Middle Fork Farm

Native plant and produce grower. Top products: native perennial plants, seed garlic, herbs, vegetables. Middle Fork Farm is a diversified horticultural and agricultural operation located near Rochester, Minnesota. Situated along the Middle Fork of the Zumbro River, the farm utilizes its unique ecosystem of prairies, forested bottomlands, and oak savannas to guide its land management practices. The nursery specializes in the propagation of native perennial plants, which are offered to the public to promote local biodiversity and landscape restoration. Beyond their nursery operations, Middle Fork Farm engages in regenerative farming techniques to grow nutrient-rich vegetables and produce for both retail and wholesale distribution. Their primary sales channels include the Rochester Farmers’ Market, specialized festivals such as the Minnesota Garlic Festival, and direct supplies to farm-to-table restaurants in the Twin Cities. Their mission centers on ecological conservation, providing both native flora for gardeners and food crops for the local community through sustainable land stewardship.