Bee / Pollinator Education

  • Cultivating The Commons Seed

    Cultivating the Commons Seed specializes in producing certified organic seeds for gardens and farms. Unlike many seed companies, Cultivating the Commons Seed grows nearly every seed it sells—right here in the Upper Midwest, without relying on middlemen. Stop by for the Annual BLOOM Tour, see how seeds are grown, and enjoy guided tours on the hour..

  • Northwood Mushrooms

    Northwood Mushrooms is a certified organic mushroom farm growing 8–10 different varieties of mushrooms both outdoors on logs and indoors in carefully managed growing spaces. In addition to fresh mushrooms, the farm also creates value-added products from mushrooms that are not quite pretty enough to sell fresh, helping reduce waste while offering delicious and creative mushroom-based foods and goods.

  • Whetstone Farm

    Whetstone Farm is a collaborative farm where multiple families and enterprises raise organic vegetables, grass-fed beef and lamb, flowers and seeds. Visitors can explore rotational grazing, ecological farming, horses, community events, and the partnerships that make this diverse farm possible.

  • Z-Orchard

    Celebrate Honey Bee Day at Z-Orchard, a small family-run orchard in Amery where visitors can experience apple trees, pollinators, honey, maple syrup, and seasonal farm goods.