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Featured Business

Join us in applauding the heartbeat of our community - local businesses! Each month, we put one of our local business customers center stage. Get ready to meet the faces behind the businesses and why they enjoy banking with AbbyBank.

The Hobbystead, LLC


May 2025 Featured Business of the Month

AbbyBank is proud to recognize The Hobbystead as our May 2025 Business of the Month! Based in Medford, The Hobbystead began as a small hobby farm raising goats and chickens and has since evolved into an online marketplace that blends a love of farming, family, and wellness into a farmers market experience—right at your fingertips, no matter the season.

Their unique offerings include a partnership with Simply Earth for essential oils and Hobbystead Livestock. Every item reflects their commitment to a simple, sustainable, and toxin-free lifestyle.

At The Hobbystead, you don’t have to wait for summer to enjoy farmers market favorites. Whether you’re shopping for natural products or interested in becoming a vendor, The Hobbystead makes it easy to support local, discover something new, and enjoy year-round access to a vibrant market community.

Check them out today: www.thehobbystead.com!


Interested in being a Featured Business?

Reach out to AbbyBank to be considered and find out the details. 

What you should know about The Hobbystead, LLC

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Located in Medford, WI
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Small hobby farm & year-round online farmers market experience
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Direct Wholesaler of Simply Earth® Essential Oils 
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Raise goats and chickens
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Support local, small-scale producers
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Offer products and resources for toxin-free, sustainable living 
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Great items for gifts and everyday needs
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Welcoming new vendors




AbbyBank in their own words

Ever wondered what sets AbbyBank apart? Get the scoop straight from the source as our featured businesses share their thoughts on why AbbyBank is their trusted financial partner. Uncover the stories that make our banking experience truly exceptional.

"We do our business banking with AbbyBank because it is local, the people are amazing, and we trust the people that we work with at the branches. New accounts and business bankers have gone out of their way to help us and accommodate our schedule for signing. They are knowledgeable and helped us make sure we had all our business documents completed."

- Adam and Jamie Schnabel; Owners of The Hobbystead, LLC