Hello MP Market Goers!
In a world where convenience often takes precedence, it’s easy to overlook the benefits of choosing local meat products. But if you care about quality, sustainability, and supporting your community, there are compelling reasons to make the switch to local. Here’s why your next meal could—and should—be local.
1. Freshness You Can Taste
Local meat is often fresher than its mass-produced counterparts. Since it doesn’t travel long distances, it spends less time in transit and more time at peak freshness. This means your meals will taste better and be more nutritious.
2. Supporting Your Community
Local farms are often family-run and depend on your support to thrive. By choosing local, you’re helping to keep money in your community, supporting local jobs, and fostering a resilient local economy.
3. Sustainable Practices
Local farms are more likely to focus on humane treatment of animals and environmentally friendly farming techniques. This means less pollution, reduced carbon footprints, and a healthier planet for future generations.
4. Know Your Source
When you choose local, you have a direct line to your food source. Many local farmers are eager to share information about their practices and the care they put into their products. This transparency allows you to make informed decisions about what you’re eating.
5. Reduced Environmental Impact
Transporting meat over long distances contributes to significant carbon emissions. By opting for local products, you’re reducing the environmental impact associated with long-haul transportation. Plus, local farms often use less packaging, further reducing waste.
Make the Change
Stop up Saturday morning to visit Marr’s Valley View Farm as well as PJ’s Poultry (both located under the Pavilion). Your taste buds, community, and planet will thank you.
Side note: This week Marr’s has 25% off Boneless Ribeye Steaks!
HAPPY EATING!
Here is a partial list of items at this week’s market:
Beef, Pork, Chicken, Bacon, Brats, Burgers, Eggs, Cheese, Honey, Maple Syrup, Artisan Breads, Coffee, Sweet and Savory Baked Goods, Breakfast Burritos, Sweet Corn, Potatoes, Green Beans, Carrots, Beets, Tomatoes of every Size, Shape, & Color, Fennel, Cabbage, Sweet & Spicy Peppers, Eggplant, Swiss Chard, Kale, Onions, Scallions, Zucchini, Herbs, Pickles, Soup, Fresh Cut Flowers, Jam, Houseplants, Watercolor Drawings & Notecards, Hand Sewn Tote Bags, Rugs, Sheepskin Weavings, Aronia Applesauce, Goat Milk & Shea Butter Soap, Shampoo Bars, and Bath Accessories, Hand Poured Scented Soy Candles, and much more. Come and check it all out!
We look forward to seeing you this Saturday in Water Tower Park, Business Hwy 151 at Madison Street, Mineral Point! 8:30 to 11:00 a.m.
Kathy Bures
Co-Manager
Mineral Point Market
🎶 Want to help out the market? If you’re musical, we’d love to have you share your talent in the park! Head to our music sign up page to sign up and reserve a date!
Barham Gardens
Renewed Traditions will be there with rugs and sheepskin weavings. Barham Gardens ( https://barhamgardens.wixsite.com/barhamgardens) will have Aronia Applesauce and Aronia Rhubarb Jam.
Roberta and Kim Barham
Bures Berry Patch
It’s August and that means our sweet corn is ready! This week we’ll have our first picking of sweet corn, plus plenty of green beans and potatoes! Did you know that baby reds are great for potato salad, grilling, & frying but German Butterballs are great for roasting, smashing, & mashing. 😋🥔 We’ll also have fresh cut Sunflowers, Frozen Cream of Asparagus Soup Base (only available for a couple more weeks), Honey, and a few Eggs. Can’t make it to market? The Patch is now open 9-6p daily, self-serve paying with cash, check, or credit via QR code. For more information, head to our website, Facebook, or Instagram account, or give us a call at 608-924-1404. Hope to see you in the Patch or at market soon! Farmer Kathy and Farmer Ed
Cafe 43
Join us for a season of great house-made breakfast wraps, fantastic coffee from @bff_poultry_co , plus house -made pastries and your favorite bread. Cafe 43 is located in an historic hotel at 43 High St.
