Without the work of Bob Bordeau and Bordeau Farm Market, you may not have seen the Sturgeon Bay Farmers Market be the Saturday morning pastime that it is today. Bordeau was working for the city when Sturgeon Bay took over the farmers market in 2000, filling up the city hall parking lot with 35-40 vendors. That roster of vendors grew to more than 100 before he retired, even establishing a waiting list for businesses to participate. His own farm market has been a staple of the farmers market, moving its stand from the old Market Square to its spot on Nebraska Street with its selection of produce. Bordeau says his physical location has also been a staple in the community, with a unique history behind it.

Tart and sweet cherries, green beans, and cucumbers are in season right now, with sweet corn and tomatoes on the horizon. Bordeau is looking forward to unveiling an organic Honeycrisp apple that he coordinated with Wood Orchard at the market later in the year, along with the Macintosh and Cortland apples that he grows. You can listen to the full Faces of the Farmers podcast at this link.