November Farm Store Updates

November Farm Store Updates

The farm store is open all year long and farm fresh goodness is abundant!

Open Tuesday-Friday 9-7 & Saturday 9-2, or by appointment.

What's New or Returning

Golden Milk Mix - a warming turmeric tea blend, made like cocoa, that boasts anti-inflammatory properties and digestive benefits.

Sore Throat Spray - healing and soothing herbal spray, give the immune system a little boost and help sooth a sore throat.

Applesauce - back in stock after a little hiatus!

Watch for Winter Wellness CSA Sampler shares!

Great Items for Gifting

Healing Salve, Calendula Lotion Bars, Jams, Apple Butter.

Microgreens and jam make a great host gifts!

On the Shelf

Eggs
Microgreens 2oz/4oz  As available: Zesty Mix!, Mizuna (mild), Radish and Arugula

Pea Shoots 2oz/4oz

Sourdough bread   limited!

Applesauce

Apple butter

Apricot Jam

Strawberry Rhubarb Jam   last call!

Elderberry Syrup Kits

Herbal Tinctures: Astragalus, Motherwort, Ashwaganda, Stinging Nettles, Holy Basil, Willow Bark

Sore Throat Spray

Healing Salve

Golden Milk Mix

Watch For:  new jams, more herbal wellness, salad mix!

What's in Store: July

Summer bounty is rolling in and apple season is just around the corner!!

Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00-7:00 & Saturday 9:00-12:00

What's in Store Now

Raspberries! Very hot item. They will be bountiful again this week and going out of season the following week. $6/pint or 3/$15.

Kale $3/bunch

Swiss Chard $3/bunch

Basil $2/1.5 oz bag

Eggs $4/dz

Garlic Scapes $3/bunch or $7/lb *gone after next week!

Applesauce $6/quart

Apple Butter  $5 each

Herbal Bug Spray $5

EO Cooling Mist $4

Herbal Tinctures $15 each - Motherwort (pms/cramps/anxiety/grief), Willow Bark (pain relief), Holy Basil (stress/adaptogen), Stinging Nettles (seasonal allergies)

What's Coming

Tomatoes

Cucumbers

Snap Beans

Apples - end of July

Garlic - fresh garlic later this week!

Pesto Shares (garlic/basil package) - beginning later this week!

Watch for updates on facebook!

EGGS

Limited, but the young ladies should start producing in about 3 weeks!!

What's in Store: May 18

Plants + Produce + Prettiness!

It's a beautiful time to visit the store, the apples are in full bloom and everything is so lush!

All the garden plants we will have available for you this year are out and ready. Heirloom tomatoes (Black Krim, Rutger, German Johnson), kale, swiss chard, cucumbers (green and white), basil and sage. Small transplant pots are $2 each. (There are more of our organic tomato varieties at Shellee's Greenhouse, Madelia.)

Stinging Nettles tincture is back in stock! This is great for spring allergies, a wonderful, natural alternative to drugs. Other tinctures in stock are listed below.

Cool It essential oil spray is back in stock! The last bottle flew off the shelf. I love this to cool off when working outside, or on a serious cleaning tangent...I've heard it's nice for hot flashes. ;) It's simply a essential oil spray, with cooling and invigorating peppermint, eucalyptus and lavendar.

Herbal Bug Spray will be back in stock this week! (I'm working on it!) A safe alternative for the whole family. Spritz on and reapply every hour, or as needed. This blend of yarrow and catnip is great for skeeters, hand-harvested and crafted on the farm, by yours truly. 

Fall Apple Share sign up is ongoing!! SIGN UP for some goodness and get the best deal all season. 

Watch for updates on our t-shirt order!!! We only do this every couple of years and guess what, we're doing HATS! :) New design. New local printer. USA made shirts. Pre-orders only!! 

Read on for more store goodness...

What's In Store?

