2023 Local Food Guide
ASAP’s annual Local Food Guide is the definitive resource for local food in Western North Carolina and the Southern Appalachians. Find hundreds of listings for family farms and farmers markets, as well as restaurants, artisan producers, and groceries that feature local food. Connect with farm experiences, like u-pick, farm stands, lodging, and more.
ASAP’s annual Local Food Guide is the definitive resource for local food in Western North Carolina and the Southern Appalachians. Find hundreds of listings for family farms and farmers markets, as well as restaurants, artisan producers, and groceries that feature local food. Connect with farm experiences, like u-pick, farm stands, lodging, and more.
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<strong>2023</strong><br />
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farmers market featuring<br />
more than 50 local farms<br />
and artisan vendors<br />
on North Market St in<br />
downtown Asheville!<br />
EVERY SATURDAY<br />
April-December 9 am - 12 pm<br />
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for FRUITS and VEGETABLES<br />
SNAP customers can double their<br />
dollars at Asheville City Market.<br />
Spend $20 with SNAP/EBT and get<br />
$20 more to spend on fresh fruits<br />
and vegetables.
ASAP’s mission is to help local<br />
farms thrive, link farmers to markets<br />
and supporters, and build healthy<br />
communities through connections to<br />
local food. To do that work, ASAP:<br />
• Publishes free resources for finding<br />
local food, including the annual <strong>Local</strong><br />
<strong>Food</strong> <strong>Guide</strong>.<br />
• Identifies and defines “local” through<br />
Appalachian Grown certification and<br />
branding.<br />
• Creates events to connect communities<br />
to local farms and food, such as the<br />
Farm Tour and CSA Fair.<br />
• Operates Asheville City Market and<br />
supports other farmers markets in<br />
the region.<br />
• Builds farmer capacity for business<br />
planning and marketing through<br />
resources, training, grower-buyer<br />
connections, and one-on-one<br />
consultation.<br />
• Provides farm to school/preschool tools<br />
and training for educators through<br />
Growing Minds.<br />
• Connects chefs, grocers, and other<br />
businesses with farmers to source<br />
local products.<br />
• Increases access to local food with<br />
programs like Double SNAP for Fruits<br />
and Vegetables and Farm Fresh Produce<br />
Prescription.<br />
• Engages healthcare professionals<br />
in using local food as a preventive<br />
health strategy.<br />
• Examines the role of the regional<br />
food system through our <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Food</strong><br />
Research Center.<br />
Visit asapconnections.org to learn more<br />
about our work.<br />
photo by Highgate Farm<br />
This is your definitive guide for discovering local food in the Southern<br />
Appalachian region, brought to you by ASAP (Appalachian Sustainable<br />
Agriculture Project). Use the listings to find Appalachian Grown farms and<br />
farmers markets, plus partner restaurants, artisan food producers, grocery<br />
stores, and other businesses that are committed to sourcing locally. Learn<br />
more about Appalachian Grown and what we mean by local on page 4. The<br />
companion online guide at appalachiangrown.org is updated throughout<br />
the year and includes more listings, details, and search capabilities.<br />
Throughout this guide you will find opportunities to connect with local<br />
food and farms, this community, and each other. The local food movement<br />
is all about building these connections and finding a sense of place.<br />
Whether you come to the table to support working farms, eat fresh food at<br />
the peak of the season, or gather with your neighbors, you are welcome.<br />
<strong>Local</strong> food is directly tied to economic, social, and physical health. Recent<br />
years have shown us how interconnected individual and community health<br />
are. Our choices matter! Visiting farms, shopping at farmers markets, sharing<br />
recipes, participating in a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture), or<br />
enjoying a meal encourages us to eat more fresh fruit and vegetables, get<br />
outside, and cook together with friends and family. These simple acts have<br />
the potential to make us healthier and happier, while also supporting<br />
strong farms, thriving local food economies, and healthy communities.<br />
ASAP calls this “Farm Fresh for Health,” and these ideas drive much of our<br />
work and programming.<br />
We hope you experience some of this as you use this guide to learn about<br />
and connect with local food and farms in our region.<br />
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CONNECT WITH ASAP!<br />
Find Us Online<br />
asapconnections.org is the primary home for ASAP’s work, including programs for farmers; food<br />
system resources; <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Food</strong> Research Center; and ways to discover and connect with local food<br />
and farms.<br />
appalachiangrown.org is the online <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Food</strong> <strong>Guide</strong>, with more than 1,400 food and farm listings<br />
and advanced search options, as well as a wholesale directory.<br />
growing-minds.org is the home of our Growing Minds farm to school work, with lesson plans and<br />
resources for educators, children’s literature database, kid-friendly local food recipes, and more.<br />
Subscribe to Our Newsletter & Listserv<br />
Monthly News from ASAP includes updates about ASAP’s programs, research, events,<br />
and resources.<br />
Farm to School Monthly has news and resources for educators from Growing Minds.<br />
Weekly Farmers Market Report covers what’s fresh at Buncombe County markets, community<br />
events, and local food news.<br />
Asheville City Market sends a weekly vendor list for ASAP’s Saturday morning farmers market.<br />
ASAP’s Listserv is a weekly digest of community events and classified ads related to food<br />
and farms.<br />
Get in the <strong>Guide</strong><br />
Are you a farmer or business committed to buying from local farms in the Appalachian Grown<br />
region? ASAP’s <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Food</strong> <strong>Guide</strong> helps you connect with customers and each other. Visit<br />
appalachiangrown.org to become an Appalachian Grown certified farm or partner to connect with<br />
ASAP’s services. Online listings are free, with the opportunity to be included in the next printed<br />
edition of the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Food</strong> <strong>Guide</strong>.<br />
Make the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Food</strong> <strong>Guide</strong> Possible!<br />
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TABLE OF<br />
CONTENTS<br />
Features<br />
18<br />
Cooking with<br />
the Seasons<br />
42<br />
52<br />
56<br />
Crow Fly Farms:<br />
‘Obsessive Observation’<br />
Yellow Mountain Garden:<br />
Teach the World to Grow<br />
Black Trumpet Farm:<br />
Spreading the Word<br />
Listings<br />
6<br />
22<br />
24<br />
28<br />
30<br />
38<br />
46<br />
68<br />
72<br />
74<br />
Farmers Markets<br />
Artisan <strong>Food</strong>s<br />
Grocery Stores<br />
Wholesale & Distributors<br />
Restaurants<br />
Travel Destinations<br />
Family Farms<br />
Farms to Visit (charts)<br />
U-Pick (charts)<br />
CSAs (charts)<br />
photo by Southside Community Farm<br />
This publication is made possible with support from:<br />
Asheville Regional Airport<br />
Funding for the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Food</strong> <strong>Guide</strong> was made possible in part by the U.S.<br />
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service through<br />
grant number 21FMPPNC1066-00 and National Institute of <strong>Food</strong> and<br />
Agriculture under award number 2022-49400-38200 (through the Beginning<br />
Farmer Rancher Development Program under project accession number<br />
1029295). Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not<br />
necessarily represent the official views of the USDA.<br />
All photos were taken in the Southern Appalachians. ASAP appreciates<br />
photo submissions from farms and farmers markets, as well as<br />
contributions from volunteer photographers, interns, and ASAP staff.<br />
Listing content is user-submitted. Details are correct at the date of<br />
publication; information is subject to change. Visit our online guide at<br />
appalachiangrown.org for updates and an expanded list.<br />
©<strong>2023</strong> ASAP. ASAP’s <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Food</strong> <strong>Guide</strong> is an annual publication with a<br />
distribution of 70,000 copies.
Certified <strong>Local</strong><br />
Appalachian Grown means certified local.<br />
When you see this logo on farm products or in<br />
area businesses you know your purchase will<br />
support farming in the Southern Appalachians.<br />
The Appalachian Grown region is made up of the<br />
60 counties located within 100 miles of Asheville,<br />
NC, the market center. The Appalachian Grown<br />
brand supports family farms and offers a sense of<br />
place and context for the story behind our food.<br />
appalachiangrown.org<br />
Monroe<br />
Knox<br />
Jefferson<br />
Knoxville<br />
TENNESSEE<br />
Sevier<br />
Blount<br />
Swain<br />
Bryson City<br />
Greene<br />
Cocke<br />
Hot Sprin<br />
Madi<br />
As<br />
Haywood<br />
Waynesville<br />
Bradley<br />
Polk<br />
Cherokee<br />
Murphy<br />
Graham<br />
Clay<br />
Macon<br />
Franklin<br />
Sylva<br />
Jackson<br />
Brevard<br />
Transylvan<br />
Gilmer<br />
Pickens<br />
Fannin<br />
Union<br />
GEORGIA<br />
Lumpkin<br />
Towns<br />
White<br />
Rabun<br />
Habersham<br />
Stephens<br />
Oconee<br />
SO<br />
Picken<br />
A<br />
photo by Julie Douglas, Tierra Fértil Coop and Tiny Bridge Farm<br />
Franklin<br />
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Smyth<br />
Wythe<br />
Scott<br />
Washington<br />
VIRGINIA<br />
Grayson<br />
Carroll<br />
As part of ASAP’s new<br />
Sullivan<br />
Johnson City<br />
Carter<br />
Washington<br />
Unicoi<br />
Mitchell<br />
Johnson<br />
Watauga<br />
Avery<br />
Ashe<br />
Jefferson<br />
Boone<br />
Caldwell<br />
Alleghany<br />
Wilkes<br />
Wilkesboro<br />
Winston-Salem<br />
Farm Fresh Produce<br />
Prescription, healthcare<br />
providers can prescribe a<br />
trip to the farmers market<br />
or local Greensboro produce through a<br />
delivery service or CSA box.<br />
Burnsville<br />
gs<br />
Yancey<br />
son<br />
Buncombe<br />
heville<br />
Spruce Pine<br />
Marion<br />
McDowell<br />
Lenoir<br />
Morganton<br />
Burke<br />
Find out more at<br />
asapconnections.org<br />
NORTH CAROLINA<br />
Henderson<br />
Hendersonville<br />
ia<br />
Polk<br />
Columbus<br />
Rutherford<br />
Forest City<br />
Charlotte<br />
Greenville<br />
Spartanburg<br />
Cherokee<br />
Connecting kids to where<br />
food comes from.<br />
UTH CAROLINA<br />
Greenville<br />
s<br />
Supporting educators<br />
and communities.<br />
• Seasonal lesson plans, activity<br />
guides, recipes, and children’s<br />
literature<br />
nderson<br />
• Free seeds for school gardens<br />
• Resources and training for<br />
university and community<br />
college programs<br />
• Farm to Preschool Toolkit<br />
(aligned with Early Childhood<br />
and Infant/Toddler<br />
Environment Rating Scales)<br />
• Funding for farm to school<br />
projects<br />
Learn more at<br />
growing-minds.org<br />
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Farmers<br />
Markets<br />
photo courtesy of Southside Community Farm<br />
Farmers markets—often called tailgate markets in our region—can be<br />
community hubs. A trip to the market is more than just a chance to pick<br />
up the freshest Appalachian Grown produce, meat, cheese, eggs, and<br />
artisan products. By buying directly from the farmers growing, raising,<br />
and producing food in your community, you build relationships, support<br />
family farms, and strengthen the local food economy. You discover new<br />
foods and commit to preparing nourishing meals for yourself and your<br />
family. You contribute to a healthier community and support your own<br />
wellness. Plus, it’s often a chance to get outdoors, meet a friend, and<br />
enjoy yourself! Farmers markets are listed by region.<br />
Some markets extend their seasons for the holidays in November and<br />
December with late-season produce as well as locally made gift items. A<br />
few markets operate year-round or have special winter markets. Find a<br />
list of winter markets open January to March on page 17.<br />
Smoky Mountains, NC<br />
Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Jackson,<br />
Macon, Swain counties<br />
Brasstown’s Farmers Market<br />
Brasstown, NC<br />
Wed., 9 am-1 pm, Apr.-Oct.<br />
facebook.com/brasstownfarmersmarket<br />
10950 Old Hwy. 64 W., across the street<br />
from the Shops of Brasstown.<br />
Franklin Farmers Tailgate Market<br />
Franklin, NC<br />
Sat., 8 am-noon, Apr.-Oct. and 10 amnoon,<br />
Nov.-Mar.<br />
Parking lot between 226 and 268 East<br />
Palmer St. across from Drake Software<br />
in Franklin.<br />
Graham County Farmers Market<br />
Robbinsville, NC<br />
Sat., 8 am-noon, May-Nov.<br />
(828) 479-7979<br />
Parking lot of the Graham County<br />
Public Library, 80 Knight St.<br />
Haywood’s Historic Farmers Market<br />
Waynesville, NC<br />
Sat., 9 am-noon, Apr.-Dec.<br />
(828) 655-5305<br />
waynesvillefarmersmarket.com<br />
HART Theater/Shelton House (Museum<br />
of NC Handicrafts) parking lot at 250<br />
Pigeon St./Hwy. 276 S.<br />
LISTING KEY:<br />
MARKET PAYMENT OPTIONS<br />
SNAP/EBT<br />
SNAP INCENTIVES<br />
In addition to accepting<br />
SNAP/EBT, some markets also<br />
offer SNAP incentives, such<br />
as Double SNAP or Double<br />
Up <strong>Food</strong> Bucks. Programs<br />
vary; check with individual<br />
markets to confirm details.<br />
CREDIT / DEBIT<br />
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Jackson County Farmers Market<br />
Sylva, NC<br />
Sat., 9 am-noon, Apr.-Oct. and 10 amnoon,<br />
Nov.-Mar.<br />
jacksoncountyfarmersmarket.org<br />
Next to the Bridge Park Pavilion, 110<br />
Railroad Ave.<br />
<strong>Local</strong>ly Grown on the Green<br />
Cashiers, NC<br />
Wed., 2-5 pm, Apr.-Oct.<br />
(828) 743-3434<br />
villagegreencashiersnc.com/<br />
locally-grown-on-the-green<br />
The Village Green Commons, 160 Frank<br />
Allen Rd. next to the Cashiers post<br />
office.<br />
Mill Town Farmers Market<br />
Canton, NC<br />
Thu., 4-7 pm, May-Oct.<br />
milltownfarmersmarket.com<br />
Sorrells Street Park.<br />
Murphy Farmers Market<br />
Murphy, NC<br />
Sat., 9 am-1 pm, Apr.-Oct.<br />
facebook.com/murphyfarmersmarket<br />
L&N Depot train station.<br />
Smoky Mountain Farmers & Artisans<br />
Market<br />
Bryson City, NC<br />
Fri. and Sat., 9 am-2 pm, May-Oct.<br />
(828) 736-2768<br />
swain.ces.ncsu.edu/2022/05/<strong>2023</strong>-smokymountain-farmers-artisans-market<br />
Old Nelli Wiggins Barn at 117 Island St.<br />
The ‘Whee Market<br />
Cullowhee, NC<br />
Sat., 3-7 pm, Apr.-Dec.<br />
(828) 476-0334<br />
thewheemarket.org<br />
Cullowhee Recreation Center,<br />
88 Cullowhee Mountain Rd.<br />
Southern Mountains, NC<br />
Henderson, Polk, Transylvania counties<br />
Columbus Farmers Market<br />
Columbus, NC<br />
Sat., 8 am-noon, May-Oct. and<br />
9 am-1 pm, Nov.-Apr.<br />
(828) 894-2281<br />
polkcountyfarms.org<br />
May to Oct.: Historic Courthouse<br />
Square. Nov.-Apr.: Dining hall building<br />
behind Iron Key Brewing Company, 135<br />
Locust St.<br />
Etowah Lions Farmers Market<br />
Hendersonville, NC<br />
Wed., 3-6 pm, May-Oct.<br />
(252) 495-2808<br />
facebook.com/<br />
etowahlionsfarmersmarket<br />
447 Etowah School Rd.<br />
Flat Rock Farmers Market<br />
Hendersonville, NC<br />
Thu., 3-6 pm, May-Oct.<br />
(828) 595-2222<br />
facebook.com/flatrockfarmersmarket<br />
Parking lot at the Pinecrest ARP Church.<br />
Henderson County Curb Market<br />
Hendersonville, NC<br />
Tue., Thu., 8 am-2 pm, Apr.-Dec. and Sat.,<br />
8 am-2 pm, Jan.-Dec.<br />
(828) 692-8012<br />
curbmarket.com<br />
221 N. Church St., directly across from<br />
the old courthouse.<br />
Fresh and <strong>Local</strong> for<br />
EVERYONE<br />
Henderson County Tailgate Market<br />
Hendersonville, NC<br />
Sat., 8 am-noon, Apr.-Oct.<br />
facebook.com/<br />
hendersoncountytailgatemarket<br />
Parking lot at 100 N. King St., between<br />
First Ave. and Second Ave.<br />
Hendersonville Farmers Market<br />
Hendersonville, NC<br />
Sat., 8 am-1 pm, May-Oct.<br />
(828) 233-3216<br />
hendersonvillenc.gov/events/<br />
hendersonville-farmers-market<br />
Historic Train Depot on Maple St.<br />
Mills River Farm Market<br />
Mills River, NC<br />
Sat., 8 am-noon, May-Oct.<br />
(828) 891-3332<br />
facebook.com/millsriverfarmmarket<br />
Parking lot of Mills River Elementary<br />
School, 94 Schoolhouse Rd.<br />
Saluda Tailgate Market<br />
Saluda, NC<br />
Fri., 4:30-6:30 pm, May-Oct.<br />
(828) 894-2281<br />
polkcountyfarms.org<br />
Parking lot on W. Main St.<br />
Many farmers markets in the Appalachian Grown<br />
region accept SNAP/EBT. Look for the EBT icon next<br />
to the market’s name throughout this section. Some<br />
markets also offer SNAP incentives like Double SNAP<br />
or Double Up <strong>Food</strong> Bucks. These are noted with the<br />
EBT+ icon.<br />
Find out more about SNAP at farmers markets at<br />
asapconnections.org/snap or ask at your market’s<br />
information booth.<br />
photo by Camilla Calnan Photography<br />
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Saturdays 10-1<br />
April-October<br />
Offering <strong>Local</strong> Produce,<br />
Meat, Cheeses, Home<br />
Goods, and Crafts.<br />
EBT/SNAP/credit cards<br />
accepted.<br />
College St., MHU campus<br />
linktr.ee/marshillfarmersmktnc<br />
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Saluda Winter Market<br />
Saluda, NC<br />
2nd and 4th Sat., 9 am-noon, Nov.-Apr.<br />
(828) 894-2281<br />
polkcountyfarms.org<br />
Saluda Center next to the Thrifty Barn<br />
at 64 Greenville St.<br />
Transylvania Farmers Market<br />
Brevard, NC<br />
Sat., 9 am-noon, May-Nov. and 10 amnoon,<br />
Dec.-Apr.<br />
(828) 548-0660<br />
transylvaniafarmersmarket.com<br />
Large parking lot at the corner of Main<br />
and Rice streets downtown.<br />
Central Mountains, NC<br />
Buncombe, Madison, Yancey counties<br />
Appalachian Farmers and Artisan<br />
Market<br />
Burnsville, NC<br />
Thu., 4-7 pm, Apr.-Oct.<br />
theappfam.com<br />
Next to the garden in the grassy field<br />
at Homeplace Beer Company and Hog<br />
Hollow Wood Fired Pizza, between US-<br />
19 and W. Main St.<br />
Saturdays, 9a - 12p<br />
April 1 - December 16<br />
HART Theatre Parking Lot<br />
250 Pigeon St | Waynesville<br />
Asheville City Market<br />
Asheville, NC<br />
Sat., 9 am-noon, April-Dec. and 10 am-<br />
1 pm, Jan-Mar.<br />
(828) 348-0340<br />
asapconnections.org/citymarket<br />
N. Market St., between Woodfin and<br />
Walnut in downtown Asheville.<br />
Black Mountain Tailgate Market<br />
Black Mountain, NC<br />
Sat., 9 am-noon, May-Nov.<br />
(828) 419-4613<br />
blackmountainmarket.org<br />
Behind First Baptist Church, 130<br />
Montreat Rd. Just two blocks north of<br />
Town Center!<br />
East Asheville Tailgate Market<br />
Asheville, NC<br />
Fri., 3-6 pm, Apr.-Oct. and 2:30-5:30, Nov.<br />
eastashevillemarket.com<br />
Parking lot at Groce Methodist Church,<br />
954 Tunnel Rd.<br />
<strong>Local</strong> produce, plants, flowers, meat, dairy, eggs, honey,<br />
baked goods, ferments, NC seafood, heritage crafts,<br />
live music, food truck and more!<br />
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Enka-Candler Tailgate Market<br />
Candler, NC<br />
Thu., 3-6 pm, May-Oct.<br />
(828) 771-6047<br />
ashevillefarmstead.org/<br />
