John Fisher-Merrit – Food Farm, Carlton County

2612 County Road 1, Wrenshall, MN 55797
218-384-3356

The Fisher-Merritts have 200 total acres certified organic since 1990. They feel very fortunate that 2 of their sons want to farm with them. Farming a huge variety of vegetables on 15 of the 200 acres of farm that has been certified organic since 1990, the Fisher-Merritts feel that Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is the key to their farming success. Among their many talents, they have experience with greenhouses, extended crop rotation, and root cellaring. They feel a strong tie to the earth, and a responsibility to care for her well.

Chuck Kneirim – Wildrose Farm Organics

7073 Nickel Road, Breezy Point, MN 56472
218-562-4864

Wildrose Farm Organics is a family owned business which manufactures organic cotton clothing and hand-woven recycled fiber and organic cotton rugs.

Mark and Wendy Lange – Dry Weather Creek Farm

8095 40th Street NW, Milan, MN
320-269-9617, dwcreek@fedteldirect.net
Best time to contact: late evening, early morning

Mark and Wendy Lange have an 80 acre certified organic farm on which they grow corn, soybeans, and wheat. They also produce OMEGA-3 eggs, and South African Boer Goats, but have not certified them yet. They have a certified organic flour mill and grind whole wheat flour, wheat products, ground flax, cornmeal, and white whole wheat flour. The Langes believe in sustainable agriculture and bringing back the small family farm through diversity.

Lynn and Mike Olund – Olunds Organic Greenhouse/Superior Forest Flowers, St. Louis County

3203 Hwy 44, Brimson, MN 55602
218-848-2824, mlolund@earthlink.net
Best time to contact: weekdays

The Olunds farm 12,000 square feet of greenhouse space and 1 acre of flower beds. They have been certified organic for 12 years and are located in superior National Forest. They have more than 23 years of experience with solar greenhouse production and cold climate growing. They specialize in and fresh and dried cut flowers, and greenhouse vegetable production. They market to local food coops and restaurants.

Larry and Kirstin Waddell – Wild Country Maple Products, Cook County

191 Barker Lane Road, Lutsen, MN 55612
218-663-8010, k@wildcountrymaple.com
Best time to contact: Weekdays 8 am-4:30 pm

The Waddells tap maple syrup on 320 acres of certified organic land surrounded by the Superior National Forest. Wild Country Maple Syrup is a family business that supports sustainable agriculture practices and believes in family farms. They are committed to bringing the best products to their family friends and customers. They are willing to share all of their experiences regarding maple syrup production through processing and the certification.