Website – www.cafe43mp.com
Email – cafe43mp@gmail.com
Phone – 608.553.1367
Calaur Farm
Hope to be back again soon!
The Cornish Baker
Attendance Unknown:
Follow our Facebook page to see when and pictures of what we’ll be offering at the next Market we attend. You can place a special order with us or reserve items from our Mineral Point Market list at thepropercornishbaker@gmail.com or through Facebook Messenger @thecornishbaker. We look forward to seeing you on Saturday mornings this summer!
Driftless Farms
We’re back again this Saturday!
8-Generations Strong! Driftless Farms LLC is a local, family-owned business specializing in the production of 100% pure, certified organic maple syrup known as Driftless Gold. From sap collection to syrup production to marketing and distribution, family members are directly involved in every step of the process. Our goal is to deliver reliably high-quality syrup to our customers while enhancing and deepening our children’s connection to our 8‑generation family farm in the heart of the Driftless Region. Our family actively manages for a diverse and healthy forest community. At Driftless Farms, we are proud to continue the legacy of land stewardship passed down by our pioneering ancestors.
Our Grade A certified organic maple syrup is available in three grades: Amber Rich, Dark Robust, and Very Dark Strong. Richly flavored Amber Rich offers a sweet, rich taste and serves well as a delectable topping; think oatmeal, Greek yogurt, and ice cream. Dark Robust is known for its full-bodied flavor. This flavorsome favorite is lovely on pancakes, in coffee as a sweetener, and is fantastic as a glaze. Let’s not forget our Very Dark Strong option. This product boasts being the strongest of the maple flavors; a shining favorite when used as an ingredient in baked goods, granola, and so much more. Here at Driftless Farm we believe our customers should be able to consistently choose their favorite of the flavors.
Farmer’s Daughter Bakery and Kitchen
Hey market shoppers! Make sure you come out to see us or put in a pre-order for this week, as we won’t be at market next weekend, August 10th. So stock up this weekend from our list to tie you over for a couple weeks! Here’s what we will have:
Scones: ham and Swiss, cheddar onion dill, rhubarb cinnamon, cranberry orange.
Muffins: chocolate zucchini, lemon blueberry, banana chocolate chip.
Bars and Treats: lemon bars, mint brownies, rhubarb cake, cranberry walnut, peanut butter bars, S’mores.
Sweet Rolls: cinnamon, orange cream, cherry vanilla.
Please pre-order by Friday at noon! You can place your order on Facebook and send us a message, send us an email at farmgalsbake@yahoo.com or send us a text message at 608-214-3475.
See you at the market!
Becky, Helen, Sam and Carly
Hook’s Corner Greenhouse
Hooks Corner Greenhouse our summer flowers have come to an end. We will be at market with a nice selection of house plants. Look for our fabulous selection of mums, starting mid August.
Jacob Glick
Attendance Unknown
James Pine Valley Farm
Thanks for all the well wishes from our loyal market customers. It has been a wonderful experience making many friends over the years selling at the Mineral Point Market. You will be able to continue to purchase the same quality products (chicken, eggs, Hooks cheese) as we have provided in the past from Jennifer of PJ’s Poultry. Stop in and say hi as I will be assisting her with her market sales. Thank you again. Mary Jean and Ralph and all of our family helpers over the years especially grandchildren Morgan , Ella, Madelyn and Emmit. Pine Valley Family Farm
Just Poured Candle Co.
My name is Holly Adams, and I created Just Poured Candle Co. in 2022 with the support of my family and husband David, a Mineral Point native. Why? Well, I love candles and I love to make things. As a full-time caregiver for my husband, who suffered a C4 spinal cord injury and stroke in 2016, I found candle making as a creative outlet to help relieve everyday stress and fulfill a passion.
