
Buying Local Eggs is the Best Option as Prices Sore in Southeast Minnesota Stores
Egg prices are going up again and there are egg shortages all over Minnesota. This is all due to the bird flu that has been wreaking havoc across the country.
But something that I didn't consider until a listener brought it up is that, in some cases, you can buy local eggs from local farmers for close to the same price or cheaper than grocery stores right now.
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Egg Prices in Minnesota Right Now
I did a bit of research to do some price comparisons between stores in southeast Minnesota to see just how expensive eggs are at the moment. I looked at the big ones that I could think of in the area and compared prices for the store's brand, 12-count eggs.
Target - Good and Gather 12 count: $4.19
Cub - Cub brand 12 count: $6.99
HyVee - HyVee brand 12 count: $5.98
Aldi - Goldhen 12 count: $5.15
Fareway - Country Daybreak 12 count: $5.99
Walmart - Great Value 12 count: $5.46
Fresh Thyme - Fresh Thyme brand 12 count: $3.99
And like I mentioned, stores are having a hard time keeping eggs on shelves, including at Target.
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Buy Eggs Locally and Support Local Farmers
Buying local eggs is a better option in general. Yes, the cost may be about the same at the moment as buying from a grocery store but there are plenty of other benefits too.

First of all, you're supporting a local farmer, which is awesome. Your money is going directly to the farmer who raised the chickens, not the big-box store.
Second, farm-fresh eggs tend to last longer than store-bought, so the hard-earned money you spent on them won't go to waste if they're in your fridge a bit longer than you planned.
Where to Buy Local, Farm-Fresh Eggs in Southeast Minnesota
There are farms all across southeast Minnesota where you can buy local, farm-fresh eggs. Each of them will have a different price and different pick-up/ordering situation. Some have a store, others are appointment-only, so you'll want to check with your local spot before just dropping by.
This list I found via Local Harvest so hopefully I don't miss any!
Not all of the places list their prices online but the ones that I could find I have below.
Austin -
Canton -
Forest Bluffs and Prairie Kettles
Dennison -
Fountain -
Harmony -
Kenyon -
Farm on Wheels ($5 for a dozen)
Lanesboro -
Lewiston -
Nerstrand -
Preston -
Red Wing -
Rochester -
Tomte Grove ($4 per dozen)
Spring Grove -
Gardner Family Farm ($6 per dozen)
Spring Valley -
Earth Dance Farm (only a CSA/subscription service available)
Wabasha -
Winona -
Zumbrota -
Green Machine Farm (only a CSA/subscription service available)
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