Market Wagon Blog

Marie Kostos imagines ‘baking for my family’ with every dish and dessert at Marie’s Patisserie

Marie’s Patisserie is a dream come true for Marie Kostos. Her passion for baking and cooking just wouldn’t let her sit still after a career in financial services.But, just a few months after the g...

by Dan Klein | Mar 16th, 2023

Two Creek Farms: 22-year-old entrepreneur creates instant favorite

It’s not every 22-year-old who has 22 employees and oversees revenue growth of almost 300%. But then again, not every 22-year-old entrepreneur is Justin Miklaszewski. What started with a simple Face...

by Dan Klein | Mar 1st, 2023

With every cookie and loaf, Luminary Comity looks to build nonprofit theater and inspire

Stephon Camp isn’t your typical baker. Then again, Luminary Comity isn’t your typical dinner theatre arts organization. In fact, there’s no real recipe for Stephon to use—to create an arts and...

by Dan Klein | Jan 16th, 2023

Game Day Meatballs

Get ready for your weeknight or weekend game day celebrations with this recipe! It's made to pair with your locally bought ground beef and sausage, and will serve your entire crew. *Note: This recipe...

by Strawberry Lane Photography | Jan 10th, 2023

Painterland Sisters: Making dairy cool again on 4th generation farm

Stephanie and Hayley Painter may be 4th generation farmers but in a single generation—truthfully in a single year—they have transformed their certified organic family farm’s operations. With Pai...

by Dan Klein | Jan 9th, 2023

Charcuterie Board Inspiration

Your New Year's Eve isn't complete without a charcuterie board to share with friends. Grab some local meat, cheese, fruit, and crackers to fill your board and keep the belly full as you sip some bubbl...

by Strawberry Lane Photography | Dec 21st, 2022

Dean and Jayne Bredlau experience ‘sweet’ success with The Greensted (and can finally park in their garage!)

When you’ve poured your heart into your small business, there’s nothing quite like receiving a cease-and-desist letter from a billion-dollar company. But that David vs. Goliath scenario was the si...

by Dan Klein | Dec 15th, 2022

SweetAbility Bakery: Making life sweet for people of all abilities

Chelle Baldwin only has to look at a family portrait to find motivation to make SweetAbility Bakery a success. It’s her older daughter Rosie, 19, who has several disabilities including autism, beati...

by Dan Klein | Dec 2nd, 2022

Spinach and Bacon Quiche

This Spinach and Bacon quiche is a delicious morning dish. Using Applewood Smoked Bacon gives this dish another layer of flavor. Cheddar cheese pairs perfectly, but you could substitute for another ch...

by Strawberry Lane Photography | Nov 30th, 2022

Give thanks and go big by supporting small this Saturday

As we gather around the Thanksgiving table this week with family and loved ones, there is so much to be thankful for—including the farmers who grew virtually every delicious food item or ingredient ...

by Dan Klein | Nov 23rd, 2022

Simple Thanksgiving Leftovers Soup

The Thanksgiving dinner table usuaslly has a variety of dishes from roasts to potoates to pies. There is often enough food to last for days following while online shopping for Black Friday sales or s...

by Market Wagon | Nov 22nd, 2022

Storing Thanksgiving Day Produce

Thanksgiving is the holiday where all sorts of delicious dishes are made from mashed potatoes to casseroles to roasts. This means stocking up on enough produce to make everything your table needs. S...

by Market Wagon | Nov 21st, 2022

Holiday Meal Prep

With the holidays around the corner, there is a lot of prep that needs to happen in the kitchen, and all around the house! This can be time-consuming and stressful, so we partnered with The Produce Mo...

by Market Wagon | Nov 20th, 2022

How to Brine a Turkey

Thanksgiving time is just around the corner and there are many ways to cook your turkey. Turkey farmer and brine expert, Becker Farms, brings this delicious recipe to you just in time for the holiday...

by Market Wagon | Nov 14th, 2022

Army vet, UGA prof, experiences hope in the art of growing Classic City Gourmet Mushrooms

Sara Skinner joined the U.S. Army straight out of high school. After graduating West Point (where she met her husband), she spent 12 years as a military police officer. She was stationed all over the ...

by Dan Klein | Nov 11th, 2022

Butternut Squash Soup

One of our favorite fall vegetables is in season! Butternut Squash is a delicious and nutrient packed vegetable that can be roasted, added to a salad, or made into a tasty fall soup to keep you warm.R...

by Market Wagon | Oct 19th, 2022

Eat Well. Do Good: Sorce Freshwater takes a bite out of the invasive Copi

It’s the second healthiest fish in the world—and the fish that is eaten more than any other worldwide. The problem is that Copi are invading American waterways in numbers that are truly mindboggli...

by Dan Klein | Oct 18th, 2022

With every handpicked apple, Gilchrist Orchard looks to build a legacy founded on family and faith

The path to Gilchrist Orchard for the Garvins is a bit like an apple tree—not exactly a straight line. Born in Texas, raised in Buffalo (New York), now growing apples in Buffalo (Minnesota), about 3...

by Dan Klein | Oct 7th, 2022

Homemade Apple Pie

What fruit is more perfect for fall than apples? Pair your farm fresh apples of the season with our homemade apple pie recipe for a sweet treat everyone will love. Add a dollop of whipped cream or i...

by Market Wagon | Sep 26th, 2022

The fresh caught difference gives Upperhand Fish the upper hand

“Believe it or not, I’m retired,” says Marty Schmidtke, owner of Upperhand Fish. But the problem is, the perpetual entrepreneur, father of three, grandfather of two, just can’t sit still. Tha...

by Dan Klein | Sep 26th, 2022

Air Fryer Fish Cakes

This fish cake recipe is a quick and easy weeknight dinner or meal plan for the week ahead. Servings: 4 to 6 cakesIngredients: 1 1/4 lbs Tilapia fillets (can also use Salmon or your preferred flak...

by Alo Farms | Sep 21st, 2022

Ditto Foods: Rock singer & father of 4 sprouts seeds for change and community revival

Don’t waste your breath telling Derek Drake “No” if his mind is made up. It’s a piece of advice that becomes clear when you find out a total of 25 banks and financial institutions refused his ...

