Minnesota Premium Garlic Project Field Day – Chokio

SFA's Minnesota Premium Garlic Project is hosting a field day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sat., July 7, at Big Stone Garlic, 39224 600th Ave, Correll. Time is TBA.

The day focuses on Big Stone Garlic and begins at its north location, 62247 340th St, Chokio, where the Swenson and Olson families grow hardneck garlic with all-natural methods. Operating at two separate farms about 10 miles apart, Big Stone is one of the six Collaborating Farms in the MN Premium Garlic Project, and are doing field trials on mulch, fertilizer and planting times. The tour will travel at noon to the farm's south location, 39224 600th Ave, Correll. 

This event is free but registration is required.

The Minnesota Premium Garlic Project will enhance profitability for existing and new farmers by improving premium garlic production in Minnesota through the advancement of best production and marketing practices, and by expanding markets and supply chains and conducting research on improved cultivation methods. Info: jerry@sfa-mn.org.