2021 GUIDE BOOK
SATURDAY, JULY 10
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10
am
to 4
Explore local farms as they open their doors for a day full of fun, learning and discovery.
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IT'S ABOUT THE REAL PEOPLE BEHIND THE REAL FOOD The Co-op Farm Tour is a unique opportunity to explore the farms in your area, to connect with the families that bring fresh food to your table, and to inspire one another to support our local food system. On July 10th, 20 local farms will open their barn doors to the public for tours, tastings and activities. The tour is a self-guided event and free for anyone to attend. For more information, visit our website at coopfarmtour.com. The Co-op Farm Tour is brought to you by these local food co-ops who believe that supporting our local growers is vital to strengthening our communities and local food system.
Great food for everyone.
Racing Heart Farm
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Elk River Monticello
MINNESOTA
10
Montrose
Amery 65
Forest Lake
New Richmond
2 12
4
18
19
46
35
94
20
7
Taylors Falls
169
17
6
5
64
8
63
Stillwater
3
1
Find an interactive map online at coopfarmtour.com
Minneapolis St.Paul
94
10
7
River Falls
Eau Claire
Hastings
WISCONSIN
52
169
Belle Plaine
35
Red Wing
13
14
15 St. Peter
61
Cannon Falls
Northfield
16
Faribault
Mankato Owatonna
Winona 14
Rochester
90
11
2
REGIONS Northeast Minneapolis NE Lowry Ave.
4
URBAN
1
94 Theodore Wirth Regional Park
35
EAST
Glenwood Ave.
Minneapolis 394
St. Paul
94 Cedar Lake
3
SOUTHEAST
Lake of the Isles
Lake St. Lake Calhoun
Lake Harriet
SOUTH
35
42nd St.
WEST
12
La Crosse
WHAT TO EXPECT Masks Required
6'
Social Distancing
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Interactive Activities Goods for Sale Open House Tours Tours Every Hour (10 am - 3 pm)
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No Bathrooms Demonstrations Games
can be spotty in rural areas, check your directions on Google Maps before leaving.
JD Rivers' Children's Garden
TOUR TIPS
• GPS
• Bring
a cooler and some cash for the farm goods you may want to purchase.
• Stay
on established paths and don’t pick produce without a farmer’s permission.
• Swing
by the local co-op for refreshments.
• Farm
participants have requested no pets on the tour or when visiting any of the farms (with the exception of service animals).
URBAN 1. Frogtown Farm
3. Urban Roots
946 Minnehaha Ave. W St Paul, MN 55104
Corner of Rivoli St. N. & Minnehaha Ave. E
6' Frogtown Farm is a nonprofit urban farm & destination for those seeking learning and authentic community. frogtownfarm.org
6' Picturesque urban farm benefitting youth and community on the east side of Saint Paul. urbanrootsmn.org
2. Appetite for Change
4. JD Rivers' Children's Garden
2929 Emerson Ave. N Minneapolis, MN 55411 Yay! Yay! 6'
2900 Glenwood Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55405
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Urban farms in the heart of North Minneapolis growing soul food and community. Guided tours start at 10 am and 1 pm. appetiteforchangemn.org
St. Paul, MN 55130 Yay!
6' A one-acre teaching garden and orchard in Wirth Park connecting children to food production and cooking. minneapolisparks.org Yay!
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EAST 5. Turnip Rock & Cosmic Wheel Creamery 260 95th St. Clear Lake, WI 54005
8. Racing Heart Farm E7982 1200th Ave. Colfax, WI 54730 Yay! Yay! 6'
6' Whole farm ecosystem of vegetables, animals, and 100% grass-fed farmstead cheese. turniprock.com
Racing Heart Farm is a 2-acre, no-till vegetable farm growing food for a 100-member CSA and farmers markets. racingheartfarm.com
6. Bull Brook Keep
9. Amador Hill Farm and Orchard
765 50th Ave. Clear Lake, WI 54005
15715 River Rd. North Branch, MN 55056
6' Herd is bred and raised for the health of soil, pastures, cows, and delicious beef. See the cows move to fresh paddocks at 11 am, 1 pm. and 3 pm. bullbrookkeep.com
Yay! 6' Visit the chickens, bees, and veggies at this organically certified nonprofit farm! w-e-i.org & amadorhillfarm.org
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10. White Pine Berry Farm 7. Blackbrook Farm 1150 35th Ave. Amery, WI 54001 Yay!
