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Dane County Farmers' Market

Dane County Farmers' Market member Sue Vang smiles from behind her mask, as her son, Kongmeng, helps a customer with local food pickup.

media release: WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20 PICK UP FROM 3:30 - 5:30 pm. WED PM store goes live 10 am on Thursdays and closes noon on Tuesday

Alsum Sweet Corn, Black Earth Valley, Bull's Ranch, Capri Cheese, Dons Produce, Ducks in a Row Family Farm, Future Fruit Farm, Hickory Hill Farm, Marr Family Farm, ORIGIN Breads, Renaissance Farm, Roots Chocolates, Sparrow Hill Farm, Stella's Bakery, Sugar River Country Bakery, Sylvan Meadows Farm, The BeeCharmer, Violet Rose Bakery, Yowela Talih, Yummee Treats and Bakery.

Also: we are saddened to share that Ela Orchard faced a serious fire at their orchard. All are safe, however, they lost their Apple Barn along with their entire remaining supply of apples and cider as well as many tools and equipment. Bob and his apples will be a notable absence at our remaining winter pick ups, but there is a way you can help!  A fundraiser has been started to help out Ela Orchard. (Please note: some have asked us to move the fundraiser to a different non-Facebook platform - we are not the organizers and are simply passing along the link. Thank you!)

After a successful pilot period in December, the Dane County Farmers’ Market (DCFM) will continue hosting their Wednesday Local Food Pick Ups inside of Pavilion 2 at the Alliant Energy Center through March 31.

Beginning on January 6 and continuing thru February 17, the DCFM will operate biweekly (every other week) local food pick ups on Wednesdays at Pavilion 2 at the Alliant Energy Center. The DCFM will operate weekly local food pick ups on Wednesdays at Pavilion 2 from March 3 thru March 31. Pavilion 2 provides shelter for DCFM vendors from winter weather as well as ample space for DCFM customers to drive through and have their pre-orders placed contactlessly into their vehicles by the DCFM vendors. The Wednesday Local Food Pick Up operates from 3:30-5:30pm.

“The Local Food Pick Ups have provided a consistent and safe way for our customers to connect with our farmers, bakers, and cheesemakers throughout the COVID-19 pandemic,” says Market Manager Sarah Elliott, “so we are excited to continue to offer the pickups throughout the winter, a critical time for our farmers.”

To participate in the Local Food Pick Ups, customers must pre-order their products via the DCFM’s online marketplace, powered by WhatsGood. Customers place just one order which includes as many of the participating DCFM members’ products that they wish to purchase. Customers will enter the Alliant Energy Center complex via the Rusk Ave. entrance. When customers come to Pavilion 2 to pick up their products, they do not leave their vehicles. It is an easy and efficient way to support local farmers.  

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Public Health Madison Dane County and the Dane County Alliant Energy Center have been invaluable partners. The DCFM is grateful for their assistance and support throughout 2020 and now in the new year.

To stay up-to-date on market operations during the COVID-19 outbreak, visit

https://www.dcfm.org/fresh/covid-19