Market Blog - Mount Horeb Farmers Market

Meet Your Farmer: Open Kettle Maple Syrup

9/7/2025

Say hello to Tim and Jan - the folks behind @Open Kettle Farms , where Wisconsin trees, tradition, and firewood come together to create pure maple magic.

Each spring, this hardworking crew taps local maple trees and gathers sap by gravity with care. Then, using steam in large kettle batches, they boil it down slowly to bring out deep, rich flavor in every golden drop.

The result? Smooth, pure maple syrup with taste that reflects the land it came from and the hands that made it. Whether you’re drizzling it over pancakes, glazing veggies, or stirring it into your morning coffee, this syrup brings a little warmth to everything it touches.

Find Open Kettle Maple Syrup at the Mount Horeb Farmers Market each week—bottled with pride and ready for your table.

Thank you to this incredible couple for keeping the tradition alive and sharing the sweetness with our community!

Meet Your Farmer: Wonka’s Harvest

9/7/2025

Rooted in care. Grown with purpose. Shared with joy.

Say hello to the team behind Wonka’s Harvest, small-scale vegetable farm in the Driftless hills, where farming isn’t just about food—it’s about justice, restoration, and community.

What started as a vision for land stewardship and food equity has grown into a vibrant no-till farm full of life, color, and connection. At Wonka’s Harvest, everything is grown with intention: vegetables, mushrooms, herbs, flowers, honey, and more—all nurtured without tractors, using regenerative, low-impact methods that put the health of the soil first.

But it’s not just about how they grow—it’s about why. Patty believes that everyone deserves access to fresh, nourishing food, which is why they’ve built a pay-what-you-can CSA model and actively work to make local produce more equitable and inclusive.

You’ll find Wonka’s Harvest each week at the Mount Horeb Farmers Market, offering not just seasonal vegetables, but a deeper sense of connection to the land, the people who tend it, and the future they’re helping shape.

Thank you, Wonka’s Harvest, for growing with integrity, sharing with compassion, and feeding our community with heart.

Meet Your Farmer: Merle’s Midwest Market

9/7/2025

Say hello to Merle—the friendly face behind Merle’s Midwest Market, where every jar is made with care, creativity, and classic Midwest charm.

Merle specializes in small-batch jams and preserves that capture the best of the season. From rich apple pie filling to a perfectly balanced jalapeno pepper jam, her offerings are full of flavor and made with simple, quality ingredients—no shortcuts, just good old-fashioned know-how.

Her table at the Mount Horeb Farmers Market is a favorite stop for sweet spreads and thoughtful gifts that taste just like home. Whether you’re topping toast, stirring into yogurt, or gifting a jar to a friend, Merle’s creations add a little extra joy to any day.

Thank you, Merle, for sharing your kitchen talents and warm spirit with the Mount Horeb community each week!

Meet Your Farmer: Sunny Side Down

9/7/2025

Homestead-grown. Handmade. Heartfelt.

Say hello to the makers behind Sunny Side Down, LLC , a homestead-based farm where the love of self-sufficiency, gardening, and old-fashioned skill has turned into a passion for artisan breads, pies, jams, sauces, salsas, and pickles —all handcrafted and deeply flavorful.

What started as a personal journey toward sustainability has grown into something much more: a way to share meaningful, locally made food with the community. Every loaf, jar, and pie is made with care and attention to the little things—the textures, the flavors, the feeling of something made just right.

At Sunny Side Down, it’s all about the details. The kind that bring you back to a simpler time, yet still feel perfectly at home on a modern table. Their market stand is filled with small-batch goods that tell a story of tradition, creativity, and deep respect for the process.

You’ll find them each week at the Mount Horeb Farmers Market, bringing comfort food with character—one jar, one pie, one loaf at a time.

Thank you, Sunny Side Down, for creating from the heart and feeding the community with true craft.

Meet Your Farmer: Kingfisher Farm

9/7/2025

Say hello to the passionate growers behind Kingfisher Farm & Fermentation —a small, sustainable farm committed to nourishing both land and community.

Located right here in southern Wisconsin, Kingfisher Farm is known for its thoughtfully grown produce, bold ferments, and pasture-raised meats. Their market stand features vibrant vegetables, pasture-raised lamb, zesty kimchi, tangy sauerkraut, and spicy hot sauces—all made or raised with a deep respect for the soil and the ecosystem it supports.

Whether you’re filling your tote with greens or picking up a jar of kraut to top your next sandwich, you’ll find something flavorful and meaningful at their booth each week at the Mount Horeb Farmers Market.

Thank you, Kingfisher Farm, for bringing bold flavor, sustainable farming, and heart to our local food system.

Meet Your Farmer: Rockin’ Highlands

9/7/2025

Meet Reeny & Greg—the farmers behind Rockin Highlands Farms, a small family farm tucked into the hills of southwest Wisconsin. Reeny & Greg raise heritage Highland cattle, known for their striking looks and exceptionally flavorful beef, right here in our region.
With a strong commitment to quality and animal care, they take pride in offering grass-fed beef that’s thoughtfully raised and full of flavor. Whether you're looking for steaks, roasts, or something new to try on the grill, their products are a delicious way to support local agriculture and bring something special to your table.
Rockin Highlands is a regular at the Mount Horeb Farmers Market, where they are always happy to talk beef, share cooking tips, and connect with customers who care about where their food comes from.
Thank you, Reeny & Greg, for sharing your dedication and delicious Wisconsin-raised beef with the community each week!

Meet Your Baker: Gluten Free by Jamie

9/7/2025

Say hello to Jamie—the talented baker behind Gluten Free by Jamie, where everything is handmade, gluten-free, and absolutely delicious.

Gluten Free by Jamie was created with one simple goal: to make gluten-free baked goods that everyone can enjoy—whether you avoid gluten by necessity or just love a really good cookie. From chewy cookies to seasonal specials and allergy-friendly treats, everything is made from scratch in a gluten-free kitchen.

Jamie is committed to using clean, simple ingredients, and she’s especially passionate about bread—think Challah, Sourdough, and more!

You can find Jamie and her lineup of baked goods at the Mount Horeb Farmers Market each week. Stop by and say hello—you won’t miss the gluten.

Meet Your Farmer: Bures Berry Patch

9/7/2025

Say hello to Ed & Kathy Bures—the heart and hands behind Bures Berry Patch in Barneveld! Since 2001, this husband-and-wife team has been growing fresh, local produce with care, dedication, and deep Wisconsin roots.

With over 50 years of combined experience in agriculture, Ed and Kathy bring knowledge, passion, and sustainability to everything they grow. From early-season asparagus and strawberries to summer snap peas, sweet corn, potatoes, and fall pumpkins and sunflowers—each crop is nurtured with purpose and pride.

Bures Berry Patch is more than a place to buy produce—it’s a farm built on family values, clean fields, and a commitment to community. Whether you pick your own or stop by for pre-harvested goods, you’ll find a warm welcome and seasonal goodness throughout the growing year.

Fun fact: Ed has served as president of the Wisconsin Berry Growers Association and has hosted educational field days to support fellow farmers and share industry knowledge.

We’re grateful to Ed and Kathy for bringing their energy, expertise, and exceptional produce to the Mount Horeb Farmers Market each week!