6'
Small family farm raising organic vegetables and pastured meats for a 150-member CSA and direct retail. blackbrookfarmstead.com
1482 Oak Drive River Falls, WI 54022 Yay!
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6'
Certified organic u-pick berry farm with strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and currants. Offering guided wagon tours of the farm. whitepineberryfarm.com
White Pine Berry Farm
SOUTHEAST 11. Blue Fruit Farm
12. Hoch Orchard and Gardens
31762 Wiscoy Ridge Rd. Winona, MN 55987
32553 Forster Rd. La Crescent, MN 55947
Yay! Yay! 6' A certified organic perennial fruit farm, featuring delicious, nutrient-dense blueberries, black currants, honeyberries, aronia, elderberries and plums. · To participate in u-pick, register at bluefruitfarm.com
6' Biodiverse fruit farm with fresh fruits and hard cider. Hard cider and nonalcoholic beverages available for sample or purchase. hochorchard.com
13. Sacred Blossom Farm W355 State Hwy. 121 Mondovi, WI 54755 Sacred Blossom Farm
6' Beautiful Driftless Wisconsin herb farm specializing in aromatic and medicinal herbs for teas. Guided tours start at 10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm, and 4 pm and last 90 minutes. sacredblossomfarm.com Yay!
vendor fair Hosted by Hoch Orchard and Blue Fruit Farm
Meet more farmers with fewer stops when you attend the Driftless Grown vendor fair, hosted by Hoch Orchard and Blue Fruit Farm of southeastern MN. When you visit these two farms, you'll find farm stands featuring goods from other wonderful local farmers and makers. Full list of participating farms in the Driftless Grown vendor fair can be found at coopfarmtour.com.
SOUTH 14. Ferndale Farm & Market
16. Sogn Valley Farm
31659 Willow Trail Cannon Falls, MN 55009
4830 360th St. Cannon Falls, MN 55009 Yay! 6' A 30-acre certified organic vegetable farm and plant nursery serving the Twin Cities and south metro. The Local Plate's food truck will also be on site. sognvalleyfarm.com
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Visit the on-farm local food store and see free-range turkeys! ferndalemarket.com
15. Keepsake Cidery & Woodskeep Orchard 4609 135th St. E Dundas, MN 55019 6' Organic orchard and cidery with a tasting room featuring natural ciders and local food. Hard cider and nonalcoholic beverages available for sample or purchase. keepsakecidery.com Yay!
Ferndale Farm & Market
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17. Thousand Hills Lifetime Grazed
19. Fox & Fawn Farm
14688 Grover Ave. NW Clearwater, MN 55320
17250 County Road 122 New Germany, MN 55367
6' Regeneratively raised 100% grass-fed beef focusing on nourishing soil, plants, cattle and people by holistically grazing cattle for their lifetime. Come to see the cattle herd demonstrations at 10 am, 1 pm and 3 pm. thousandhillslifetimegrazed.com
18. Ames Farm 2425 County Road 127 Delano, MN 55328 6' Nationally recognized honeybee farm producing unique single-source honey. amesfarm.com
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Naturally grown fruits and vegetables with a focus on community, no-till, and organic principles. foxandfawnfarm.com
20.Riverbend Farm 5405 Calder Ave. SE Delano, MN 55328 6' Riverbend Farm focuses on growing the best tasting vegetables using locally bred and produced seed. rbfcsa.com
MAKE A DAY OF IT!
n Frogtow Farm
EAST
S T OP 2
S T OP 3
People's Food Co-o p for Lunch
Hoch Orchard
SOUTH
S T OP 2
S T OP 1
Ferndale Market
Ames Farm
S T OP 3
Delano for Picnic Lunch
k Bull Broo Keep
S T OP 4
Sacred Blossom
S T OP 3
d Just Foo Co-op for Lunch
S T OP 4
Riverbend Farm
S T OP 4
Keepsake Cidery
S T OP 5
d Thousan Hills
All farms on the tour have committed to adhering to federal, state, and CDC recommendations regarding COVID-19 in place at the time of the tour. Please check for updates about the tour at coopfarmtour.com.
WEST
S T OP 2
Sogn Valle y Farm
S T OP 5
Blackbroo k Farm
le Farm Tab n o Foundati for Lunch
S T OP 2
Urban Roots
SOUTHEAST
S T OP 1
Blue Fruit Farm
S T OP 5
S T OP 4
S T OP 3
Turnip Rock Farm
e White Pin rm a F y Berr
s Lakewind p -o o C d o Fo s ck a n S for
S T OP 3
The Wedg e for Lunch
S T OP 1
Mississipp i Market for Snacks
URBAN
S T OP 1
for Appetite Change
S T OP 1
S T OP 4
S T OP 2