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Farm Highlight: Ferndale Market

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Farm Highlight: Ferndale Market

For 85 years and across three generations, Ferndale Market has been committed to raising turkeys free-range and without the use of antibiotics. Located in Cannon Falls, Minnesota, this family-owned and operated farm has expanded their business beyond turkeys in recent years, to include an on-farm store that offers a wide array of foods from other small, local farmers. 

France 44 has been using Ferndale turkey in our sandwiches and salads for many years, and with Thanksgiving just around the corner, it seemed like the perfect time to get to know the people behind the birds. I spoke with John Peterson about his family’s business, the food industry at large, and what it’s like to be a turkey farmer in the lead up to Thanksgiving.

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Farm Highlight: Pork & Plants

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Farm Highlight: Pork & Plants

 Located in Southeastern Minnesota, Pork and Plants has been a family owned and operated business since 1967. Since taking the reins from Eric’s parents, Eric and Ann Kreidermacher have continued to expand and evolve their family’s business; they operate an organic hog, cattle, and poultry farm alongside a commercial greenhouse (hence ‘pork’ and ‘plants’).

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Farm Highlight: Peterson Craft Meats

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Farm Highlight: Peterson Craft Meats

France 44 Cheese & Meat has been working with Peterson Craft Meats (currently our source of Beef and Lamb) for over a decade. So, it only seems right to highlight the exceptional quality of Peterson’s products, as well as their commitment to land stewardship and animal welfare. I spoke briefly with Andy Peterson of Peterson Craft Meats about his family’s multi-generational business, the year-round work of raising livestock, and the challenges (and rewards) of running an independent, sustainable farm. 

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