My mission is simple. Provide hand-crafted, non-toxic candles that add warmth and inspiration to any room. All my candles are made from 100% soy wax, from soybeans grown in the United States. I also do not use any dyes or additives, and only high-quality fragrance oils that do not contain parabens or phthalates.
In addition to making candles, I make several other all natural products as well. Some of my other products include room sprays, bug and tick repellent, and lip balm.
I’ll be at market August 3 & September 7
Just Poured Candle Co.
Holly Adams
Stoughton, WI 53533
Phone: 608-235-7124
Laxey Creek Sheep Ranch
Attendance unknown: If you need any grass-fed lamb, grass-fed beef, or honey, give us a call, we can arrange pick up at the farm or in Mineral Point.
Ellen Geisler, 608-553-1469
Laxey Creek Sheep Ranch, Mineral Point, WI
Learning to Fashion
Hello arts and crafts enthusiasts!
We’re excited to be part of the Mineral Point Market this season. Swing by our table this week to say hello and check out our quilted tote bags in a variety of sizes. We also have cute original sticker designs, perfect to put on your water bottle, laptop, anywhere! All products available for shipping as well just email learningtofashion@gmail.com or head to https://www.learningtofashion.com/ for more information! We hope to be at the market every other week from now to October!
Thank you!
Sarah
Love & Hugs From Lauri
Hello! I will not be at the Market this Saturday, August 3rd. See you later in August. Stop by my table this season to check out new handcrafted crocheted lap throws, afghans, and accessories…we have lots to choose from!
***New this year: Full-sized and Pet-sized fleece blankets for your favorite humans and canines or felines! ***
Baby afghans are the perfect gift for a baby shower!
Also selling cotton-blend washcloths & dishcloths.
***New this year: pint jar cozies, as well as coffee cup cozies, great gifts for birthdays or just for fun!
See you Saturday!
Love & Hugs From Lauri
Find me on Facebook, Love & Hugs From Lauri
Or email me at laurifreedom13@aol.com
Mama Bear’s Baking
Be back as soon as I can. Please follow my Mama Bear’s Baking Facebook page for specials!
Looking forward to seeing everyone again soon!
Marr’s Valley View Farms
It’s steak special time again! This week our to die for Boneless Ribeye Steaks are 25% off at $12.99 a pound. No limit; no backorders; when they are gone they are gone!
It’s also BLT time so don’t forget the bacon. We offer it in four varieties for you to choose from or why not try them all.
As usual we’ll have our full line of Beef and Pork products at Market Saturday morning so start making your list!
Here’s how to place your pre order or if you’d like to peruse our product lines to make your shopping list:
* Go to our website – marrsvvfmeats.com
* Set up your account if you don’t have one yet.
* Click on Pickup Location at the top of the home page.
* Select Mineral Point Market.
* Select Shop for Mineral Point Market.
* Place your order!
* We’ll send you the total due when your order is packed.
* Pay when you pick up your order Saturday morning at the Market.
Simple! 😀
See you soon…all of us at Marr’s Valley View Farms.
E marrsvvfmeats@gmail.com
W marrsvvfmeats.com
Our Homestead formerly Magic Light Photography
Wow, I can’t believe it’s August already! Where has the summer gone? We have had lots of visitors to Our Homestead this week to see and photograph our sunflower field. It’s worth the short drive to see and you are welcome to stop and take some photos! We are just 2 miles east of town right on Highway 39, going towards Hollandale. The forecast looks great for the weekend and I’m looking forward to being back at the market with our farm fresh, pasture raised chicken and duck eggs. I will also have some of our upcycled feed bag totes that are perfect for filling up with goodies at the market. The bees are starting to slow down and I’m preparing to start harvesting honey. Depending on how the rest of the week goes, I may have raw, local honey available this week! If not, I should have it ready for the following week. Hope to see you Saturday morning.