by Dan Klein | Sep 20th, 2022

Steak Fajitas

Make Taco Tuesday every day of the week with these delicious steak fajitas! You'll need steak and tortillas to pair with both of these recipes. Veggie Steak FajitasPair your steak with arugula micro...

by Strawberry Lane Photography | Sep 12th, 2022

Save more as you support Local Food with Wagon Pass

If you love local food delivered to your door, then it pays to join the Market Wagon membership club known as Wagon Pass. Get your Pass and quickly watch the savings grow month after month, week after...

by Market Wagon | Sep 12th, 2022

Top 3 reasons to subscribe to your favorite local foods

Supporting Local Food on Market Wagon is as easy as sitting on the couch and ordering from your preferred farmers and food producers with a few clicks on the website or the app. We promise, if you’r...

by Market Wagon | Sep 7th, 2022

Pear Puff Pancake

Perfect as a breakfast main or served as a refreshing dessert, this recipe brings together a delicious mix of fruity and sweet. Ingredients: 5 tablespoons butter, divided3 medium pears, peeled ...

by Market Wagon | Sep 7th, 2022

16-year-old daughter (and eCommerce) saves New Horizon Dairy and Farm

It all started with a simple question, ‘Mom, dad, have you ever thought about bottling our milk?’ The answer to Maggie’s query three years ago has breathed new life into the Bickel family, owner...

by Dan Klein | Aug 30th, 2022

More than 158 million reasons to celebrate this Labor Day

For more than 125 years, the United States of America has stopped to recognize the workforce which created this great country. Of course, we’re talking about the Labor Day holiday which is celebrate...

by Dan Klein | Aug 29th, 2022

Bacon Wrapped Dates

Try this perfect paleo appetizer that will be a crowd pleaser! Pair with your favorite local bacon for a delicious bite everyone will enjoy. Prep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 15 minutesServings: 20...

by Woven Meat Co. | Aug 28th, 2022

Blueberry and Cucumber Salad

The perfect summer salad using fresh cucumbers, blueberries, greens, and pecans! Pair it with your favorite salad dressing or use the vinaigrette ingredients below, and enjoy on a hot summer night. B...

by Strawberry Lane Photography | Aug 26th, 2022

The future of farming is now with Metamora Greens

When you think of what a vegetable farm looks like, you probably think of acre after acre of green popping out of the ground. But for Metamora Greens, it doesn’t even take a field—just a shipping ...

by Dan Klein | Aug 23rd, 2022

Easy Dip Recipe

It's all about that veggie vibe with this recipe from Strawberry Lane Photography! Bell peppers with a vegetable dip is the perfect after-school snack or appetizer at your next gathering.Ingredient...

by Strawberry Lane Photography | Aug 22nd, 2022

Waldorf Chicken Salad

Try this delicious recipe created by Perfectly Imperfect Produce. Perfectly Imperfect Produce started in 2016 by Ashley Weingart in Cleveland, Ohio to help eliminate food waste and provide cost effe...

by Perfectly Imperfect Produce | Aug 22nd, 2022

Cooking with Skirt Steak

Skirt Steak is a thin, long cut which comes from the short plate or diaphragm area of the steer (just under the rib section). It's flavorful on its own so you can keep your seasoning simple with salt...

by Strawberry Lane Photography | Aug 22nd, 2022

Inc. 5000 recognition validates farmers’ hard work every day and growing interest in Local Food

This week brought big news for Market Wagon. The company was recognized as one of the 500 fastest growing businesses in America on the prestigious Inc. 5000 annual list (No. 450 to be exact). In addit...

by Dan Klein | Aug 18th, 2022

Tropical Pineapple Banana Muffins

Perfectly Imperfect Produce was created in 2016 by Ashley Weingart in Cleveland, Ohio to help eliminate food waste and provide cost effective options for produce. Big box retailers reject fruits and v...

by Perfectly Imperfect Produce | Aug 15th, 2022

Coco’s Tamales brings grandmother’s recipe to your door with love

Coco’s Tamales is much more than a business for Socorro Contreras—it’s a callback to cherished family traditions passed down from one generation to the next. Socorro remembers that when she a gi...

by Dan Klein | Aug 11th, 2022

5 Minute Yummy Chard

Chard is one of those leafy green vegetables that takes some time to learn how to cook just right. It is delicious and packed full of nutrients, and this recipe is easy and perfect for chard newbies!�...

by Market Wagon | Aug 9th, 2022

The Dangling Carrot: Success sprouts from 50-pound bag of veggies

Do carrots really improve your vision? Keep reading for the answer, but for Anitress Muhammad, owner of The Dangling Carrot, her response is an unequivocal, “yes!” as she fulfills her vision of he...

by Dan Klein | Aug 5th, 2022

Peach Pudding

What You'll Need8” baking dish1 c flour½ c sugar2 tsp baking powder½ tsp salt½ tsp cinnamon½ c milk3 c sliced (peeled) peachesice cream (optional)Topping Ingredients:1 ½ c water½ c sugar½ c b...

by Market Wagon | Jul 27th, 2022

Micro Radish Omelette

This recipe was created by Market Wagon vendor Metamora Greens. They specialize in hydroponically unique greens, microgreens, and specialty herbs grown in container farms. All their products are "...

by Market Wagon | Jul 27th, 2022

8th generation Hoosier farm uncorks sweet success with Mallow Run Winery

The roots of Mallow Run Winery date back to 1835, less than 19 years after Indiana was granted statehood. George Mallow bought 600 acres for a farm just a few miles south of the fledgling city of Indi...

by Dan Klein | Jul 26th, 2022

Laura Manivong quickly finds ‘keto’ success with Fattyhead Keto Dough

Laura Manivong will tell you she’s a food addict. That it’s been a lifelong challenge. But in addressing that challenge with Fattyhead Keto Dough, she set out to fill a gaping hole in the market�...

by Dan Klein | Jul 20th, 2022

Summer Buzz Fruit Salad

This three step vegetarian recipe was created to use the freshest ingredients for a tasty and healthy dish. Get seasonal produce from your community to make this salad extra sweet. Ingredients: 2 c...

by Market Wagon | Jul 14th, 2022

Easy Elotes - No Grill Needed

Farm fresh corn is officially in season and the key to the best elotes is local corn direct from your community. This simple recipe turns your produce into a fiesta. Ingredients: 4 ears of corn1/3 c...

