Meet Our Vendors: Tom & Ruth Neuberger of Goosemobile

June 16th, 2010

After more than 30 years of producing free-range chickens, turkey, ducks, geese and other fowl, the Neubergers have a proven record of successfully raising free-range poultry. Over the years, they have also added lamb, beef, pork and goat meat to the products they offer.

Meadowsweet Market is proud to offer their free-range eggs and chicken.

Goosemobile sells directly to consumers, at Farmer’s Markets, and at retail stores in the area.

“We’ve made many wonderful friends through the business, and they’re good people. In all the years that we’ve sold our products, we never had even one bad check. That says a lot for our customers,” Ruth says.

In recent years, the Neubergers have been delighted to see demand for their products “blossom.” As consumers gain understanding of the quality and health benefits of naturally produced foods, they are choosing those types of products more often.

“We’re really seen an increased demand in the last three years,” Ruth says. “People are becoming more aware of what they’re eating. They’re also learning about programs like Buy Fresh Buy Local, which promotes the type of products we offer.”

Thanks Tom & Ruth for so many years of Goosemobile’s delicious products!

Meet our Vendors: Stan & Gladys of Gladcorn

June 8th, 2010

Stan and Gladys

Stan and Gladys Friesen really know how to turn lemons into lemonade. Stan was working on an ethanol fuel recipe in the Friesens’  kitchen when the corn he was cooking suddenly exploded! The result of the ethanol experiment gone awry is Gladcorn, a crunchy corn snack that is a cross between corn nuts and popcorn that is one of most popular products!

Stan & Gladys have been farming near Mountain Lake, MN for over 30 years, growing corn and soybeans, much like Stan’s father before him.  Stan’s desire to live independent from as many outside energy sources as possible led him to the experiment that became Gladcorn. We admire their independent spirit and inventive nature, and are proud to bring you their delicious products. Thank-you, Stan and Gladys!