Duluth Township, Minn. – A group of 12 locally-owned, small farms located between Duluth and Two Harbors will launch season three of the “Clover Valley Farm Trail” on June 15. The Trail, modeled after Bayfield, Wisconsin’s, “Fruit Loop”, provides farmers the opportunity to sell items commonly found at farmers markets directly from their farms. Fresh produce, plant seedlings, baked goods, crafts, and other items will be sold from self-serve farm stands.
Justin Osadjan, the event co-founder and a participant, expressed excitement about season three of the Farm Trail, “This concept has been a hit with locals and tourists alike. We are very excited to return for a third year – bigger and better. The opportunity for our farmers to have another means to generate income while providing fresh and unprocessed foods is very fulfilling. We are thankful for the support our community has provided and we look forward to seeing everyone out on the Trail again this summer!”
Event organizers have described the Trail as a place, “where a farmers market meets a Sunday drive.” Participating farms are located in or near a historic farm community named Clover Valley. The area is known for its fertile soil and a gently rolling landscape with Lake Superior as a backdrop.
The Clover Valley Farm Trail is open Sundays from noon to 5 p.m., June 15 through October 5. Some farms have additional hours and activities, which can be found on their farm websites. More information about the Trail and a map can be found at clovervalleyfarmtrail.com. Printed information can be found at local tourist information hubs.