enka-candler-tailgate-market<br />
A-B Tech Enka Campus, 1465 Sand Hill<br />
Rd., Small Business Center parking lot.<br />
Across the street from Ingles.<br />
Laurel Community Market<br />
Marshall, NC<br />
2nd Sat., 3-7 pm, May-Oct.<br />
(828) 656-3633<br />
laurelcommunitycenter.org<br />
Laurel Community Center. Markets<br />
are held monthly; check website to<br />
confirm dates.<br />
Mars Hill Farmers & Artisans Market<br />
Mars Hill, NC<br />
Sat., 10 am-1 pm, Apr.-Oct.<br />
(828) 484-6796<br />
marshillmarket.org<br />
College St. on the campus of Mars Hill<br />
University.<br />
North Asheville Tailgate Market<br />
Asheville, NC<br />
Sat., 8 am-noon, Apr.-Nov. and 10 am-1<br />
pm, Nov.-Dec., Feb.-Mar.<br />
(828) 484-6296<br />
northashevilletailgatemarket.com<br />
UNC Asheville, 3300 University Heights,<br />
parking lot P28. Additional parking<br />
in lots P25, P26, P27, and P34. Holiday<br />
Bazaar is Nov. 25-Dec. 16.<br />
River Arts District Farmers Market<br />
Asheville, NC<br />
Wed., 3-6 pm, May-Oct. and 3-5:30 pm,<br />
Nov.-Apr.<br />
RADfarmersmarket.com<br />
Right on the river at Smoky Park<br />
Supper Club. Public parking available<br />
along Riverside Dr. and safe multimodal<br />
access via the Wilma Dykeman<br />
Greenway.<br />
Southside Community Farmers<br />
Market<br />
Asheville, NC<br />
1st Sun., 12-3 pm, May-Oct.<br />
southsidecommunitygarden.org<br />
Behind the Arthur R. Eddington Center<br />
in the parking lot next to Southside<br />
SATURDAYS, 8AM - 12PM<br />
APRIL - NOVEMBER<br />
UNC ASHEVILLE LOT P28<br />
VOTED #1 MARKET IN WNC<br />
FEBRUARY, MARCH & HOLIDAY BAZAAR, 10AM - 1PM<br />
Wednesdays 3-6 pm<br />
Weaverville<br />
Community Center<br />
60 Lakeshore Dr.<br />
ACCEPTING SNAP, CREDIT, DEBIT & CASH<br />
NORTHASHEVILLETAILGATEMARKET.COM<br />
WeavervilleMarket.com<br />
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TUESDAYS<br />
3 : 3 0 - 6 : 3 0 P M<br />
718 Haywood Rd<br />
WE ACCEPT<br />
SNAp/EBT + Credit/Debit<br />
*OPEN APril TO December*<br />
Organic Vegetables, Fruit, Eggs, Meat, Bread, Milk,<br />
Cheese, Honey, Mushrooms, Baked Goods,<br />
Flowers, Jams, Ferments, Plant Starts, Herbal<br />
ReMEDIES, Natural Body Care,<br />
Handmade Crafts, Prepared foods,<br />
and MUCH more!<br />
Shop the Market Saturdays at the<br />
Mills River School<br />
Community Farm. Featuring all BIPOC<br />
vendors.<br />
Weaverville Tailgate Market<br />
Weaverville, NC<br />
Wed., 3-6 pm, Jan.-Dec.<br />
(828) 484-6796<br />
weavervillemarket.com<br />
Weaverville Community Center, 60<br />
Lakeshore Dr.<br />
West Asheville Tailgate Market<br />
Asheville, NC<br />
Tue., 3:30-6:30 pm, Apr.-Nov. and 3:30-<br />
5:30, Nov.-Dec.<br />
westashevilletailgatemarket.com<br />
718 Haywood Rd., in the parking lot of<br />
the Grace Baptist Church.<br />
WNC Farmers Market<br />
Asheville, NC<br />
daily, 8 am-5 pm, Jan.-Dec.<br />
(828) 253-1691<br />
facebook.com/wncfarmersmarket<br />
570 Brevard Rd. Farmers Truck Shed #1<br />
is reserved for farmers who sell only<br />
what they grow.<br />
Yancey County Farmers’ Market<br />
Burnsville, NC<br />
Sat., 8:30 am-12:30 pm, Apr.-Sep. and 9<br />
am-1 pm, Oct.-Nov.<br />
yanceycountyfarmersmarket.com<br />
Just off the Town Center, S. Main St. at<br />
US 19E.<br />
Foothills, NC<br />
Burke, Caldwell, McDowell, Rutherford counties<br />
Matching dollars for<br />
all SNAP purchases<br />
Caldwell County Farmers Market<br />
Lenoir, NC<br />
Sat., 7 am-2 pm, May-Oct.<br />
(828) 260-6159<br />
facebook.com/<br />
caldwellcountyfarmersmarket<br />
308 Blowing Rock Blvd. in the Kimball’s<br />
Furniture parking lot.<br />
Hildebran Farmers Market<br />
Hildebran, NC<br />
Tue., 8 am-1 pm, Jun.-Oct.<br />
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(828) 397-5801<br />
hildebrannc.com/farmers-market<br />
202 S. Center St., in the Albert<br />
Parkhurst Municipal Complex<br />
parking lot. Accessible level area and<br />
handicapped restroom available.<br />
Historic Marion Farmers Market<br />
Marion, NC<br />
Tue., 3-6 pm and Sat., 9 am-1 pm,<br />
May-Oct.<br />
foothillsfoodhub.org<br />
Corner of W. Henderson and Logan<br />
streets, one block from Main St. under<br />
city-owned shade shelter.<br />
Morganton Farmers Market<br />
Morganton, NC<br />
Wed., 11 am-2 pm and Sat., 8 am-noon,<br />
May-Oct.<br />
(828) 438-5252<br />
downtownmorganton.com<br />
Sat.: 300 Beach St. behind Morganton<br />
Station. Wed.: grassy vacant lot beside<br />
111 N. Green St., across from Burke Co.<br />
offices. Holiday market Sat., Nov. 18<br />
and Dec. 9, 10 am-2 pm.<br />
YADKIN VALLEY MARKETPLACE<br />
DOWNTOWN NORTH WILKESBORO<br />
Late April - September<br />
Tuesdays 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm<br />
Saturdays 7:30 am - 12:00 pm<br />
VISIT US ON FACEBOOK:<br />
Wilkes County Farmers' Market<br />
Rutherford County Farmers Market<br />
Forest City, NC<br />
Sat., 8 am-noon, Apr.-Oct.<br />
(828) 789-9421<br />
rcfarmersmarket.com<br />
172 Park Place, across from POPS,<br />
accessible from either Main St. or Oak St.<br />
Rutherford County Winter Farmers<br />
Market<br />
Rutherfordton, NC<br />
1st & 3rd Sat., 10 am-1 pm, Nov.-Mar.<br />
(828) 789-9421<br />
rcfarmersmarket.com<br />
Rutherfordton Town Hall, 146 N. Main St.<br />
Town of Sawmills Farmers Market<br />
Granite Falls, NC<br />
Tue., 3-6 pm, May-Sep.<br />
(828) 396-7903<br />
facebook.com/sawmillsfarmersmarket<br />
Hwy. 321-A. The market is a clearedout<br />
grass lot with a brown gazebo,<br />
across the street from the Sawmills Fire<br />
Department.<br />
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High Country, NC<br />
Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Mitchell,<br />
Watauga, Wilkes counties<br />
Alleghany Farmers Market<br />
Sparta, NC<br />
Sat., 9 am-1 pm, May-Oct.<br />
(336) 372-5597<br />
facebook.com/alleghanyfarmersmarket<br />
Crouse Park, Hwy. 18 N.<br />
Avery County Farmers Market<br />
Banner Elk, NC<br />
Thu., 3:30-6 pm, Apr.-Oct.<br />
(828) 733-8270<br />
averycountyfarmersmarket.net<br />
Lawn in front of the old Banner Elk<br />
Elementary School on Shawneehaw Ave.<br />
Bakersville Main Street Farmer’s<br />
Market<br />
Bakersville, NC<br />
Sat., 9 am-noon, May-Nov.<br />
facebook.com/<br />
bakersvillemainstreetfarmersmarket<br />
Crimson Laurel Way (US Hwy. 226),<br />
between Maple St. and Hemlock Dr.,<br />
across from the Creek Walk.<br />
Boone Winter Farmers Market<br />
Boone, NC<br />
Sat., 10 am-1 pm, Dec.-Mar.<br />
(828) 386-1537<br />
farmersmarkets.brwia.org<br />
Watauga Agricultural Conference<br />
Center just off King St. at 252 Poplar<br />
Grove Rd.<br />
King Street Market<br />
Boone, NC<br />
Tue., 4-7 pm, May-Sep. and 4-6 pm, Oct.<br />
brwia.org<br />
Just off King St. in front of the Watauga<br />
County Social Services Building. Dates<br />
may vary. Check Facebook or call.<br />
Watauga County Farmers Market<br />
Boone, NC<br />
Sat., 8 am-1 pm, Apr.-Oct. and 9 am-1<br />
pm, Nov.<br />
(828) 355-4918<br />
wataugacountyfarmersmarket.org<br />
Horn in the West parking lot.<br />
Wilkes County Farmer’s Market<br />
North Wilkesboro, NC<br />
Tue., 3:30-6pm and Sat., 7:30 am-noon,<br />
Apr.-Sep.<br />
(336) 667-7129 ext. 3<br />
downtownnorthwilkesboro.com<br />
Yadkin Valley Marketplace, off the CBD<br />
Loop downtown between 9th and<br />
8th streets. Parking available in the<br />
adjacent lots.<br />
Wilkes Fresh Mobile Market<br />
North Wilkesboro, NC<br />
Jun.-Oct.<br />
(336) 818-1909 ext. 1<br />
facebook.com/wilkesfresh<br />
Mobile produce market with 9 weekly<br />
stops. See Facebook page for schedule.<br />
Georgia<br />
Blue Ridge Downtown Market<br />
Blue Ridge, GA<br />
Sat., 9 am-1 pm, Jun.-Nov.<br />
(706) 455-1152<br />
facebook.com/<br />
downtownmarketblueridge<br />
City park downtown across from<br />
the courthouse. There is a fenced-in<br />
playground nearby.<br />
Carnesville Farmers Market<br />
Carnesville, GA<br />
Tue., 8 am-noon and Sat., 4-8 pm,<br />
Jan.-Dec.<br />
(706) 201-6784<br />
Sat.: Fountain on Courthouse Square.<br />
Wed.: Sid & Augusta White Memorial<br />
Park on Hull Ave.<br />
Clayton Farmers Market<br />
Clayton, GA<br />
Sat., 9 am-1 pm, Apr.-Oct.<br />
instagram.com/<br />
claytonfarmersmarketrabun<br />
Side lot of the Rabun County food<br />
bank, 108 Plaza Way.<br />
Dahlonega Farmers Market<br />
Dahlonega, GA<br />
Tue., 2-6 pm and Sat., 8 am-1 pm,<br />
May-Oct.<br />
(706) 482-2726<br />
dahlonegadda.org<br />
Hancock Park. Fall markets (Sep.-Oct.)<br />
are 1st and 3rd Saturdays.<br />
Lavonia Farmers Market<br />
Lavonia, GA<br />
Wed., 7-11 am and Sat., 7-11 am, Apr.-Oct.<br />
(706) 356-1926<br />
Downtown near the gazebo.<br />
North Georgia Farmers Market<br />
Blue Ridge, GA<br />
Sat., 10 am-1 pm, Mar. and 9 am-noon,<br />
Apr.-Dec.<br />
facebook.com/georgiafarmersmarket<br />
Cohutta Country Store parking lot.<br />
Union County Farmers Market<br />
Blairsville, GA<br />
Tue., 9 am-1 pm and Sat., 8 am-1 pm,<br />
Jun.-Oct.<br />
(706) 439-6043<br />
ucfarmersmarket.com<br />
290 Farmers Market Way, traffic light at<br />
the Glen Gooch Bypass & Hwy. 515.<br />
White County Farmers Market<br />
Cleveland, GA<br />
Sat., 7:30 am-noon, Jun.-Sep.<br />
(706) 865-2832<br />
extension.uga.edu/county-offices/white.html<br />
66 East Kytle St., in Freedom Park<br />
behind the county courthouse.<br />
South Carolina<br />
Anderson County Farmers Market<br />
Anderson, SC<br />
Tue., Thu., Sat., 8 am-1 pm, Jun.-Nov.<br />
(864) 231-7275<br />
andersoncountysc.org/farmersmarket<br />
Corner of Murray Ave. and Tribble St.,<br />
one block off Main St.<br />
Clemson Farmers Market<br />
Clemson, SC<br />
Thu., 4-7pm, May-Sep.<br />
(864) 654-1200<br />
clemsonfarmersmarket.org<br />
578 Issaqueena Tr. Fall specialty market<br />
monthly Oct-Dec. Check website for<br />
dates and location.<br />
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Foothills Heritage Market<br />
Seneca, SC<br />
Sat., 9 am-noon, May-Nov.<br />
(864) 247-7843<br />
farmoconee.org<br />
2063 Sandifer Blvd. off Hwy. 123,<br />
just east of intersection of Hwy. 11/<br />
Cherokee Scenic Foothills Hwy.<br />
Hub City Farmers Market<br />
Spartanburg, SC<br />
Sat., 8 am-noon, Apr.-Dec. and 3rd Sat.,<br />
11 am-2 pm, Jan.-Mar.<br />
(864) 585-0905<br />
hubcityfm.org<br />
498 Howard St.<br />
Landrum Farmers Market<br />
Landrum, SC<br />
Sat., 8 am-noon, May-Oct.<br />
(864) 237-3644<br />
facebook.com/landrumfarmersmarket<br />
Shopping center next to Dollar Tree<br />
and Beales, 221 W. Rutherford St.<br />
TD Saturday Market<br />
Greenville, SC<br />
Sat., 8 am-noon, May-Oct.<br />
(864) 467-4494<br />
saturdaymarketlive.com<br />
S. Main St. from Court St. to<br />
Washington St.<br />
The Toasty Farmer<br />
Greenville, SC<br />
Sat., 11 am-2 pm, Dec.-Mar.<br />
(864) 558-0104<br />
brewery85.com<br />
Brewery 85, 6 Whitlee Ct.<br />
Travelers Rest Farmers Market<br />
Travelers Rest, SC<br />
Sat., 8:30 am-noon, May-Sep.<br />
(864) 610-0965<br />
travelersrestfarmersmarket.com<br />
Trailblazer Park, 235 Trailblazer Dr.<br />
On the Swamp Rabbit Trail between<br />
Furman University and downtown<br />
Travelers Rest.<br />
Walhalla Farmer’s Market<br />
Walhalla, SC<br />
Sat., 8-11 am, May-Aug.<br />
(864) 710-2025<br />
facebook.com/walhallascfarmersmarket<br />
Walhalla Performing Arts Center<br />
parking lot, 101 E. North Broad St.<br />
Tennessee<br />
Circle Farmers Market<br />
Knoxville, TN<br />
2nd Sat., 10 am-2 pm, May-Oct.<br />
(865) 765-3458<br />
facebook.com/groups/1108870239931474<br />
Circle Assembly of God, 8529 Rutledge<br />
Pike.<br />
Dandridge Farmers’ Market<br />
Dandridge, TN<br />
Sat., 8 am-noon, Apr.-Oct.<br />
(865) 397-7420<br />
facebook.com/dandridgefarmersmarket<br />
Corner of Gay and Meeting St.<br />
Depot Street Farmers’ Market<br />
Greeneville, TN<br />
Sat., 8 am-noon, May-Oct.<br />
(423) 525-2621<br />
depotstreetfarmersmarket.com<br />
Greene County Partnership parking lot,<br />
across the street from the Greeneville<br />
Light & Power drive-thru.<br />
Dixie Lee Farmers’ Market<br />
Knoxville, TN<br />
Sat., 9 am-noon, May-Oct.<br />
(865) 816-3023<br />
dixieleefarmersmarket.com<br />
Renaissance Farragut parking lot,<br />
12740 Kingston Pike.<br />
Downtown Sevierville Farmers’<br />
Market<br />
Sevierville, TN<br />
Fri., 7 am-noon, May-Oct.<br />
facebook.com/seviervillefarmersmarket<br />
Rawlings Funeral Home parking lot,<br />
212 Court Ave., at the intersection of<br />
Court Ave. and Joy St.<br />
Eastside Sunday Market<br />
Knoxville, TN<br />
Sun., 1 pm, Jun.-Sep.<br />
(865) 214-7678<br />
eastsidesundaymarket.org<br />
Dr. Walter Hardy Park, 2020 MLK Jr. Ave.<br />
Ebenezer Road Farmers’ Market<br />
Knoxville, TN<br />
Tue., 3-6 pm, Apr.-Nov.<br />
(865) 320-6453<br />
easttnfarmmarkets.com<br />
Ebenezer United Methodist Church<br />
parking lot, 1001 Ebeneezer Rd.<br />
Erwin Community Market<br />
Erwin, TN<br />
Fri., 5-8 pm, Jun.-Aug.<br />
(423) 220-7624<br />
Unicoi County Jail Annex parking lot, on<br />
the corner of Main Ave. and Tucker St.<br />
Farmers Market at East Tennessee<br />
State University<br />
Johnson City, TN<br />
Thu., 10 am-2 pm, Mar.-Apr. and<br />
Sep.-Oct.<br />
(423) 439-4829<br />
facebook.com/farmersmarketatetsu<br />
914 W Maple St. Market runs during<br />
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egular academic term weeks during<br />
the harvest season.<br />
Gatlinburg Farmers Market<br />
Gatlinburg, TN<br />
Sat., 8:30 am-noon, May-Oct.<br />
(865) 640-7190<br />
gatlinburgfarmersmarket.com<br />
1222 East Pkwy., across from <strong>Food</strong> City.<br />
Greeneville Farmers’ Market, Inc.<br />
Tusculum, TN<br />
Sat., 9 am-1 pm, May-Oct.<br />
(423) 552-3023<br />
greenevillefarmersmarket.com<br />
Doak House Museum on Tusculum<br />
University campus, 690 Erwin Hwy.<br />
Year-round online market with curbside<br />
pickup at gfm.locallygrown.net.<br />
Johnson City Farmers’ Market<br />
Johnson City, TN<br />
Sat., 8 am-1 pm, Apr.-Oct.<br />
(423) 963-6624<br />
johnsoncityfarmersmarket.org<br />
Pavilion downtown, 105 W. Main St.<br />
Johnson County Farmers Market<br />
Mountain City, TN<br />
Sat., 9 am-noon, May-Dec.<br />
johnsoncountyfm.org<br />
May-Oct.: Gravel parking lot beside the<br />
playground at Ralph Stout Park, 210 S.<br />
Church St. Nov.-Dec.: Welcome Center<br />
basement, 716 S. Shady St.<br />
Jonesborough Farmers Market<br />
Jonesborough, TN<br />
Sat., 8 am-noon, May-Oct.<br />
(423) 753-2401<br />
jonesboroughlocallygrown.org<br />
Behind the Washington County<br />
courthouse. Winter market Nov.-Apr.<br />
on select Saturdays, 9am-12 pm, in<br />
front of Boone Street Market.<br />
Main Street Marketplace<br />
Sweetwater, TN<br />
Daily, 8 am, Jan.-Dec.<br />
(423) 337-6979<br />
sweetwatertn.net<br />
Corner of Monroe and Main streets,<br />
across from People’s Bank of East TN.<br />
Market Square Farmers’ Market<br />
Knoxville, TN<br />
Wed., 10 am-1 pm and Sat.,<br />
9 am-1 pm, May-Nov.<br />
(865) 805-8687<br />
nourishknoxville.org<br />
Historic Market Square.<br />
Maryville Farmers’ Market<br />
Maryville, TN<br />
Sat., 8:30-11:30 am, Apr.-Nov.<br />
(865) 268-9614<br />
farmersmarketmaryville.com<br />
Founders Square between Church Ave.<br />
and Broadway, near CBBC Bank, 330 E.<br />
Broadway Ave.<br />
New Harvest Farmers’ Market<br />
Knoxville, TN<br />
Thu., 3-6 pm, Apr.-Sep.<br />
(865) 805-8687<br />
nourishknoxville.org<br />
New Harvest Park behind the East<br />
Knoxville Target Shopping Center, 4775<br />
New Harvest Ln.<br />
Nourish Knoxville’s Winter Farmers’<br />
Market<br />
Knoxville, TN<br />
Sat., 10 am-2 pm, Dec-Mar.<br />
(865) 805-8687<br />
nourishknoxville.org<br />
Historic Market Square.<br />
Seymour Farmers’ Market<br />
Seymour, TN<br />
Sat., 8 am-noon, May-Oct.<br />
(865) 386-1884<br />
seymourfarmersmarket.org<br />
Lower parking lot of Seymour First<br />
Baptist Church, 11621 Chapman Hwy.<br />
Town of White Pine Farmers’ Market<br />
White Pine, TN<br />
Sat., 9 am-3 pm, Apr.-Oct.<br />
(865) 674-2556<br />
facebook.com/wpfarmermarket<br />
Parking area next to Farrar Funeral<br />
Home at corner of Main St. and<br />
Walnut St.<br />
Townsend Farmers’ Market<br />
Townsend, TN<br />
Sat., 9 am-noon, Apr.-Oct.<br />
(440) 474-3712<br />
fourdaughtersfarmtn.com<br />
Trillium Cove Shopping Center, on the<br />
left side of Hwy 321/E. Lamar Alexander<br />
Pkwy. Go around the shopping center<br />
on the one-way road and park at the<br />
garden center.<br />
Virginia<br />
Abingdon Farmers Market<br />
Abingdon, VA<br />
Thu., 3-6 pm, Apr.-Sep., Sat., 8 am-noon,<br />
Apr.-Oct. and 10 am-noon, Nov.-Dec., 1st<br />
and 3rd Sat., 10 am-noon, Jan.-Mar.<br />
(276) 698-1434<br />
abingdonfarmersmarket.com<br />
Corner of Cummings St. and<br />
Remsburg Dr.<br />
Independence Farmers Market<br />
Independence, VA<br />
Fri., 9 am-1 pm, May-Oct.<br />
(276) 768-0597<br />
independencefarmersmarket.org<br />
Temporary location on Courthouse St.<br />
in the GATE Center parking lot, across<br />
from the Historic 1908 Courthouse.<br />
Year-round online market with pickup<br />
Wednesdays 4-6 pm.<br />
Rural Retreat Farmers Market at the<br />
Depot<br />
Rural Retreat, VA<br />
Wed., 3-5:30 pm, Jun.-Aug.<br />
(276) 602-2572<br />
therrdepot.com<br />
Outside and inside the historic Depot.<br />
Wytheville Farmers Market<br />
Wytheville, VA<br />
Sat., 8 am-noon, May-Dec., 2nd and 4th<br />
Sat., Jan.-Apr, 10 am-noon<br />
(276) 620-4095<br />
wythevillefarmersmarket.com<br />
210 W. Spring St. Check website to<br />
confirm winter market dates and times.<br />
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Winter Markets<br />
Open January through March<br />
Smoky Mountains, NC<br />
Franklin Farmers Tailgate<br />
Market<br />
Franklin, NC<br />
Jackson County Farmers Market<br />
Sylva, NC<br />
Southern Mountains, NC<br />
Columbus Farmers Market<br />
Columbus, NC<br />
Henderson County Curb Market<br />
Hendersonville, NC<br />
Saluda Winter Market<br />
Saluda, NC<br />
Transylvania Farmers Market<br />
Brevard, NC<br />
Central Mountains, NC<br />
Asheville City Market<br />
Asheville, NC<br />
North Asheville Tailgate Market<br />
Asheville, NC<br />
River Arts District Farmers<br />
Market<br />
Asheville, NC<br />
Weaverville Tailgate Market<br />
Weaverville, NC<br />
WNC Farmers Market<br />
Asheville, NC<br />
Foothills, NC<br />
Rutherford County Winter Farmers<br />
Market<br />
Rutherfordton, NC<br />
Georgia<br />
Carnesville Farmers Market<br />
Carnesville, GA<br />
North Georgia Farmers Market<br />
Blue Ridge, GA<br />
South Carolina<br />
Hub City Farmers Market<br />
Spartanburg, SC<br />
The Toasty Farmer<br />
Greenville, SC<br />
Tennessee<br />
Jonesborough Farmers Market<br />
Jonesborough, TN<br />
Main Street Marketplace<br />
Sweetwater, TN<br />
Nourish Knoxville’s Winter Farmers<br />
Market<br />
Knoxville, TN<br />
Virginia<br />
Abingdon Farmers Market<br />
Abingdon, VA<br />
Wytheville Farmers Market<br />
Wytheville, VA<br />
High Country, NC<br />
Boone Winter Farmers Market<br />
Boone, NC<br />
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Cooking with<br />
the Seasons<br />
Four chefs with a commitment to local sourcing share favorite recipes<br />
SPRING<br />
Arugula Pesto<br />
By Chef Ronnie Collins,<br />
The Montford Bar and Lounge<br />
Ingredients<br />
4 cups packed fresh arugula<br />
1 tablespoon minced garlic<br />
Salt and freshly ground pepper<br />
1 cup vegetable oil<br />
Directions<br />
• Place arugula, garlic, almonds, and cheese into a food processor and<br />
pulse until almost blended to a thick paste.<br />
• Place food processor on medium and drizzle in olive and vegetable<br />
oil until the desired consistency is achieved. (For flatbreads and other<br />
baked applications I like to leave the pesto a little thicker. For pasta, I<br />
usually thin it out a little more by adding a touch more olive oil.)<br />
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.<br />
