Farmer Doug is at the Duluth Farmer's Market
Farmer Doug is a local producer of everything from Apples to Zucchini with Christmas trees in between. You can find Farmer Doug at the Duluth Farmer's Market every Wednesday and Saturday from 7am to noon from May 1st until the end of October, and daily from the day after Thanksgiving until December 23rd.
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Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
35 years
What is your primary product or service?
Locally grown fresh fruits, veggies, and cut flowers. bouquets, and buckets of flowers available for weddings and other events Free range chicken is available July 16 through September. Free Range turkeys available for Thanksgiving. Beginning the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas trees and all decorations available at the Duluth Farmer's market, and at Dan's Feed Bin in Superior. Mail order wreaths and Christmas decorations available see www.balsamwreath.com
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Degree in Forestry (UofM) always passionate about making things grow. 23 years managing greenhouses and 40 acre gardens at NERCC. retired early to farm full time at home.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
We have branded ourselves as being the experts in the local food, and horticultural production. We have 10 acres of land in veggies, flowers and fruits. We have 4 high tunnels 2 in tomatoes, and 2 in flowers. In addition we have 35 acres in Christmas tree production. We have frequently partnered with University of Minnesota on several field trials. In 2016 trials include winter hardiness of Asiatic lilies, tomato disease and yield studies.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
Mondays Hermantown, old city center (by baseball field) 3-7
Wednesdays and Saturdays from 7am to noon at the Duluth Farmer's Market - 14th Ave E. and 3rd St.
Tuesdays - Downtown Farmer's Market 11 am to 1pm - corner of Lake Ave. and Superior St. UMD market 12-4 Kirby Plaza
Thursdays -west Duluth Grand avenue by Denfeld.
Christmas season open daily 11-7 at Duluth Farmer's market 1324 3rd ave E. and 9-6 at Dan's Feed bin Superior
What type of payments do you accept?
Cash, checks, credit cards
Which areas do you service?
Duluth, Superior and surrounding area
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Doug and Lois Hoffbauer.
What are your hours of operation?
see above
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
I have been buying from you for years.
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
Buying local helps the community, the environment, and the local economy.