Asparagus $4.00/lb *limited quantities
Rhubarb $3.00/lb
Applesauce $6/qt
Applesauce Shares are always in season! A case of 12 for $65
Apple Butter $5
Strawberry-Rhubarb Jam $5
Eggs - $4/dozen *limited quantities - the new chickens will be laying by August
Herbal Tinctures - $15 each Motherwort (pms/cramps, anxiety, menopause), Holy Basil (adaptogen, stress, system restorative), Willow Bark (pain relief), Stinging Nettles (seasonal allergies).

Garden Plants!
$2 each
Tomatoes - Black Krim, German Johnson, Rutgers
Kale
Swiss Chard
Cucumbers - green & white
Sage
Basil
Herb pots $5 (three plants)
If you'd like me to set aside some plants for you just let me know!

Store Hours

Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am - Noon
Sunday Closed

What's In Store: April 14th

Last Week of Winter Greens?

The last two containers of microgreens are in the store right now - 1 Zesty, 1 Radish. Pea shoots will be stocked later this week and probably into next week, as soon as they grow a touch more (they don't like the greenhouse heat).

Eggs and What's Next

We are entering our most lean season at the store, we still need folks coming to grab eggs during this time! We always have eggs, applesauce, apple butter in stock. In a month rhubarb season will start, then we'll add in greens - spinach, lettuce, kale, chard, before raspberries kick in at the end of June/early July. It all just ramps up from there! So, calling all egg lovers to support us during the interim, from winter crops ending and summer crops starting!

What's In Store?

Microgreens - last 2 containers!
Pea Shoots - later this week
Apple Cider - $6/half gallon Just pure apple cider, from our organic apples. No preservatives or colorings. A limited number of jugs are available - in stock this week & next. Drink fresh, or freeze for later.Applesauce - $6/quart
Applesauce Shares are always in season! A case of 12 for $65
Apple Butter
Eggs - $4/dozen
Herbal Tinctures - $15 each Motherwort (pms/cramps, anxiety, menopause), Holy Basil (adaptogen, stress, system restorative), Stinging Nettles (seasonal allergies)

Expanded Hours Continue

Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am - Noon
Sunday Closed

What's In Store: April 7th

Last Two Weeks of Winter Greens

We've reached that time :(  ...actually we have done pretty amazing! I've never pushed greens production this long! But now you can tell the microgreens aren't growing as well (not as tall and fast) and I'm running out of space with summer transplants taking over!!

We will have enough microgreens and pea shoots in stock this week and next, maybe a little into the next week, but that's the end! Salad greens are now done for the season (back in November). All just in time to start eating fresh field grown greens!

Back in Stock!!!

Apple Cider - $6/half gallon Just pure apple cider, from our organic apples. No preservatives or colorings. A limited number of jugs are available - in stock this week & next. Drink fresh, or freeze for later.

Freshly harvested

Microgreens - Zesty Mix, Radish & Mizuna (mild)
Pea Shoots - 2 oz & 1/2 lb bags (John prefers these for salads!)

Farm Staples

Applesauce - $6/quart
Applesauce Shares are always in season! A case of 12 for $65
Apple Butter
Eggs - $4/dozen
Herbal Tinctures - $15 each Motherwort (pms/cramps, anxiety, menopause), Holy Basil (adaptogen, stress, system restorative), Stinging Nettles (seasonal allergies)

Expanded Hours Continue

Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am - Noon
Sunday Closed

What's In Store: Week of March 23

Back in Stock!!!

Apple Cider - $7/half gallon 

Just pure apple cider, from our organic apples. No preservatives or colorings. A limited number of jugs are available - in stock this week & next. Drink fresh, or freeze for later.

Freshly harvested

Salad greens!! (A good week for these!)
Zesty Mix & Mizuna (mild) Microgreens
Pea Shoots - 2 oz & 1/2 lb bags (John prefers these for salads!)

Farm Staples

Applesauce - $6/quart
Applesauce Shares are always in season! A case of 12 for $65
Apple Butter
Eggs - quantity limited (Time to think about picking up Easter Eggs.)

Temporary Hours Continue

Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am - Noon
Sunday Closed

Last Few Weeks of Winter Greens

I just planted another round of microgreens and pea shoots for two weeks from now - I'll keep going as long as the greenhouse doesn't get too hot and I have space with spring transplants.

