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Meet Ferndale Market

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A Q&A with John Peterson, General Manager and Farmer   How long have you been in operation, and how did you get started? My family has been raising turkeys on our farm in Cannon Falls since 1939. Our farm was founded by my grandparents, Fern & Dale Peterson, so…

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Local Meat & Cheese? Yes, Please!

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Mix and match locally crafted meats and cheeses at your next holiday gathering for a truly unique experience. When paired with award-winning local cheeses from Red Head Creamery, Deer Crek, and Alemar Cheese, the robust flavors of Red Table Meat Co. dry-cured salamis make for an offering your guests,…

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Hoppin’ John for Good Luck in the New Year

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New Year’s Day is celebrated by many families with Hoppin’ John, a traditional southern stew made with black eyed peas. Some people add a penny or other small trinket to the beans when serving them. Whoever finds it is promised especially good luck in the New Year. Many recipes can…

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Introducing: Clear River Farms

Fair Food at a Fair Price New to Mississippi Market, we'll soon be carrying a wide selection of Black Angus beef cuts from Clear River Farms. Beginning Friday, April 14th, you can purchase their ground beef, NY strip steaks, stew meat, ribeye steaks, and more at all three of our co-op locations. Their naturally-raised cattle are sourced from the Midwest, are never given antibiotics or growth hormones, and are fed an all vegetarian diet consisting of grasses and grains. Try this high quality beef as an affordable, healthy option for you and your family.

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