by Market Wagon | Jul 14th, 2022

Fried Corn from RC Farms

RC Farms is a multi generational family owned and operated farm located in the middle of Tennessee. This is one of their favorite recipes to enjoy with the family. If you are located in one of the...

by Market Wagon | Jul 14th, 2022

Roasted Green Beans

Local, fresh green beans are some of the tastiest ones you can find. They work as a side dish to your favorite pasture-raised steak from Market Wagon. We've put together a simple, four step process ...

by Market Wagon | Jul 14th, 2022

Beans Month Recipe Roundup

July is Beans Month and we are celebrating by rounding up some of our favorite bean focused recipes from Market Wagon vendors! You can find the recipes below and see more details on each recipe page. ...

by Market Wagon | Jul 12th, 2022

Air Fryer Tilapia Fish Cakes

Enjoy this recipe created by Alo Farms and inspired by Ken Wisneski.Servings: 4 to 6 cakesIngredients: 1 1/4 lbs Alo Farms Tilapia Fillets 1 red pepper, finely diced1 yellow pepper, finely diced3 g...

by Market Wagon | Jul 11th, 2022

Paraplegic (and Ph.D. scientist) & wife team up to give back with Boltz to Nutz Farm

Everything changed in an instant for Eric Boltz. The Ph.D. scientist—as well as competitive cyclist—was biking on a training ride in 2015 when he was hit by a car and paralyzed from the chest down...

by Dan Klein | Jul 7th, 2022

Blueberry Cake

It's officially blueberry season which means you can find the freshest blueberries from local farmers in your community on Market Wagon! Although delicious on their own, here is a family recipe for ho...

by Market Wagon | Jul 6th, 2022

Market Wagon honors military veterans for July 4th

With the United States preparing to celebrate its 246th birthday on Monday, the team at Market Wagon wants to say a big ‘Thank you’ to all of our partners who have served in all branches of the Ar...

by Dan Klein | Jul 1st, 2022

13-year vet & single mom turns military benefits into nursing career and Kenzaleah’s Cake Café

Few people know the meaning of sacrifice more than Theresa Mullan. She joined the Army Reserves as a 28-year-old single mother to two small children. The decision allowed Theresa to both serve her cou...

by Dan Klein | Jun 30th, 2022

Serving their country, serving their land: Joel and Gabby Funk find fulfillment with Funk Family Farm

There are few holidays more meaningful to Joel and Gabby Funk than Independence Day. That’s because while Joel is a 6th generation farmer, he’s also a 13-year Army veteran who experienced combat o...

by Dan Klein | Jun 29th, 2022

Navy Reserve nurse on a mission to help people eat healthier food with 2 Men & A Hen

Ryan Thatcher knew he wanted to serve his country since he was in high school and watched the Twin Towers fall on 9/11. From that day forward, he has wanted to aid those who are on the front lines. He...

by Dan Klein | Jun 27th, 2022

Farm on a mission: Theodora Farms expands access to organic produce as part of resurgence

A farm just outside St. Louis has been built with the future in mind. In a post-industrial town on the decline, Theodora Farms is helping the area bounce back in a big way. By partnering with Market ...

by Dan Klein | Jun 22nd, 2022

Father’s Day comes full circle for Market Wagon founder Nick Carter

For any boy growing up on a farm, the assumption is that you will be a farmer just like your father. Market Wagon co-founder and CEO Nick Carter was no different, growing up on 80 acres in Howard Cou...

by Dan Klein | Jun 17th, 2022

Peach Salsa

This salsa is great as an appetizer with chips or over a grilled pork chop. It can be eaten right away, but the flavor is better if you let it sit in the refrigerator 3-4 hours before eating. This i...

by Market Wagon | Jun 16th, 2022

4 Ways to Pair Your Wines

We've brought the best of all things local to you! You can now order wine to pair with your favorite food on Market Wagon in the Central Indiana community. Find a variety of local Indiana wines for d...

by Market Wagon | Jun 8th, 2022

Eat Good, Do Good: Sunnyside Community Garden making a big impact in the neighborhood

There’s a very simple philosophy behind Sunnyside Community Garden & Food Forest—Eat Good, Do Good. The garden works to provide fresh and organic produce to the neighborhoods in West Bloomington, ...

by Dan Klein | Jun 7th, 2022

Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Dates

Try this perfect paleo appetizer created by Woven Meat Co that will be a crowd pleaser! If you're in the Twin Cities community, pair the recipe with bacon from Woven Meat Co.Prep Time: 10 minutesCoo...

by Woven Meat Co | Jun 6th, 2022

As You Look for Something that Offers Stability & Confidence Amid Uncertainty, Look Local

Two years ago, the word most often used was “unprecedented.” We were living in unprecedented times, with unprecedented threats and, for some, unprecedented opportunities. In 2022, we face "u...

by Nick Carter | Jun 3rd, 2022

Becker Farms: The doctor (and 4th generation farmer) will feed you now

Kyle Becker, owner of Becker Farms, began reporting for duty as a farmer when he was 7 years old. And, except for a brief period at Purdue University where he became a veterinarian, this fourth-genera...

by Dan Klein | May 31st, 2022

Lake Effect Kitchen creates delicious meals and life-changing opportunities

While lake effect snow is known for making a significant impact on communities in terms of dumping a large amount of white stuff on the ground, Lake Effect Kitchen is making that type of impact week a...

by Dan Klein | May 25th, 2022

Former stockbroker bets on herself and finds a winner with Great Lakes Pot Pies

A longtime entrepreneur looked to her past for inspiration in shaping her future. When Jannie Teitelbaum decided to get into the food business, she turned to one of her childhood favorites: the chicke...

by Dan Klein | May 19th, 2022

Ernestos KC: Motivated by love as they mourn daughter’s passing

“Grief isn’t something you carry,” says Phil and Cathy Mercado, co-owners of Ernestos KC. “It walks alongside you.”Just 16 months after the passing of their daughter Danielle, the Mercados h...

by Dan Klein | May 11th, 2022

Grandma Busch’s Crispy Strawberry Shortcake

What's better than a family recipe passed down for generations? This recipe was created by grandma Busch and was often enjoyed by the family while watching baseball games. We hope you enjoy it as...