I just harvested from the last new batch of salad greens. We'll get 2-3 cutting out of this, so salad greens will be done in about 2 weeks. Get them while they are here!

Temporary Expanded Store Hours

For the time being we will moving to expanded farm store hours. We believe this will create greater access, greater ability to come when able, and allow easier social distancing.

Monday thru Friday 9:00 am to 7:00 pm

Saturday 9:00 am - Noon

Sunday Closed

In Stock: microgreens, pea shoots, salad greens (limited), eggs, applesauce, apple butter
Note: Eggs have been going fast. Feel free to message to check availability.


If you have any other suggestions, or requests, please let us know - we are interested to know what people are feeling they need during this time.

We do have two farm dogs and I will work to be mindful of having them out while folks are around, but they need to get out too. :)

What's In Store: Week of March 4

Come and grab your eggs!

Eggs! Eggs! Eggs! The ladies are really laying again, so we need a few folks to jump back on the egg bandwagon. We appreciate your support!

Another Month of Winter Greens

We have about another month of harvest from our winter greenhouse, before all that's left are bedding plants. 

It's the lean time of year, where there isn't an abundance, but where else can you get freshly harvested greens mid-winter?! We appreciate your patronage, just a few shoppers a week make all the difference!

Hours are Wednesday & Thursday 4-7, Friday and Saturday 9-12 OR by appointment. Make an appt. via email to info@alternativerootsfarm.com or via text to Brooke 507-412-7605. Special hours Saturday, March 14 9:00-4:00.

Freshly harvested

Salad greens!! (These don't happen every week!)
Zesty Mix Microgreens
Pea Shoots

Farm Staples

Applesauce - no added sugar, just cleaning eating goodness with apples and local honey
Apple Butter - no added sugar, apples, spices and local honey
Eggs - free-ranged, organic feed

What's in Store: Week of February 12

Come and grab your greens!

It's the lean time of year, where there isn't an abundance, but where else can you get freshly harvested greens mid-winter?! We appreciate your patronage, just a few shoppers a week make all the difference!

Weather, or no weather, we're keeping hours the same this week - Wednesday & Thursday 4-7, Friday and Saturday 9-12 OR by appointment. Make an appt. via email to info@alternativerootsfarm.com or via text to Brooke 507-412-7605. Be safe and warm!

Freshly harvested

Mild Mix Microgreens
Zesty Mix Microgreens
Pea Shoots

Farm Staples

Applesauce - no added sugar, just cleaning eating goodness with apples and local honey
Apple Butter - no added sugar, apples, spices and local honey
Baking Apples
Garlic - last container!
Eggs - free-ranged, organic feed

What's in Store? Week of Jan. 22

***Our snowblower broke, so currently its a drive in/back out situation.***

Salad greens week!!!

Check out our Farm Store tab for more details.

What's in Store This Week:

Garlic
Winter Squash Last call!
Apples: Haralson, Honeygold, Regent, Fireside, Connell Red
Herbal Tinctures: Stinging Nettles, Chaga, Ashwaganda *NEW!
Applesauce
Apple Butter
Raw Apple Cider *Last call! 9 half gallons left - great to use fresh or freeze
Microgreens
Pea Shoots
Salad Greens *Limited. Reminder - greens come in every couple weeks or so, as they grow/regrow...depending on how much sun we get!

What's In Store: Week of Jan. 8

Brrr, it's cold out there!

Check out our Farm Store tab for more details.

What's in Store This Week:

Garlic
Winter Squash Last call!
Beets
Apples: Haralson, Honeygold, Regent, Fireside, Connell Red
Elderberry Syrup Kit
Herbal Tinctures: Stinging Nettles, Chaga
Applesauce
Apple Butter
Apple Rings

Next Week:

Greens return
Raw Apple Cider (see preorder info!)

Cider Pre-Order by Jan. 10!

