Vendor Features

The Journeys of Càphin Minneapolis

Written by Roseanne Periera, photos by Jeremy Lee One very cold day in 2023, I ventured to the Mill City Farmers Market with a singular mission in mind – to taste my first egg coffee. Online, the taste of an egg coffee has been described a few different ways, like a liquid version of: a…  Read More

A visit to Mhonpaj’s Garden with May Lee

Words and images by Iglika Petrova (a devoted Mill City Farmers Market supporter). Mhonpaj’s Garden is a certified organic vegetable farm owned by May Lee and her daughter Mhonpaj, the farm’s namesake. This is their 15th year at MCFM! May of Mhonpaj’s Garden is probably the most humble, hard-working, and dedicated person you will ever…  Read More

Pottery Party 2025: Potter Profiles

One market, eight ceramic artists, hundreds of pieces of art, all the good vibes. Join us for our first-ever celebration of clay arts featuring handmade works from the entire MCFM pottery crew on Saturday, August 30th! Mark your calendars, tell your friends, and keep reading to learn more about the amazing potters who will be…  Read More

From Mediterranean to Midwest with Dervish Mazza

Written by Roseanne Pereira, freelance writer & MCFM shopper. Photos by the Mill City Times. Scroll down for a market-inspired recipe featuring Dervish Mazza!   Long ago, I learned that if I added a small treat to my breakfast, it often shifted my perspective on the day in miraculous ways. Who would’ve thought a handful…  Read More

At Green Earth Growers, Farming is for Everyone

Written by Alia Jeraj, @aliaxgrace Ella Aho took a short break from loading a 25-foot truck full of cut flowers and plants bound for a school fundraiser in South Minneapolis to chat about being part of the small, women-led team at Green Earth Growers. For Ella, loading and unloading trucks is one of the times…  Read More

Artisan Cheesemaking in a Whole Farm Ecosystem

A visit to Cosmic Wheel Creamery and Turnip Rock Farm & an interview with Rama Hoffpauir Words and images by Iglika Petrova (a devoted Mill City Farmers Market shopper) When talking to Rama at her booth at the Mill City Farmers Market one easily notices the warmth and genuineness she radiates. She is always present…  Read More

Discovering Your Local Fibershed

A visit & interview with MCFM vendors Theresa Bentz (Get Bentz Farm) and Maddy Bartsch (Salt of the North Dye Garden). Words and images by Iglika Petrova (a devoted Mill City Farmers Market shopper). I have a quote on my wall that I love: “Do everything with so much love in your heart that you…  Read More

Finding a Sustainable Food Future with a New Midwestern Crop

Hazel Heart Farms (formerly American Hazelnut Company) is a co-operative of growers bringing a new, climate-friendly crop to the Midwest. Stock up on hazelnuts along with hazelnut flour and oil at the next two winter markets (December 2nd & 16th) before they’re gone until next season! Words by Alia Jeraj, @aliaxgrace “We are not young,”…  Read More

Welcome Back, Goldfinch Flower Farm

This is the beautiful story of how Bryan Gjevre and Harold Wilkins brought their passion for flowers to the Mill City Farmers Market. We are so happy to welcome Goldfinch Flower Farm back to the Market for the 2023 season. Words and images by Iglika Petrova (a devoted Mill City Farmers Market shopper), @iglikapetrova There…  Read More

Jacque Women's Environmental Institute

More than a Farm: Women’s Environmental Institute

Founders of Women’s Environmental Institute, one of Mill City Farmers Market’s year-round vendors, share the 20-year “herstory” of the certified organic farm and orchard and it’s unique role as a non-profit in Minnesota farming. By Alia Jeraj, @aliaxgrace “We are a farm, but we are more than a farm,” says Jacque Zita, Director of Education…  Read More