by Busch Family Farms, LLC | May 10th, 2022

Supporting local fruit is a berry berry delicious idea

When is a rose not a rose? When it is a strawberry of course! Now that we are into the month of May, farmers in your community are selling, on Market Wagon, the tastiest member of the rose family –...

by Dan Klein | May 5th, 2022

Happy and healthy cows make all the difference at Stooksbury Dairy

The difference, Brant Stooksbury’s customers tell him, is “night and day.” Brant is the owner of Stooksbury Dairy Creamery. He never gets tired of hearing from customers who enjoy his “udderl...

by Dan Klein | Apr 28th, 2022

Yum Yum’s Patisserie mixes French delicacies with inclusivity with delicious results

Baking treats and blazing trails. Chantiel Melson has opened up Knoxville’s first Black, LGBTQ, female-owned bakery called Yum Yum’s Patisserie. Chantiel says the community has been supportive fro...

by Dan Klein | Apr 21st, 2022

Young Wisconsin farmers look to change the world with Wonka’s Harvest, one worthy cause at a time

When you think of a farmer, it’s easy to picture an individual with a few wrinkles that reflect their decades of experience and generations of ancestors who have shaped the land they walk on. Howeve...

by Dan Klein | Apr 15th, 2022

Youthful parents weave healthy living and healthy animals into Woven Meat Co

As the world was shutting down in the spring of 2020, Keegan and Callie Knobloch, were working to get their new business, Woven Meat Co, off the ground—an exercise made even more ironic since Keegan...

by Dan Klein | Apr 5th, 2022

Asparagus Salad with Jammy Eggs & Prosciutto

This beautiful spring salad is amazing for a weekend breakfast with the family or brunch with friends. Salad Ingredients:2lbs asparagus, woody ends trimmed off, and blanched4 eggs, soft boiled (see b...

by Market Wagon | Apr 4th, 2022

Keuka Spring Vineyards: Harvesting only the best grapes and awards for 40+ years

Like a fine wine, Keuka Spring Vineyards has only gotten better with age. Though, the first few grapes produced by Len and Judy Wiltberger weren’t bad either!Thanks to a partnership with Market Wago...

by Dan Klein | Mar 30th, 2022

David Beekman, 12, carving out a career already with Hickory’s Legacy Farms

David Beekman isn’t your typical 12-year-old.Every day, rain or shine, at 6 a.m. — when most of his friends and classmates are still sound asleep — David, the next generation of Hickory’s Leg...

by Dan Klein | Mar 24th, 2022

Julie Muth breathing life into herself and her land at Hollow Oak Farm

Julie Muth knew something needed to change. After a decade of hour-long commutes and staring at a computer screen as an interior designer, she was tired of working for corporate America. She wanted mo...

by Dan Klein | Mar 18th, 2022

Bring the best of authentic Bavaria to your door with Country Grill Chicagoland

Florian Porsch is a man on a mission. He’s a native of Germany, a food truck veteran who spent years selling rotisserie chicken and other Bavarian specialties in his homeland. But, when he realized ...

by Dan Klein | Mar 10th, 2022

Treat yourself to no-hassle, homemade goodness thanks to Coty Rastafar and All Things Empanada

A veteran of the food, beverage and hospitality industries, Coty Rastafar knows first-hand the market for easy — and delicious — grab-and-go food options for the late-night crowd.That’s why a ...

by Dan Klein | Mar 4th, 2022

Laid-off Columbus cook turns delivery driver gig into profitable company with Market Wagon

If you would have told Reggie D. Turner she’d be running her own successful business as a Black woman, she wouldn’t have believed you—especially when she was laid off after 34 years in the resta...

by Dan Klein | Feb 23rd, 2022

Chili Recipe Round Up

In honor of National Chili Day on February 24th, we've rounded up our top three chili recipes from the blog. With a variety of meat options, spices, and beans, there is a recipe for every tastebud. L...

by Market Wagon | Feb 23rd, 2022

Harmony Acres: a legenDAIRY operation for 200+ years and 7 generations

The year was 1819. James Monroe was president. Alabama become a state. Queen Victoria and Walt Whitman were born. But, more importantly, for the milk lovers of Western Pennsylvania, William Edger star...

by Dan Klein | Feb 11th, 2022

Lost Ash Ridge Farm—raising food the way it was intended to be

It doesn’t take long talking with Bob Anderson to hear the passion in his voice and his deep love for animals. It usually takes just a few words. Every breeding animal on the farm has a name, includ...

by Dan Klein | Feb 8th, 2022

Cooking for a cure: Kathleen’s Kitchen helps fund Alzheimer’s research

When you buy a cupcake or cookie from Kathy Heeter, owner of Kathleen’s Kitchen: Home Baked Goodness, you’re getting far more than a tasty treat. Net proceeds from every purchase fund research to ...

by Dan Klein | Feb 1st, 2022

North Country Charcuterie Hoguera Chili

Cold weather and football seaon means it's the perfect time to try a new chili recipe. Hoguera Spreadable Chorizo from North Country Charcuterie is made with hot paprika, chipotle, cayenne pepper...

by Market Wagon | Jan 31st, 2022

Eagle Scout harnesses healthy soil and Swedish roots to produce natural goodness at Jacobson Family Farms

To fully appreciate the certified natural goodness of Jacobson Family Farms, you have to know a little more about Kyle Jacobson and his passion for the environment. Inspired by his Eagle Scout trainin...

by Dan Klein | Jan 28th, 2022

Woolf Farms: An apple a day for 65+ years and 3 generations

For three generations, Dale Woolf’s family has been planting and harvesting apples and other delicious fruit in the rolling hills of eastern Ohio, halfway between Cleveland and Pittsburgh. From humb...

by Dan Klein | Jan 26th, 2022

Dreamy Black Bean Brownies

A recipe for dessert you don't have to feel bad about! Black Bean Brownies are a delicious alternative to your traditional chocolate squares. This recipe is packed with protien and easy to make. It wa...

by Market Wagon | Jan 24th, 2022

River City Aquaponics: Changing the way produce is grown in Kentucky

Can you imagine a place with no more stale kale? A place where the lettuce you just bought from the grocery store doesn’t start turning brown one day later? This isn’t some futuristic dream. The t...

