My favorite farm share place in the cities! I had heard of TGA a few years back when I received a…read moregift certificate to take a cooking class. Dang pandemic, I have not yet been able to take a cooking class, but once those restrictions lift, I will be there for sure! The options to get yummy, local produce here are robust. Last summer (2020), I was too late on the ball to get a full season farm share, so I got a once a month "grill box", which came with a meat to grill and a smaller assortment of veggies. How amazing those 3 boxes were. Over the winter, I also got a couple of the "off season" boxes, which included mostly cheese, jams, and other freshly canned or frozen goodies. I signed up for both the full season share and grill box this summer as well and have yet to be disappointed. TGA also does a lot of good in the community. You can spend a little extra and give a farm share to those in need, student shares are also available, and everything is local. The manager there (I think her name is Karin) is also fantastic. I have missed the pick-up window or written down the wrong pick-up date on more occasions than I am willing to admit and I always still get what I need. Overall, just a great business offering a great product.

The Good Acre is a nonprofit organization who's mission is to strengthen and connect farmers and…read morecommunities through good food. I was first introduced to this place through my daughter. She had signed up for their CSA program last summer and we attended an event there last the fall. They also have a commercial kitchen for rental for small businesses and offer a variety of cooking classes (that are open to the public). I don't really want to say this too loud cause it's my best kept secret!! I recently took part in several of their cooking classes with my daughter (of course)! I found both classes to be very fun and informative. We took a class called "Curry in a Hurry" and "Korean BBQ" both lead by Chef Yia Vang (owner of Union Kitchen). First he demonstrated a few things but then we set up in stations and starting following the recipe and cooking/grilling ourselves. Both were a really awesome experience. Chef Yia was always nearby to ask questions if we needed anything. I like how casual things feel and how welcoming the staff are. Can't wait to come back for another class soon!

PS - meat was fantastic, and customer service was stellar every single time. unfortunately, I'm no…read morelonger living in state but 100% would continue buying from these folks if I were!

My first purchase from the company was 1/8 beef share. Since then I have also purchased chicken…read moreand pork, and more steaks. The meat is consistently high-quality and very flavorful. I really enjoy supporting a local farmer and Valerie has been amazing to deal with! I highly recommend Grass Fed Cattle Co.

A great, local family owned farm and greenhouse! Amazingly delicious produce, the farm stand is…read morewonderful! I'm also a member of their CSA and can't recommend it highly enough!! The greenhouse is open in the spring and the best in the area for flowers, plants, and garden needs!! Love Niemczyk Gardens!

Do not buy their vegetables I don't think their homegrown trucked in The tomatoes are all…read morebruised damaged must been in the hail storm or truck rollover

Very cute and small garden center. They have one of the nicest and cool pottery/urns that I found…read morein the Twin City but a bit pricey. The little store was packed with plants inside, but it was well organized. Outside was well decorated and it's really clean. Very friendly and helpful staffs. A little green house store in the heart of the Twin City, very cute.

I have mixed feelings about Tangletown I have worked with them a couple times now and overall I…read morethink that they will "meet expectations", but they will "not go beyond expectations". Poor communication, sloppy work, say they're going to do things, but then forget to do it; mixing up orders and deliveries. Plants that die after they've been planted I don't know if I'm going to hire them again., I may look into Bachman's or Sunnyside -sorry.

We are proud members of this CSA family for the last 3 years and you should be too. We have been…read moremembers of CSAs in several cities across the country and Lisa and her team at Bakers Acres are one of the very best. The farm itself feels like it was lifted out a storybook and we love to visit for the events they host for members (pea picking, pumpkins in the falls, bon-fires, etc). They are certified organic and they are not stopping there as they are always busy making improvements to make the farm and their distribution even more environmentally friendly and sustainable. Our family (2 adults and 2 kids) enjoy a "full share" which means we pick up a fresh box full of veggies for 18 weeks during the summer/fall months and if you do the math it's very inexpensive. The quality of the vegetables is always 5 star and super fresh. Most of the items are staple items that we can use easily incorporate into our weekly meals and once and a while there is a more unusual ingredient that is fun to experiment with... don't worry about meal ideas as Lisa provides weekly recipes and info about how to cook/eat each item. I can't recommend membership enough... one tip is to make sure to sign up early as each year the number of shares are limited and usually sell out.

Excellent certified organic, local produce. As a member,…read moreyou receive a full box either every or every other week featuring seasonal classics as well as unique varieties all season long. If you like to buy organic produce at the store or enjoy visiting a famers' market or co-op, you should try this out for a season. There really is no comparison to the quality and variety of the produce, and there is a tremendous amount of a feel good factor when you commit to sustainably support a local farmer. If you're already on board the CSA train and just deciding which one to join, this one is wonderful. The owner is very focused, driven, and excellent at communication. She sends out deatiled updates on the farm as well as storage tips and great recipes for the week's delivery. She holds several fantastic events on the farm each year and really makes you feel involved and appreciated in her efforts to better our earth, health, community, and food system. She treats you like a true partner in both, business and this mission which is both humbling and empowering. That beats a mundane trip to the grocery store any day.

TC Farm is organic food that is really good. We take delivery of meat from them once a month…read more You can either have it delivered to your home or pickup at a location near you. The meat is especially good and they have all sorts. We LOVE the bacon and while the eggs are expensive, you really do see a difference in the taste and look of the eggs as you use them. In addition, they have other products that support the meats (breads, cheeses, garlic, apples). This is a good company, well run, that delivers a really great product. You won't go wrong using TC Farm. (TC.FARM)

The world's best meat and eggs in the world! These guys raise their animals properly, feed them…read moreproperly, and don't take any shortcuts. You can't find this quality in stores and you'll taste the difference as well.

As a family, we visit Luceline Orchard every year, and it's always a fantastic time! There's…read moresomething for everyone -- delicious food, live music, and fun activities for all ages. For food, I highly recommend the apple brat. It's packed with flavor and a true classic of the orchard. It's easy to spend a couple of hours here -- you can feed the live animals, take a hayride, play basketball, and enjoy many other activities. Entry to the orchard is free, and while some activities require a small fee, it's well worth it for a fun, family-friendly day out.

I've brought my family here 4 falls in a row now and it's become a favorite family tradition. It's…read moreworth the drive from Minneapolis for sure. Unlike some orchards there is no charge for entry and then once you are there you can buy tickets for "rides". Huge discount on weekdays. But they also have a lot of free activities like a corn pit, zip line rides, and other things that my 4 year old had loved each year. They also often have live music. They also have plenty of food options. Nothing too special but it's not really the main draw anyway. Great for a family trip.

This is my first summer being part of a CSA. When I was looking around to find the best fit I had a…read morenumber of questions. Culinary Delights Farm answered all the questions and were helpful with everything. So far the produce has been amazing. Love the fresh fruits and vegetables. I am looking forward to the rest of the summer and all the variety to come.

I've been receiving their produce for over 5 years and have been consistently happy with the…read morevariety, quantity, and quality of the shares. It takes awhile to learn to utilize the various items in the shares, but I've found that it gets easier with each additional year to adapt to the timing of various vegetables. Unlike the local farmer's markets I find the produce to always be fresh. Nancy, the owner, does a nice job of communicating the various ups and downs of farm life. Sure, there are occasional disappointments (for example, when a crop gets destroyed by insects and/or weather conditions), but that just makes me appreciate the overall wonderful quality all that much more!