Lakes Edition's Farm Stand Guide

To Field Fresh Corn in Southern Wisconsin

Our state is dead center in America's vast corn growing region. According to the United States Department

of Agriculture (USDA) Wisconsin ranked third among corn producing states in 2020. The state is situated

along the edge of the Midwest Corn Belt a region punctuated with cool, wet springs

and hot, humid summers. 


And, Wisconsin's largest crop harvested annually, corn, can be found in every corner of the state at county fairs, festivals, family corn roasts and block parities  courtesy of our great Badger state corn growers. Here is just a sampling of road side, farm stands in Southern Wisconsin worth

pulling over for.


In no particular order or ranking we have included large family oriented operations to the casual

farm stand. And of course there is always the region's largest, local produce event, the

Dane County Farmer's Market (DCFM) if you are in the Madison area.


Please note that corn supplies at any stand is subject to first come first serve but there are still other great vegetables available too.  Stock up on kohlrabi, cherry and plum tomatoes, zucchini,

string beans, early melons, cucumbers and leeks too.


THE FARM STAND LIST


EUGSTER'S FARM MARKET

3865 WI-138, Stoughton, WI 53589  (Directions from Stoughton)

Phone: (608) 873-3822


Description: A large family oriented operation with ample parking. Eugster's has the kid friendly farm

experience down to a science. As with many farms of this size they also offer corn mazes, pumpkin picking

and tractor rides in the Fall.


Season: June 15th - October 31st subject to weather conditions.

Hours:  Open 6 days/week from 10 am to 5 pm. CLOSED ON TUESDAYS!


COVID-19 Update:

Summer Protocols: Until otherwise noted, we plan to perform the following safety precautions; Masks will be optional indoors and not required outdoors. There will be plexiglass barriers up at our checkout

stations to protect our staff during transactions.


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SKELLY'S FARM MARKET

2713 South Hayner Road,Janesville, WI 53548 (Directions from Janesville)

Phone: (608)-757-1200


Description: A large family oriented operation with ample parking. Skelly's Farm Market has the kid

friendly farm experience down to a science. As with many farms of this size they also offer corn mazes,

pumpkin picking and tractor rides in the Fall.



According to Skelly's websites: In 1989 four rows of sweet corn were planted around the Skelly family house to enjoy fresh sweet corn, and  sold the extra corn. Today the family grows around 45 acres (1 acre is about the size of a football field) of fresh, homegrown sweet corn. "But just because the quantity has increased does not mean the quality has decreased. All of our corn is still hand picked fresh every morning," says the

Skelly Farm Market website.


There is a Skelly Farm Stand on the Southeast corner of Water Street and Main Street on the

east side of Evansville.


​Open Daily 9am - 6pm

Availability: Mid- July - Late August


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(3 Generations of The Stoneman Family)


STONEMAN'S FAMOUS SWEET CORN

 2559 S. Syene Road, Fitchburg (Directions from Fitchburg)

Phone: (608)-271-7981


A family tradition of sweet corn for over 50 years convenient to Fish Hatchery Road and downtown Madison. The farm also sells grass fed beef. Be sure to call ahead as the Stoneman's are very popular in the region and known for their sweet corn.


Open Daily 9am - 6pm

Availability: Mid- July - Late August

For updated availability visit www.facebook.com/StonemansFamousSweetCorn,


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THE REAL FARM STANDS

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Here is Lake's Edition's 2024 list of corn farm-stands. These delightful DIY stands are some of South Central Wisconsin's quintessential road side produce vendors, no frills, no big multi-employee operation with ample parking lots, bringing in tour buses or having multiple wagon/stand locations through out the region.


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Flamingo adorned Farm Stand
Located around 335 North Old 26 Road (Close to Glacial River Trail Covered Bridge)

just off of Hwy 26 south of Ft. Atkinson


There are a couple of multi-colored signs displaying a grouping of vegetables that lead you to this well-organized wood stand. Looking for the corn, it is located in three Colemans. There is also a local entrepreneur selling their bread, located in another Coleman. The stand itself features the produce of the moment, expect to see cucumbers, zucchini, green peppers (.50/each) and beefsteak tomatoes. 


Another highlight aside from the corn, this farm stand is just around the corner from the Glacial River Bike Trail which connects Milton with downtown Ft. Atkinson. Recommended: if you have five minutes walk or bike south on the trail and visit the Covered Bridge. Designed by Jefferson native, Craig Roost to resemble a train caboose Roost wanted the trail to feature a structure that resembled a similar one located not far from the current site.

Take time and a camera to note the truss stick construction. Roost wanted the construction of the covered bridge to remain true to the historic building of the past.

The ZEIMET FAMILY FARM STAND
869 County Road A, Edgerton  (Directions from downtown Edgerton)


The Zeimet Family Farm Stand is a family owned/operated Fresh Produce Farm Stand that operates 5 months a year in Edgerton WI. They sell freshly grown produce that comes straight out of their 1 acre garden. We also offer home made breads, jellys, pickles, salsa and more! The Stand is open to the public.. They also sell at the Edgerton Farmer's Market usually every Saturday



SCHIELDT"S FARM (farm stand/pickup truck)
1025 North Main Street, Edgerton, (Directions from Newville, Wisconsin/I-90)

(Located in front of Deegan's Do It Best Hardware)

Convenient downtown Edgerton location, this family owned and operated farm sells seasonal corn sold right out the back of their pickup truck in the Deegan's hardware parking lot. Supplies are limited as well as hours.


ALTEMUS CORNERS HOUSE BED & BREAKFAST INN
1345 Tower Drive, Stoughton (Directions from Stoughton)

Phone: (608)-695-0693

Just south and east of Stoughton  at the corner of Highway 51 and Tower Road, this lovely, red roof farm stand is like a mini-market of fresh produce grown right in fields of the bed & breakfast. Choose from large corn at .50/ear to small corn at .25 each. There are cucumbers, zucchini, green beans, and flower bouquets all reasonably priced. There is even a stack of free magazines! Be mindful that the farm stand is on a busy road and park as closer to the property edge.



COOPER'S FARM MARKET STAND
Corner of County N and Koshkonong Road, Stoughton

Phone: No phone number provided

Recently added to Lake's Edition's Annual Corn Stand List, Coopers is long established family farm stand located South of I-94 between Cottage Grove and Stoughton. Their yellow sweet corn is every bit worth the trip, and at current  area prices (average $8/baker's doz.) for fresh local corn.