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Compton Farm

Products

Grass fed/finished beef

About

After retirement I decided to convert the crop land on our 96 acre farm to grazing and hay production. I bought the first two head of cattle in 2008 and in 2009 purchased 3 more.  Beef is sold by the quarter, half, etc. We use White Front Market out of Cokato for the slaughter and processing. The beef is packaged and cut to your instructions.

Where to Find Products

Direct from farm in Dassel

Product Availability

Late summer/early fall

Sustainable Practices:

Cattle are fed grass or hay only along with salt and trace minerals. During the grazing season they are moved to new pasture daily. No grain, hormones, growth implants,  pesticides, etc. are used.

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Dassel Hillside Farm

Products

Apples, honey, maple syrup

About

We bought the land in 1982 when it was a corn field and have planted and replanted dwarf apple trees since then. We grow Zestar, Paula Red, Wealthy, Ginger Gold, Riverbelle, Cortland, E68, Honeycrisp, Sweet 16, Haralson, DS14 and Sweet Bee. Our apples are picked for you at the peak of flavor.

Where to Find Products

Direct from the farm in Dassel, on the east side of Hwy 15, about 1.4 miles north of Hwy 12

Product Availability

Early September thru mid-October

Sustainable Practices:

Integrated pest management, using traps, monitoring the weather and environment, etc.

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Erickson Sorghum Syrup

Products

Sorghum syrup

About

Planting, growing, harvesting, and processing the sorghum into delicious sweet syrup is a family affair, a tradition that has been passed down from generation to generation for over 100 years.

Where to Find Products

Request from Paul, Rodney, or Patti Jo

Product Availability

Sustainable Practices:

We use organic practices

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Heirloom Foods

Products

Honey, maple syrup, seasonal organic produce, dairy, organic and soy free eggs, organic bulk grains, grass-fed beef, pastured pork, free range organic chicken, natural home, health, and personal care products, and more

About

Heirloom Foods is your source for wholesome, organic foods that are free from artificial chemicals, sweeteners, preservatives and pesticides. We carry foods that are made with better ingredients and the same foods that we feed our family.

Where to Find Products

At the store off of Hwy 12 on the east side of Cokato

Product Availability

Year-round

Sustainable Practices:

Not listed

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Ilo Coffee

Products

Specialty Organic Micro-roasted Coffee Beans

About

We are a husband and wife from a small town in Minnesota with a passion for good coffee. We use high-quality organic green coffee beans when roasting.  We love our coffee and can’t help but want to share it with the world! Ilo Coffee is our outlet to sharing our passion with you.  Join us in enjoying a top-notch cup of coffee!

Where to Find Products

Order from the website and choose to have shipped or local pickup

Product Availability

Year-round

Sustainable Practices:

We use organic beans

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Living Song Farm

Products

Grass-fed beef raised on certified organic pasture, in quarters, halves and wholes. Certified organic garlic.

About

Living Song Farm is operated by Jerry Ford and Marienne Kreitlow on land that has been in her family since 1898.

Where to Find Products

Direct from farm in Howard Lake

Product Availability

Sustainable Practices:

Certified organic, adaptive grazing, MN Ag Water Quality Certified

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The Lamb Shoppe & Wellness Center

Products

Health & Wellness: Medicinal Herbs, Classes, Wellness Consulting

About

The Lamb Shoppe is a charming specialty farm store located 10 miles west of Hutchinson on Hwy 7. The Shoppe features natural foods, unique local products & gifts, organic produce, healthy personal care items, nontoxic makeup, bulk medicinal herbs & teas and supplements. In addition, the Shoppe also offers grass-fed farm raised meats including lamb, beef, chicken, eggs and turkeys (Seasonally).  


The Wellness Center is comprised of a team of professionals who work independently to help empower health & wellness to the community. The Wellness Center offers a variety of holistic options, including nutrition, herbal medicine, massage therapy, reiki, Biomat Infrared Therapy, sound therapy, thermography, IonCleanse, and more.  


The Lamb Shoppe & Wellness Center also features a variety of educational classes, including nutrition & healthy living, herbal medicine studies, sheep shearing workshops, and much more. A few of our annual events include our spring Wellness Workshop, Garden Tea Party, and Fall Farm Festival.

Where to Find Products

Lamb Shoppe & Wellness Center Store located 10 miles west of Hutchinson. Also website.

Product Availability

Year-round

Sustainable Practices:

Organic, Sustainable, Regenerative

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Countryside Apple Farm

Products

Apples

About

Customers give us high praise for the quality of apples grown. Here are some noted varieties: Honeycrisp, SweeTango, Zestar, Haralson, Candycrisp & Blondee.

Where to Find Products

At our orchard off of Hwy 12 on the east side of Cokato

Product Availability

Sept until the snow flies

Sustainable Practices:

Not listed

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David and Mariana Nyquist Grass-Fed Dairy

Products

Grass-fed beef, eggs

About

David and Mariana Nyquist offer their fresh grass-fed product north of Hwy 12 on Mitchell Ave. Check out their Facebook page for more info. Customer hours are typically 9-11a M, W, F, Sa.

Where to Find Products

Direct from the farm north of Hwy 12

Product Availability

Year-round

Sustainable Practices:

Grass-fed cows, rotational grazing

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Grandma and Grandpa's Berries n' More

Products

Strawberries, Sweet Corn, Garlic, Squash, Jams and Pickles, Sauerkraut

About

We Love Gardening and Canning!!  We like trying different crops and gardening methods.  There is nothing better than fresh produce and our goal is to supply as much produce as possible at a fair price. 

