Bushel Boy Farms

With two midwestern locations, Bushel Boy Farms uses innovative technologies to ensure ideal growing conditions 365 days a year. Watch the full video to learn more about our operations.

Sustainability runs through everything we do. From saving hundreds of thousands of gallons of water annually, to utilizing UV filtration and natural pollinators like bumblebees, we're proud to make a positive (and delicious) impact on our planet. ??

Did you know music can help plants grow? ?? Studies have shown that sound waves, particularly certain frequencies, can stimulate plant growth by causing small vibrations that promote nutrient absorption and cellular function. At Bushel Boy, we take this science to heart by playing music in our greenhouses to help our produce thrive. ???? But the benefits of music don’t stop with the plants—it also helps create a fun and uplifting environment for our growers! At our greenhouses, the tunes don’t just inspire growth; they bring our team together. Whether it’s dancing after a long day of hard work or serenading the produce, our growers’ passion and positivity make all the difference. Special thanks to Emily Andes, our Research and Innovation Manager at Greenhouse 9, for capturing this moment. When our team loves what they do, it shows—in every plant we grow. ??

Did you know bumblebees are the unsung heroes behind our greenhouse-grown tomatoes? At Bushel Boy, we use bumblebees to naturally and efficiently pollinate our tomato plants. These busy pollinators vibrate the flowers through a process called buzz pollination, transferring enough pollen in a single visit to ensure the development of ripe, flavorful tomatoes. ???? Here’s why bumblebees are perfect for our greenhouse setting: ?? They are incredibly efficient pollinators, working much faster than manual methods. ?? Their colony lifestyle ensures continuous foraging and pollination. ?? They thrive in controlled environments like greenhouses, adapting well to temperature and humidity conditions. In just 50-60 days after pollination, our vibrant tomato flowers transform into the juicy, delicious tomatoes you find in stores. This partnership between nature and innovation ensures fresh, local produce year-round. We’re proud to grow food sustainably and support pollinator health. A big thank-you to our bumblebee partners for their important work!

Our Bushel Boy team is the heart of everything we do, and we couldn’t be more thankful. Wishing everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving!

We’re excited to announce that Roberto Ramirez, our VP of Greenhouse Operations, has been named one of Twin Cities Business’ Notable Hispanic Leaders! Roberto has been instrumental in driving innovation and sustainability at Bushel Boy, leading initiatives like AI-powered systems, energy-saving technologies, and year-round cucumber production. His leadership has been key to transforming our operations and cultivating a positive work environment for our team. Read more about Roberto’s remarkable journey and contributions in the full feature on Twin Cities Business: https://bit.ly/3YfacsF

Emily Andes recently spoke with CEAg World for a recent CEAg Talk episode on diversifying your crops in the greenhouse. Listen to the interview below, and if you're attending the CEAg World Conference and Expo next week, Emily will be a panelist on the "Diversify your Yield" panel on Wednesday, August 28 https://bit.ly/46XfeNy.

Introducing the Market Blend! ?? Our new tomato variety is finally here, offering a delightful mix of colors and flavors. Perfect for enhancing any dish or enjoying as a fresh snack. Our commitment to quality and sustainability ensures that every tomato is grown with care in our greenhouses, providing you with the freshest and most flavorful produce. We can't wait for you to try them! #GreenhouseGrown #LocallyGrown

It’s our responsibility to reduce waste as a sustainable food company, which is why we started composting materials beginning in 2023. Our first priority is to support our communities through donations to regional food banks, including Second Harvest Heartland and Channel One Regional Food Bank. We donated more than 300 tons of produce in 2023. We also send our leaves and tomatoes waste to the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community’s (SMSC) Organic Recycling Facility to be processed as #compost. We’re proud to report that we composted more than 225 tons of material last year. We're currently researching additional ways to divert other materials away from landfills, including redesigning the support clips used in our growing process to be made from compostable materials, connecting with local farmers for more composting opportunities, increasing recycling rates and exploring technologies that will help manage more compostable materials at our growing locations. #ZeroWaste #SustainableLiving

We’re incredibly proud to see our very own Chuck Tryon featured on WCCO | CBS News Minnesota! Alongside WCCO anchors Jeff Wagner and Erin Hassanzadeh, Chuck shared about this year’s new Minnesota State Fair “Fresh Salsa Recipe Rally” contest sponsored by Bushel Boy in the Creative Activities Building. Remember to register your (famous) salsa by July 30 for a chance to win a cash prize and, as Chuck points out, the all-important bragging rights. ?? And then come see us on opening day of the fair in the Creative Activities Building with influencer-led recipe demonstrations, giveaways, sampling, and more! Check out the full segment for insider tips on how to make your salsa stand out ???? https://cbsn.ws/3WjYhaV