4 ounces olive oil<br />
2 tablespoons Marcona almonds<br />
4-6 ounces dry or semi-dry gruyere<br />
or Parmesan cheese, grated<br />
• Enjoy as a spread on bread, a dip for raw vegetables, as pasta sauce, or<br />
however you like!<br />
I<br />
think we’ve all been guilty of<br />
buying some beautiful arugula or<br />
other leafy green and watching as<br />
it turns to mush in our refrigerator<br />
before we ever get a chance to use<br />
it. Arugula pesto is a great answer<br />
to this problem. The versatility<br />
can’t be overlooked. I’ve used it<br />
in everything from a flavoring for<br />
house-baked breads, to mixing it<br />
with ricotta for a tasty ravioli filling.<br />
Alta Vista Farm grows some<br />
of the most flavorful arugula<br />
I’ve had since my time working<br />
in California years ago. It is<br />
something special to be able to<br />
tell guests that their food was<br />
grown just 10 miles away. It’s<br />
important to utilize and support<br />
farms like Alta Vista. On a macro<br />
level it is hugely important<br />
that as a society we continue<br />
to increase the demand for<br />
nutritious, organically grown food.<br />
On the micro, day-to-day level, it is<br />
important to help support family<br />
farms as the backbone of American<br />
food and agriculture.<br />
There are some unique ingredients<br />
in this pesto. I’m a big fan of using<br />
good dry to semi-dry gruyere in<br />
pesto (if it is too “semi-soft,” it can<br />
throw off the consistency of the<br />
finished product).<br />
The nuttiness goes great with a<br />
robust, spicy arugula like Alta Vista’s.<br />
Marcona almonds add to that<br />
same profile.<br />
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SUMMER<br />
Lacto Shakshuka<br />
By Chef Eric Morris, Cultura<br />
Shakshuka is an easy, satisfying<br />
meal. You can make this using<br />
all bell peppers, but at Cultura we<br />
started experimenting with using<br />
fermented peppers. It gives the dish<br />
an extra depth of flavor. We’re using<br />
aji dulce peppers from Gaining<br />
Ground Farm and Flying Cloud<br />
Farm. Aji dulce have a quality where<br />
they smell like they’re going to be<br />
really spicy, but they’re not spicy at<br />
all. So it’s not painful to eat. They<br />
have a fruity funkiness to them. That<br />
flavor works really well with the<br />
fermentation. We ferment them with<br />
a three-percent salt brine for seven to<br />
ten days.<br />
Shopping from farms helps provide a<br />
stronger sense of community—and<br />
the products are always so much<br />
better than commodity. I go to<br />
markets twice a week and it’s great<br />
to develop a relationship with farmers<br />
I source from, who are all kind and<br />
caring people growing amazing<br />
food. I enjoy knowing what they’re<br />
planning to grow and what they’re<br />
excited about. Going to the market<br />
isn’t something I do just for work,<br />
but also time I get to share with my<br />
family. I get to watch my four-yearold<br />
daughter get excited about<br />
eating different foods and developing<br />
her favorites. She’s an expert on<br />
local peppers!<br />
Ingredients<br />
½ cup extra virgin olive oil<br />
2 onions, thinly sliced<br />
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced (or use<br />
3-4 red bell peppers instead of aji<br />
dulce peppers)<br />
5 lacto-fermented aji dulce peppers,<br />
thinly sliced<br />
6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced<br />
2 teaspoons cumin<br />
Directions<br />
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.<br />
• In a medium sauté pan, slowly cook onions and peppers together for<br />
approximately 20 minutes or until they begin to “melt.” Add garlic and<br />
cook until tender. Add spices and stir. Add tomatoes and continue<br />
to cook until most of their moisture has evaporated, about 10 to 15<br />
minutes. Adjust seasoning if needed.<br />
• Crack open eggs into the tomato mixture. Place the pan in the<br />
oven and bake about 8 minutes, or until egg whites are completely<br />
cooked through.<br />
• Remove from the oven. Sprinkle feta cheese, parsley, and lemon juice<br />
on top of the baked eggs.<br />
• Serve hot and enjoy with a toasted slice of bread.<br />
2 teaspoons paprika<br />
¼ teaspoon cayenne<br />
6 cups whole tomatoes,<br />
peeled and diced<br />
2 eggs<br />
1 ounce feta cheese<br />
½ tablespoon lemon juice<br />
1 tablespoon parsley, chopped<br />
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Ingredients<br />
1 medium tomato, diced<br />
1 small red onion, sliced<br />
½ bunch cilantro leaves, rinsed<br />
and dried<br />
Olive oil<br />
FALL<br />
Yuca Fritters with Chorizo<br />
By Chef Iris Rodriguez, Little Chango<br />
Directions<br />
• In a stainless steel bowl, combine tomato, red onion and cilantro.<br />
Season with salt, olive oil, and lime juice to taste. Set aside.<br />
• Cut yuca root crosswise into about 4-inch pieces. Cut those pieces<br />
lengthwise and remove the fibrous core. Grate the yuca on the smallest<br />
side of a box grater.<br />
• In a sauté pan, heat a generous amount of canola oil over<br />
medium/high heat.<br />
• Flatten 1 tablespoon of the grated yuca masa into 1-inch round thin<br />
patties. Fry until golden brown on both sides. Repeat in batches until<br />
all the yuca patties have been fried.<br />
• In a sauté pan cook chorizo over medium heat. Make sure to constantly<br />
stir the chorizo so it cooks evenly. It takes about 15 minutes.<br />
• Spoon a small amount of the chorizo into each yuca fritter and garnish<br />
with the veggie mixture that you set aside. Enjoy!<br />
* Cassava root is available year-round from some local growers.<br />
You can also try these with sweet potatoes.<br />
1 lime, juiced<br />
Kosher salt<br />
Canola oil<br />
1 pound cassava (yuca) root *<br />
½ pound local chorizo<br />
This recipe kind of reminds<br />
me of alcapurrias, a<br />
traditional fritter in Puerto<br />
Rico. I’ve been working with<br />
Vandele Farms now for a<br />
couple of years. It is a small farm<br />
run by a husband and wife,<br />
they sustainably raise their pigs<br />
there. They butcher based on<br />
the orders that they receive, so<br />
you know quality is great. You<br />
can also give them any sausage<br />
recipe that you would like, and<br />
they will produce it for you. The<br />
care and love that the farmers<br />
put into their craft is inspiring. I<br />
want to make sure that we can<br />
support each other in any way<br />
that we can.<br />
photo by Alexis Schultz<br />
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This restorative and comforting<br />
dish holds the flavors of<br />
early spring in Appalachia. The<br />
bright and festive colors of<br />
French breakfast radish against<br />
the verdant leaves of wilted and<br />
buttery greens is a nod to brighter<br />
days ahead. The dense nutrition<br />
of the radish greens and chard is<br />
a boost of support in the waning<br />
days of winter. White wine and<br />
splash of vinegar cut the bitterness<br />
of the chard to create a nice<br />
balance that blends with the earthy<br />
and delicate spice of the radish.<br />
Also, bacon.<br />
We used radishes and chard from<br />
Maypop Farm. Ayrton Webb is<br />
such a fun farmer to work with<br />
because his excitement for his<br />
produce is completely palpable—<br />
as is his disappointment when<br />
something doesn’t turn out the<br />
way he thought it would. Watching<br />
a farmer grin about what they’ve<br />
grown is one of the top things we<br />
love about what we do. Watching<br />
a passionate farmer continue to<br />
do what they do despite inevitable<br />
setbacks—sometimes utterly<br />
devastating ones—is a great<br />
testament to the resiliency of the<br />
human spirit. It’s hard work and it<br />
takes a special kind of person to do<br />
it. Ayrton is an extra special<br />
kind of person, and we<br />
appreciate his passion.<br />
Relationships that involve<br />
local food tend to be<br />
special relationships, and<br />
it is our hope that we can<br />
create more opportunities<br />
for these kinds of<br />
connections through Red<br />
Fiddle Vittles.<br />
WINTER<br />
Bacon-Braised Radishes & Greens<br />
By Chefs Erica Beneke and Matt Farr,<br />
Red Fiddle Vittles<br />
Ingredients<br />
1 ½ pounds french breakfast<br />
radishes with greens, rinsed and<br />
dried<br />
2 small shallots, thinly sliced<br />
6 tablespoons butter<br />
2 tablespoons dry white wine<br />
Salt and pepper<br />
1 bunch chard, rinsed and dried,<br />
chopped<br />
4 strips bacon, cooked, cooled,<br />
and chopped<br />
Splash of vinegar<br />
Directions<br />
• Trim greens from radishes and set aside. Cut radishes in half.<br />
• In a medium-sized, deep saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over<br />
medium-high heat. Add shallots and cook, stirring, until<br />
softened. Add radishes and sauté until lightly browned.<br />
• Add white wine, salt, and pepper, and toss to combine.<br />
Lower heat to maintain a simmer and cook for 3 to 5 minutes.<br />
• Add greens from radishes and chard, bacon, and remaining<br />
butter to the pan and cook for an additional 3 to 5 minutes.<br />
• Add a splash of vinegar and season to taste with salt and<br />
pepper. Serve and enjoy!<br />
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Artisan <strong>Food</strong>s<br />
The artisan makers and caterers in this section handcraft breads,<br />
baked goods, beverages, preserves, and meals that honor, deepen,<br />
and diversify the food traditions of the Southern Appalachians. These<br />
Appalachian Grown partners source ingredients from local farmers<br />
or grow their own to be transformed into distinctive and delicious<br />
products. Many of the farms listed beginning on page 46 also create<br />
artisan products, such as cheese. Search all farms and artisan producers<br />
by product at appalachiangrown.org.<br />
Asheville Goods<br />
(828) 252-9175<br />
info@ashevillegoods.com<br />
ashevillegoods.com<br />
Asheville Goods has selected the area’s<br />
best products from local, small-batch<br />
food producers and artisans for our<br />
curated gift boxes! We offer online<br />
shopping 24/7 and are open for instore<br />
shopping at 7 Brevard Rd. in West<br />
Asheville, Tuesday to Thursday,<br />
11 am-2:30 pm.<br />
Carolina Honey Bee Company<br />
(864) 610-2337<br />
sales@carolinabeeco.com<br />
carolinabeeco.com<br />
We are a family-owned-and-operated<br />
business with deep roots here in the<br />
western Carolinas. Beekeeping has<br />
been a part of our families for over<br />
100 years. All of us are committed to<br />
providing the highest-quality honey,<br />
creamed honey, and infused honey.<br />
Fermenti<br />
fermentifoods@gmail.com<br />
fermenti.biz<br />
Fermenti now has its own storefront<br />
in North Asheville at 175 Weaverville<br />
Hwy., Unit G. We’re open Saturday, 10<br />
am-4 pm, and Tuesday, 12-5 pm. Our<br />
new Fermentation Club will meet the<br />
first Tuesday of every month from 4-5<br />
pm. Come ferment all the things!<br />
Global Chef<br />
(404) 906-3626<br />
globalchefservice@yahoo.com<br />
globalcheftc.com<br />
Personal chef based in Pisgah Forest,<br />
NC, featuring a weekly meal service.<br />
Also available for dinner parties and<br />
special events. We also make and<br />
sell Hellbender Hot Sauce. <strong>Local</strong><br />
ingredients, global flavors!<br />
Raspberry Fields<br />
localraspberries@gmail.com<br />
raspberryfieldswnc.com<br />
Growing Autumn Bliss raspberries<br />
sustainably, we provide fresh<br />
raspberries, preserves, vinegar, shrub<br />
drink, sourdough bread, and baked<br />
goods to our customers at our new<br />
location, Mini Batch Bakery, 404 7th<br />
Ave. East in Hendersonville, and<br />
Hendersonville Farmers Market.<br />
Round Mountain Creamery<br />
(828) 669-0718<br />
adam@roundmountaincreamery.com<br />
roundmountaincreamery.com<br />
The first Grade A goat dairy in the state<br />
of North Carolina, producing excellent<br />
goat cheeses. Farm tours and cheese<br />
tastings are available by appointment.<br />
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Smoking J’s Fiery <strong>Food</strong>s<br />
(828) 230-9652<br />
store@smokingjsfieryfoods.com<br />
smokingjsfieryfoods.com<br />
We are a farm-based business located<br />
in the Hominy Valley, NC. Smoking<br />
J’s specializes in growing unique<br />
and hard-to-find chile peppers and<br />
manufactures a diverse line of specialty<br />
food products.<br />
Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery<br />
(864) 255-3385<br />
swamprabbitcafe@gmail.com<br />
swamprabbitcafe.com<br />
We are a grocery store, bakery, and<br />
cafe in Greenville, SC, specializing in<br />
artisan goods,wholesome ingredients,<br />
and locally sourced food. Our vision is<br />
to support a just and sustainable food<br />
system that allows small local farmers<br />
to thrive.<br />
Well Seasoned Table<br />
(828) 365-8801<br />
info@wellseasonedtable.com<br />
wellseasonedtable.com<br />
<strong>Local</strong> and sustainable farmhouse<br />
seasonings, infused sea salt and sugars,<br />
and herbal beverages. We source<br />
85 percent of our ingredients from<br />
small, domestic farms. We believe it is<br />
important to know, not just where your<br />
vegetables come from, but also your<br />
spices.<br />
GET A TASTE<br />
OF SOUTHERN<br />
CULTURE<br />
VISIT WNC CREAMERIES PLUS THE RESTAURANTS<br />
& RETAILERS THAT SELL LOCAL CHEESE<br />
WNCCHEESETRAIL.ORG<br />
A-B Tech’s Small Business Center<br />
and Business Incubation Program<br />
Supporting the business of farming through<br />
our programs and partners at A-B Tech Enka:<br />
• Agribusiness<br />
• Natural Product Development<br />
• BioNetwork Test Kitchen<br />
• NC BioNetwork Natural<br />
Products Lab<br />
• Blue Ridge <strong>Food</strong> Ventures<br />
For more information, visit: abtech.edu/SBC or call 828.398.7950<br />
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Grocery<br />
Stores<br />
Appalachian Grown partner groceries, co-ops, and neighborhood<br />
markets make it easy to include certified local produce, meats, cheeses,<br />
and artisan products in your everyday shopping. Seeking out local foods<br />
also means you’re getting whole, unprocessed foods that made only a<br />
short trip to the grocery shelves. Look for Appalachian Grown signage<br />
and logos in the stores listed here—and if you don’t see them, ask! When<br />
you advocate for locally grown products in the aisles, you help create<br />
change throughout the entire food system.<br />
Be Natural Market<br />
273 Boone Heights Dr., Boone, NC<br />
(828) 262-5592<br />
contactus@benaturalmarket.com<br />
benaturalmarket.com<br />
Be Natural Market is a locally owned<br />
independent health food store that<br />
specializes in locally sourced goods<br />
and produce, herbs, supplements, and<br />
healthy foods. Just be natural!<br />
Belue Farms Natural Market<br />
3769 Parris Bridge Rd., Boiling Springs, SC<br />
(864) 578-0446<br />
market@beluefarms.com<br />
beluefarms.com<br />
Open all year with organic groceries,<br />
fruits, vegetables, our own grassfed<br />
beef, along with raw milk, pastured<br />
meats and eggs, wild-caught seafood,<br />
cheeses, gluten-free products, and<br />
a wide variety of supplements to<br />
support a healthy lifestyle.<br />
Boone Street Market<br />
101 Boone St., Jonesborough, TN<br />
(423) 753-4722<br />
bsm@jonesboroughlocallygrown.org<br />
jonesboroughlocallygrown.org<br />
A 100-percent producer-only market<br />
featuring local and seasonal produce,<br />
meats, specialty foods, and convenient<br />
grab and go meals—all sourced<br />
within 100 miles of Jonesborough<br />
(primary), in Tennessee, or the Central<br />
Appalachian region.<br />
The Chop Shop Butchery<br />
100 Charlotte St., Asheville, NC<br />
(828) 505-3777<br />
info@chopshopbutchery.com<br />
chopshopbutchery.com<br />
Asheville’s premier full service whole<br />
animal butcher shop. Specializing in<br />
local beef, pork, lamb, and more. Lunch<br />
served Thursday through Saturday.<br />
Catering and private chef services.<br />
USDA-inspected salamis, sausages,<br />
stocks, and more.<br />
Hendersonville Community Co-op<br />
60 S. Charleston Lane, Hendersonville, NC<br />
(828) 693-0505<br />
outreach@hendersonville.coop<br />
hendersonville.coop<br />
<strong>Local</strong> and organic produce, dairy, wine<br />
and beer, fresh breads, health and<br />
beauty aids, as well as supplements.<br />
With a focus on local product, the coop<br />
works to source produce and valueadded<br />
foods from our region. Come<br />
visit us in our eco-friendly store!<br />
Hickory Nut Gap<br />
57 Sugar Hollow Rd., Fairview, NC<br />
(828) 628-1027<br />
customerservice@hickorynutgap.com<br />
hickorynutgap.com<br />
Hickory Nut Gap is both a working farm<br />
and a meat wholesaler. Our in-house<br />
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utcher continually restocks our meat<br />
case with the freshest 100-percent<br />
grassfed beef, pasture-raised pork and<br />
chicken, and free-range eggs.<br />
High Country <strong>Food</strong> Hub<br />
252 Poplar Grove Rd., Boone, NC<br />
(828) 412-0834<br />
foodhub@brwia.org<br />
highcountryfoodhub.org<br />
The High Country <strong>Food</strong> Hub is a<br />
year-round, online farmers market<br />
specializing in products grown<br />
and produced within 100 miles of<br />
Boone. Produce, dairy, eggs, meat,<br />
bread, honey, coffee, body care<br />
products, plants/flowers, and<br />
value-added goods.<br />
Ingles Markets<br />
Stores throughout the region<br />
(828) 669-2941<br />
ingles-markets.com/store_locations<br />
Ingles carries a wide variety of local<br />
grocery items and meats and is the<br />
largest purchaser of local produce in<br />
WNC. Laura Lynn milk only comes from<br />
local cows.<br />
Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery<br />
205 Cedar Lane Rd., Greenville, SC<br />
(864) 255-3385<br />
swamprabbitcafe@gmail.com<br />
swamprabbitcafe.com<br />
We are a grocery store, bakery, and<br />
cafe specializing in artisan goods,<br />
wholesome ingredients, and locally<br />
sourced food. Our vision is to support<br />
a just and sustainable food system that<br />
allows small local farmers to thrive.<br />
Trout Lily Deli & Market<br />
1297 Charlotte Hwy., Fairview, NC<br />
(828) 628-0402<br />
troutlilymarket@gmail.com<br />
troutlilymarket.com<br />
<strong>Local</strong>ly owned market and deli<br />
dedicated to supporting local farms<br />
and artisans. We offer top-quality<br />
natural and organic groceries; wine<br />
and local beer and craft beverages;<br />
fresh made deli items; and locally<br />
roasted coffee. Outdoor patio seating.<br />
The Wild Violet<br />
14 N. Main St., Mars Hill, NC<br />
(828) 680-1414<br />
michele.thewildviolet@gmail.com<br />
thewildvioletwnc.com<br />
We are a women-owned business<br />
serving our community with organic,<br />
sustainable, and locally sourced foods<br />
and products. We offer a zero-waste<br />
grocery and home goods shopping<br />
experience as well as a vegetarian cafe,<br />
teahouse, and juice and smoothie bar!<br />
Mother Earth <strong>Food</strong><br />
29 Hawk Hill Rd., Asheville, NC<br />
(828) 275-3500<br />
terra@motherearthfood.com<br />
motherearthfood.com<br />
Mother Earth <strong>Food</strong> is a family-owned<br />
home delivery service featuring local,<br />
responsibly grown food and products<br />
from food artisans. We carefully curate<br />
over 1,000 items from over 300 local<br />
producers. Order online and we’ll take<br />
it from there!<br />
Red Fiddle Vittles<br />
1800 Hendersonville Rd. #9, Asheville, NC<br />
(828) 412-0506<br />
info@redfiddlevittles.com<br />
redfiddlevittles.com<br />
Red Fiddle Vittles is a family-ownedand-operated<br />
business that creates<br />
fine food inspired by Appalachian<br />
ingredients, farms, and traditions.<br />