**Cider Pressing**
Pre-order cider for pick up next week, during store hours, or by appointment. $7/half gallon - use within 2-3 weeks, or freeze for long-term keeping. Pre-order by Friday, January 10.

Pick up during store hours - W/Th 4-7, F/Sat 9-12 - or by appointment. A limited amount will be available for sale at the store as well.

Straight, fresh, clean raw cider - no preservatives. Drink fresh, make popsicles for the littles, make your own hard cider, mix an adult beverage and more. Keeps long-term in the freezer.

Pre-orders help us know how much to press! We will be pressing next weekend, so please order by Friday - comment below, message, text Brooke at 507-412-7605, or email info@alternativerootsfarm.com

This will be one of our final, or maybe our final pressing, not sure! 

Apple Sale!

All 3 lb bags of apples are now only $6.50 (reg. $7.50)!!!
Sweet Sixteen and McIntosh on sale for $5, while supplies last.

Where to Purchase

ARF Farm Store: Wed. & Th. 4:00-7:00, Fri. 9:00-12:00

ORDER your holiday apples--10 & 20 lb bags, baking apples.

Now in stock:

Sweet Sixteen *get it before it's gone!
Haralson
Cortland
McIntosh
Regent
Connell Red  *get it before it's gone!
Fireside *get it before it's gone!
Mystery
Honeygold  *get it before it's gone!

Winter CSA Shares Available!

Read on for full details on Winter and Pantry CSA Shares! These run November through February (Pantry) or March (Winter), with pick up at the farm store, rural Madelia.

There are currently 3 Winter and 9 Pantry Shares available! Winter features our winter greens. Add on items will be available for purchase at the farm store at pick up (eggs, greens, etc.).

Winter CSA

Here are the details…

•What’s in the Share: This share features greens from our passive solar winter greenhouse, alongside storage crops and canned goods.

Apples, applesauce, apple butter, apple rings, baking apples, acorn squash, butternut squash, garlic, onions, beets, carrots, pea shoots, microgreens and salad greens.

•Cost: $285  -  please pay in full at the time of reservation, or make a deposit of $185, with $100 due by first box. Payment by cash, check or Venmo.

•Pick Up: Shooting to start Wednesday, November 20—the first of 7 pick ups. Pick up will be at the Farm Store, Wednesdays from 4:00-7:00 pm. Pick up will be every 2-3 weeks, approximately. This all depends on the growth of the salad greens. Flexibility is a must. Boxes in Nov./Dec./Jan.x2/Febx2/Mar.

Pantry CSA

Here are the details…

•What’s in the Share: This share features our organic storage crops and canned items.
Apples, applesauce, apple butter, apple rings, acorn squash, butternut squash, garlic, onions, potatoes, beets, carrots.

•Cost: $95  -  please pay in full at the time of reservation, or make a deposit of $65, with $30 due by first box. Payment by cash, check or Venmo.

•Pick Up: Shooting to start Wednesday, November 20—the first of 4 pick ups. Pick up will be at the Farm Store, Wednesdays from 4:00-7:00 pm. Pick up will be once per month, approximately. Flexibility is a must, as we will line up with Winter CSA pick up as we are able (some folks do both). Boxes in Nov./Dec./Jan./Feb.

Reservation

Please email info@alternativerootsfarm.com or text 507-412-7605, to reserve your share and make sure there is one available. Then I will give you the sign up link.

Pick Up

Pick up of shares will be at the Farm Store - 11197 130th St. Madelia, MN 56062 - 23 miles West of Mankato, 12 miles South of New Ulm, 8 miles North of Madelia.
   •Wednesdays 4:00-7:00 pm
   •Thursdays 4:00-7:00 pm
   •Fridays 9:00 am-12:00pm

Notes

•Some folks to decide to get both shares.

•Other Items: When picking up at the Farm Store there will be other items you can add on to your share—eggs, raw apple cider, greens, etc. As pick up approaches we will offer reservation on eggs.

•Weather: In case of winter weather we may postpone pick up, or change the day that week.