Where to Find Products

Direct from the farm in Cokato

Product Availability

Fresh Produce June through October, Canned Goods All Year

Sustainable Practices:

Not listed

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Homestead Hills Farm

Products

Grass-fed beef, pastured pork

About

We are a few siblings who grew up on an organic farm in central Minnesota. Life took us both off the farm after high school, but it didn't take us long to get back to our roots. Farming. This time, because we wanted to - not because we were born into it.

We are proud to continue the legacy of our family farm that started over a century ago in 1918 with Grandpa Charlie.

Where to Find Products

Direct from the farm in Dassel

Product Availability

Sustainable Practices:

Our livestock is pasture-raised ethically with space to roam. The cows are on grass fed & finished diets, while the hogs are corn and soy free. Hogs are fed garden left-overs.

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Jomas Hill Vineyard & Winery

Products

Wine, wood-fired pizza served at our winery

About

Long before our vines took root, our lush pasture land was grazed by our registered Holstein dairy herd. We have since transitioned our farmland into Jomas Hill Vineyard. Driven by our appreciation for the land and a desire to make excellent wine, we envisioned creating a space for people to be able to connect to the land through the vineyard. Here at Jomas Hill, we are a family owned and operated vineyard and winery but we’re not just about growing grapes and making wine – we’re building community. And we welcome you to be part of it, too.

Where to Find Products

At our vineyard and pizzeria south of Darwin

Product Availability

Year-round

Sustainable Practices:

We locally source our pizza ingredients,  and we make the dough ourselves every week.

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Roots & Ranch

Products

Tallow soap, butter, and balms, handmade products

About

Roots and Ranch is a Minnesota based company that features items centered around health and home. Our bath and skincare products are created in small batches using high quality ingredients. We believe the food we eat and the products we use daily in our homes should contribute to a healthy life, so we source and formulate ours accordingly. We are a small business and we strive to support other small businesses through our venture. Thank you for helping us continue to bring you the best we have to offer!

Where to Find Products

Online via website. Shipping available or can pick up direct from farm.

Product Availability

Year-round

Sustainable Practices:

We believe the food we eat and the products we use daily in our homes should contribute to a healthy life, so we source and formulate ours accordingly.

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Victory Produce

Products

Maple syrup and a variety of bulk produce (many items are locally sourced), and other goods

About

Where to Find Products

Order through Abby and pick up direct from homestead

Product Availability

Sustainable Practices:

Not listed

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Dassel Farmers Market

Products

Produce, honey and maple syrup, canned goods, baked goods, eggs, personal care products, plants

About

Where to Find Products

Bandshell Park on Fridays 2:30-5:30pm

Product Availability

Mid May thru mid October

Sustainable Practices:

Grow all natural chemical free

For More Info:

Check the Real Life in Dassel/Cokato/Darwin & Kingston Facebook page for posts on what will be available at the upcoming market

Eagle Knoll Farm

Products

Beef, pork, poultry, rabbit, chicken & duck eggs, raw milk

About

Eagle Knoll Farm is a century farm looking to continue the farming tradition and provide quality, locally sourced foods.

Where to Find Products

Direct from farm in Dassel

Product Availability

Sustainable Practices:

Not listed

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Gretta's Garden

Products

Garden vegetables, pears

About

I like gardening and sharing with others.

Where to Find Products

Direct from farm in Waverly

Product Availability

Veggies - July-Sept

Sustainable Practices:

Not listed

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Hummingbird Farm MN

Products

Black garlic, garlic seasonings, garlic, tomatoes, carrots, peppers, beets, greens, breen & yellow Romano beans (flat beans), Fairly Tale eggplant, cauliflower, broccoli, kohlrabi

About

Grounded in childhood summers on family farms, gardening and preserving the harvest sparked a lasting passion. After a 40-year career in meeting planning, a yearning for rural life led to a bold career shift in 2023. I launched Hummingbird Farm in 2024.  Black Garlic became a signature product that I enjoy sharing with the community.

Where to Find Products

Direct from the farm in Litchfield and at the Litchfield Farmers Market and Dassel Farmers Market

Product Availability

Produce: Mid-May to Mid-Nov. Black Garlic and Garlic Seasonings: August - March

Sustainable Practices:

I use organic practices when possible.  Occasionally, some seeds are not organic.

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Little Heart Homestead

Products

Flowers, sourdough breads, and eggs

About

My heart is in the country, but my home is in town. I'm Kaitlin Tolkkinen, a wife, and mom of 5 littles. We live in a little old house, smack-dab in the heart of Cokato. We are making the most of the plot of land we have. Our backyard contains cut flower gardens and a pink chicken coop where our pet...er... laying chickens reside. My favorite place is in the kitchen, turning "ingredients" into delicious food. I am a registered cottage foods producer, specializing in sourdough of every form - my absolute favorite thing to make and eat. I opened a self-serve market stand to sell my organic cut flower bouquets, breads, eggs, and anything else we produce on our homestead.

Where to Find Products

Self-Serve Market Stand 325 3rd St SE Cokato (open bi-weekly)

Product Availability

Summer- Fall, Occasional winter

Sustainable Practices:

Organic, regenerative farming methods are used to grow all flowers

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Sweet Bee Apiaries

Products

Honey - Bottled 1 lbs and 3 lbs, Bulk Pails 36 lbs to 60 lbs

About

The raw and unfiltered honey is straight from our hives to your home. Our honey has a light sweet flavor with the main nectar source being clover, basswood and wild flowers just south of Cokato. Sweet Bee is run by Keegan,  a 4th generation beekeeper.

Where to Find Products

Design & Fabricating Inc (Cokato) - all sizes,  Marketplace (Cokato) - 1 lb,  Garden Nook Tea & Gifts (Dassel) - 1 lb

Product Availability

Sustainable Practices:

Not listed

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