Scenes from the July 16 Mill City Farmers Market
Sunday, July 17, 2016 at 1:03PMJuly 16 was Mississippi River Day at the Market. Community booths included The University of Minnesota Raptor Center, Mississippi Park Connection, Friends of the Mississippi, Great River Coalition, and Big River Magazine.
Mill City Farmers Market Founder Brenda Langton wore eagle earrings in honor of the live eagle visiting with the Raptor Center. Thank you to the McKnight Foundation for sponsoring the Raptor Center booth.
Stangler Works debuted with beautifully crafted wood skateboards, ping pong paddles, household items, jewelry and more. Look for a separate post later this week on our Farmers Market blog.
Freshly harvested garlic, snap peas and three colors of beans from Swede Lake Farms.
Guitarist Ben Glaros provided background music for shoppers taking a break on the steps.
It's officially blueberry season - yay!
Occasionally the Market staff conducts shopper surveys. If you see these boards set up, take a minute to participate.
This little guy is contemplating a honeycomb from Ames Farm.
Baker's Field Flour & Bread, the newest addition to the FOOD BUILDING, joined The Lone Grazer and Red Table Meats at the Market. Look for a future separate post about Baker's Field on our Farmers Market blog.
The okra and peppers are in - you can add gumbo to the menu now!
Celina Kane of Hat Make had a lovely display of her summer hats at the July 14 Market. (Look for a separate post later this week on our Farmers Market blog.) Melanie Ebertz of ArtAndes is a Hat Make customer. Her new hat was a perfect match for the display of rugs.
Milly the goat!
