Mentors – Fruit
Kay and Annette Fernholz – Earthrise Farm, Lac Qui Parle County
RR 2, Box 94A, Madison, MN 56256
320-752-4700, efarm@hotmail.com
Best time to contact: weeknights
Kay and Annette have been certified organic since 2001, but farmed organically prior to this date. Earthrise Farm is very diverse and integrated, focusing on the idea of people and community, and providing its customers with a large variety of vegetables, herbs, fruit, eggs and boilers. It is a learning tool for all who visit or complete an internship.
Shary Zoff – Shary’s Berries, Lake County
1651 Two Harbors Road, Two Harbors, MN 55616
218-834-5221
Best time to contact: Before 9 pm
Shary farms 1.3 acres. She has been certified organic for 12 years and specializes in pick-your-own blueberries, raspberries and apples. She also grows greenhouse tomotatoes and basil, carrots, lettuce, and other miscellaneous vegetables.
Brian and Laura Wilson – Wilsons’ Organic Strawberries, Douglas County
8375 Sethney Lane SW, Alexandria, MN 56308
320-808-0331
Best time to contact: Evenings 7-9 pm
Brian and Laura Wilson grow organic strawberries on 6 acres of land, and have been certified since 2001. The Wilsons practice a multi-faceted approach to weed, pest, and fertility management, and market their products through multiple venues such as local groceries stores, signs, and pick your own.
