Ackermann Maple Farm

Posted by on Apr 6, 2017 in All Vendors, Part Time Foods, Seasonal | 0 comments

Ackermann Maple Farm

Ian and Caitlin, owners of Ackermann Maple Farm, both grew up in Cabot, Vermont. In early 2013, they purchased the 36 acres that would become Ackermann Maple Farm and started their business. There, the sap that flows from just over 3,000 taps is heated using a wood fire, evaporating the water and drawing out the pronounced natural maple flavor Vermont is known for. The tapping, sap collection, boiling, filtering and bottling is all done by Ian and Caitlin in the early spring, and their Market season is generally...

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Red Roof Farms

Posted by on Jan 26, 2017 in All Vendors, Full Time Farmers/Produce | 0 comments

Red Roof Farms

Red Roof Farms is a family of Registered Florida Beekeepers. Their hives are inspected annually by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Division of Plant Industry for Best Management Practices. They are located in North Lakeland and do honey production, bee rescues, limited crop pollination as well as presentations to educate students in local schools on the importance of the survival of the honey bees and the role that they play in the pollination of crops to sustain the food chain. The...

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