Richfield Farmers Market to Open Saturday

The smell of summer will be in the air this weekend in Richfield.

The city's beloved farmers market will open for another season at 7 a.m. Saturday, May 4 at Veterans Memorial Park.

Fresh produce, herbs, honey, fresh-cut flowers, bedding plants and hanging baskets are just a few of the items shoppers can find.

The market will be open from 7 a.m. to noon every Saturday through Oct. 26. In addition, a Wednesday farmers market will be held at the future Lyndale Gardens beginning in June.

The following is a list of vendors, according to the city's website:

Home-Grown Produce

Bee Lor’s Fresh Vegetables

Chai Xiong

Charles Xiong’s Family Farm

Chong Yang*

Ka Thao*

Kou Lor’s Garden

Kiatoukayay Farm

Lor Yang

Mee Vang*

Tong Moua and Shoue Vang

Tong See Yang and Family Farm

Pampered Pumpkins*: I am a beginning diversified vegetable farmer (heading to organic) being incubated in knowledge and resources by my family’s conventional farms and support from a large group of neighbor organic farmers in our region. 2013 will be my 4th year managing a large garden and pick your own pumpkin patch, 2nd year with a CSA membership, and 1st year operating a greenhouse. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Pampered-Pumpkin/143923048268

Untiedt’s Vegetable Farm, Inc*: Minnesota-grown, hand-harvested, locally and sustainably produced, and stewardly decision making all describe just what Untiedt's Vegetable Farm tries to acheive in relationship to this good earth. You can recognize our locations by the red, green, and yellow gazebos and the words "We Grow For You." http://www.untiedtswegrowforyou.com/

Xia Xiong’s Fresh cut Flowers and Vegetables  

Home Grown Corn

J & J Produce: Dondlinger Family Farm, Corn and other produce

Meat and Dairy Products

Eichten’s Hidden Acres: European and American Cheeses as well as Bison Meat made or produced on the farm. http://www.specialtycheese.com/

Ridgeroll Farms: “A family farm located east of Buffalo, MN. For 40 years the farm has been home to our herd of purebred Simmental beef cattle…Our animals have unrestricted access to fresh air and fresh water at all times; they never receive growth promoting implants and our home grown, non-GMO feed contains no hormones, steroids, or antibiotics or animal by products.” http://www.ridgerollfarms.com/

Specialty Items

B& B’s Bar B Que: Specializes in our family’s famous Bar B Que sandwiches and recipes. Soul at its realist. “B & B’s Bar B Que” The Pit Stop in MN. Family owned and operated for 80 years!

The Bolt, LLC: Espresso, Drip Coffee (gourmet coffee) and fresh squeezed juices. We serve Peace coffee as well as Fair Trade Organic coffee. https://www.facebook.com/BoltTwinCities

Breadsmith Bakery: “We bake European-style artisan breads in the tradition of old world master bakers. Each loaf is made from scratch using only the finest ingredients. Hand made. Hearth baked.” http://www.breadsmith.com/ 

Burbank and Green, LLC: Pickled Vegetables

Diablospollo Extreme Sauces: “We are a local company from Minneapolis and what we do is create a journey from mild to wild for your taste senses using only the freshest ingredients including the highest quality spices and featuring Ghost Peppers in every patch! We not only create heat, we add what others cannot. Flavor.”http://www.shop.diablospollo.com/

Gepp Gardens LLC: Flowers, herbs, plants and hanging baskets

La Belle Crepe’: “At La Belle Crepe enjoy a taste of France through healthy fresh and delicious menu items. Our simple yet diverse menu offers something for everyone from savory to sweet with breakfast crepes served all day.” http://www.labellecrepe.com/Home.html

La Loma Tamales: Chicken, pork, vegetable with cheese, sweet corn, and Oaxaca tamales. http://lalomatamales.com/

Laura’s Crazy Good Cookies*: Homemade cookies. http://laurascrazygoodcookies.com/

Ms. Marty’s Sweet Shop: Premium jams, jellies, marmalades, salsa verde, and pepper paste. I recycle jelly jars. Cash or credit for Ball/Kerr 8oz. jars.

Olive on Tap*: “The products offered here are all mixed by the loving hands of owner Rebecca and her family. IT'S THE REAL"HAND MADE" DEAL. Artisan, gourmet, flavor-enhanced Olive Oils and Balsamic Vinegars, Dipping Seasonings, Corporate gifts and gift baskets.” http://www.oliveontap.com/

Scott’s Bees and Honey: Honey and Maple Syrup products.

West Metro Learning Connection*: Handmade doggie treats (chicken and beef) and cookie mix in a jar. Products are prepared and sold by individuals with Autism and other disorders to develop workplace skills. http://www.wmlc.biz/ 

* = These Vendors will only be at the Wednesday Market

For more information, visit richfieldfarmersmarket.org.

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