2020 Beans
Our inaugural bean season had it all: Cutworms, drought, hail . . . . But, the beans held their own. We were lucky to have a relatively dry harvest period. We (myself, my family, and a farm friend) hand-harvested and almost 400 pounds of dry beans, a little more than expected. Not bad, not bad.
Most of the 2020 beans were grown on land generously granted by my “day job” employer, the Food Farm. The Food Farm is a certified organic farm in Wrenshall, MN and I follow all applicable organic standards that are required. I grew all of the pole beans at my home in Superior, WI following the same practices. No matter where I am growing, I am dedicated to following organic and sustainable practices in order to provide fresh, healthy food for the community that also cares for the soil and the surrounding ecosystems.
CALYPSO : Round, black and white orca-like contrast. Excellent baked, good in soups and stews. Grown in Wrenshall, MN. SOLD OUT
MARFAX : Small, buff-brown bean. Excellent baking bean, holds shape well. Grown in Wrenshall, MN. $7/lb SOLD OUT
LINA SISCO BIRD EGG : Plump, cream bean with maroon mottling. Subtle, nutty flavor with a creamy texture. A good stand alone bean or works in any dish. Grown in Wrenshall, MN. $7/lb
JACOB'S CATTLE : Kidney-like beans good for chili, soup, and stew. Grown in Wrenshall, MN. $7/lb
JACOB'S CATTLE GOLD : Kidney-like bean good for chili, soup, and stew. Grown in Wrenshall, MN. $7/lb
TIGER EYE : Tan bean with maroon swirls. Tender skins, creamy texture. Good for soups, chili, and stew. Grown in Wrenshall, MN. $7/lb
DAKOTA BUMBLE : Mixed black, white, and speckled kidney-like bean. Plumps when cooked, good in chili. Grown in Wrenshall, MN. Available in Mixed Soup Beans only.
KENEARLY YELLOW EYE : Commonly used for baked beans, good in soups and chili as well. Holds shape. Grown in Wrenshall, MN. Available in Mixed Soup Beans only.
HIDATSA RED : Plump, dark red bean good for chili, refried beans, and humus. Grown in Superior, WI. Available in Mixed Soup Beans only.
BARBUNYA : Large, flavorful beans that cook well in chili, soup, and special dishes. Grown in Superior, WI. Available in Mixed Soup Beans only.
HAUDENOSAUNEE SKUNK : Black an white patterned beans. Creamy texture and quick cooking. Grown in Superior, WI. Available in Mixed Soup Beans only.
HIDATSA SHIELD : Large, plump, and creamy beans. Retains shape well and is good in soup, stew, and chili. Also used in humus. Grown in Superior, WI. Available in Mixed Soup Beans only.
ECLIPSE BLACK : Traditional, flavorful black bean good for a variety of dishes. Cooks quicker than other beans. Grown in Wrenshall, MN. $6/lb
MIXED BEANS : This kaleidoscopic mix is perfect for soups and chili. Grown in Wrenshall, MN and Superior, WI. $7/lb