Viroqua Food Co+op Blog
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Local Producer Profile: Small Family Farm
Posted by VFC Marketing Team on Sun, Jun 23, 2019 @ 06:54 AM
Local Producer Profile: Small Family Farm
“In many ways, I don’t feel like I chose to be a farmer, it chose me.”
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Local Producer Profile: Westby Co-op Creamery
Posted by Bjorn Bergman on Sun, Mar 17, 2019 @ 03:00 PM
We are truly lucky to be located right in the heart of the Driftless region, which has a wealth of local farmers and producers. One of the local producers we are grateful to have right in our neighborhood is Westby Co-op Creamery. They are one of the oldest dairy cooperatives in Wisconsin!
Read MoreLocal Producer Profile: GoMacro
Located on high ground near the Kickapoo River in Viola, Wisconsin, GoMacro is a local hometown success story. The company is owned and operated by mother and daughter team of Amelia Kirchoff and Jola Sonkin. Their MacroBars are a staple on our shelves and on the shelves of over 25,000 retailers across the country.
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Local Farmer Profile: Hidden Springs Creamery
Posted by Bjorn Bergman on Mon, Mar 12, 2018 @ 04:00 PM
Sometimes people seek professions, and sometimes professions call to an individual. Cheesemaking found Brenda Jensen.
Read MoreP6 Profile: DEEP ROOTED brings the taste of summer
Posted by Bjorn Bergman on Tue, Jun 28, 2016 @ 07:30 AM
Many would argue that the first true taste of summer is that of a sun-ripened local tomato. Lucky for us, that first taste of summer comes sooner at the VFC thanks to Deep Rooted, our local supplier of certified organic tomatoes. Outside of Westby, Wisconsin, this is our main local tomato producer, which is why we want to share their story with you.
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The Flower Basket is a true staple of Viroqua. They are a full service floral shop and greenhouse located at 520 East Terhune Street in Viroqua. The business started at it’s current location in the 1940’s with the name Hillcrest Garden Center.
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This month we are highlighting a relatively new producer to VFC. Fazenda Boa Terra is a certified organic produce farm located just outside Spring Green, WI owned and operated by Lidia Dungue and John Middleton.
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Chip Magnet is a new startup company owned by Alexis Lucas in Eau-Claire, Wisconsin. She makes a variety of salsas, relishes and jams, focusing on using organic and local ingredients when possible. The company hatched out of her passion for canning.
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