IN THE PRESS
LOCAL SWEET CORN ARRIVES AT MARKETS
A few ears of Minnesota-grown sweet corn made it to market Tuesday in St. Cloud.
And much more of the summertime treat is expected to be harvested locally this weekend and early next week.
Stoney Brook Farms is 600th Water Quality Certified farm
Stoney Brook Farms, a family farm in Foley in central Minnesota, just became the 600th water quality certified farm. Owners Brad and Mark Chmielewski have taken an innovative approach to managing their farm to protect water quality and soil health, including no-till planting, residue management, cover crops, and crop diversity.
STONEY BROOK FARMS ENDS OF SEASON PUMPKIN AND SQUASH
Stoney Brook Farms wrapped up this fall harvest season with 4,000 bins of pumpkins, which adds up to about 2.5 million pounds of pumpkins. The farm also harvested squash.
University of Minnesota salutes 2019 Farm Families of the Year
Stoney Brook Farms named Benton County Farm Family of the year.
Eighty-four families from throughout Minnesota are being honored as 2019 Farm Family of the Year by the University of Minnesota.
COBORN'S - BUY LOCAL
You will find pictures of Brad Chmielewski, General Manager of Stoney Brook Farms Inc in Coborn stores local to Minnesota. We do not grow potatoes anymore, but still very neat.
"We pick them right when the skin starts turning red. Then we immediately bring them to Coborn's so customers can take them home that same day. It feels like I am sharing food from my own table and feed others locally."
Cue the Maracas!
Chmielewski selected as parade Grand Marshal.
Mark Chmielewski selected as the grand marshal for the 2019 Foley Fun Days parade.
Great article in the Benton County News!