by Dan Klein | Jan 20th, 2022

North Country Charcuterie harnesses the power of family to rise to new heights

Years before it was a social media phenomenon, the Forbes family knew all about the delightful combination of meats and cheeses on a single serving tray, better known as charcuterie. North Country Cha...

by Dan Klein | Jan 18th, 2022

Former professional athlete takes family’s Birch Creek Farmery to the next level

Teddi Maslowski, 28, never thought she could be a full-time farmer. Never. But now, she can’t dream of any another career, carrying on a family legacy that started exactly 100 years ago when Teddi�...

by Dan Klein | Jan 14th, 2022

Professor’s home garden sprouts into 2 Chicks and a Farm success

It seems a little cliché that a business called 2 Chicks and a Farm all started with a shopping trip—but it’s true. Jen Russomanno and her partner Kim Bryant were shopping for a store that focuse...

by Dan Klein | Jan 12th, 2022

2-Bean Vegan Walking Tacos

It's doesn't hurt that National Slow Cooker month also happens to be during the winter and close to the pro football playoffs! This simple but delicious recipe by 8 Track Foods is perfect for a cold...

by Market Wagon | Jan 11th, 2022

Home is where the farm is for Hatmaker Homestead

For Holli Hatmaker, growing up in the world of agriculture and livestock has always been a part of her life. Along with her husband, Drew Hatmaker, who had extensive experience in gardening, the duo k...

by Dan Klein | Jan 6th, 2022

Fork Smashed Blonde Chickpea Salad

In honor of National Bean Day we are sharing a delcious recipe created by 8 Tracks Foods. Inspired by founder Maggie Seng Sadowsky's favorite tuna salad recipe, this is vegan, gluten-free, and only ...

by Market Wagon | Jan 6th, 2022

Baked Oatmeal

January is National Oatmeal Month so it's the perfect time to try a delicous new recipe that is packed with nutrients and fresh local food, and is easy to make! Ingredients● 1 3/4 cups milk●...

by Market Wagon | Jan 3rd, 2022

Female-owned and operated butcher shop works to bring unique breed of pig back from the brink (and to market) with Jensen Reserve

It may seem like a contradiction – pork that tastes like beef and a prized Chinese breed of pig being raised in Georgia. But then again, you haven’t met Laura Jensen, owner of Jensen Reserve.Marke...

by Dan Klein | Dec 28th, 2021

Taste the tree-ripened difference with Franklin’s Citrus Farm (no waxes, dyes or gasses needed)

Have you ever tasted real fruit? Not the stuff you get from the grocery display that was picked weeks earlier when it was still green, but real fruit—the kind that fully ripened into a bright orange...

by Dan Klein | Dec 21st, 2021

Cornbread Stuffing

Prep time: 30 minutesCooking time: 1 hr. Yields: 8-10 servingsCornbread stuffing is the quintessential holiday side dish! Packed with toasted orange cornbread, savory veggies, and a blend of herbs an...

by Market Wagon | Dec 20th, 2021

Five generations of Gilles keep feeding Kentucky with Hill View Farms

Since the late 1800s, generations of Gilles have graced the good soil of Western Kentucky with good agriculture. With both crops and livestock on Hill View Farms, the Gilles family has met the need in...

by Dan Klein | Dec 16th, 2021

Butternut Squash Grits with Bacon and Sage

Prep time: 15 MinutesCooking time: 15 Minutes Yields: 4-6 servingsCreamy and satisfying, cheesy butternut squash grits are easy to prepare and sure to satisfy! Perfect to serve for a big crowd whethe...

by Market Wagon | Dec 13th, 2021

Celebrate with Evermore Farm, whose roots date back to the Revolutionary War, 97 years before Christmas was a federal holiday

The roots of Christmas go back a few millennia. But only for the last 151 years have Americans observed the date as a federal holiday. Evermore Farm, located in Westminster, Maryland, began almost a c...

by Dan Klein | Dec 9th, 2021

Birmingham food producers band together to make FRESH donations to charity

Chef and farmers will match every customer purchase on Market Wagon during holidays with donation to area homeless shelters and food bank. In a holiday season filled with generosity, Birmingham-area ...

by Dan Klein | Dec 8th, 2021

Support for Cleveland-area farmers and chefs hits $1M in less than 18 months

More than 75 food producers thank Northeast Ohio for buying local food. Market Wagon today announced the achievement of an important milestone for the local food community in Cleveland: $1 million...

by Dan Klein | Dec 7th, 2021

Red Pepper & Bacon Egg Bites

Change your morning routine, add a new protein snack or meal plan for the week with this recipe! Egg bites include your favorite farm-fresh eggs, bacon, veggies, and cheese. They are easy to make and...

by Market Wagon | Dec 6th, 2021

Food bred to nourish the world: ‘Orange’ you glad you can enjoy a smarter and healthier corn with Professor Torbert’s?

Purdue University Professor Torbert Rocheford has dedicated his life to helping solve a malnutrition problem responsible for 125,000-250,000 childhood deaths a year globally. Now his efforts are also ...

by Dan Klein | Dec 2nd, 2021

Sausage & Kale Soup

Looking for a delicious soup that's healthy, packed with nutrients, and perfect for the winter months? This recipe has you covered. Get your local ingredients for farm-fresh soup on Market Wagon....

by Market Wagon | Nov 30th, 2021

Cahokia Rice sets the standard with a high-protein, low-glycemic product (when all the other farmers thought Blake Gerard was crazy)

Blake Gerard knew something had to change. Severe floods along the Mississippi River had wiped out this fourth-generation farmer’s corn and soybean crop yet again.He knew he had to find something th...

by Dan Klein | Nov 23rd, 2021

Nap-N-Hill Farm adds quality beef to Madison market perfect for a Wisconsin winter

Donuts and beef go together, right? Well they do at Nap-N-Hill Farm! Ever since owners Amanda and Scott Wethal joined with Market Wagon in June 2021, they’ve made donuts a part of their weekly trips...

by Dan Klein | Nov 22nd, 2021

For 125 years and counting, Logan Family Farms brings quality to the table

Tom and Joann Logan are fourth-generation farmers, raising food on the same land that’s been in their family since 1894. Tom maintains the key to its success is the “good dirt” of the farm, loca...

by Dan Klein | Nov 18th, 2021

Groundbreaking food scientist and mom reinvents the can of beans with 8 Track Foods

For 25 years, Maggie Sadowsky has been a leading authority in plant-based foods. She’s created more than 100 successful products for some of the biggest names in the industry. She’s traveled the w...

by Dan Klein | Nov 17th, 2021

Cancer diagnosis turns into Paws Up Pet Food and the best meals your dog has ever had (including a Thanksgiving feast!)