Offering event catering and private<br />
chef services, as well as a retail<br />
storefront featuring local products.<br />
Everyone can shop. Anyone can join.<br />
YOUR<br />
NATURAL FOODS<br />
MARKET & DELI<br />
(828) 693-0505<br />
<strong>Local</strong><br />
60 South Charleston Ln. Hendersonville<br />
www.hendersonville.coop @HendersonvilleCommunityCoop<br />
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LOCAL MEAT<br />
(No, seriously.)<br />
Apple Brandy and The Chop Shop Butchery invite you to take<br />
part in one of the shortest supply chains in the country.<br />
Located in Wilkes County, NC we at Apple<br />
Brandy Beef raise some of the finest all natural<br />
Angus and Hereford beef in the country. Our<br />
beef is pasture raised on the lush grasses of the<br />
surrounding foothills and finished on locally<br />
grown and daily ground corn.<br />
Apple Brandy Prime Cuts is our<br />
USDA-inspected abattoir and processing<br />
facility just a few miles from our pastures.<br />
We've spent years perfecting our dry-aging<br />
technique - and the quality and taste is<br />
exceptional!<br />
We are the exclusive beef supplier to our partner<br />
The Chop Shop Butchery, Western North Carolina's<br />
premier butcher shop and USDA-inspected processing<br />
facility and salumeria, located in Asheville. You can find<br />
our beef on the menus of the finest restaurants in WNC.<br />
Retail and wholesale is available at both locations.<br />
When you shop with us you are supporting one of the<br />
shortest beef supply chains in the country - from calf<br />
to cow, harvest to processing, to retail and wholesale<br />
distribution. This is what eating local is all about!<br />
www.applebrandybeef.com<br />
336-696-2721<br />
applebrandybeef@charter.net<br />
@applebrandybeef<br />
www.chopshopbutchery.com<br />
828-505-3777<br />
info@chopshopbutchery.com<br />
@chopshopbutchery<br />
abprimecuts@gmail.com<br />
336-667-1346<br />
www.abprimecuts.com<br />
@abprimecuts<br />
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Bakery • Grocery • Cafe<br />
Catering • <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Food</strong> Hub<br />
EAT LOCAL.<br />
RIDE BIKES.<br />
photo by River Arts District Farmers Market<br />
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Wholesale &<br />
Distributors<br />
photo by Doris Rudisill<br />
Behind the scenes, area wholesalers connect the dots between<br />
hundreds of farmers and area restaurants, caterers, grocery stores,<br />
artisan producers, and consumers. These distributors provide a<br />
consistent supply of seasonal Appalachian Grown products to<br />
partner businesses, as well as some options for the general public.<br />
Visit appalachiangrown.org for ASAP’s Wholesale <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Food</strong> <strong>Guide</strong>, a<br />
directory of farm products available to restaurants, grocers, and other<br />
businesses, as well as a what products wholesale buyers are seeking.<br />
Apple Brandy Prime Cuts<br />
North Wilkesboro, NC<br />
(336) 990-9310<br />
abprimecuts@gmail.com<br />
applebrandybeef.com<br />
USDA-inspected abattoir and retail<br />
store front for Apple Brandy Beef.<br />
Apple Wedge Packers & Cider<br />
Hendersonville, NC<br />
(828) 685-8349<br />
gnix@applewedge.com<br />
applewedge.com<br />
Fifth-generation family-owned<br />
business. We are one of the largest<br />
volume shippers of fresh apples in the<br />
entire state of North Carolina. We also<br />
grow our own apples on 200 acres.<br />
Ellijay Mushrooms<br />
Ellijay, GA<br />
(678) 570-6888<br />
howard@ellijaymushrooms.com<br />
ellijaymushrooms.com<br />
The farm harvests the highest-quality<br />
shiitake, oyster, and lion’s mane<br />
mushrooms. These are the Rolls-Royce<br />
of mushrooms due to our mountain<br />
water. Each mushroom is handharvested.<br />
From Whole <strong>Food</strong>s to ATL,<br />
Blue Ridge, Ellijay restaurants. Just ask<br />
for us!<br />
J.W. Johnson Tomato Co.<br />
Canton, NC<br />
(954) 946-6588<br />
jay@jglproduce.com<br />
jwjohnsontomato.com<br />
Packer, shipper, and distributor of<br />
bell peppers, cucumbers, squash,<br />
eggplants, tomatoes, beans, and corn.<br />
Primus GFS/USDA GHP/Harmonized<br />
GAP+ certifications.<br />
Mountain <strong>Food</strong> Products<br />
Asheville, NC<br />
(828) 255-7630<br />
local@mountainfoodproducts.com<br />
mountainfoodproducts.com<br />
We have been working with local<br />
farmers since 1984 to help distribute<br />
their products to the Asheville<br />
community. We offer wholesale<br />
distribution to restaurants and retail<br />
establishments as well as a multi-farm<br />
CSA program.<br />
Seven Springs Farm Supply<br />
Check, VA<br />
(800) 540-9181<br />
eric@sevenspringsfarmsupply.com<br />
sevenspringsfarmsupply.com<br />
Seven Springs is a farm-based,<br />
independent supply company focused<br />
on providing the highest quality soil<br />
amendments, cover crop seed, potting<br />
mixes, and pest management solutions<br />
approved for organic farming. The<br />
farmer’s choice for over 30 years.<br />
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Sow True Seed<br />
Asheville, NC<br />
(828) 254-0708<br />
info@sowtrue.com<br />
sowtrueseed.com<br />
We are a dedicated employee-owned<br />
cooperative committed to making<br />
gardening approachable for everyone.<br />
We provide high-quality, non-GMO,<br />
open-pollinated seeds in support<br />
of sustainable food production and<br />
regenerative agriculture.<br />
Sunny Creek Farm<br />
Tryon, NC<br />
(828) 393-4135<br />
info@sunnycreekfarm.com<br />
sunnycreekfarm.com<br />
We produce alfalfa, radish, clover,<br />
mung bean, broccoli sprouts, and<br />
crunchy mixed bean sprouts. We do<br />
lab testing for Salmonella, Listeria,<br />
and E. coli on all of our sprout product<br />
line and facility. We offer refrigerated<br />
freight LTL to GA, NC, and SC.<br />
Swamp Rabbit <strong>Food</strong> Hub<br />
Greenville, SC<br />
(864) 326-8351<br />
justin@swamprabbitcafe.com<br />
swamprabbitcafe.com<br />
We are a grocery store, bakery, and<br />
cafe in Greenville, SC, specializing in<br />
artisan goods, wholesome ingredients,<br />
and locally sourced food. Our vision is<br />
to support a just and sustainable food<br />
system that allows small local farmers<br />
to thrive.<br />
TendWell Farm<br />
Old Fort, NC<br />
(828) 713-0450<br />
steven@tendwell-farm.com<br />
balsamgardens.com<br />
TendWell Farm produces 200 acres of<br />
organic vegetables in Western North<br />
Carolina. We specialize in organic leafy<br />
greens, summer vegetables and four<br />
varieties of tomatoes! We ship from<br />
Old Fort where we will establish a retail<br />
produce stand in <strong>2023</strong>!<br />
Artwork by Sean G. Clark<br />
Open-Pollinated, NON-GMO<br />
Vegetable, Flower, & Herb<br />
Seeds ft. Organic, Heirloom,<br />
& Traditional Favorites.<br />
learn more at<br />
www.sowtrueseed.com or<br />
visit our garden shop!<br />
243 Haywood St.<br />
Asheville, nc 28801<br />
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Restaurants<br />
photo by Camilla Calnan Photography<br />
Savoring the combination of a chef and a farmer’s hard<br />
work and talent is one of the most exciting ways to<br />
appreciate local food. The restaurants listed in this section<br />
source ingredients directly from family farms and from<br />
Appalachian Grown partner businesses. Restaurants are<br />
listed by region. Find more at appalachiangrown.org.<br />
Smoky Mountains, NC<br />
Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Jackson,<br />
Macon, Swain counties<br />
Guadalupe Cafe<br />
606 W. Main St., Sylva, NC<br />
(828) 586-9877<br />
guadalupecafe.com<br />
Open since 2004, Guadalupe is beloved<br />
for our quirky marriage of global<br />
food traditions prepared using local<br />
ingredients, like curried goat, fried okra<br />
spears, pasture-raised burgers, stuffed<br />
avocado, samosas, housemade organic<br />
desserts, and more.<br />
Southern Mountains, NC<br />
Henderson, Polk, Transylvania counties<br />
Hendersonville Community Co-op<br />
60 S. Charleston Ln., Hendersonville, NC<br />
(828) 693-0505<br />
outreach@hendersonville.coop<br />
hendersonville.coop<br />
<strong>Local</strong> and organic produce, dairy, wine<br />
and beer, fresh breads, health and<br />
beauty aids, and supplements. With<br />
a focus on local product, the co-op<br />
works to source produce and valueadded<br />
foods from our region. Come<br />
visit us in our eco-friendly store!<br />
The Purple Onion<br />
16 Main St., Saluda, NC<br />
(828) 749-1179<br />
manager@purpleonionsaluda.com<br />
purpleonionsaluda.com<br />
We feature a variety of Mediterranean<br />
and regionally inspired dishes utilizing<br />
local trout, meats, and produce; locally<br />
roasted coffees; and a great selection<br />
of sustainably produced wines and<br />
craft beers.<br />
The Rural Seed Restaurant<br />
322 E. Mills St., Columbus, NC<br />
(828) 802-1097<br />
theruralseedrestaurant@gmail.com<br />
theruralseed.com<br />
We aim to provide the people of our<br />
community with food, pastry, and<br />
breads, which are made by hand with<br />
care and attention to quality, using the<br />
freshest ingredients. We source from<br />
Colfax Creek Farms (sausage, pork,<br />
and eggs), Caitlyn Farms Beef, and<br />
Headwaters Market Garden.<br />
Central Mountains, NC<br />
Buncombe, Madison, Yancey counties<br />
The Admiral<br />
400 Haywood Rd., Asheville, NC<br />
(828) 252-2541<br />
charlesbaudendistle@gmail.com<br />
theadmiralasheville.com<br />
The Admiral embarked not with a set<br />
course, but began steering itself in a<br />
general direction. In 2007, we aspired<br />
to create an unexpected restaurant<br />
that thrived on its talent and creativity.<br />
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Baked Pie Company<br />
4 Long Shoals Rd., Suite A, Arden, NC<br />
(828) 333-4366<br />
info@bakedpiecompany.com<br />
bakedpiecompany.com<br />
We are a locally owned bakery in<br />
Asheville. We are known for our pie<br />
flights. We buy local from Creasman<br />
Farms (apples, pears, and peaches) and<br />
we get our pecans from Sunnyland<br />
Farms in Georgia.<br />
Biltmore<br />
1 Lodge St., Asheville, NC<br />
(828) 225-1453<br />
farmsales@biltmore.com<br />
biltmore.com<br />
Biltmore has long operated a<br />
sustainable farm and field-to-table<br />
program. Fresh produce, hormone<br />
and antibiotic-free beef and lamb,<br />
eggs from free-range hens, and fine<br />
wines are supplied by the estate and<br />
incorporated into recipes.<br />
Biscuit Head<br />
733 Haywood Rd., Asheville, NC<br />
(828) 333-5145<br />
jason@biscuitheads.com<br />
biscuitheads.com<br />
We pride ourselves on working<br />
with local farms and vendors. Enjoy<br />
Southern favorites with a unique<br />
twist and the biggest selection of<br />
homemade gravies, jams, and fixins’<br />
this side of the French Broad. Visit<br />
our website for info about our three<br />
locations!<br />
Bistro—Biltmore<br />
1 Lodge St., Asheville, NC<br />
(828) 225-6230<br />
biltmore.com<br />
Bistro offers estate-raised and<br />
regionally sourced ingredients expertly<br />
crafted by our chefs in this vibrant,<br />
casual setting that embodies the charm<br />
of Europe. Watch the chefs prepare<br />
meals in the open kitchen as you sip<br />
award-winning Biltmore wines.<br />
Blue Ridge<br />
290 Macon Ave., Asheville, NC<br />
(828) 252-2711<br />
omnihotels.com/groveparkinndining<br />
Offering chef-inspired dine-in<br />
experience with panoramic views of<br />
the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains.<br />
Don’t miss our daily breakfast and<br />
award-winning attendant-served buffet<br />
stations; Friday night seafood, Saturday<br />
night prime rib, and Sunday brunch.<br />
Cedric’s Tavern—Biltmore<br />
1 Lodge St., Asheville, NC<br />
(828) 225-1320<br />
biltmore.com<br />
Cedric’s features classic English pub<br />
fare such as hearty favorites fish and<br />
chips, shepherd’s pie, and Biltmore<br />
Grown beef and pork burgers, plus<br />
delicious soups, salads, and small<br />
plates. Seasonal al fresco dining is<br />
available on our outdoor patio.<br />
Chestnut<br />
48 Biltmore Ave., Asheville, NC<br />
(828) 575-2667<br />
talktous@chestnutasheville.com<br />
chestnutasheville.com<br />
Located in the heart of Downtown<br />
Asheville, Chestnut offers our take on<br />
handcrafted food and cocktails. Our<br />
menu changes monthly and features<br />
a wide range of local and seasonal<br />
produce and proteins. Open seven days<br />
a week for dinner only starting at 5 pm.<br />
The Clean Plate<br />
3206 US Hwy. 70, Black Mountain, NC<br />
(828) 357-8589<br />
cat@tcpblackmountain.com<br />
tcpblackmountain.com<br />
A cozy breakfast spot specializing in<br />
farm-to-table breakfast tacos made<br />
with seasonal Appalachian fare and<br />
pastured meats, eggs, and dairy. We<br />
also cater and have a food truck ready<br />
to roll for your special event!<br />
Corner Kitchen<br />
3 Boston Way, Asheville, NC<br />
(828) 274-2439<br />
talktous@thecornerkitchen.com<br />
thecornerkitchen.com<br />
The Corner Kitchen is known as<br />
“Asheville’s most surprising restaurant.”<br />
We handcraft our food using as much<br />
local and seasonal produce and<br />
proteins as possible. Open seven days a<br />
week for brunch from 9:30-2:30 and for<br />
dinner from 5-9.<br />
®<br />
Featured, Grit Cake Stack<br />
with local heirloom grits<br />
from Farm & Sparrow<br />
SINCE 2001<br />
EATERY<br />
SERVING<br />
BREAKFAST,<br />
LUNCH & DINNER<br />
ALL DAY<br />
<strong>Local</strong>,<br />
Organic,<br />
Seasonal<br />
& Fresh<br />
Our menu showcases<br />
the high quality produce<br />
grown in our region,<br />
along with locally raised<br />
and produced cheese<br />
and meats. We believe<br />
local food simply tastes<br />
better and sustains<br />
a healthy community.<br />
DOWNTOWN<br />
8 WALL STREET<br />
WEST<br />
444 HAYWOOD RD, #101<br />
SOUTH<br />
1378 HENDERSONVILLE RD, SUITE A<br />
EARLYGIRLEATERY.COM<br />
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Cultura<br />
147 Coxe Ave., Asheville, NC<br />
(828) 417-6970<br />
culturaavl.com<br />
Chef Eric Morris focuses on culturebased<br />
foods using old-world<br />
techniques and local ingredients. He<br />
frequents farmers markets several<br />
times per week to ensure freshest<br />
produce. The menu rotates as the<br />
seasons in the Appalachian mountains<br />
change.<br />
Cúrate Bar de Tapas<br />
13 Biltmore Ave., Asheville, NC<br />
(828) 239-2946<br />
info@curatetapasbar.com<br />
curatetapasbar.com<br />
Cúrate is a celebration of Spain’s<br />
rich and lively culinary culture. Taste<br />
traditional dishes, served in classic<br />
tapas style along with an all-Spanish<br />
wine list. 2022 James Beard Award<br />
winner for Outstanding Hospitality.<br />
The Dining Room at the Inn on<br />
Biltmore Estate<br />
1 Lodge St., Asheville, NC<br />
(828) 225-1699<br />
biltmore.com<br />
Experience expertly prepared cuisine<br />
that emphasizes estate-raised and local<br />
ingredients, with world-class service<br />
inspired by the Vanderbilts. White linen<br />
tablecloths, fine china, and crystal add<br />
to the elegance, along with sweeping<br />
estate views.<br />
Early Girl Eatery—AVL Downtown<br />
8 Wall St., Asheville, NC<br />
(828) 259-9292<br />
info@earlygirleatery.com<br />
earlygirleatery.com<br />
Located in downtown Asheville<br />
overlooking Pritchard Park. Our focus<br />
is on Appalachian food, stressing fresh,<br />
local ingredients. Made from scratch<br />
is our motto, and we proudly buy<br />
produce, meat, and dairy products<br />
from local farms. Open every day.<br />
Early Girl Eatery—AVL South<br />
1378 Hendersonville Rd., Suite A,<br />
Asheville, NC<br />
(828) 259-9292<br />
info@earlygirleatery.com<br />
earlygirleatery.com<br />
Our focus is on Appalachian food,<br />
stressing fresh, local ingredients.<br />
Made from scratch is our motto, and<br />
we proudly buy produce, meat, and<br />
dairy products from local farms. Open<br />
every day.<br />
Early Girl Eatery—AVL West<br />
444 Haywood Rd., Asheville, NC<br />
(828) 259-9292<br />
info@earlygirleatery.com<br />
earlygirleatery.com<br />
Our focus is on Appalachian food,<br />
stressing fresh, local ingredients.<br />
Made from scratch is our motto, and<br />
we proudly buy produce, meat, and<br />
dairy products from local farms. Open<br />
every day.<br />
EDISON, Craft Ales + Kitchen<br />
290 Macon Ave., Asheville, NC<br />
(828) 252-2711<br />
omnihotels.com/groveparkinndining<br />
Inventive restaurant that brings<br />
together the food culture and local<br />
flavors of Asheville with spectacular<br />
views of the mountains. EDISON serves<br />
North Carolina craft beer, handcrafted<br />
cocktails, and regionally inspired food.<br />
Farm Burger—Downtown Asheville<br />
10 Patton Ave., Asheville, NC<br />
(828) 348-8540<br />
info@farmburger.com<br />
farmburger.com<br />
Farm Burger is defined by its farms and<br />
community. Our 100-percent grassfed<br />
burgers are from cattle raised on the<br />
grasses of the Southeast and never<br />
fed antibiotics, hormones, or grain. It’s<br />
local farmers and ranchers who make<br />
your burger as good as it is.<br />
Farm Burger—South Asheville<br />
1831 Hendersonville Rd., Suite 100,<br />
Asheville, NC<br />
(828) 575-2393<br />
info@farmburger.com<br />
farmburger.com<br />
Farm Burger is defined by its farms and<br />
community. Our 100-percent grassfed<br />
burgers are from cattle raised on the<br />
grasses of the Southeast and never fed<br />
antibiotics, hormones, or grain. It’s local<br />
farmers and ranchers who make your<br />
burger as good as it is.<br />
<strong>Food</strong> Experience Catering<br />
1501 Patton Ave., Suite 2, Asheville, NC<br />
(828) 687-0233<br />
asheville@myfoodexperience.com<br />
myfoodexperience.com<br />
<strong>Food</strong> Experience Catering creates<br />
custom menus for weddings, rehearsal<br />
dinners, corporate events, and every<br />
event you want to celebrate using<br />
scratch-made and locally focused<br />
foods. Order takeout and prepared<br />
meals at our West Asheville location.<br />
Gan Shan West<br />
285 Haywood Rd., Suite 20, Asheville, NC<br />
(828) 417-7402<br />
info@ganshanwest.com<br />
ganshanwest.com<br />
We focus on a diverse array of<br />
Asian comfort dishes in a relaxed<br />
neighborhood environment. From<br />
ramen to rice bowls, we invite you to<br />
dine in, eat at our outdoor courtyard, or<br />
take your food to go.<br />
Garden Deli<br />
107 Town Square, Burnsville, NC<br />
(828) 682-3946<br />
gyuziuk@gmail.com<br />
garden-deli.com<br />
We offer highest quality NY deli<br />
sandwiches and extravagant salads.<br />
Adjacent pub featuring local spirits and<br />
pub food on Burnsville’s historic Town<br />
Square since 1987. Voted one of the<br />
best in region for years. Committed to<br />
serving local food when available.<br />
Glass Onion<br />
18 Main St., Weaverville, NC<br />
(828) 645-8866<br />
glassonionchefs@hotmail.com<br />
glassonionasheville.com<br />
Our diverse menu features Northern<br />
Italian dishes, made “global” by the<br />
chef’s insistence on using local, organic<br />
ingredients from area farmers and<br />
suppliers. Glass Onion is open for<br />
dinner Wednesday to Sunday, 5-8 pm.<br />
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Gypsy Queen Cuisine Deli, Market,<br />
<strong>Food</strong> Truck<br />
807 A Patton Ave., Asheville, NC<br />
(828) 575-2758<br />
catering@gypsyqueencuisine.com<br />
gypsyqueencuisine.com<br />
Lebanese deli, market, and food<br />
truck! Best Eastern Mediterranean in<br />
town! <strong>Local</strong> meats and produce when<br />
available from our amazing farmers.<br />
Everything is made from scratch,<br />
fresh and saturated with love! Custom<br />
catering!<br />
Holeman + Finch Public House<br />
