Honey and Herbs (A)

Marcia Neely
155 60th St. NW
Benson, MIN 56215
Phone: (320) 843-3363 Fax: (320) 843-3363
Email: marciagarden@yahoo.com
Directions: Hwy. 29 - 5 miles north of Benson, west on Co. Rd. 22 (Clontarf Rd.) for 1 mile. Honey and Herbs is on the left.
Promotions: Honey from apiary on the grounds; fresh (in season) and dried medicinal and culinary herbs; vegetables, raspberries and apples. Organic methods of production; handmade soap; beeswax candles. Garden fours available by appointment.
Hours: Open most days from 11 -5:30. Call ahead to confirm.
Cost: Cash/check for products sold.
Products for sale: Honey, herbs, vegetables, raspberries, apples, handmade soap, beeswax candles.

Pastures A Plenty (B)

Jim Van Der Pol
4075 110th Ave. N E
Kerkhoven, MIN 56252
Phone: (320) 367-2031
E-mail: vanderpol@prairiefare.com
Web URL www.prairiefare.com
Directions: From Hwy. 40 in Chippewa County, go I and 1/3 miles south on 110th Ave. N E or County Rd. 2.
Promotions: Sell pork, chicken, eggs, and lambs that are all pasture raised. Sponsor a field day/eve each year in September. Tours by pre-arrangement, May- September.
Hours: Open by chance or appointment.
Cost: No charge/Products for sale (pork, chicken, eggs, lamb).
Special events: Events may be planned for September-October in conjunction with a chicken pick-up.

Moonstone Organics (C)

Audrey Arner and Richard Handeen
9060 40th St. SW
Montevideo, MN 56265
Phone: (320) 269-8971
Fax: (320) 269-2190
E-mail: aarner@maxminn.com
Web URL: www.prairiefare.com
Directions: From Hwy. 7 and 59, take 40th Street on gravel for 2 miles.
Promotions: "Farm stay bed and bagel" offers lodging for $45-$60, dependent upon the number of people in the party and the requirements for the party, and continental breakfast. Farm tours free to our customers. We have 100% beef wieners and ground beef patties, if you're traveling with a grill.
Hours: By appointment
Cost: Tours free to our customers
Products for sale: Anti biotic-free, hormone-free beef and popcorn honey.

Aunt Betsy's Bed and Breakfast (D)

Larry Schueler's Family
Echo, MN
Phone: (507) 925-3222 or (507) 925-4473
Directions: 12 miles south of Granite Falls, MN on Hwy. 67 I mile west (right) on gravel to “T” intersection. Left around lake to the farm.
$50-$85 per room. Breakfast provided or use of kitchen. Large 4 bedroom 1920 farm home. Can accommodate 8 adults. Roll away and bunk beds available. Rent a room or whole house.

Enjoy hiking trails, bird watching, fall goose, duck, and pheasant hunting, snowmobiling, cross country skiing and small lake. Experience rural life in a farming community.
Call for reservations.

Minnesota's Machinery Museum (E)

Mavis Gustafson
Box 70
Hanley Falls, MN 56245
Phone: (507) 768-3522 Fax: same
E-mail: mnmac@juno.com
Directions: I block west of Hwy. 23 on County Rd. 18 and 2 blks. North.
Promotions: Recapture a century of stories about farm life. Stroll through the farm home and general store, vintage automobiles, tractors, gas engines, tools and implements in mint condition. Rural artist works displayed. Interactive computer station on today's agriculture.
Hours: 1-5 or anytime by appointment. Open MaySeptember. Closed Tuesdays. Handicap accessible.
Cost: Donations requested.
Products for sale: MN made variety gift shop.
Special Events: Threshing Show - 2nd full weekend in August.
Extra Promotions: Campground with full hook-ups - $ 15 (water, sewer, electricity, internet connection), tents - $ 10.

