Segura and Sons Mushroom farm, located across the street from Old Main on the UWSP campus, has been taking steps toward prioritizing environmental health and personal well-being, thanks to founder Jerome Segura. Segura took his hobby of growing mushrooms in his basement to a new level of environmental change and sustainability by using them for techniques such as bioremediation and ... Read More »
When I moved to Stevens Point in the mid 2010’s, I soon became acquainted with the local eateries of the area. As a self-diagnosed foodie, I had no problem with patronizing the cities’ dives and diners. One of my main cravings was a small eatery on Stanley Street called Marvin’s. They made fantastic garlic cheeseburgers and would even deliver to ... Read More »
Farmshed Growing Collective started its registration in January and is accepting new applicants until March 15. This is an opportunity for community members to contribute to the spread of local produce and learn to take care of thousands of different plants. The profits will go towards raising awareness and improvement of Farmshed’s downtown site. “The collective started in 2013 and is now over ... Read More »
This Saturday, Feb. 17, Farmshed is holding a local food fair at SentryWorld. The event will exhibit over 60 local farms, businesses and educational organizations that will be selling goods and sharing information about their programs. The organization is made up of staff, community members, a board of directors, and farmer advisors who share their concerns about the current food ... Read More »
Walking into Zest Bakery and Coffeehouse is like walking into a place that seems to encompass the city of Stevens Point. There are professors sitting at tables grading papers, students lounging on the couches trying to catch a quick nap or an emergency cup of coffee, mothers talking about their children. On this particular day, the kitchen smelled of garlic. ... Read More »
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