77 Biltmore Ave., Asheville, NC<br />
(828) 417-3053<br />
info@holeman-finch-avl.com<br />
holeman-finch-avl.com<br />
Holeman + Finch Public House is an<br />
agriculturally rooted restaurant located<br />
in downtown Asheville. The intent<br />
of our menu is to reflect the wideranging,<br />
evolving, and world-class<br />
diversity of Appalachian agricultural<br />
foods. We hope to see you soon.<br />
La Bodega by Cúrate<br />
32 S. Lexington Ave., Asheville, NC<br />
(828) 630-0330<br />
info@kbr.email<br />
curatetapasbar.com<br />
An all-day Spanish restaurant in a sunny<br />
streetside cafe featuring housemade<br />
Spanish bread and pastries. Spanish<br />
specialty market downstairs and a fullservice<br />
restaurant, pintxo, and wine bar<br />
upstairs. Open for brunch, lunch, and<br />
dinner.<br />
LIMAQ<br />
745 Carl Eller Rd., Mars Hill, NC<br />
(828) 335 -1292<br />
contact@limaqwnc.com<br />
limaqwnc.com<br />
We do vegan Peruvian food, walk-in<br />
and dinner pop-ups. We incorporate<br />
local produce like mushrooms (chicken<br />
of the woods, oyster, lobster, etc.), okra,<br />
and collards into our cuisine.<br />
Little Chango<br />
134 Coxe Ave., Asheville, NC<br />
info@littlechango.com<br />
littlechango.com<br />
Little Chango is a casual Hispanic<br />
kitchen cooking up mounted arepas<br />
and other Latin American-inspired<br />
dishes in the heart of Asheville’s South<br />
Slope.<br />
The Market Place<br />
20 Wall St., Asheville, NC<br />
(828) 252-4162<br />
contact@marketplace-restaurant.com<br />
marketplace-restaurant.com<br />
Located in the heart of downtown<br />
Asheville, The Market Place specializes<br />
in handcrafted cuisine from seasonal,<br />
local ingredients, many of which<br />
come from within a 100-mile radius of<br />
Asheville. Bringing the local harvest to<br />
the table, since 1979.<br />
The Montford Bar and Lounge<br />
199 Haywood St., Asheville, NC<br />
(828) 505-8750<br />
philip@themontford.com<br />
themontford.com<br />
Visit for the views. Stay for the<br />
seasonally driven craft cocktails and<br />
small bites thoughtfully prepared with<br />
local ingredients.<br />
Posana Restaurant<br />
1 Biltmore Ave., Asheville, NC<br />
(828) 505-3969<br />
info@posanaavl.com<br />
posanarestaurant.com<br />
Contemporary American restaurant<br />
in downtown Asheville. With a focus<br />
on serving local, seasonable, and<br />
sustainable cuisine, Posana sources<br />
unprocessed, premium ingredients<br />
from nearly 65 different local purveyors<br />
and farmers.<br />
Snap Dragon<br />
107 Town Square, Burnsville, NC<br />
(828) 682-3946<br />
gyuziuk@gmail.com<br />
garden-deli.com<br />
A nautically themed pub located on<br />
Burnsville’s Historic Town Square<br />
honoring Burnsville’s namesake,<br />
Captain Otway Burns, and his heroic<br />
efforts aboard his ship, Snap Dragon.<br />
Our pub menu features burgers (local<br />
beef), wings, and local spirits.<br />
Stable Cafe—Biltmore<br />
1 Lodge St., Asheville, NC<br />
(828) 225-6370<br />
biltmore.com<br />
Satisfy your appetite for house-smoked<br />
meats, Carolina barbeque, grilled<br />
burgers, and other Southern favorites<br />
in a historic setting that was once the<br />
estate’s horse stable. Enjoy casual<br />
dining in a bright and airy restaurant.<br />
Strada Italiano<br />
27 Broadway St., Asheville, NC<br />
stradaasheville.com<br />
A family-owned and operated Italian<br />
restaurant housed in a renovated late<br />
Victorian building completed in the<br />
1880s in historic downtown Asheville.<br />
Serving dinner seven nights a week<br />
and brunch on weekends, Strada<br />
features various local growers.<br />
Sunset Terrace<br />
290 Macon Ave., Asheville, NC<br />
(828) 252-2711<br />
omnihotels.com/groveparkinndining<br />
Partnering with local farmers, our<br />
chefs and staff are committed to<br />
providing you with a truly memorable<br />
Asheville dining experience with an<br />
incomparable view. Featuring handcut<br />
steaks, premiere chops, and fresh<br />
seafood.<br />
Tall John’s<br />
152 Montford Ave., Asheville, NC<br />
(828) 782-5514<br />
hello@talljohns.com<br />
talljohns.com<br />
Tall John’s neighborhood tavern is a<br />
place for all occasions in Asheville’s<br />
historic Montford district featuring a<br />
full-service restaurant and bar serving<br />
European-American food and drink.<br />
Village Social at Village Hotel on<br />
Biltmore Estate<br />
1 Lodge St., Asheville, NC<br />
(828) 257-5968<br />
biltmore.com<br />
Showcasing fresh, estate-raised<br />
ingredients, Village Social’s versatile<br />
menu features a variety of inspired<br />
dishes, from burgers and steaks to<br />
seafood and salads, plus a unique<br />
selection of craft cocktails.<br />
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Vue 1913, An American Brasserie<br />
290 Macon Ave., Asheville, NC<br />
(828) 252-2711<br />
omnihotels.com/groveparkinndining<br />
Stylish setting for a leisurely meal<br />
overlooking the majestic Blue Ridge<br />
Mountains. The brasserie-style format<br />
allows our chef to the flexibility to<br />
showcase the best local ingredients of<br />
each season.<br />
High Country, NC<br />
Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Mitchell,<br />
Watauga, Wilkes counties<br />
Stick Boy Kitchen<br />
211 Boone Heights Dr., Boone, NC<br />
(828) 265-4141<br />
lisa@stickboybread.com<br />
stickboybread.com<br />
Visit Stick Boy Kitchen for a sit-down<br />
breakfast and lunch. Offering breakfast<br />
and lunch sandwiches, salad, quiche,<br />
and soups. Our original bakery offers<br />
fresh-baked breads, pastries, cakes, and<br />
pies. Both locations offer a full espresso<br />
bar and smoothies.<br />
South Carolina<br />
Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery<br />
205 Cedar Lane Rd., Greenville, SC<br />
(864) 255-3385<br />
swamprabbitcafe@gmail.com<br />
swamprabbitcafe.com<br />
We are a grocery store, bakery, and<br />
cafe specializing in artisan goods,<br />
wholesome ingredients, and locally<br />
sourced food. Our vision is to support<br />
a just and sustainable food system that<br />
allows small local farmers to thrive.<br />
Find more at<br />
appalachiangrown.org<br />
photo by The Market Place<br />
LOCAL. SEASONAL. SUSTAINABLE.<br />
www.PosanaAVL.com<br />
talljohns.com<br />
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VOTED ASHEVILLE’S BEST BURGER FOR 10 YEARS!<br />
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DOWNTOWN<br />
10 PATTON AVE<br />
FARMBURGER.COM<br />
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• Bring friends to Antler Hill Village &<br />
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Travel<br />
Destinations<br />
Experience the best of the Southern Appalachians<br />
firsthand. The farms, historic sites, and lodgings in this<br />
section offer travel-worthy experiences, including classes<br />
in traditional crafts, outdoor adventures, wine tastings,<br />
historic tours, or celebrations. Find lodging here or<br />
in our Farms to Visit charts (pages 68-71) or search at<br />
appalachiangrown.org.<br />
Biltmore<br />
1 Lodge St., Asheville, NC<br />
(828) 225-1453<br />
farmsales@biltmore.com<br />
biltmore.com<br />
Biltmore has long operated a<br />
sustainable farm and field-to-table<br />
program. Fresh produce, hormonefree<br />
and antibiotic-free beef and lamb,<br />
eggs from free-range hens, and fine<br />
wines are supplied by the estate and<br />
incorporated into recipes.<br />
Black Thorn Farm and Kitchen<br />
7 Buster Branch Rd., Leicester, NC<br />
blackthornfarmandkitchen@gmail.com<br />
blackthornfarmandkitchen.com<br />
Come stay on the farm in our vacation<br />
rentals! We are a sheep farm with<br />
orchards located 35 minutes outside<br />
of Asheville. Taste the flavors of the<br />
mountains with our authentic farm-totable<br />
meals and baked goods. We also<br />
sell meat, sheepskins, and fruit.<br />
Ellijay Mushrooms<br />
1971 Old Flat Branch Rd., Ellijay, GA<br />
(678) 570-6888<br />
howard@ellijaymushrooms.com<br />
ellijaymushrooms.com<br />
The highest-quality shiitake, oyster,<br />
and lion’s mane mushrooms. Come to<br />
the mushroom house to grab some<br />
fresh mushrooms before heading<br />
down to the bridge that crosses Harper<br />
Creek for u-pick flowers. The best way<br />
to start your mountain experience.<br />
John C. Campbell Folk School<br />
One Folk School Rd., Brasstown, NC<br />
(828) 837-2775<br />
marketing@folkschool.org<br />
folkschool.org<br />
Founded in 1925, we offer classes<br />
in traditional craft, music, dance,<br />
cooking, gardening, nature studies,<br />
photography, and writing. Visitors are<br />
welcome to tour the studios, walk the<br />
trails and gardens, and browse the<br />
Craft Shop and History Center.<br />
Looking Glass Creamery<br />
115 Harmon Dairy Ln., Columbus, NC<br />
(828) 458-4715<br />
andy@ashevillecheese.com<br />
lookingglasscreamery.com<br />
Southern, seasonal, farmstead cow<br />
dairy and cheesemaker. We also craft<br />
ice cream, preserves, pickles, and hard<br />
cider to go along with our awardwinning<br />
cheeses. Explore the farm,<br />
learn about cheese, visit our store, and<br />
enjoy a cheeseboard and wine.<br />
Sky Top Orchard<br />
1193 Pinnacle Mtn. Rd., Zirconia, NC<br />
(828) 692-7930<br />
skytoporchard@gmail.com<br />
skytoporchard.com<br />
Panoramic views of the mountains<br />
while picking 50 acres of apples,<br />
grapes, Asian pears and pumpkins.<br />
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School tours, wagon rides, farm<br />
animals, bamboo forest, playground<br />
and picnic area. Hot apple cider donuts<br />
and pies. We press our own hard cider.<br />
The Omni Grove Park Inn<br />
290 Macon Ave., Asheville, NC<br />
(800) 438-5800<br />
book.it@omnihotels.com<br />
omnihotels.com/groveparkinn<br />
The Omni Grove Park Inn, located just<br />
minutes from downtown Asheville,<br />
is one of America’s most celebrated<br />
resorts. The Inn offers panoramic<br />
views, a Donald Ross–designed golf<br />
course, a world-class spa, and locally<br />
sourced restaurants.<br />
Wehrloom Honey and Essentials<br />
257 Willie Colvin Rd., Robbinsville, NC<br />
(828) 735-2300<br />
wehrloomhoney@icloud.com<br />
wehrloom.com<br />
We have available varietal honey,<br />
homemade skin care, mead, and<br />
other fine things. Come visit our<br />
farm, production, and retail store in<br />
Robbinsville.<br />
WNC Farmers Market<br />
570 Brevard Rd., Asheville, NC<br />
(828) 253-1691<br />
doug.sutton@ncagr.gov<br />
facebook.com/wncfarmersmarket<br />
Farmers Truck Shed #1 is a<br />
10,000-square-foot open shed<br />
containing 32 spaces for farmers who<br />
sell only what they grow. Come to this<br />
building at the WNC Farmers Market<br />
to find fresh produce, straight from<br />
the farm.<br />
Find more at<br />
appalachiangrown.org<br />
photo by Colleen Noonan<br />
<strong>Local</strong> Wines<br />
HANDCRAFTED SINCE 1895<br />
Our winemaker begins with the finest<br />
grapes—including fruit from estate and<br />
regional vineyards—to craft award-winning<br />
Biltmore ® wines. Savor our legacy of<br />
supporting local farms and growers, and<br />
taste how deep our roots run in<br />
Western North Carolina.<br />
BILTMOREWINES.COM<br />
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Respect for the land<br />
is our heritage<br />
BILTMORE.COM/AGRICULTURE<br />
MORE THAN ONE HUNDRED YEARS AGO,<br />
George Vanderbilt came to Asheville to pursue his dream of creating a working estate<br />
supported by agriculture—a vision we proudly continue to honor today.<br />
Our pastures are home to a variety of livestock, our vineyards yield grapes for wine<br />
production, and our gardens offer lush produce to our chefs. We also work with area<br />
farmers and artisans to source the freshest local ingredients whenever possible.<br />
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YOU CAN’T REALLY<br />
KNOW A PLACE<br />
UNTIL YOU<br />
ACTUALLY<br />
TASTE IT.<br />
Experience the delectable cuisine of Blue Ridge<br />
located at The Omni Grove Park Inn.<br />
Dine with us for farm-to-table buffets featuring<br />
aged prime rib and fresh seafood.<br />
OmniHotels.com/GrovePark<br />
800-838-1766<br />
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CROW FLY FARMS:<br />
‘Obsessive Observation’<br />
Farmer Jake Puckett and his<br />
wife, Luna, spent last Christmas<br />
up all night caring for a sick calf<br />
inside their house. Meanwhile, the<br />
temperature plunged, waterlines<br />
went down, the tractor broke,<br />
and a new batch of ewes all<br />
started lambing at once. “There’s<br />
a commitment, physically and<br />
emotionally, to farming like<br />
this,” says Jake. “Death is an<br />
unfortunate reality when running<br />
a farm. It’s not the most beautiful<br />
side of farming, but it’s real.”<br />
Deep care and transparency<br />
are part of what sets Crow Fly<br />
Farms apart. But foremost is the<br />
way the land is managed. Cows,<br />
sheep, and pigs graze and forage<br />
happily through both pasture<br />
and forest, along a foothills<br />
ridgeline in Marion, NC. The<br />
animals are living in a way that<br />
mimics natural systems—and at<br />
the same time, they are restoring<br />
the land’s ecological health. The<br />
goal is to transition the property,<br />
which Jake and Luna purchased<br />
in February 2021, to an entirely<br />
silvopasture system.<br />
“On the most basic level,<br />
silvopasture is the integration<br />
of animals into a mixed forest<br />
grassland,” says Jake. “It’s a<br />
savannah-like system, bringing<br />
animals out of traditional pasture<br />
into areas of more diversity and<br />
complexity.” Through rotational<br />
grazing and other holistic<br />
measures the land will actually<br />
benefit from the animal impact.<br />
The animals will live their best<br />
lives and produce delicious,<br />
nutrient-dense meat.<br />
From start to finish, Jake estimates<br />
that process will take three-and-ahalf<br />
to four years. The first phase<br />
has been to run the hogs through<br />
the forested areas to clear out<br />
the understory. The hogs mulch<br />
and compost the leaf litter and<br />
provide manure to fertilize the<br />
soil as they are rotated through<br />
the forest. The next step, where<br />
they are now, is working with<br />
a logger to open up the tree<br />
canopy. Using a selective harvest,<br />
they’ll let in just enough light to<br />
get native warm-season grasses,<br />
forbs, wildflowers, and legumes<br />
established.<br />
“We’re trying to leave as many<br />
trees as possible, but open up<br />
the canopy enough to get forage<br />
growing on the forest floor,” says<br />
Jake. “We won’t graze it in the first<br />
year so that the roots can develop<br />
and grow deep. The following<br />
year we’ll be able to bring in our<br />
cattle and sheep.”<br />
They’re also working from the<br />
opposite direction, planting fastgrowing<br />
trees and shrubs in the<br />
existing pasture to provide shade,<br />
weather protection, and food<br />
for the animals. Slower-growing<br />
trees, including fruit and nut<br />
varieties, are being planted as<br />
well to meet a long-term vision.<br />
Crow Fly Farms was one of four<br />
farms selected for the first phase<br />
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of Carbon Harvest, a regional<br />
carbon offsets platform funding<br />
agroforestry projects.<br />
“The animals struggled in hotter<br />
months on the portions of the<br />
property without trees,” says<br />
Jake. Hauling shade structures<br />
isn’t practical and can result in<br />
over-impacted areas around the<br />
structures. Trees provide natural<br />
shade as well as fodder through a<br />
process known as chop and drop.<br />
“Basically, we cut down portions<br />
of the trees, feed it to the animals,<br />
and it will regrow.” That gives<br />
them an organic feed supplement<br />
the farm can produce on its<br />
own, rather than purchase, and<br />
adds another layer of diversity.<br />
“Those deep-rooted trees will pull<br />
minerals up to the surface that<br />
grass is not able to, and both the<br />
animals and the grass will reap<br />
the benefits.”<br />
Connecting with<br />
Customers<br />
To ensure that no part of the<br />
animal would be wasted, Crow<br />
Fly began with a whole animal<br />
sales model, with minimums of a<br />
half hog, whole lamb, or quarter<br />
beef. Jake pitched his specialty,<br />
high-end product to Asheville<br />
restaurants and developed strong<br />
relationships with Chestnut<br />
and Blackbird. Animal shares<br />
were a way to connect with<br />
neighbors. But after about a<br />
year they realized they wanted<br />
a more accessible product. “We<br />
pigeonholed ourselves a little,”<br />
admits Jake. This winter, Jake<br />
and Luna started selling smaller<br />
meat boxes at farmers markets<br />
in Asheville. They worked with<br />
their processor to create custom<br />
bundles that make use of every<br />
cut. “We still know the whole<br />
animal is being used, but it’s an<br />
approachable amount of meat for<br />
someone to purchase.” Bundles<br />
vary from two to four pounds of<br />
meat to larger sampler sizes.<br />
Farmers markets are also an<br />
important place to tell their story.<br />
“The best way to sell our product<br />
is to talk to literally one person<br />
at a time,” says Jake. “We’re<br />
educating consumers about the<br />
way we manage our farm, why it’s<br />
important, and why it’s different<br />
than what you would typically<br />
see. This is a more labor intensive<br />
and expensive way to raise<br />
animals, but people are buying<br />
into what we’re doing and they<br />
believe in us.”<br />
After a calf is born, it will be three<br />
years before it’s processed. In<br />
that time, Jake will have moved it<br />
around the property five hundred<br />
or more times. He will have<br />
physically set up paddocks for<br />
each of those moves and hauled<br />
water to the animals around<br />
a thousand times. “So much<br />
care and work goes into raising<br />
animals in this system,” he says.<br />
Farm tours are another way to<br />
show that effort. “ASAP’s Farm<br />
Tour [in September 2022] was<br />
amazing for us and introduced<br />
lots of new customers,” says<br />
Jake—though he admits it<br />
strained his voice. “I spend most<br />
of my days not speaking because<br />
I’m around animals,” he laughs.<br />
The farm began offering tours<br />
by appointment this year, giving<br />
people an up-close look at the<br />
animals and a chance to hear<br />
Jake’s passionate explanation of<br />
his farm practices. “Some farms<br />
don’t want customers to see<br />
behind the scenes, but this is<br />
something we want to show off.”<br />
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Embarking on a Dream<br />
All of this is a pretty recent career<br />
shift. Jake grew up outside of<br />
Charlotte, but had been in Denver,<br />
Colorado, for 10 years, where<br />
he met Luna. Jake worked as a<br />
blacksmith and a sculptural stone<br />
carver, Luna was a yoga instructor,<br />
and together they operated a<br />
sourdough bread bakery on the<br />
side. Both were feeling unfulfilled<br />
and were looking for a change.<br />
With the onset of COVID, those<br />
conversations escalated.<br />
“We are both very<br />
environmentally minded and<br />
started becoming more conscious<br />
of where our food came from,”<br />
says Jake. “Then we learned about<br />
regenerative farming practices<br />
and began to understand how<br />
much the food we eat can<br />
impact the environment. Meat<br />
production in particular gets<br />
a bad rap. We came to realize<br />
that through regenerative<br />
systems, meat production<br />
could be a means of healing<br />
the environment rather than<br />
degrading it.”<br />
Though Jake had no farming<br />
experience, his father is a<br />
veterinarian and Jake spent much<br />
