Lakewinds Farm Day
Meet some of the co-op’s local farmer partners and have some fun at the farm!
Saturday, July 15, 2023 from 10 am – 2 pm
Visit local sustainable farms, learn about farming practices, and hear about their contributions to the local food system with this family-friendly day at the farm. Participating farms are past Lakewinds Organic Field Fund grant recipients, farms who drop off their CSA shares for pickup at our stores, and farms who have products on our shelves. It’s a free, self-guided event, so no need to sign up.
Head out to these participating farms for a free fun and learning!
Ames Farm
2425 County Road 127
Delano, MN 55328
Ames Farm is an award-winning local honey farm that produces raw, single-source honey, creamed honey, honeycomb, pure beeswax candles, and beeswax wraps. With a focus on pollinator health and land stewardship, this local farm is also set up as a pollinator sanctuary. Honey is harvested meticulously in order to retain the unique and delicate flavors imparted by the plants bees forage for nectar. Each jar is a floral snapshot of a specific time and place in Minnesota. Taste what makes single-source honey so special during the tour!
Activities:
- Self-guided tours
- Farming demonstrations about beekeeping and candle making
- Farm goods for sale
Fox & Fawn Farm
17250 County Road 122
New Germany, MN 55367
Fox and Fawn Farm is a chemical-free fruit and vegetable farm located in western Carver County near Watertown, about 35 miles west of the Twin Cities. This small family farm is run by head farmer Tim “Red” Kirkman and Nina Healy Kirkman, along with help from their two boys and puppy. They grow 50 types of veggies for a CSA program using no-till methods and have also established a young food forest orchard. This year (2023) will be their 15th year of growing nutritious food for the local community. Fox & Fawn’s CSA shares are available throughout the west metro and Twin Cities, including drop-off sites in the Chanhassen and Richfield Lakewinds stores.
Activities:
- Hourly tours
- Self-guided exploration
- Veggies for sale
- Yard games
Green Earth Growers
7150 Casey Parkway
Prior Lake, MN 55372
Green Earth Growers is a small, women-owned greenhouse operation, established in 2004. They began by growing plant starts, produce, and cut flowers for local farmers, fundraisers, garden centers, landscapers, farmers markets, and restaurants. As the farm business has grown, they continue to be committed to growing with an emphasis on sustainability. All products (plants, produce, and cut flowers) are grown in accordance with the National Organic Standards, and they’re Certified Naturally Grown.
Activities:
- Self-guided tours
- Farm goods for sale
- DIY bouquets
- Floral backdrop for photo opportunities