL those who have supported me these past 30 years.
THANK YOU
Tom Kuehn
Ps: The captions under the pics will explain them.