Many of the guests at The Speckled Hen Inn enjoy the Dane County Farmer’s Market in the warmer seasons but few realize that the market is open in the winter also. From January 4 until April 4, 8:00 AM to noon, the market is now at the newly renovated Garver Feed Mill. Listed below are the things that you can find and enjoy at the winter market.
Wondering what you can find at the DCFM Winter Market? Here’s a listing to help guide you.
Fruit
Apples; Cider; Jams, jellies, and preserves; Pears; Pear and apple butters; Raspberry products
Stored Vegetables
Carrots, Garlic, Potatoes, Shallots, Turnips
Fresh Vegetables
Chard, Greens, Kale, Lettuce, Micro-greens, Radish, Spinach, Tomatoes
Meats
Beef, Bison, Brats and sausage, Chicken, Conventional and special cuts, Emu, Ground beef, Highland beef, Jerky, Ostrich, Pork, Roasts, Turkey, Steaks
Decorations
Bison products, Emu products, House plants, Orchids, Ostrich products, Potted flowers
Cheeses
Flavored cheeses, Goat cheese, World-class aged cheeses, Fresh cheese curds
Baked Goods
Cheese bread, Flat breads, Biscotti, Cheesecake, Pastries, Cinnamon rolls, Sweet breads, Torts, Cookies, Muffins, Panettone, Sourdough bread
Specialty Items
Mushrooms, Maple syrup, Wool products, Candles, Honey, Pesto, Vinaigrettes, Eggs, Hot sauces, Flavored sea salt, Goat milk soap, Salsa, Yarn, Sheepskins, Hides and leather, Soups, Pasta sauce, Fresh-ground whole wheat flour, Herbal vinegar
The market vendors are also a great source for recipes using their products and many offer delicious samples.

Farmers