of his youth around animals<br />
on farms. He wanted to learn<br />
what it would take to raise them<br />
with the best life possible and<br />
produce high-quality food—<br />
while also positively impacting<br />
the environment. That research<br />
led him to the Savory Institute, a<br />
global network promoting largescale<br />
regeneration of grasslands<br />
through holistic animal and<br />
land management. With a move<br />
back to North Carolina planned,<br />
he connected with the closest<br />
Savory Hub, the Robinia Institute<br />
in Virginia, and took a holistic<br />
management course. “That gave<br />
us the confidence and knowledge<br />
to proceed with this—I guess—<br />
dream,” he says.<br />
Finding land was a challenge.<br />
Most of what was in their price<br />
range was unusable due to<br />
topography. Getting enough<br />
acreage to raise 100-percent<br />
grassfed animals meant going<br />
up against developers making<br />
cash offers. The land they<br />
eventually purchased had no<br />
infrastructure. They were already<br />
raising a few animals on Jake’s<br />
father’s property. In what felt<br />
like excruciatingly slow motion,<br />
Jake started to put his holistic<br />
management vision into place—<br />
and recorded the results. “A lot<br />
of what I’m doing is by obsessive<br />
observation,” he says. “I learn<br />
by looking at what’s going on<br />
out there.” He began to see<br />
improvement in the soil.<br />
Jake is now an Accredited<br />
Professional with the Savory<br />
Institute and the lead Ecological<br />
Outcome Verification (EOV)<br />
monitor for the Robinia Institute.<br />
In addition to using the protocols<br />
for his own land, this past summer<br />
Jake traveled to about 30 other<br />
farms throughout the Southeast<br />
and Mid-Atlantic to conduct<br />
ecological monitoring.<br />
“It’s an amazing protocol, because<br />
you’re putting hard numbers<br />
behind the term ‘regenerative,’<br />
which is kind of a new buzzword,”<br />
Jake says. “It provides a<br />
feedback loop where you can<br />
see how your management<br />
is impacting the land by<br />
evaluating data. It includes soil<br />
sampling, water infiltration tests,<br />
species identification, forage<br />
estimates, the establishment of<br />
photographic plots, and a host of<br />
other metrics.”<br />
In addition to EOV monitoring,<br />
Crow Fly Farms offers consulting<br />
and hosts trainings in holistic<br />
management. Both are ways to<br />
bring in additional income—<br />
but also build a community of<br />
farmers.<br />
“I want there to be a network<br />
in place, a support system,”<br />
says Jake. “As a farmer it can<br />
sometimes feel like you are on<br />
an island. I want to be able to<br />
learn from each other and lean<br />
on each other. It’s an educational<br />
opportunity, but also just if you’re<br />
having a bad day being able to<br />
call another farmer and know<br />
you’re not the only person going<br />
through it. Building a community<br />
of like-minded farmers would be<br />
beneficial for all of us.”<br />
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Family<br />
Farms<br />
Know your farmers! The family farms listed in this section<br />
are the anchors of our local food system. By buying<br />
directly from these farms, you help to strengthen the local<br />
economy and build healthy communities. Get to know<br />
these farmers and seek out their products at tailgate<br />
markets, grocery stores, and restaurants. Visit their farms<br />
for u-pick, farm stores, or tours. Find more farms or search<br />
by product and location at appalachiangrown.org.<br />
photo by John McCaig, Spice Holler Farm<br />
LISTING SYMBOLS KEY<br />
OFFERS A CSA<br />
See charts on page 74-75<br />
for more detail.<br />
FARMS TO VISIT<br />
See charts on page 68-71<br />
for more detail.<br />
7M Family Farms<br />
Blairsville, GA—Union Co.<br />
(706) 897-1164<br />
dmills706@yahoo.com<br />
7mfamilyfarms.com<br />
We are a fourth-generation farm in<br />
our 111th year of farming naturally<br />
grown fruits, vegetables, and freerange<br />
eggs! We offer online shopping<br />
and shipping. Our farm stay and farm<br />
stand are located on our 107 acres in<br />
the beautiful mountains of Northeast<br />
Georgia.<br />
A Way of Life Farm<br />
Bostic, NC—Rutherford Co.<br />
(828) 287-1253<br />
awayoflifefarm@gmail.com<br />
awayoflifefarm.com<br />
We support healthy people, a healthy<br />
economy, and healthy ecology through<br />
the no-till, regenerative production<br />
of Certified Organic produce and<br />
pastured pork (soy-free and organic<br />
feed!), available through a CSA in<br />
Asheville and Rutherford County.<br />
Addison Farms Vineyard<br />
Leicester, NC—Buncombe Co.<br />
(828) 581-9463<br />
jfrisbee@addisonfarms.net<br />
addisonfarms.net<br />
We invite you to visit our family-owned<br />
vineyard and winery just 17 miles<br />
from downtown Asheville. Call or visit<br />
our website for hours and directions.<br />
Reservations are strongly encouraged.<br />
Against the Grain<br />
Zionville, NC—Watauga Co.<br />
(828) 406-4439<br />
atgfarm@gmail.com<br />
atgfarm.com<br />
We are Certified Organic through NOP<br />
and Real Organic Project. We specialize<br />
in a broad spectrum of vegetables and<br />
AWA pastured beef. Find us at Watauga<br />
County Farmers Market, High Country<br />
<strong>Food</strong> Hub, Boone Winter Market, or<br />
contact the farm directly.<br />
Alta Vista Farm<br />
Alexander, NC—Buncombe Co.<br />
(984) 227-1057<br />
altavistafarmnc@gmail.com<br />
altavistafarmnc.com<br />
Alta Vista Farm is a market farm<br />
in northern Buncombe County,<br />
just outside of Asheville. We are<br />
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committed to being a vital part of the<br />
Southern Appalachian community—<br />
growing sustainable food, soils, and<br />
relationships.<br />
Appalachian Growers<br />
Franklin, NC—Macon Co.<br />
(828) 226-3257<br />
manager@appalachiangrowers.com<br />
appalachiangrowers.com<br />
Appalachian Growers is a USDA<br />
Certified Organic, GAP, and GMP hemp<br />
farm. We have carefully developed<br />
a full spectrum product line which<br />
includes tinctures, pain salves, lotions,<br />
tablets, lip balms, gummies, and pet<br />
treats.<br />
Appalachian Kune Kunes<br />
Laurel Springs, NC—Ashe Co.<br />
(828) 719-7093<br />
appalachiankunekunes@gmail.com<br />
On our farm we like to explore<br />
sustainable and organic farming<br />
techniques. We feature registered Kune<br />
Kune stock, small breed meat pigs,<br />
heritage turkeys, Phoenix chickens, and<br />
layer hens, as well as hatchlings and<br />
eggs. To us, farming is a way of life!<br />
Appalachian Ridge Artisan Ciders<br />
Hendersonville, NC—Henderson Co.<br />
(828) 685-4002<br />
barbara@saintpaulmountain<br />
vineyards.com<br />
saintpaulfarms.com<br />
We specialize in European-style ciders,<br />
fruit brandy, and everything apples.<br />
We grow traditional Normandy and<br />
European apple varieties. Our tasting<br />
room and retail store is nestled in the<br />
heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains on<br />
our orchard, open daily!<br />
Apple Brandy Beef<br />
North Wilkesboro, NC—Wilkes Co.<br />
(336) 990-9310<br />
applebrandybeeforder@gmail.com<br />
applebrandybeef.com<br />
Enjoy our beef and take part in the<br />
shortest beef supply chain in the<br />
country. Apple Brandy Beef is raised<br />
on pasture, finished on corn, and<br />
processed at Apple Brandy Prime Cuts.<br />
All part of the same fourth-generation<br />
family farm.<br />
Apple Hill Farm<br />
Banner Elk, NC—Watauga Co.<br />
(828) 963-1662<br />
applehillfarmnc@gmail.com<br />
applehillfarmnc.com<br />
Visit our unique mountaintop alpaca<br />
farm and store, and connect to what<br />
matters—yourself, your family, a real<br />
farm experience. We are open yearround<br />
offering guided tours of our<br />
working alpaca farm.<br />
Apple House & Owenby Orchards<br />
Hendersonville, NC—Henderson Co.<br />
(828) 685-9917<br />
owenbysapplehouse.com<br />
Family-owned-and-operated<br />
wholesale farm store, offering 18<br />
varieties of apples from August<br />
through October. We have in-season<br />
peaches, pears, and a sunflower field.<br />
We are open Tuesday to Sunday, July<br />
through Thanksgiving. Please call<br />
ahead to check the hours.<br />
Apple Wedge Packers & Cider<br />
Hendersonville, NC—Henderson Co.<br />
(828) 685-8349<br />
gnix@applewedge.com<br />
applewedge.com<br />
Fifth-generation family-owned<br />
business. We are one of the largest<br />
volume shippers of fresh apples in the<br />
entire state of North Carolina. We also<br />
grow our own apples on 200 acres.<br />
Avery Farms<br />
Newland, NC—Avery Co.<br />
(828) 733-5052<br />
averyfarms3@gmail.com<br />
averychristmastrees.com<br />
Our family has owned and farmed<br />
the same land for over 200 years. We<br />
promise to provide our customers with<br />
the freshest and best selection of trees,<br />
wreaths, garlands, vegetables, and<br />
berries from our farm.<br />
Barry Farms<br />
Mills River, NC—Henderson Co.<br />
(828) 489-9103<br />
kmbarry24@gmail.com<br />
barryfarmsnc.com<br />
Family owned and operated. Herbs,<br />
vegetable starts, succulents, and<br />
perennial plants. Field-grown<br />
production of cut flowers. Seasonal<br />
workshops and scheduled u-pick<br />
flowers. Farm stand hours and<br />
availability on website.<br />
Baxter Hollow Farm<br />
Bryson City, NC—Swain Co.<br />
(828) 712-5222<br />
sllgoheels1173@yahoo.com<br />
We are a small family farm that<br />
produces fruits, vegetables, flowers,<br />
and herbs without the use of any<br />
chemical fertilizers or commercial<br />
pesticides. We also raise honeybees<br />
in the same manner to produce raw<br />
honey.<br />
Bee-utiful Farm and Garden<br />
Hendersonville, NC—Henderson Co.<br />
(828) 243-7492<br />
steinerfrog@hotmail.com<br />
bee-utifulfarmandgarden.square.site/<br />
We grow and produce, plants,<br />
vegetables, honeybees, and honey. We<br />
strive to be a sustainable farm by being<br />
chemically responsible or chemical free<br />
if possible. We offer our products at the<br />
Hendersonville Farmers Market or CSA<br />
by contacting us by email!<br />
Belly Full Plants Nursery<br />
Black Mountain, NC—Buncombe Co.<br />
(828) 337-5485<br />
info@bellyfullplants.com<br />
bellyfullplants.com<br />
We are a family-owned perennial<br />
plant nursery focused on food security<br />
for all by facilitating growing edible<br />
and medicinal landscapes! We use<br />
permaculture practices and propagate<br />
plants on-site that thrive in our<br />
bioregion.<br />
Belue Farms Natural Market<br />
Boiling Springs, SC—Spartanburg Co.<br />
(864) 578-0446<br />
market@beluefarms.com<br />
beluefarms.com<br />
Open all year with organic groceries,<br />
fruits, and vegetables, and our own<br />
grassfed beef, along with raw milk,<br />
pastured meats and eggs, wild-caught<br />
seafood, cheeses, gluten-free products,<br />
and a wide variety of supplements to<br />
support a healthy lifestyle.<br />
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The Berry Farm<br />
Marshall, NC—Madison Co.<br />
(828) 206-2056<br />
pam@theberryfarm.com<br />
theberryfarm.com<br />
The Berry Farm is a family-owned-andoperated<br />
pick-your-own blackberry and<br />
raspberry farm, established in 1999 and<br />
located in the mountains of WNC.<br />
Biltmore<br />
Asheville, NC—Buncombe Co.<br />
(828) 225-1453<br />
farmsales@biltmore.com<br />
biltmore.com<br />
Biltmore has long operated a<br />
sustainable farm and field-to-table<br />
program. Fresh produce, hormonefree<br />
and antibiotic-free beef and lamb,<br />
eggs from free-range hens, and fine<br />
wines are supplied by the estate and<br />
incorporated into recipes.<br />
Black Thorn Farm and Kitchen<br />
Leicester, NC—Buncombe Co.<br />
blackthornfarmandkitchen@gmail.com<br />
blackthornfarmandkitchen.com<br />
Come stay on the farm in our vacation<br />
rentals! We are a sheep farm with<br />
orchards located 35 minutes outside<br />
of Asheville. Taste the flavors of the<br />
mountains with our authentic farm-totable<br />
meals and baked goods. We also<br />
sell meat, sheepskins, and fruit.<br />
Black Trumpet Farm<br />
Leicester, NC—Buncombe Co.<br />
blacktrumpetnc@gmail.com<br />
blacktrumpetnc.com<br />
We operate year-round to provide<br />
the freshest, highest-quality gourmet<br />
mushrooms, including lion’s mane,<br />
oysters, shiitake, chestnuts, pioppinos,<br />
and other seasonal varieties.<br />
Blazing Star Flowers<br />
Alexander, NC—Buncombe Co.<br />
(828) 484-1123<br />
blazingstarflowers@gmail.com<br />
blazingstarflowers.com<br />
We are a small cut-flower farm and<br />
floral design studio. Our gorgeous<br />
sustainable blooms are available<br />
through our flower CSA, farmers<br />
markets, on-farm workshops, and<br />
event and florist services.<br />
Bloom WNC<br />
Black Mountain, NC—Buncombe Co.<br />
(828) 450-2801<br />
abigail@farmerfloristbloom.com<br />
farmerfloristbloom.com<br />
We are a specialty cut-flower farm. We<br />
primarily sell our flowers through a<br />
“shares” system that is similar to a CSA<br />
with farm pickup or delivery. We design<br />
for weddings and have farm tours,<br />
workshops, and concerts.<br />
Blue Meadow Farms<br />
Hendersonville, NC—Henderson Co.<br />
(828) 712-9166<br />
info@bluemeadowfarms.com<br />
bluemeadowfarms.com<br />
We’re a family-owned produce farm<br />
dedicated to using organic farm<br />
production practices. We provide a wide<br />
variety of locally grown produce to our<br />
customers.<br />
Blue Ridge Blueberries<br />
Spruce Pine, NC—Mitchell Co.<br />
(317) 658-3259<br />
blueridgeblueberries1@gmail.com<br />
blueridgeblueberries.com<br />
U-pick blueberry farm and art gallery.<br />
Available June to September.<br />
Boyd Mountain Christmas Tree Farm<br />
Waynesville, NC—Haywood Co.<br />
(828) 926-8888<br />
trees@boydmountain.com<br />
boydmountainchristmastreefarm.com<br />
Choose n’ cut and wholesale Christmas<br />
tree farm. You select the tree, we cut it,<br />
bale it, and tie it on your vehicle. You<br />
can also use our bow saws and cut it<br />
yourself. Specializing in high-quality<br />
Fraser Firs.<br />
BRG Farms<br />
Elk Park, NC—Avery Co.<br />
(828) 963-0536<br />
brgfarms@gmail.com<br />
brgfarms.com<br />
Registered Angus seedstock. Grassfed<br />
and pasture-raised beef, pork, and<br />
honey. Customers may purchase<br />
direct from the farm, by the pack,<br />
half or whole. Call ahead to make an<br />
appointment.<br />
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Brushy Mountain Berry Farm<br />
Moravian Falls, NC—Wilkes Co.<br />
(336) 414-9958<br />
cody@brushymountainberryfarm.com<br />
brushymountainberryfarm.com<br />
Fresh and delicious blueberries and<br />
seasonal vegetables. Blueberries are<br />
available pre-packaged or for u-pick<br />
in a beautiful, idyllic mountain setting.<br />
Please contact us for current hours of<br />
operation and product availability.<br />
Bug Lovers Native Plants<br />
Todd, NC—Ashe Co.<br />
bugloversnativeplants@gmail.com<br />
bugloversnativeplants.com<br />
We are a nursery specializing in<br />
perennial wildflowers, grasses, trees,<br />
and shrubs grown from seed without<br />
the use of any pesticides. All of our<br />
species are native to North Carolina,<br />
benefitting both gardens and wildlife.<br />
Burley Stick Farm<br />
Barnardsville, NC—Buncombe Co.<br />
(828) 280-1292<br />
burleystick@gmail.com<br />
burleystickfarm.com<br />
Since 1918 the Metcalf family has<br />
worked diligently to responsibly<br />
raise pastured, Angus beef for our<br />
customers to enjoy. We’re proud<br />
to offer nourishing and delicious,<br />
USDA-certified beef with no added<br />
hormones.<br />
Caitlyn Farms Sustainably Raised<br />
Beef<br />
Mill Spring, NC—Polk Co.<br />
(828) 894-0648<br />
info@beefandbobwhites.com<br />
beefandbobwhites.com<br />
We offer grassfed beef grazed on<br />
native grasslands at the foot of the<br />
Blue Ridge Mountains! Check out<br />
our website to see our Regenerative<br />
Ranching and Wildlife-Conservation<br />
based land management practices!<br />
Better beef from happy cows!<br />
#Farmingwithwildlife<br />
Candy Mountain Farm<br />
Murphy, NC—Cherokee Co.<br />
(828) 494-2083<br />
juhlin@peoplepc.com<br />
12-month mixed vegetable production<br />
farm. No chemical pesticides or<br />
fertilizer used. Spring and fall CSA<br />
available on a limited basis. Selling<br />
seasonally to The Crown restaurant in<br />
Brasstown.<br />
Cane Creek Asparagus & Company<br />
CSA<br />
Fairview, NC—Buncombe Co.<br />
(828) 628-1601<br />
canecreekcsa@gmail.com<br />
canecreekcsa.com<br />
100 percent of our family farm income<br />
is derived from our CSA. 100 percent of<br />
our effort goes to our CSA members.<br />
Convenient pickup locations and<br />
home delivery in limited areas. Flexible<br />
payments. U-pick blueberries for CSA<br />
members only. Join us!<br />
Caney Fork Blueberry Patch<br />
Cullowhee, NC—Jackson Co.<br />
(910) 308-0339<br />
ericl@celtechinc.net<br />
U-pick and “we pick” blueberries with<br />
15 varieties of northern highbush, in<br />
season June to August. Big berries<br />
using organic methods with Holly-tone<br />
<strong>Local</strong>ly Produced Quality Meats<br />
Processed on Our Farm<br />
Retail/Wholesale<br />
Visit our farm store or<br />
shop online at our website<br />
NCDA Inspected Facility processing<br />
dates now available for local Farmers!<br />
www.vandelefarms.com<br />
828-625-0979<br />
Producing<br />
Free Roaming<br />
Pasture<br />
Raised Pigs<br />
since 2010<br />
Now Offering<br />
Beef<br />
organic fertilizer. The sign at end of<br />
road means we are open! No sign<br />
indicates we are not open.<br />
Carolina Flowers<br />
Marshall, NC—Madison Co.<br />
(828) 649-8500<br />
info@carolinaflowers.com<br />
carolinaflowers.com<br />
Carolina Flowers grows specialty<br />
blooms on a regenerative farm. We<br />
deliver flowers throughout WNC six<br />
days a week and create custom orders<br />
for weddings and events. We also offer<br />
DIY bulk buckets. Shop via our online<br />
store or find us at our shop.<br />
Carolina Honey Bee Company<br />
Travelers Rest, SC—Greenville Co.<br />
(864) 610-2337<br />
sales@carolinabeeco.com<br />
carolinabeeco.com<br />
We are a family-owned-and-operated<br />
business with deep roots here in the<br />
western Carolinas. Beekeeping has<br />
been a part of our families for over<br />
100 years. All of us are committed to<br />
providing the highest-quality honey,<br />
creamed honey, and infused honey.<br />
NCDA Inspected<br />
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Circle L Farms<br />
Hendersonville, NC—Henderson Co.<br />
(828) 685-2605<br />
circlelfarms@morrisbb.net<br />
sites.google.com/view/<br />
pilotmountainpears<br />
Our mission at Circle L Farms is to<br />
grow quality, fresh Asian pears. We are<br />
focused on marketing to customers<br />
who want to add a healthy, unique,<br />
and delicious local fruit to their<br />
produce choices. GAP certified and Got<br />
to Be NC.<br />
Cloud 9 Farm<br />
Fairview, NC—Buncombe Co.<br />
(828) 628-1758<br />
cloud9relaxation@gmail.com<br />
cloud9farm.net<br />
Vacation rentals for families or couples<br />
(cabins) and wedding event area.<br />
Honey from our hives. Proud land<br />
stewards.<br />
Coston Farm Apple House & Pick<br />
Your Own Orchard<br />
Hendersonville, NC—Henderson Co.<br />
(828) 685-8352<br />
apples@costonfarm.com<br />
costonfarm.com<br />
Fourth-generation orchard offering<br />
many kinds of North Carolina apples.<br />
Pick-your-own or we-pick apples. AC<br />
while you shop for cider, jams and<br />
jellies, fried apple pies, baked goods,<br />
pottery, candles, etc. Enjoy rockers<br />
on the porch, playground area, and a<br />
picnic shed.<br />
Cove Creek Nursery Farm<br />