•Your investment in a Pantry CSA Share gets you a discount on all these items and the best of our storage produce!

Apple Season Update 9/17

Now Available: 
Zestar!, Paula Red, Honeycrisp, Honeygold, Haralson, Cortland, Sweet Sixteen, McIntosh and Mystery apples. 

Apples are available at our Farm Store, at the Saturday Mankato Farmers Market and by contacting us directly and at the New Ulm Community Market.

Contact us at info@alternativerootsfarm.com - Sign up for our newsletter for updates!

Apple Season Farm Store Hours

The A.R.F. Farm Store is now open! 

Store Hours

Wednesday 4:00-7:00

Thursday 4:00-7:00

Friday 9:00-12:00

Saturday 9:00-2:00 (mid-August-October)

Our farm is located 12 miles South of New Ulm, 23 miles West of Mankato and 8 miles North of Madelia, 1.5 miles off Hwy 15, at 11197 130th St, Madelia, MN 56062.

Turn in where you see our farm sign, and the open/closed sign; the Farm Store is located in the large rounded quonset hut.

What's in Store?

A mix of seasonal items, eggs and canned goods. Apples and apple cider during apple season! Summer greens - kale and chard - garlic, onions, cucumbers, basil and herbs, tomatoes - always changing with the seasons. During the winter (Oct-Mar) watch for baby winter salad greens, microgreens and pea shoots from our passive solar deep winter greenhouse.

Canned items include our ever popular no-sugar applesauce and apple butter, as well as strawberry jam, strawberry-rhubarb jam, and more.

Snapshot of mid-August: Apples, apple cider, eggs, cucumbers, zucchini, chard, kale, onions, basil, herbs, garlic, tomatoes, applesauce, apple butter, jams, herbal wellness.

Shopping Tips

•We take cash or check, please come prepared to pay exact change.
•Please bring reusable shopping bags to keep waste down. Plastic bags are available in store also.
•Contact us ahead of time for special orders, large orders, or out of hours appointments.

Farm Store Hours & New Items

We are so grateful to everyone who stopped to shop at our farm store in the first two weeks being open!! Folks enjoyed our first sales crop of raspberries, along with greens, eggs, jams and more.

Farm store is closed this week, but we'll re-open Wednesday August 7th with regular hours (below). Mid-August we'll add Saturday hours, for apple season!!

Watch for our FIRST APPLES OF THE SEASON next week! Pristine apples are delish!

Pristine are wonderfully tart, crisp, juicy and firm, with flavor and sweetness under the tartness.

What's Coming

Apples start with Pristine next week and continue regularly with Zestar! beginning mid-August. Watch for fresh garlic appearing over the next couple weeks. The first tomato has been picked, so tomatoes will be regular soon. Follow on facebook for updates!

Farm Store Hours

Wednesday 4:00-7:00
Thursday 4:00-7:00
Friday 9:00-12:00
Saturday *beginning August 17 9:00-2:00

Please come prepared to pay exact change cash or check. We're generally around, but the store runs on an honor system. Bring bags to keep plastic use down!

Farm Store Opening This Week!

Farm Store Opening Wednesday, July 17!!

Shop Wednesdays 4:00-7:00, Fridays 9:00-12:00

Alternative Roots Farm • 11197 130th St., Madelia

Raspberries available for a limited time, over the next couple weeks! Organic kale, chard, garlic scapes. Applesauce, apple butter, strawberry jam (limited!), strawberry rhubarb jam. Farm fresh eggs! More as the season moves on!!

We are excited to have you out to the farm!! Getting your food right from the source. We appreciate you supporting our family, and farm, in this way. And Leo appreciates fewer delivery drives! ;)

•Please come prepared with exact cash/check for the honor box.

•Please bring bags to keep plastic use down. Reduce reuse!

•Farm store is in the rounded quonset hut, the second driveway - pull in to park on the right, with overflow parking along the road.

Come see how the store has been updated!

Pick up a Garlic Scape Share at the store -  order here!!

What's a garlic scape?

Pick up your Fall Apple Share at the store -  order here!!