Everything changed for Kris Fuentes when Allie, her pet lab, was diagnosed with breast cancer. After months of trying expensive, veterinarian-recommended foods only to have Allie still have problems k...

by Dan Klein | Nov 12th, 2021

Tamale Pie

Farmers John and Emily Barnes of Bravo Steaks met over cattle and dreamed of someday starting their own farm. They are now first-generation farmers that raise Berkshire pigs as well as black Angus a...

by Market Wagon | Nov 12th, 2021

Zucchini & Prosciutto Frittata

Zucchini is a delicious vegetable that is packed with nutrients like vitamin A and plenty of antioxidants. Not only does it provide a variety of health benefits, but there are also many ways to cook w...

by Market Wagon | Nov 8th, 2021

Army veteran and his “hive” find success: Hillside Honey in their own words

Something that every veteran family knows is that the soldier does not stand alone. He works as part of a team, with his fellow soldiers, community and of course, his family. That's the same with us. ...

by Dan Klein | Nov 5th, 2021

Naval officer begins Commitment Coffee to brew beans with a noble mission

When you buy a bag of beans from Commitment Coffee, you’re getting a lot more than just a delicious cup of coffee for your morning caffeine. You are helping provide scholarships to children and spou...

by Dan Klein | Nov 4th, 2021

Displaced by Hurricane Katrina, veteran finds calm in the storm with hibiscus farming and Pride Road LLC

If you’re looking for an easy career, neither joining the military nor farming would be recommended. Yet that’s exactly what Najeeb Muhaimin does – in fact he even raises the difficulty level by...

by Dan Klein | Nov 3rd, 2021

Marine and Purple Heart recipient uses business and farming to overcome PTSD after IED explosion

Justin Bajema will never forget the date he began infantry training. He was a young Marine who had just graduated boot camp. It was Sept. 11, 2001. Yeah, THAT 9/11. While his superiors informed the ne...

by Dan Klein | Nov 2nd, 2021

Market Wagon honors partner vendors who are military veterans

With Veterans Day on Thursday, the team at Market Wagon wants to say a big ‘Thank you’ to all of our partners who have served in all branches of the Armed Forces.We would like to show our apprecia...

by Dan Klein | Nov 2nd, 2021

Apple Crisp

It's that time of the year where apples are in season and you can create a variety of delicious recipes from pies to cobblers to bread. We put together this easy-to-make Apple Crisp that uses fresh f...

by Market Wagon | Nov 2nd, 2021

From our Farmer and CEO Nick Carter: Trust your LOCAL supply chain as the global supply chain groans under pressure, again

Who can forget the grocery store experience soon after the pandemic began? Store shelves seemingly went empty overnight. Many food products became impossible to find including canned soups and vegetab...

by Nick Carter | Nov 1st, 2021

Caramelized Pork Rice Bowls

by Market Wagon | Oct 29th, 2021

Founder’s roots: The farm that started Market Wagon

While today there are nearly 2,000 food producers and artisans who partner with Market Wagon, it really did begin on one small Midwestern farm. The name of that place is Honey Creek Farm, located in s...

by Dan Klein | Oct 28th, 2021

Roasted Root Vegetables

You can use any root vegetables from Market Wagon for this recipe, but our favorites are sweet potatoes, onions, small waxy potatoes, parsnip, and rutabaga. You can even add winter squash to the tra...

by Market Wagon | Oct 26th, 2021

Celebrate World Pasta Day with local flair around the family dinner table and Foggy Mountain Pasta

Pasta is not a passion for Gabriel Key, pasta maker and owner of Foggy Mountain Pasta. It’s far more than that. “It’s a part of me,” Gabriel says.Gabriel joined Market Wagon to expand sales an...

by Dan Klein | Oct 25th, 2021

Preorder your turkey now! Is two weeks of prep for Thanksgiving dinner enough for you? Becker Farms has been planning for 18 months

Most of us can’t remember what we had for lunch yesterday and probably don’t know what we’ll have for dinner next week. But when you want to raise 4,400 turkeys on your small family farm like Ky...

by Dan Klein | Oct 21st, 2021

How to Cook Spaghetti Squash

It's that time of the year where fall squash is officially in season. Spaghetti squash is one of the most vibrant and nutrient-dense vegetables that should be part of your recipe routine. It's a goo...

by Market Wagon | Oct 20th, 2021

Taste the difference after health issues prompt first-generation farmer to begin Marble Creek Farmstead

Matthew Lawrence got into agriculture because he wanted to make a difference. After dealing with health issues caused by unsustainable commercial farming, Matthew began producing his own products in 2...

by Dan Klein | Oct 14th, 2021

Denver Frittata

Farm fresh eggs can be used any time of the day, but there's nothing quite like a delicious egg breakfast that includes fresh produce, protein, and cheese. This recipe, created by Ready set Dinner, co...

by Market Wagon | Oct 13th, 2021

The ‘black sheep’ of the family transform into first-generation farmers with Bravo Steaks

John and Emily Barnes aren’t your average farmers. In fact, Emily jokes that both she and John are the black sheep of their families because no other relative ever had much to do with farming.But th...

by Dan Klein | Oct 11th, 2021

Coast Guard veteran cultivates childhood curiosity into college degree and now booming mushroom farm with Wild Growth Gourmet Mushrooms

If you asked Josh McAtee as a boy what he wanted to be when he grew up, mushroom farmer wasn’t the answer. But that’s only because he never dreamed that his passion and love for fungi could turn i...

by Dan Klein | Oct 7th, 2021

Lamb Sweet Potato Chili

We love it when local farmers and artisans come together to create delicious dishes to try. This recipe features two vendors who offer a variety of products from produce, eggs, and meat in the Lexin...

by Market Wagon | Oct 6th, 2021

Chicken & Rice Burrito Bowl

It's National Taco Day and we are celebrating with a delicious new recipe created by Ready set Dinner. Although not a taco, a burrito bowl is is just as good and makes for an easy meal the whole famil...