Old Fort, NC—McDowell Co.<br />
(828) 442-3720<br />
covecreeknurseryfarm@yahoo.com<br />
A century plus small family farm raising<br />
produce and grains for humans and<br />
animals, as well as large black hogs. We<br />
also offer a small selection of fruit.<br />
Crab Creek Produce<br />
Hendersonville, NC—Henderson Co.<br />
(828) 707-6766<br />
jennysexton83@gmail.com<br />
We are a heritage farm growing<br />
summer vegetables and producing<br />
free-range eggs! We offer landscaping<br />
and large tree work and also sell<br />
seasoned firewood. Come by our farm<br />
stand or find us in the lower building at<br />
the WNC Farmers Market.<br />
Creasman Farms<br />
Hendersonville, NC—Henderson Co.<br />
(828) 685-7728<br />
creasmanfarms@hotmail.com<br />
creasmanfarmsnc.com<br />
Creasman Farms is a third- and fourthgeneration<br />
apple orchard and farm<br />
providing locally grown fruit and<br />
produce to our communities! We have<br />
over 40 varieties of apples, as well as<br />
peaches, plums, pears, nectarines,<br />
blueberries, and blackberries!<br />
Creeksong Farm<br />
Zionville, NC—Ashe Co.<br />
(336) 385-6302<br />
creeksongfarm@gmail.com<br />
creeksongfarm.com<br />
Sustainably grown vegetables,<br />
grassfed beef, and free-range eggs<br />
since 1979. Find us at Watauga County<br />
Farmers’ Market, High Country <strong>Food</strong><br />
Hub, or Boone Winter Farmers’ Market,<br />
or join our 100-member CSA.<br />
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Crow Fly Farms<br />
Marion, NC—McDowell Co.<br />
(704) 578-1507<br />
jake@crowflyfarms.com<br />
crowflyfarms.com<br />
Crow Fly Farms is a regenerative farm<br />
located in the foothills of WNC. We<br />
raise 100-percent grassfed and finished<br />
cattle and sheep as well as 100-percent<br />
soy-free organic forest-raised hogs.<br />
Happy animals. Healthy ecosystem.<br />
Clean meat.<br />
D & D Gilbert Orchards<br />
Hendersonville, NC—Henderson Co.<br />
(828) 606-2010<br />
gilbertorchards@gmail.com<br />
gilbertapples.com<br />
We grow a variety of apples including<br />
Honeycrisp, Fuji, Gala, Granny Smith,<br />
Red Delicious, Evercrisp, Golden<br />
Delicious, Rome Beauty, Stayman, and<br />
Mutsu. We sell wholesale and bulk<br />
apples. You can also find us at the WNC<br />
Farmers Market.<br />
Eagle Feather Organic Farm<br />
Marshall, NC—Madison Co.<br />
(828) 649-3536<br />
robert@ncgoldenseal.com<br />
ncgoldenseal.com<br />
We create final products from wild<br />
ginseng and cultivated goldenseal,<br />
plus provide native medicinal plants,<br />
seeds, and rhizomes. Visit our website<br />
to learn more about classes and<br />
lodging and to view our YouTube<br />
channel.<br />
East Fork Farm<br />
Marshall, NC—Madison Co.<br />
(408) 510-1934<br />
info@eastforkfarm.net<br />
eastforkfarm.net<br />
We’re a small family farm that produces<br />
pastured meats and eggs. Our<br />
mission is to create an environment<br />
where people can experience their<br />
relationship to animals and the land in<br />
a retreat-like setting. Stay at the farm!<br />
Check out our vacation cottages.<br />
Elf Leaf Farm<br />
Landrum, SC—Greenville Co.<br />
(864) 331-9866<br />
allison@elfleaffarm.com<br />
elfleaffarm.com<br />
We are a lavender farm growing<br />
culinary and craft lavender. We sell<br />
honey from the bees we raise on our<br />
farm. We make and sell bath, body,<br />
home, and culinary products made<br />
from our lavender. We offer u-pick for<br />
the lavender in the month of June.<br />
Ellijay Mushrooms<br />
Ellijay, GA—Gilmer Co.<br />
(678) 570-6888<br />
howard@ellijaymushrooms.com<br />
ellijaymushrooms.com<br />
The farm harvests the highest-quality<br />
shiitake, oyster, and lion’s mane<br />
mushrooms. These are the Rolls-Royce<br />
of mushrooms due to our mountain<br />
water. Each mushroom is handharvested.<br />
From Whole <strong>Food</strong>s to ATL,<br />
Blue Ridge, Ellijay restaurants. Just ask<br />
for us!<br />
Encompass Farm<br />
Black Mountain, NC—Buncombe Co.<br />
(330) 800-8680<br />
farmervannah@gmail.com<br />
encompassfarm.com<br />
Encompass Farm is a network of seven<br />
urban sites in Black Mountain. We<br />
are committed to Beyond Organic<br />
practices, biodegradable packaging,<br />
and easy seasonal eating. Pick up your<br />
Custom Weekly Veggie Box year-round<br />
from multiple locations around AVL!<br />
English Farmstead Cheese<br />
Marion, NC—McDowell Co.<br />
(828) 756-8166<br />
englishdairy@charter.net<br />
englishfarmsteadcheese.com<br />
We are a sixth-generation familyowned<br />
dairy farm producing cow’s<br />
milk cheeses. We have a farm store<br />
on-site Friday and Saturday, 10 am-4<br />
pm, all year.<br />
Far Flung Farm<br />
Canton, NC—Haywood Co.<br />
(803) 237-4948<br />
farflungfarm@gmail.com<br />
farflungfarm.com<br />
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YELLOW MOUNTAIN GARDEN:<br />
Teach the World to Grow<br />
e need to influence as<br />
“Wmany people in the world<br />
to grow food and start backyard<br />
and community gardens,” says<br />
farmer Malcolm Banks, who<br />
operates Yellow Mountain Garden<br />
in Franklin, NC, with his wife,<br />
Hannah, and kids Noemi, Malik,<br />
and Lucy. “A lot of people don’t<br />
understand food right now, but<br />
they understand inflation. Our<br />
goal is to get more people to<br />
learn about where their food<br />
comes from.”<br />
photos by Fusion Digital Media<br />
As he’s tried new methods over<br />
his near-decade of farming,<br />
Malcolm has translated what<br />
he’s learned into gardening and<br />
farming education for others,<br />
including a YouTube channel<br />
(@yellowmountaingarden3865)<br />
and Spotify podcast. He also<br />
offers in-person classes and hosts<br />
events for families and kids on<br />
the farm.<br />
When flooding in the summer of<br />
2021 decimated most of the crops<br />
at Yellow Mountain Garden, the<br />
Banks family made adjustments<br />
to better protect and diversify<br />
the farm’s portfolio. In navigating<br />
those challenges and getting<br />
the hang of each new farming<br />
practice, Malcolm has shared<br />
lessons and experiences with<br />
his community. “I feel like this<br />
year is more about documenting<br />
and putting it out there so that<br />
people can really understand<br />
what we’re doing,” he says.<br />
They moved susceptible crops to<br />
raised beds, and Malcolm posted<br />
demonstrations on how to fill<br />
them. They worked on improving<br />
soil health, and Malcolm<br />
interviewed Hannah, who has a<br />
degree in horticulture, about soil<br />
science for home gardeners. They<br />
brought in animals, including<br />
chickens, sheep, goats, and cows,<br />
so they could offer meat and eggs<br />
to their CSA customers and at<br />
farmers markets. Malcolm added<br />
vlogs on how to build a fence for<br />
livestock and how to keep flies<br />
off cows.<br />
He also dropped an album. Last<br />
year Malcolm released “Cowboy<br />
Baby” under his recording artist<br />
name, Yuccie Banks. The album<br />
blends rap and country along<br />
with bits of rock and bluegrass<br />
in tracks about buying land,<br />
growing vegetables, and moving<br />
cattle—proving that music is yet<br />
another way he can spread his<br />
message and share his experience<br />
as a farmer.<br />
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A Farmer Personality<br />
Malcolm grew up in South<br />
Georgia, near the Florida border.<br />
“We had to go work in the fields.<br />
A lot of us used to pick pecans,<br />
watermelons, peaches, and things<br />
like that. That kind of motivated<br />
me to be like, ‘Hey, one day I’m<br />
actually going to get a farm and<br />
operate it on my own.’”<br />
Love for rural communities and<br />
being outdoors reinforced that<br />
goal. “Even when I was playing<br />
sports and stuff like that, I wanted<br />
to live in the middle of nowhere.<br />
People looked at me crazy. So I<br />
think it fit my personality to be<br />
a farmer, because you’ve really<br />
got to live where there’s not a lot<br />
going on.”<br />
Hannah is a fourth-generation<br />
farmer. Her family has farmed<br />
land in Cashiers, North Carolina,<br />
since the late 1800s and now<br />
grows Christmas trees. Being<br />
able to tap into that background<br />
helped Malcolm and Hannah<br />
get Yellow Mountain Garden<br />
started. “It made my life a little<br />
easier because I was around<br />
people who had their feet in the<br />
industry,” Malcolm says. They<br />
began farming in the Yellow<br />
Mountain area around Cashiers,<br />
but now own land in Franklin. In<br />
addition to running the business<br />
side of the farm and applying<br />
her horticulture degree where<br />
needed, Hannah works as a real<br />
estate agent.<br />
<strong>Food</strong> access was another driving<br />
force for Malcolm to start farming.<br />
“I was doing research about what<br />
a food desert is. People have lack<br />
of nutrients because they don’t<br />
have access to fresh produce.”<br />
He makes a point of selling his<br />
produce as cheaply as possible<br />
and gives a lot of it away to<br />
neighbors or people who can’t<br />
afford it. “My biggest role in the<br />
community is to provide for the<br />
people who don’t have enough,”<br />
he says.<br />
Yellow Mountain is also<br />
connecting with schools and<br />
youth programs to make seed<br />
donations to start gardening<br />
programs. “The state’s not going<br />
to pay for it,” says Malcolm. “So<br />
we’re trying to help some of these<br />
schools and educators have extra<br />
resources so that they can teach<br />
children how to garden. Because<br />
that’s our future. If these kids<br />
don’t know how to grow their<br />
own food, it may be a bad, bad<br />
deal, especially with everything<br />
going on.”<br />
Beyond his own farm and<br />
community, Malcolm has an<br />
ambitious, far-reaching vision. He<br />
wants to connect with networks<br />
across the country—and the<br />
world—to help people set up<br />
community gardens and teach<br />
people how to grow fresh food.<br />
“I don’t care if you’re living in<br />
an apartment. You can have<br />
something in your window. I want<br />
to motivate more people to start<br />
a garden—and also get to know<br />
their local growers.”<br />
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Family-owned farm located in<br />
Beaverdam Valley. We sell fresh-cut<br />
flowers and herbs, vegetables, fruits,<br />
and eggs at this time. We offer Hipcamp<br />
sites, a farmstand, and u-pick to those<br />
traveling in this area.<br />
The Farm Connection<br />
Marshall, NC—Madison Co.<br />
(828) 649-5055<br />
office.thefarmconnection@gmail.com<br />
thefarmconnectionmadco.com<br />
We are a local, family-owned nursery<br />
and farm store specializing in edible,<br />
medicinal, and native plants. We also<br />
offer organic amendments, pest and<br />
disease control, seeds, tools, crafts, local<br />
food items, and more!<br />
Farmhouse Beef<br />
Marshall, NC—Madison Co.<br />
(770) 856-9694<br />
carolyn@farmhousebeef.com<br />
farmhousebeef.com<br />
Our cattle are grown on 100 acres of<br />
lush green pastures that consist of<br />
premium fescue, orchard grass, alfalfa,<br />
and clover. Our pastures are overseeded<br />
with winter annuals to promote winter<br />
grazing. Visit our website to place<br />
an order.<br />
Farside Farms<br />
Alexander, NC—Buncombe Co.<br />
(828) 683-3255<br />
tobacco911@aol.com<br />
We produce fresh, cage-free eggs. We<br />
have been packing fresh eggs daily for<br />
over 20 years. All feed is ground on our<br />
farm with no antibiotics or hormones<br />
added.<br />
Fiddler’s Green Farm<br />
Marshall, NC—Madison Co.<br />
(973) 508-2058<br />
fiddlersgreennc@gmail.com<br />
Fiddler’s Green was born in 2014 in<br />
Marshall, NC. With the support of<br />
our friends, family, and community,<br />
we organically grow produce and<br />
medicinal and culinary herbs; offer<br />
value-added items; and raise non-<br />
GMO chicken for CSA, wholesale, and<br />
markets.<br />
Fiddlesticks Farm<br />
Alexander, NC—Buncombe Co.<br />
(828) 575-6268<br />
thefiddlesticksfarm@gmail.com<br />
thefiddlesticksfarm.com<br />
Mama-owned small farm focused on<br />
sustainably grown produce, salad<br />
greens, microgreens, flowers, and<br />
eggs. Check out our website to learn<br />
more about our current offerings and<br />
get in touch!<br />
Fishel Organic Farm<br />
Grassy Creek, NC—Ashe Co.<br />
(336) 480-5440<br />
grct14@gmail.com<br />
We are Certified Organic through NOP<br />
and Real Organic Project. We specialize<br />
in a broad spectrum of vegetables and<br />
AWA pastured beef. Find us at Watauga<br />
County Farmers’ Market, High Country<br />
<strong>Food</strong> Hub, Boone Winter Market, or<br />
contact the farm directly.<br />
Flourish Flower Farm<br />
Asheville, NC—Buncombe Co.<br />
(828) 348-7981<br />
office@flourishflowerfarm.com<br />
flourishflowerfarm.com<br />
We are a specialty cut-flower farm<br />
and boutique floral design studio in<br />
Asheville. We offer gorgeous, seasonal<br />
flower bouquets, flower bulbs, and<br />
floral goodies at our farmstand. We<br />
also host on-farm workshops and<br />
private classes.<br />
Flying Cloud Farm<br />
Fairview, NC—Buncombe Co.<br />
(828) 768-3348<br />
flyingcloudfarmnc@gmail.com<br />
flyingcloudfarm.net<br />
Growing food sustainably, our<br />
practices rely on cover cropping,<br />
amending the soil, crop rotation, and<br />
planning for insect and weed issues.<br />
We value our relationships with our<br />
customers through the markets, our<br />
farm stand, our CSA, and floral design.<br />
Fool’s Paradise Farm (Formerly<br />
Qualla Berry Farm)<br />
Hayesville, NC—Clay Co.<br />
(828) 389-3551<br />
quallaberryfarm@icloud.com<br />
foolsparadisefarm.com<br />
Organically grown fresh baby ginger<br />
for sale in October and November;<br />
fresh organic turmeric for sale<br />
November to January. Fresh rhizomes<br />
are sold by the pound, recipes<br />
included. Order forms and news about<br />
classes and events on our website.<br />
Foothills Nature & Lowe Legacy<br />
Farm<br />
Glade Valley, NC—Alleghany Co.<br />
(336) 927-3211<br />
foothillsnaturefarm@gmail.com<br />
foothillsnaturefarm.com<br />
We are a family farm with properties<br />
located in Alleghany, Wilkes, and Surry<br />
Counties. We manage our property<br />
for both food production and wildlife<br />
habitat. Currently focused on sorghum<br />
syrup, garlic, hay, grassfed beef, and<br />
selected vegetables.<br />
The Forest Farmacy<br />
Marshall, NC—Madison Co.<br />
healing@theforestfarmacy.com<br />
theforestfarmacy.com<br />
The Forest Farmacy is a 30-acre forest<br />
farm. We grow gourmet and medicinal<br />
mushrooms and woodland botanicals<br />
for sale at local farmers markets. We<br />
also provide mushroom cultivation<br />
supplies wholesale and teach classes<br />
regionally.<br />
Fork Mountain Farm<br />
Bakersville, NC—Mitchell Co.<br />
(828) 766-0904<br />
patiapplefarm@yahoo.com<br />
Naturally grown apples, persimmons,<br />
cider, berries, pears, grapes, and<br />
winter squash. I farm in solidarity with<br />
traditional cultures around the world<br />
while enjoying the personal and global<br />
rewards of a simple and sustainable<br />
lifestyle.<br />
Gaining Ground Farm<br />
Leicester, NC—Buncombe Co.<br />
(828) 545-2362<br />
gainesground@gmail.com<br />
gaininggroundfarm-nc.com<br />
For more than 20 years, we’ve<br />
produced a variety of seasonal<br />
vegetables, flowers, and herbs for<br />
sale at local tailgate markets and<br />
restaurants. We offer CSA shares. We<br />
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use ecologically responsible growing<br />
methods.<br />
Gibson Berry Farm<br />
Greeneville, TN—Greene Co.<br />
(828) 385-4442<br />
gibsonberryfarm@gmail.com<br />
facebook.com/gibsonberryfarm<br />
A family-operated Certified Organic<br />
farm. We grow berries (blueberry,<br />
strawberry, blackberry, black<br />
raspberry), melons, ginger, grain,<br />
organic elderberry and mushroom<br />
gummies, and stoneground cornmeal.<br />
Find us at the North Asheville Tailgate<br />
Market!<br />
Gladheart Farm<br />
Asheville, NC—Buncombe Co.<br />
(828) 280-7595<br />
jeff@gladheartfarm.org<br />
gladheartfarm.org<br />
All are welcome at Gladheart Farm! We<br />
raise dairy goats and chickens using<br />
healthy, natural methods. Come for a<br />
farm visit, see the goats, and meet your<br />
farmer. Our Gladheart Farm Fest is in<br />
full swing Sundays, 11 am-3 pm, May to<br />
December.<br />
Gourmays<br />
Leicester, NC—Buncombe Co.<br />
(859) 466-4764<br />
emays@gourmaysavl.com<br />
gourmaysavl.com<br />
We are a small, community-oriented<br />
mushroom farm that serves the greater<br />
Asheville area. We sell our Appalachian<br />
Grown mushrooms and mushroom<br />
jerky to restaurants, markets, and<br />
farmers markets. We also sell growyour-own<br />
mushroom kits!<br />
Grandad’s Apples<br />
Hendersonville, NC—Henderson Co.<br />
(828) 685-1685<br />
info@grandadsapples.com<br />
grandadsapples.com<br />
Fresh apples, fresh cider, pumpkins,<br />
peaches, and a bakery! On weekends,<br />
beginning Labor Day: corn maze, apple<br />
cannon, and cow train ride. Large<br />
bakery, HOT apple cider doughnuts!<br />
All kinds of apple products in our gift<br />
shop. A lot of fun.<br />
Green Falls Farm<br />
Sapphire, NC—Jackson Co.<br />
info@greenfallsfarm.com<br />
greenfallsfarm.com<br />
We provide sustainably grown, fresh<br />
produce to our local community from<br />
a state-of-the-art, hydroponic farm.<br />
We grow lettuces, leafy greens, herbs,<br />
and roots in a unique controlled<br />
environment within a shipping<br />
container.<br />
Green Pasture Farm<br />
Chuckey, TN—Greene Co.<br />
(423) 823-4599<br />
greenpasturefarm17@gmail.com<br />
greenpasturefarm17.com<br />
We are a hydroponic farm located in<br />
sunny Chuckey between Johnson City<br />
and Greeneville, specialize in supplying<br />
fresh, locally grown, artisan lettuces,<br />
greens, and herbs year-round, along<br />
with hydroponic tomatoes March<br />
to July.<br />
Gnome Holler Farm<br />
Franklin, NC—Macon Co.<br />
(352) 575-3834<br />
gnomeholler@gmail.com<br />
gnomeholler.com<br />
We are a five-acre farm focusing on<br />
poultry, specifically ducks and chickens,<br />
and growing flowers and salad greens,<br />
which we sell at the local farmers<br />
markets. We are adding goats and bees<br />
this spring and hope to be able to also<br />
produce goat cheese and honey.<br />
Golden Foo Dog Mushrooms<br />
Black Mountain, NC—Buncombe Co.<br />
(917) 225-3699<br />
goldenfoodog@gmail.com<br />
goldenfoodogmushrooms.com<br />
Seasonal cultivator and forager of<br />
culinary and medicinal mushrooms.<br />
Featured at Black Mountain Tailgate<br />
Market, Saturdays from 9 am-12<br />
pm, May through November. The<br />
product line includes fresh and dried<br />
mushrooms, tinctures, and shiitake<br />
seasonings.<br />
We are a family-owned and operated<br />
seed company, providing a wide<br />
selection of organic and heirloom<br />
varieties since 2011. We are now proudly<br />
based in Weaverville, NC.<br />
We are dedicated to preserving the<br />
diversity in our food through the<br />
distribution and growing of open<br />
pollinated seeds and educating about the<br />
life affirming art of seed saving.<br />
Our varieties are selected to be widely<br />
adapted, highly productive, Non GMO,<br />
extreme weather tolerant, disease<br />
resistant, flavorful, multi purpose,<br />
nutritious, and beautiful. They are true<br />
treasures!<br />
www.livingseedcompany.com<br />
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Growing Green Family Farms<br />
Anderson, SC—Anderson Co.<br />
(864) 309-2474<br />
growinggreenfamilyfarm@gmail.com<br />
growinggreenfamilyfarms.com<br />
Growing Green Family Farms specializes<br />
in fresh vegetables from arugula to<br />