Thanks,
Mike
Facebook
Over The Moon Soap Company, LLC
Over The Moon Soap WILL be at MP Market this Saturday, August 3rd!
We’ll have our entire line of luxurious Goat Milk & Shea Butter Soap, Shampoo Bars, and Bath Accessories. Our soothing and gentle soap is great for your sunkissed (and even sunburned) skin, and the essential oils are known to help heal insect bites and may even keep those pesks away!
Stop by our tent and choose your favorite scents, including summery Lemon Verbena and Grapefruit Citrus, plus our newest: Emerald Shores and Lavender Vanilla.
If you can’t make it to market, and wish to purchase their soaps, just contact them via email at overthemoonsoapco@gmail.com. Or message through Yvonne’s Facebook page; or text/phone 608-574-5458 and they’ll be happy to take your order at any time. They offer porch pick up at their Dodgeville home along with several options for payment. They also will make occasional deliveries to Mineral Point.
Yvonne and Pat hope to see you at market soon!
PJ’s Poultry
PJ’s Poultry will have 14 different cuts of Chicken, as well as Eggs, and Hook’s Cheese this Saturday. We raise Cornish Cross chicken in small batches. We are a Wisconsin State licensed meat retailer.
Thanks,
Perry Baker
PJ’s Poultry
Preston Creek Soapery
Preston Creek Soapery will be at the market on August 17th with artisan vegan soaps, shampoo bars, conditioner bars, hair oil, cooling mint balm, lotion bars and soothing bath soaks. Thanks
Rural Roots
We will be back at the market this Saturday and can’t wait to see you there! Our bouquets will be bursting with lots of bright, beautiful sunflowers, zinnias, marigolds and more. You just might spot a few dahlias, too! Come early for the best selection and brighten your day with fresh-cut flowers. As always, follow along with what’s in bloom at https://www.facebook.com/RuralRootsWI
Saving Grace Cat Rescue
Hello Mineral Point market goers! We are huge fans of Saturday mornings at the MP market and we are excited to be a part of the fun this season. Saving Grace Cat Rescue will be present to share information about our rescue efforts and to collect donations. We will also have t-shirts and art for sale to raise money for our non profit. We are looking forward to a great season!
Shooting Star Farm
It’s August! How did that happen? High summer season means lots of produce variety. This week I’ll have green beans, bunched carrots, bunched and bulk beets, tomatoes (red, heirloom, mixed cherry, and salad types), fennel, cabbage (a cone-shaped tasty variety), sweet bell and Italian frying peppers, shishito peppers, jalapeno peppers, the first colorful peppers, eggplant (3 types), Swiss chard, curly kale, lacinato kale, white onions and possibly Italian bottle onions, scallions, zucchini (just a bit), and an assortment of herbs. I will have some lettuce heads and possibly arugula, but not much of either. Salad mix is still questionable given my lack of lettuce right now. Maybe a few other odds and ends. See you Saturday!
Sunny Side Down
Sunny Side Down will be at the market on Saturday!
We’ve been canning pickles all week! Fresh batches of Dill Pickles & Bread & Butter Pickles!
Look for 2 new cookie flavors too!
Find these and all your favorites on Saturday! ssdfarm.com
Together Bakery
Be Back again soon. Please contact me at togetherbakerywi@gmail.com with any questions or requests. – Sarah
West North Street Creations
West North Street Creations will be back August 17th with handmade clay and resin jewelry, resin coaster sets, soap dishes, along with some crochet kitchen and bath accessories.
WWB Studio
WWB Studio will be at Saturday’s market with note cards and watercolor pencil drawings. Take time to stop by the booth and look at the new original drawings and browse through the wide selection note cards of the Driftless area. Hope to see you Saturday! Contact Wayne at wwbstudio42@gmail.com or phone 608-425-8651.
We look forward to seeing you this Saturday in Water Tower Park, Business Hwy 151 at Madison Street, Mineral Point! 8:30 to 11:00 a.m.