by Market Wagon | Oct 4th, 2021

Meet the Ladies – and the Navy veteran family – creating the legacy of Legacy Dairy

At Legacy Dairy, Allie, Eve, and Trudy are vital members of the milk-producing operation. But they’re not much for shaking hands or giving high-fives. To better understand why, here’s a few more ...

by Dan Klein | Sep 30th, 2021

Cashew Curry

This recipe is packed full of veggies and spices, the perfect comfort food for the fall season. Cashew Curry, created by Ready set Dinner, is a vegetarian dish filled with fresh onions, green beans...

by Market Wagon | Sep 29th, 2021

Country Pear Puff Pancake

Perfect as a breakfast main or served as a refreshing dessert, this recipe from Bowermans Blueberry Farm brings together a delicious mix of fruity and sweet. Ingredients: 5 tablespoons butter, d...

by Market Wagon | Sep 28th, 2021

From professor to farmer, Dr. Lana Zimmer finds second calling when college closes

Lana Zimmer doesn’t even remember why she started farming. It was 2011. She was a professor at Saint Joseph’s College in Rensselaer, Indiana, helping future classroom teachers learn their craft.Wi...

by Dan Klein | Sep 23rd, 2021

Waseda Farms keeps growing and giving back (organically) to the Wisconsin farming community

Waseda Farms began as a passion project of Matt Lutsey’s father Tom. After doctors told Tom to cut back on red meat, he responded, “what if I ate better red meat instead?” This was the beginning...

by Dan Klein | Sep 21st, 2021

Butternut Bacon Farro on Arugula

Perfect for the fall season, this recipe created by Ready set Dinner, includes a variety of delicious elements from in-season butternut squash, farm-fresh bacon, greens, and grains to make a deliciou...

by Market Wagon | Sep 21st, 2021

Vindicator Brand’s roots and revenue continue to grow for Peter and Susan Jones

Around five years ago, Peter and Susan Jones decided that the corporate world was no longer for them. Peter had previous experience working on a dairy farm as a teenager, so the couple decided to dig ...

by Dan Klein | Sep 17th, 2021

From a Harvard degree and health care to healthy growing, Keith Kudla’s journey to the science of sustainability at Artesian Farm

No tractors are needed at Artesian Farm, but ladders are a must – and you better not be afraid of heights! That’s because 10 acres worth of lettuce, basil and kale are grown on shelves up to 20 fe...

by Dan Klein | Sep 16th, 2021

Farming brings the Slaughter Family Farm together, thanks to Nana’s lasting influence

Justin Slaughter started his career in the insurance industry. While he found success early on, he also came to the realization that he was working 90-hour weeks and feeling the effects of being dista...

by Dan Klein | Sep 15th, 2021

Amanda's Game Day Chili

Whether it's a cookout in your backyard or a tailgate at the stadium, good food is an essential part of the experience. Created by Market Wagon vendor 2 Farms Meet, this chili is packed with meat, ve...

by Market Wagon | Sep 15th, 2021

Gridiron stories: 2 football moms meet on the sidelines, 2 Farms Meet begins

If you’re looking for Amanda Webb or Katie Crowe on a Friday night during the fall, you better check the football schedule. Because if their hometown Estill County Engineers are playing nearby, the ...

by Dan Klein | Sep 9th, 2021

Farm Fresh Caprese Flatbread

Fresh veggies, greens, and cheese combined for an Italian dinner in twenty minutes. Our Farm Fresh Caprese Flatbread recipe, created by Ready Set Dinner, makes it easy to throw a quick meal together...

by Market Wagon | Sep 7th, 2021

Artesian Farm Peach Tomato Basil Salad

There’s nothing quite as good as a farm fresh salad made from locally grown produce. Market Wagon farmer, Artesian Farm, provides local, sustainably grown, pesticide-free, non-GMO produce that helps...

by Delaney Kash | Aug 19th, 2021

Bee-lieve it: First-time farmer finds success with Market Wagon

Jared Bruce isn’t your typical farmer. It’s not just because this is his first year working the land at B Lavender Farms. It’s the fulfillment of a dream that’s been years in the making.It’s...

by Dan Klein | Aug 13th, 2021

CT Family Farms sees record sales after partnering with Market Wagon

CT Family Farms started in 2008 with just 100 acres of land. Since then, the farm has grown to 700 acres and currently has 180 calves along with pigs and chickens. Located in Northern Georgia, CT Fami...

by Dan Klein | Aug 11th, 2021

Freedom Foods brings over 250 years of experience to Market Wagon

Family-owned and operated Freedom Foods began in 2012 in Wolcott Indiana when Ryan Schleman and his family decided they wanted to do farming differently. With over 250 years of generational farm exper...

by Trisha Smith | Aug 4th, 2021

Quick, delicious local meals for when life gets busy

Summer days getting shorter and August getting closer can only mean one thing — back-to-school season is upon us. While back-to-school is a fun and exciting time, it’s also a busy one. Finding tim...

by Danielle Groves | Jul 22nd, 2021

Flour Your Dreams - What was once a dream is now a reality

Flour Your Dreams was originally just that—a dream, specifically a dream for once Tania and Danny retired. However, when the pandemic hit, plans changed, and Tania and Danny took what was once a hob...

by Danielle Groves | Jul 14th, 2021

LOCAL TOMATOES: A refreshing summertime treat!

Growing up, we lived in the country (at least 20 minutes to the nearest shopping mall, no close neighbors, gravel driveway). In the summertime, we would always keep an eye out for the home farm stands...

by Danielle Groves | Jul 6th, 2021

Kankakee Valley Homestead | Good food with a good purpose

In his previous career, Tom Eich was a math teacher at a low-income school. Working in this profession forced him to see the effects of hunger first hand and invoked a sense of urgency to actually do ...

by Danielle Groves | Jul 1st, 2021

Happy 4th of July from Market Wagon!

Let freedom ring! The 4th of July is an exciting time to celebrate our nation's independence with friends and family ... and eat great food! Market Wagon is passionate about helping local farmers and ...

by Danielle Groves | Jun 24th, 2021

Market Wagon and its vendors prioritize sustainability

The Market Wagon team works hard every day to be good stewards for our vendors. But beyond the people we serve, we also work to take care of the environment. Many of the vendors that partner with us u...

by Danielle Groves | Jun 17th, 2021

LOCAL STRAWBERRIES: Savor the sweetness!

