A new family-owned business focused on connecting children with the natural world has joined the Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce and is participating as a vendor in the weekly Fort Farmers Market, according to information recently released by the Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce.
According to the release: Hyssop Acres has already gained a following with its fresh, vegan baked goods such as coconut lime, vanilla cherry chip, and chai spice scones; as well as home-baked bread and granola.
Proprietors Debbie Schmelling and Brittany Schmelling-Woodmansee have ever-expanding plans for the 7-acre plot their family owns within the city limits of Jefferson. Addressing the need for additional daycare centers in the county, they intend to build a nature-centered, licensed group childcare and summer day camp on the site. The natural environment will be used as a place for play, learning, and exploration, as well as a market garden that utilizes organic and no-till practices for growing and selling local produce.
“Everything we do revolves around connecting the community to nature and using sustainable methods,” Schmelling noted in the release. “Sales from the Fort Farmer Market are helping finance our plans,” she added.
Prospective customers are invited to meet the Hyssop Acres team Saturdays, from 8 a.m. to noon, at the Fort Farmer Market in downtown Fort Atkinson. The team plans to provide information about its products, farm and daycare.
Fort Atkinson Chamber Ambassador Tom Dehnert, at left, presents Hyssop Acres team members with their new member plaque. They are Anna Schmelling, from left, Emelia Schmelling, Debbie Schmelling, Brittany Schmelling-Woodmansee, and Associate Market Manager Kaity Schmear.
Submitted photo.
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