Flooded Creek Elk Ranch (F)

Rick and Marlys WolIschlager
RR 3 Box 183
Madison, MN 56256
Phone: (320) 598-3231 Fax: (320) 598-7391 
E-mail: flcrelk@frontiernet.net
Directions: From Madison, 2.5 miles west on Hwy. 40, 1 mile north on County Rd. 17, and 1/2 mile west.
Visit one of Minnesota's profitable elk farms and learn about "Nature's Velvet." A rich natural source on nutrients necessary for optimum health to support and restore joint structure and function.
Hours: Call for appointment
Products for sale: Elk Velvet Capsules

Blossom Hill Gardens (G)

Arlene Miller or Liz Olson
RR 2 Box 42A
Dawson, MN 56232
Phone: (320) 752-4400
Directions: 6 miles N. of Dawson on County Rd. 25. Continue on Hwy. 40 after stop sign, 1/2 mile north.
Open: May 1 - Christmas
Summer & Fall: Mon. - Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thanksgiving-Christmas: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Tour our flower, herb and vegetable gardens. The Garden Shed is full of drying flowers from our gardens. Browse on your own or advance notice appreciated for groups and tours. Perennials, annuals, grasses, hostas, astilbes and shrubs for sale. Dried flowers for weddings and special events. The Granary is stocked with lawn and garden ornaments, statues, birdbaths, bird houses and gazing balls. Shop for Christmas trees, wreaths and holiday decorating needs from Thanksgiving through Christmas.

EarthRise (H)

Kathleen Fernholz or Annette Fernholz
 RR I Box 498 Louisburg, MN 56256
Phone: (320) 568-2191 (home)
(320) 752-4700 (garden)
E-mail: erfarm@hotmail.com

Directions: from Madison: 3 miles east on Hwy. 40, 1 mile north on gravel and 114 mile west.
Promotions: A Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) venture. Visitors are welcome to tour the gardens and observe the harvesting and preparing of weekly baskets to shareholders. Tours include soil building projects, gardening techniques, greenhouse operation, and use of ducks and chickens for insect control and soil preparation.
Hours: Any days except mornings on Wed. and Fri. Please call ahead to set up a time.
Cost: Comparable to other organically grown vegetables. We welcome donations to EarthRise.
Products for sale: Garden produce that is in season at the time of the visit.

Lakeshore RV Park and Fruit Farm (I)

Dennis, Carol, Steve or Colette Dragt 
Highway 7
Ortonville, MN 56278
Phone: (320) 839-3384 or (800)936-7386 
E-mail: mrddragt@maxminn.com 
Web URL: www.lakeshorervpark.com
Directions: 2 mi. North of Ortonville on Hwy. 7
• The charm of a real working Apple Orchard.
• Serenity of lakeside location in rural MN.
• A Big Stone Lake tradition of excellent fishing.
• Friendly area folks rich in hospitality & history.
• 40 campsites w/complete hook-ups.
• Showers, laundromat, arcade, athletic size pool.
• Convenience store stocked with staples and our famous   orchard produce & fruit products.
• Excursion boat by reservation.
• Large indoor recreation room available.
• A private lake access will accommodate your boat.
Phone for reservation and price quote.

All Natural Fiber Farm (J)

Jill Klatt and Loyd Canatsey
4065 10th Ave. SE
Montevideo, MN 56265
Phone: (320) 269-6780
Directions: From Montevideo, 7 miles east on Hwy. 7 Left at 10th Ave. SE. Only place on left or 1/3 of a mile north.

Learn how to take fiber from the animals and turn it into yarn. Try your hand at spinning and weaving. Spinning wheels, accessories, fiber and products available for sale at the farm. Farm visits are available by appointment only.

Products for sale: Fiber crafts, mittens, hats, scarves, yarn, raw wool, processed wool, rabbits, sheep, Angora goats, books, spinning wheels, and carders. Look for our display at Farm Fest in Redwood Falls.