No matter what area you live in, it’s likely strawberries carry some sort of nostalgic story. Growing up in Indiana, friends would have small patches of strawberries. One neighbor let us come over a...

by Danielle Groves | May 20th, 2021

Market Wagon hatches business for Purple Haven Farm

After owning land for several years, Nichole, AKA “The Chicken Mama”, started living off of her own farm. One day, she eyed some chicks and was drawn to them. Not long after, Nichole began Purple ...

by Danielle Groves | May 10th, 2021

ASPARAGUS: Green goodness, now in season

As a kid, Mom often made wonderful home-cooked meals for supper. But, occasionally, we would have a side I wasn’t a fan of, mostly because Dad really loved all kinds of veggies. Asparagus was one of...

by Danielle Groves | Apr 30th, 2021

Cattle started this marriage, this family, and Sherman Farms

Robert and Ashley Sherman met because of cattle. Now, they are raising their two daughters on a cattle farm. This couple began farming together 10 years ago when they got married and are continuing to...

by Trisha Smith | Apr 6th, 2021

Piatt County farm dives into aquaponics for sustainability

Tilapia and leafy greens serve a purpose on the Koss Family Farm near White Heath. With an eye toward sustainability and the future, the traditional Piatt County farm expanded into aquaponics to raise...

by FarmWeek Now | Mar 31st, 2021

4 Corners Ranch provides elite beef on Market Wagon

4 Corners Ranch sits in the beautiful Smoky Mountains of Tennessee. It has been quite an adventure for Allen and Kimberly since they left their homes in Ohio and Pennsylvania 10 years ago. Since then,...

by Trisha Smith | Mar 22nd, 2021

From courier to confections: How Market Wagon encouraged Reggie’s Creations to take off

The owner of Reggie’s Creations, Reggie D. Green, like many people, was hit hard when the pandemic started. She lost her job of 30+ years working in the food and beverage industry and found herself ...

by Trisha Smith | Mar 19th, 2021

It all started with one steer: Now business is bursting out of the barn for 54 Farms

Tyson Farms, soon to become known as 54 Farms, is a first-generation farm founded in 2015 by Shaun Tyson and his wife in Central Illinois. They offer a wide selection of beef using conventional farmin...

by Trisha Smith | Mar 15th, 2021

Nature Keepers preserves – special flavor for special customers

Mark Ballering has always been interested in nature and the environment. When he retired from being a coffee roaster, he purchased 270 acres of woodland and row crops north of Madison, Wisconsin. He...

by Toni Riley | Jan 4th, 2021

Living her lifelong dream to farm at Chicken Bacon Ranch

Johanna VanDyke is very quick to say she is living her dream, and she bubbles with enthusiasm as she talks about it. Her dream begins at 7:30 AM, rain or shine, hot or cold, as she starts her farm cho...

by Toni Riley | Dec 14th, 2020

Bulgarian Yogurt - Treasured for both Flavor and Health

Everyone has those foods that conjure up feelings of home. Maybe it was a favorite holiday meal, or Friday night pizza, or Grandma’s hot chocolate. For Teddy Ivanov, it’s yogurt. Not just any yogu...

by Toni Riley | Dec 8th, 2020

For 3 Generations, Louisville has enjoyed Fresh Produce from the Loftus Family Farm

For three generations, Loftus Farms has been providing fresh, locally grown produce for residents of Floyd County, Indiana. Beginning in July 2020, residents just across the Ohio River in Louisville, ...

by Toni Riley | Nov 19th, 2020

Capital Group's Local Philosophy Meets Healthy Habits

Since 1931, Capital Group, home of American Funds, has been focused on delivering results for long-term investors. Today, Capital Group manages more than $1.7 trillion in equity and fixed income asset...

by Ryan Thomas | Dec 13th, 2019

One America Brings a Farmers Market Experience to the Office

OneAmerica is one of the fastest growing mutual insurance holding companies in the industry. A key to their success is the ability to attract and retain talented people to their company. That means, ...

by Nick Carter | Nov 26th, 2019

Farmers can Fake Freshness, but not Flavor.

Many people make the decision to purchase local food because it's proven to be better for their communities and the environment. But, is there anything else in it for the consumer other than a good co...

by Claire Trost | Jul 11th, 2019

Want to Reduce Food Waste? Think Beyond the Imperfect, Ugly, & Misfit Produce.

It has been estimated that about one third of all food produced is thrown away. We are wasting food at home, in restaurants, and at the grocery store. But what most consumers have been surprised to...

by Claire Trost | Jun 27th, 2019

Shattering the Illusion of Egg Label Claims

Have you heard the stereotypes "helicopter parent" and "free range parent?" A helicopter parent hovers over their child every moment. On the contrary, a free range parent lets their kids roam wild, ...

by Claire Trost | Jun 7th, 2019

Instead of Layoffs, This Factory Put its Workers in Debt: The Untold Story of Industrial Agriculture's Injustices.

The factories are closing. Jobs are leaving our cities. People are caught in the crossfire of shifting policies, both domestic and abroad. It's a narrative that is all too familiar in America. ...

by Claire Trost | May 16th, 2019

Chicken Florentine with a side of Plastic? Maybe shipping meals isn't so great for the planet after all.

Busyness is becoming normal. Even a status symbol. And it's given rise to a new industry: The Life Optimization Industry. Thanks to busyness, the business of life optimization is booming. The...

by Nicholas Carter | May 3rd, 2019

Who Gives a Crap about Grass-Fed Beef? ... Chickens, apparently.

For many of us the image, and maybe the only image, we have of a farm is the idyllic "story book" farm. A sweet farm complete with a classic red barn and a garden. Chickens in a coop, pigs in a ...

by Claire Trost | Apr 27th, 2019

Making Soil from Dirt (And, yes, there is a difference).

At Honey Creek Farm, Tim Carter is turning dirt back into soil. In 1974, Tim came home from Purdue to the family farm with the vision for America's "big ag" that was being taught in ag classrooms ever...

by Nicholas Carter | Apr 12th, 2019