Home Grown

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At a time when more Americans are growing concerned about the origins of the food they're eating, Minnesota is rich
with specialty producers who bring fresh products to market within 24 hours of harvest. Over the next four months
we'll be profiling some of these local growers in video stories where we'll take you from farm to market --
where each of these producers sells his or her home grown specialties.

Pride in their diverse harvest

By J. Pinkley

September 26, 2007

Martin and Attina Diffley run Gardens of Eagan, one of the longest certified organic operations in the U.S., having been first certified in 1975. Growing a combination of produce to sell up to 7 months a year, the Diffleys pride themselves on harvesting no more than 24 hours before delivering their produce to Twin Cities coops.

Where to find Gardens of Eagan produce

Prairie Hollow Farm:
Unique farm earning reputation for unique cheeses

Tim Kornder:
These melons are
De Vine

Gardens of Eagan:
Pride in their diverse harvest

Nature's Little Farm:
A heritage tradition