May 28, 2025
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Norway farmstand opens for season

By Stephanie Jaquins, Shaw Local News Network correspondent
In preparation for this summer’s Ottawa Farmer's Market, Lois Thompson had planted 800 bulbs of garlic, prepared 40 cases of jams and jellies, ordered the necessary seeds, printed labels and business cards, received the required licenses, as well as several other tasks. She invested $500 to $600.

Lois’ Kitchen farmstand is open for the season. She’ll have pies, breads, cookies, jams, jellies and pickles, among other items. (Photo provided by Lois Thompson)

Lois’ Kitchen farmstand is open for the season.

The farm stand at 3698 E. 2653rd Road, Sheridan (four houses off Route 71 in Norway), will be open 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays.

She’ll have pies, breads, cookies, jams, jellies and pickles, among other items.

Pie orders need to be made by Wednesday each week by calling 815-826-1077. For more information, find Lois’ Kitchen on Facebook.

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