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Farm Happenings at Park Ridge Organics
Farewell Jeff: Thank You for 11 Seasons!
It's been 11 seasons since Jeff reached out asking about working here at Park Ridge Organics as an intern. His family had a vegetable farm, but UW River Falls internship rules frowned on working at your home farm. I suspect he didn't know then that his time at Park Ridge would last1 read more »
Goodbye Heat Dome! Hello Summer Veggies (like BULK BEANS)!
The heat dome has left the farm! Yup...a heat dome. That is what the google called it when I looked up "when will the darn heat end in the midwest 2020 ?!?!". The article said that it might last up to a month. Well it lasted a VERY LONG two weeks at the farm and final1 read more »
Share Item Swapping and Farm Market Shopping
Hello to Summer and Sunshine Filled Days
The fields are waking up for summer and for the most part, pretty happy. We were spared the heavy rains that went through late last week and now will be focusing on the inevitable weed and plant disease battle as the hot humid air of July creeps in.&nb1 read more »
Here we grow!
The moment our members have been waiting for....the start of our share season is here! With over 400 shares leaving the farm each week, you might think things would be a little nutty around the farm. Not the case thanks to our awesome crew. We are ready to get the sho1 read more »
The Show Must Grow On!
As the abnormal becomes the new normal, we hope you are all hanging in there. We want to remind you that we are here for you...growing for you. Our field planting started ON TIME this past week, something that is far from normal most seasons of farming. On-time planting means on-t1 read more »
Spring Updates and Plant Sale News!
The sunshine makes it nice and warm in the greenhouse these days which makes for happy plants. Don't forget we start EVERYTHING on the farm from seed so our greenhouse is the hub of activity this time of season. The photo for this happening is Jeff, Becky and Mr Winks potting up1 read more »
Moving Forward in a Difficult Time
We are getting so much information thrown as us these days. I am not trying to add to that heap, but I think it is important for you and our community to understand the steps we are taking here at Park Ridge Organics to ensure a safe and abundant upcoming season.
Like I said in my last1 read more »
Your Food, Your Farm and COVID-19
Dear Members, Customers and local eaters-
I can't say much that you haven't already heard. This is a situation our country hasn't faced in our lifetimes. No one has the answers and we are all doing the best we can to process everything going on.
We want to give you a little inform1 read more »
Fieldwork Vs. Brainwork
It might be deep winter outside but I am keeping my brain warm and fuzzy inside these days. The most important part about seasonal farming is definitely the off season. It's when we learn and really grow.
Last week I pot-lucked with a clan of local veggie farmers over in Plymouth. 1 read more »
About the farm
Park Ridge Organics has been growing certified organic produce since 2003. Our commitment to healthy soil make our produce exceptionally high in quality and outstanding in flavor. We grow over 40 different vegetable crops on our 15 acre farm located along the east side of Lake Winnebago. Park Ridge Organics is a 2nd generation business that primarily distributes produce through our Vegetable Share Program, at our Farm Store and to various local restaurants and specialty food stores.
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