The East Troy Farmers Market will continue from 3 to 7 p.m. on Fridays through Oct. 2 on the East Troy Historic Village Square. Meet our 2015 full season vendors.
HEALEY’S WHOLESOME HAVEN
W1838 St. Peter’s Road
East Troy, WI 53120
(262) 642-3677
The Healey family started their business 25 years ago, determined not to use chemicals or pesticides on their 42-acre property.
“This is not a business, truly. It is a mission of love, to provide wholesome products for those who ache for simpler times and healthier food in its natural state (land, rain, sun and hard work),” said owner Sue Healey.
The farm features 25 acres of pastureland, which the Healeys have used to raise beef cattle for the past eight years. Their gardens are now mostly strawberries and sugar snap peas.
“Our motto is to raise things the way God intended, simply and wholesomely, thus our LLC: Healey’s Wholesome Haven,” she explained. “We are small and desire to remain so, to keep our lives simple, which I believe is the key to joy and peace.”
Must-have market items: Grassfed beef (beef sticks, misc. steaks); chemical free seasonal produce and a few baked goods using items from the farm
KETTLE RANGE MEAT CO.
W1184 County Road L
East Troy, WI 53120
(262) 957-7546
www.kettlerangemeats.com
Kettle Range Meat Co. offers the highest quality, ethically raised and humanely slaughtered antibiotic and hormone free beef and pork, according to Joe Parajecki, head of operations and master butcher and sausage maker.
Parajecki ran Black Earth Meats until it closed at the end of 2014 and then formed Kettle Range Meat Company with team members Brian, Ken and Mark.
“The real heroes of the Kettle Range team are the independent Midwestern family farmers and producers who raise our animals according to the highest standards and time-honored traditions, often despite the many obstacles standing in their way,” said Parajecki. “Our beef is 100 percent grass fed and antibiotic and hormone free. Our hogs are antibiotic and hormone free.”
Kettle Range Meat Co. is also starting a Buyer’s Club Program, offering a CSA-style monthly subscription of products.
Must-have market items: antibiotic free beef, pork, chicken and fresh and smoked sausages and bacon
NINA’S DAIRY GOATS
13502 E. Rye Road
Avalon, WI 53505
(608) 563-2450
Nina’s Dairy Goats is known for its natural goat milk soap, lotion butter and beeswax lip balm.
Nina’s Dairy Goats’ hand milled goat milk soap is made with vegetable and essential oils and other natural ingredients. They come in 30-plus varieties and many shapes and are good moisturizers.
“After an allergic reaction a friend gave me some goat milk soap. It was the only thing that I found to help with itching, cracking, and redness,” said owner Dixie Johnson. “I decided I wanted to offer other people the benefits I got with a great product at an affordable price.”
Johnson also developed an all natural insect repellent with the help of a friend.
Must-have market items: Natural goat milk soap, lotion butter, beeswax lip balm, 100 percent soy candles, maple syrup, Farmer John cheese, crocheted dishcloths, scrubbies, purses and towels
ROHRGANICS
East Troy, WI 53120
(262) 684-9356
www.rohrganics.com
“Food is our passion. Farming is our passion. Sustainability is our passion,” said Mary Rohrer of Rohrganics.
Rohrganics was born from the Rohrer family farms working in unison to grow a variety of vegetables and fruits while creating a sustainable ecosystem with their cows, chickens, turkeys and pigs.
The meat from Rohrganics’ animals are pastured, fed organic feed and never given hormones or antibiotics. Its produce, grown from organic seed, is free of synthetic pesticides and herbicides.
“From beef, pork, chicken, turkey, and eggs to seasonal produce such as lettuce, spinach, tomatoes, cucumbers, cabbages, winter squash and onions, we grow a wide variety of meat and produce. Come visit us and find out for yourself!” said Rohrer.
Must-have market items: variety of fresh, seasonal, organic produce
3 SISTERS
East Troy, WI 53120
(262) 684-5258
Plants, produce and specialty products are all on the menu at 3 Sisters.
Sisters Amy, Hannah, and Katie have spent the winter planning and planting and now look forward to tomatoes, peppers, herbs and more.
“Come see us and our beeswax products and fresh harvest each Friday,” said Amy Serafin. “We are honored to be here and help create a healthy community though food and friendships.”
Must-have market items: produce, honey, berries, herbs and herb plants
V&K HONEY
W254 S10720 Hunters Run
Mukwonago, WI
(262) 993-2483
pradosevich@gmail.com
V& K Honey, located in Mukwonago, is always open offering fresh, local, raw honey.
The family business was named after owner Paul Radosevich’s children and helpers, Viktor and Katerina.
“I began beekeeping after a year of research, [which] started as a desire for better pollination in my home vegetable garden,” said Radosevich. “I spent a summer working with an experienced beekeeper, which led to the desire to pursue beekeeping as an income.”
Joining the Wisconsin Honey Producers Association and the Milwaukee Waukesha Beekeepers Association furthered his interest in beekeeping. He was elected as vice president of the Milwaukee Waukesha Beekeepers Association in January of 2014 and is also a member of the Walworth County Bee Club.
V&K Honey uses no processing and no additives. The honey is harvested from local beehives.
V&K Honey also has candles and beeswax for sale and honeybee removal service.
Must-have market items: raw local honey, candles, beeswax, cut comb squares
SKY MOUNTAIN KETTLE CORN
29638 Ketterhagen Road, Burlington, WI 53105
(414) 430-5114
Returning to the East Troy Farmers Market for the second year in a row, Sky Mountain Kettle Corn offers kettle corn with the perfect blend of sweet & salty goodness.
Must-have market items: sweet and salty popcorn as well as other varieties like homemade butterscotch