Dan isn't growing any of the stereotypical plants you see at a farmers market. No corn or green beans. No tomatoes or peppers. Dan's produce is of another kind entirely. Dan's main products are mushrooms and microgreens.
His 'farm' is a 5,000-square-foot warehouse in Sioux Falls where he grows a variety of both mushrooms and microgreens available at local farmers markets during the warm months, but also to local restaurants and grocery stores.
Dakota Mushrooms & Microgreens has become a staple at the Farmers Market in the Park on Saturday mornings at Arnolds Park Amusement Park during the summer months.
"We grew some carrots and normal stuff and Ienjoyed it a lot," Dan said. "I really enjoyed planting stuff. It's almost like you are getting stuff for free, because after just a seed or a seedling you just need sunshine and water to make it grow. It's a little bit of work for a big reward."
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