The popular
St. Paul Farmers Market nabbed third place in a contest sponsored by
American Farmland Trust, an organization focused on educating the public about the value and importance of preserving farmland.
The group collected votes from across the country, and separated farmers markets into categories by size. St. Paul is in the "large markets" category.
In another nod to Minnesota farmers, Hutchinson-based Loon Organics received honorable mention in the organization's Farmers Market Inspiration Award. Farmer Laura Frerichs was recognized for her essay, "
My Love Letter to the Mill City Farmers Market."