tomatoes without any pesticides or<br />
herbicides. We offer a year-round CSA<br />
with convenient pickup sites and home<br />
delivery to make access to clean and<br />
sustainably grown food easy.<br />
The Happy Berry<br />
Six Mile, SC—Pickens Co.<br />
(864) 350-9345<br />
walker@thehappyberry.com<br />
thehappyberry.com<br />
U-pick blueberries and blackberries,<br />
seedless table grapes, figs, persimmons,<br />
seedless muscadines, and muscadines<br />
near 18,000-acre Lake Keowee. We<br />
also have jams, eggs, frozen berries,<br />
willow and dogwood plant stems, and<br />
grow kits.<br />
Harpp Flower Farm<br />
Murphy, NC—Cherokee Co.<br />
(678) 756-1065<br />
harppflowerfarm@gmail.com<br />
We provide seasonal, specialty cut<br />
flowers to businesses, florists, and<br />
individuals. Flowers can be obtained<br />
through CSA shares, bulk buckets, or<br />
small arrangements.<br />
Harrell Hill Farms<br />
Bakersville, NC—Mitchell Co.<br />
(828) 467-0280<br />
dougharrell68@gmail.com<br />
harrellhillfarms.com<br />
This has been a family farm for over 200<br />
years, producing quality products for<br />
seven generations. We offer grassfed<br />
beef featuring Limousin cattle. We offer<br />
fresh, pure sorghum syrup molasses<br />
and fresh sweet corn.<br />
Harvest Farm<br />
Valle Crucis, NC—Watauga Co.<br />
(828) 260-0765<br />
harvestfarm@gmail.com<br />
Looking for a fall destination? Come<br />
create a memory, get lost in our sevenacre<br />
corn maze, pick a pumpkin, take<br />
a hayride, and have a picnic. Bring<br />
your spirit of adventure and come<br />
explore our family-friendly maze and<br />
pumpkin patch.<br />
Harvest Table Farm<br />
Meadowview, VA—Washington Co.<br />
(907) 802-1607<br />
farmer@harvesttablerestaurant.com<br />
We are a small-scale, Certified Naturally<br />
Grown family farm. Building nutrientdense,<br />
living soil is our focus. We<br />
employ permaculture and market<br />
gardening principles. We grow salad<br />
greens, root veggies, dark leafy greens,<br />
seasonal veggies, and herbs.<br />
Headwaters Market Garden<br />
Columbus, NC—Polk Co.<br />
headwatersmarketgarden@gmail.com<br />
We are a small regenerative farm<br />
growing premium-quality fresh<br />
vegetables and other produce using<br />
organic methods. If you’re interested<br />
in our “Salad CSA” this year, please<br />
contact us!<br />
Hedge Family Farm<br />
Lenoir, NC—Caldwell Co.<br />
hello@hedgefamilyfarm.com<br />
hedgefamilyfarm.com<br />
We are passionate about building<br />
rich organic soil, supporting our<br />
community with year-round local food,<br />
and fostering our diverse ecosystem<br />
here in Happy Valley. All of our 75<br />
varieties of fruits and vegetables are<br />
Certified Naturally Grown.<br />
Heirloom Annie Farms<br />
Black Mountain, NC—Buncombe Co.<br />
(828) 669-3649<br />
heirloomannie@gmail.com<br />
heirloomanniefarms.com<br />
We produce and sell organically<br />
grown products, including heritage<br />
meat chicken and quail; chicken, duck,<br />
and quail eggs; and vegetables and<br />
microgreens! We sell through our new<br />
on-farm store and participate in local<br />
farmers markets!<br />
Her Heartbeat Farm<br />
Old Fort, NC—McDowell Co.<br />
(828) 719-2998<br />
pantherblues2@gmail.com<br />
Year-round, multi-farm CSA.<br />
Customized weekly shares. Choices<br />
from local farms’ eggs, produce, baked<br />
goods, goat cheese, hydroponic lettuce,<br />
microgreens, honey, and bouquets. Visit<br />
our Jersey cow and our studio where we<br />
handcraft drums and leatherwork.<br />
Herb Mamma<br />
Candler, NC—Buncombe Co.<br />
(828) 273-2434<br />
lorri@herbmamma.com<br />
herbmamma.com<br />
Herb Mamma grows medicinal herbs<br />
sustainably in the field and in the<br />
woods. Our main field bed is a series of<br />
consecutive circles with plants grown in<br />
communities. We practice sustainability<br />
in several ways.<br />
Hickory Nut Gap<br />
Fairview, NC—Buncombe Co.<br />
(828) 628-1027<br />
customerservice@hickorynutgap.com<br />
hickorynutgap.com<br />
Hickory Nut Gap is both a working farm<br />
and a meat wholesaler. Family-owned<br />
since 1916, today we are a leading brand<br />
for regeneratively raised, 100-percent<br />
grassfed beef, pasture-raised pork, and<br />
pasture-raised chicken in North Carolina<br />
and the Southeast.<br />
High Country Nursery<br />
Fairview, NC—Buncombe Co.<br />
(828) 779-1981<br />
wnchighcountry@gmail.com<br />
japmaple.com<br />
We specialize in fine and unusual<br />
landscape plants and uncommon<br />
specimen trees. This includes Japanese<br />
maples, conifers, roses, gardenias,<br />
cold hardy tropicals, select indoor and<br />
outdoor plants, fruits, and others.<br />
High Mountain Meadows Farm &<br />
Creamery<br />
Hayesville, NC—Clay Co.<br />
(828) 506-5566<br />
donnagains@yahoo.com<br />
Our creamery produces feta, aged<br />
Gouda, and a variety of flavored chèvre.<br />
We also offer free-range eggs. We offer<br />
cheesemaking classes and overnight<br />
stays. Join us in the spring for a picnic<br />
and yoga with our goats!<br />
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Highgate Farm<br />
Marshall, NC—Madison Co.<br />
(828) 450-0709<br />
highgatefarm@earthlink.net<br />
Our four-acre market garden provides<br />
a broad selection of premium quality<br />
produce to customers at tailgate<br />
markets and through our CSA in<br />
Marshall, Asheville, and Black Mountain.<br />
We employ sustainable, regenerative,<br />
and organic farming practices.<br />
Holly Spring Farm<br />
Mills River, NC—Henderson Co.<br />
(828) 595-2222<br />
paulbshoemaker@gmail.com<br />
We use sustainable practices to<br />
produce over 30 varieties of tomatoes,<br />
specializing in heirlooms, tomato<br />
starts, and other seasonal vegetables.<br />
We supply local restaurants and sell at<br />
the Etowah, Flat Rock, and Mills River<br />
Farmers Markets.<br />
Honey Mountain Bee Farm<br />
Sylva, NC—Jackson Co.<br />
(919) 820-0319<br />
machevy1@aol.com<br />
We sell local honey, bee pollen,<br />
lip balm, hand cream, honey soap,<br />
whipped honey, honey nuts, and<br />
lavender honey. Call or email for<br />
special honey orders for events.<br />
Wholesale available. Find us at Jackson<br />
County Tailgate Market.<br />
Hoodley Creek<br />
Afton, TN—Greene Co.<br />
(615) 478-9335<br />
hoodleycreek@gmail.com<br />
hoodleycreek.com<br />
Seventh-generation Tennessee<br />
Century Farm in continuous livestock<br />
production since it was established<br />
1850. Specializing in breeding Katahdin<br />
sheep and producing high-quality<br />
lamb. No hormones or antibiotics fed<br />
for growth.<br />
Ivy Creek Family Farm<br />
Barnardsville, NC—Buncombe Co.<br />
(828) 713-8383<br />
wncfarm@gmail.com<br />
ivycreekfamilyfarm.com<br />
We grow nutrient-dense vegetables,<br />
small fruit, and cut flowers using<br />
organic and sustainable practices. We<br />
sell our produce through our CSA,<br />
at local tailgate markets, at our farm<br />
stand, in our online store, and at area<br />
restaurants.<br />
Ivy Point Farm<br />
West Jefferson, NC—Ashe Co.<br />
(336) 846-2470<br />
jcbarlow@skybest.com<br />
NC Century Farm specializing in<br />
u-pick berries, and choose-and-cut<br />
Christmas trees. We offer heirloom<br />
apples including Virginia Beauties, Wolf<br />
River, Early Transparent, Burgundy,<br />
Spice of Old Virginia, Brushy Mountain<br />
Limbertwig, and Summer Rambo.<br />
J.W. Johnson Tomato Co.<br />
Canton, NC—Haywood Co.<br />
(954) 946-6588<br />
jay@jglproduce.com<br />
jwjohnsontomato.com<br />
Packer, shipper, and distributor of<br />
bell peppers, cucumbers, squash,<br />
eggplants, tomatoes, beans, and corn.<br />
Primus GFS/USDA GHP/Harmonized<br />
GAP+ certifications.<br />
photo by Farm Press Creative, Ivy Fields Farm<br />
JAAR Farms<br />
Sylva, NC—Jackson Co.<br />
(828) 399-1641<br />
jaarfarms@gmail.com<br />
jaarfarms.com<br />
JAAR stands for each of our names:<br />
Jamie, Alena, Abigail, Reese. Having<br />
a farm has always been a dream for<br />
Jamie, which he has been slowly<br />
growing since 2015. We offer beets,<br />
kale, strawberries, broccoli, squash,<br />
corn, mixed greens, spinach, and more<br />
Jehovah Raah Farm<br />
Clyde, NC—Haywood Co.<br />
(828) 779-0397<br />
psalm23jw@bellsouth.net<br />
jehovahraahfarm.com<br />
We raise fiber animals, including<br />
Shetland sheep, alpaca, llamas,<br />
Angora goats, and Angora rabbits<br />
for our hand-spun yarn. We raise<br />
Scottish Highland cattle for grassfed<br />
beef. Spinning/weaving lessons<br />
and Lendrum spinning wheels also<br />
available. Vacation farm rental. Call for<br />
appointment.<br />
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Jensen Farmstead<br />
Clayton, GA—Rabun Co.<br />
(706) 490-2825<br />
jensenfarmstead@gmail.com<br />
jensenfarmstead.com<br />
Jensen Farmstead is a true garden<br />
of Eden. We have a mixture of fruit,<br />
herbs, and veggies. We offer garden<br />
tours and an event venue for you and<br />
your friends, all in a mountain valley<br />
creekside setting. Check website or call<br />
to see what is available.<br />
John C. Campbell Folk School<br />
Brasstown, NC—Cherokee Co.<br />
(828) 837-2775<br />
marketing@folkschool.org<br />
folkschool.org<br />
Founded in 1925, we offer classes<br />
in traditional craft, music, dance,<br />
cooking, gardening, nature studies,<br />
photography, and writing. Visitors are<br />
welcome to tour the studios, walk the<br />
trails and gardens, and browse the<br />
Craft Shop and History Center.<br />
KT’s Orchard and Apiary<br />
Canton, NC—Haywood Co.<br />
(828) 279-5614<br />
kt158@att.net<br />
ktsorchard.com<br />
We offer a myriad of apples, peaches,<br />
nectarines, black/red raspberries,<br />
blackberries, pears, jams, jellies,<br />
and local honey, in season July to<br />
November! U-pick August to October.<br />
We sell a full line of bee supplies and<br />
products. Call for details!<br />
Laughing Springs Farm & Botanicals<br />
Boone, NC—Watauga Co.<br />
laughingspringsfarm.com<br />
Agro-ecologically grown diversified<br />
vegetables, medicinal herbs, flowers,<br />
milled corn products (grits, cornmeal),<br />
and medicinal herbal products<br />
(tinctures, teas). We are also passionate<br />
about on-farm breeding and seed<br />
production!<br />
Leatherwood Family Farms<br />
Canton, NC—Haywood Co.<br />
(828) 734-3572<br />
lleat7@bellsouth.net<br />
We are a family farm growing in<br />
Bethel and Cruso. Our produce stand,<br />
which features an array of homegrown<br />
produce as well as beef, pork, eggs,<br />
and honey, is open May through mid-<br />
October at 1241 Pisgah Dr.<br />
Lee’s One Fortune Farm<br />
Marion, NC—McDowell Co.<br />
(828) 803-1581<br />
leesonefortunefarm@gmail.com<br />
Lee’s One Fortune Farm is a small,<br />
family-owned business. We grow<br />
foods that are served on our table.<br />
Our specialty product is our rice.<br />
The heirloom seeds are from our old<br />
country, the mountains of Laos.<br />
Lenoir Downtown Farmers Market<br />
Lenoir, NC—Caldwell Co.<br />
(828) 221-4935<br />
lenoirdowntownfarmersmarket@gmail.com<br />
We are a producer-only farm stand. We<br />
offer locally-grown produce, meats,<br />
fresh flowers, canned and baked goods,<br />
soaps, seafood, and a variety of crafts.<br />
Open Thursdays, 10 am-5 pm, and<br />
Saturdays, 10 am-2 pm.<br />
The Liars Table<br />
Elk Park, NC—Avery Co.<br />
(828) 742-1605<br />
theliarstablenc@gmail.com<br />
troslyfarm.com<br />
A unique market with farm fresh<br />
produce, farm-raised meats, artisan<br />
breads, handmade chocolates,<br />
homemade pickles and jams, ready-toeat<br />
foods, serving lunch and coffee! We<br />
also offer a CSA.<br />
Lick Skillet Farm<br />
New Market, TN—Jefferson Co.<br />
(865) 344-1160<br />
farmers@lickskillet.farm<br />
lickskillet.farm<br />
We sustainably and humanely raise<br />
forage-finished beef and lamb,<br />
pastured heritage pork, and chickens<br />
on our Century Farm. We protect the<br />
ecosystem by not using synthetic<br />
inputs. We sequester carbon, support<br />
biodiversity, and focus on soil health.<br />
Little Mountain Microgreens<br />
Kingsport, TN—Sullivan Co.<br />
littlemountainmicrogreens@gmail.com<br />
littlemountainmicrogreens.org<br />
Our Certified Naturally Grown urban<br />
farm specializes in microgreens. We<br />
also produce oyster mushrooms and<br />
edible flowers, and make hand-blended<br />
teas. We have a biweekly subscription<br />
delivery service for our microgreens.<br />
Little Spot of Blooms<br />
Canton, NC—Haywood Co.<br />
(828) 458-1934<br />
valerie@littlespotofblooms.com<br />
Littlespotofblooms.com<br />
Our little spot of blooms is tucked<br />
in Haywood County, where we<br />
grow and create one-of-a-kind floral<br />
arrangements inspired by the freshest<br />
blooms of the seasons. Pick up a mixed<br />
bouquet, a single stem, or place an<br />
order for a special event.<br />
The Living Seed Company<br />
Weaverville, NC—Buncombe Co.<br />
(828) 484-7283<br />
info@livingseedcompany.com<br />
livingseedcompany.com<br />
The Living Seed Company is a familyowned<br />
organic and heirloom seed<br />
company, preserving the diversity in<br />
our food through the distribution and<br />
growing of open pollinated seeds and<br />
educating about the life affirming art of<br />
seed saving.<br />
Long Branch Environmental<br />
Education Center<br />
Leicester, NC—Buncombe Co.<br />
(828) 683-3662<br />
paul@longbrancheec.org<br />
longbrancheec.org<br />
Come explore our solar/ecodemonstrations,<br />
cider, chestnuts, edible<br />
landscape, trout pond, and u-pick<br />
organic blueberries, raspberries, and<br />
apples. Hike exhilarating trails: 1,635<br />
acres in the Newfound Mountains.<br />
Waterfalls, wildflowers, and wildlife.<br />
Looking Glass Creamery<br />
Columbus, NC—Polk Co.<br />
(828) 458-4715<br />
andy@ashevillecheese.com<br />
lookingglasscreamery.com<br />
Southern, seasonal, farmstead cow<br />
dairy and cheesemaker. We also craft ice<br />
cream, preserves, pickles, and hard cider<br />
to go along with our award-winning<br />
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cheeses. Explore the farm, learn about<br />
cheese, visit our store, and enjoy a<br />
cheeseboard and wine.<br />
M & M Berry Farm<br />
Hendersonville, NC—Henderson Co.<br />
(828) 785-3067<br />
mandmberryfarm@yahoo.com<br />
We are a sixth-generation farm with<br />
150 acres. We grow in high tunnels,<br />
giving us the advantage of a longer<br />
season. Our forced air cooler rapidly<br />
cools produce, extending shelf life. We<br />
mainly sell blackberries, raspberries,<br />
and a few vegetables.<br />
Many Hands Peace Farm<br />
Highlands, NC—Macon Co.<br />
(803) 767-6122<br />
farm@themountainrlc.org<br />
themountainrlc.org/<br />
many-hands-peace-farm<br />
We are an educational farm dedicated<br />
to teaching apprentices and The<br />
Mountain Retreat & Learning Center’s<br />
guests about the concepts and<br />
techniques of regenerative agriculture.<br />
Maypop Farm<br />
Arden, NC—Buncombe Co.<br />
maypopfarm.wnc@gmail.com<br />
creeksidefarmwc.com<br />
Half-acre biointensive no-till farm on<br />
leased land for <strong>2023</strong>. We grow 80-plus<br />
varieties of mixed vegetables, and can<br />
be found at Asheville City Market.<br />
Meadow Cove Farm<br />
Weaverville, NC—Buncombe Co.<br />
(828) 658-0294<br />
meadowcovefarm@gmail.com<br />
meadowcovefarm.net<br />
We grow a wide assortment of<br />
seasonal vegetables, berries, fruits,<br />
shiitake mushrooms, and chestnuts<br />
utilizing organic and biodynamic<br />
practices. We harvest rainwater for<br />
irrigation and use solar energy to<br />
power our production.<br />
Midfield Lavender Farm<br />
Bulls Gap, TN—Greene Co.<br />
(423) 292-9066<br />
jeannie@midfieldfarm.com<br />
midfieldfarm.com<br />
We sell fresh-cut and dried lavender.<br />
Culinary varieties include Royal Velvet,<br />
Munstead, Buena Visa, and Provence.<br />
Visit our website to see our handmade<br />
lavender products, including neck<br />
wraps, eye pillows, and sachets.<br />
Mighty Gnome Market Garden<br />
Waynesville, NC—Haywood Co.<br />
farmer@mightygnomemarketgarden.com<br />
mightygnomemarketgarden.com<br />
You can enjoy our fresh produce—<br />
grown using organic methods—by<br />
joining the custom or farmer-selected<br />
CSA. Find us at local farmers markets<br />
and order exactly what you want<br />
ahead of time too!<br />
The Mockingbird Farm<br />
Seymour, TN—Blount Co.<br />
(865) 235-8737<br />
themockingbirdfarm@gmail.com<br />
facebook.com/<br />
themockingbirdfarmseymourtn<br />
The farm is now open to visitors and<br />
overnight guests. Book through airbnb.<br />
com or VRBO.com. Our farm produce<br />
is pesticide-free. We look forward to<br />
meeting you!<br />
Montgomery Sky Farm<br />
Leicester, NC—Buncombe Co.<br />
montgomeryskyfarm@yahoo.com<br />
montgomeryskyfarm.com<br />
Montgomery Sky Farm is an executive<br />
chef-owned, 50-acre farm. We are<br />
focused on sustainable farming, rescue<br />
and rehabilitation, and preservation<br />
breeding Scottish Highlands and Valais<br />
Blacknose sheep.<br />
Mountain Grass Fed Beef<br />
Andrews, NC—Cherokee Co.<br />
(828) 361-4161<br />
wkwood3400@gmail.com<br />
mountaingrassfedbeef.com<br />
Mountain Grass Fed Beef is a small,<br />
family-owned farm that sells highquality<br />
Angus cross beef that is grass<br />
finished with no added hormones or<br />
antibiotics. We sell packaged meat in<br />
half or whole beef quantities.<br />
Mountain Grown Chestnuts<br />
Burnsville, NC—Yancey Co.<br />
(828) 678-9342<br />
ron@mgchestnuts.com<br />
mgchestnuts.com<br />
Our patented American hybrid<br />
chestnut trees sit at 2,600-foot<br />
elevation, irrigated by artesian spring<br />
water, emulating the days before the<br />
great 1904 chestnut blight. Our goal<br />
is to recreate the sweet Appalachian<br />
delicacy our forefathers so enjoyed.<br />
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BLACK TRUMPET FARM:<br />
Spreading the Word<br />
Gwen Englebach will tell you<br />
that she and her farming<br />
partner and husband, Jay, are<br />
both shy. But talking to customers<br />
each week at farmers markets<br />
is a vital piece of their business,<br />
Black Trumpet Farm, which<br />
produces culinary and medicinal<br />
mushrooms in Leicester, North<br />
Carolina.<br />
“Connecting with community<br />
is part of our mission, the social<br />
consciousness aspect of our<br />
farm,” says Gwen. “The problem<br />
with the current food system<br />
is a lack of relationship to food<br />
and where it comes from. It was<br />
important to us at the ground<br />
level to build those relationships.<br />
We’re spreading the word about<br />
mushrooms.”<br />
That means patiently fielding<br />
questions like, “Are mushrooms<br />
safe to eat?” and “What is this?”<br />
as well as describing flavor and<br />
texture and building customer<br />
confidence with cooking tips.<br />
Most people are familiar with<br />
shiitake, but there are half a<br />
dozen other varieties they don’t<br />
know, like pink or golden oyster,<br />
pioppino, or lion’s mane.<br />
“We’re going through all that<br />
with each person, a few minutes<br />
of conversation,” says Gwen.<br />
“People have been asking about<br />
nutritional content, and it’s more<br />
than I can say in one minute, so<br />
I’ve been bringing books with<br />
me to show people scientific<br />
research on why they might be<br />
helpful. Mushrooms can be a<br />
great alternative when people<br />
are trying to cut back on meat.<br />
Mushrooms have lots of umami<br />
flavor, which allows folks to use<br />
less salt. Mushrooms are also high<br />
in fiber.”<br />
Take-home recipe cards are<br />
another way to gain mushroomeating<br />
converts. Gwen points<br />
to their most popular recipe for<br />
lion’s mane crab cakes. Lion’s<br />
mane—which look a little like a<br />
furry head of cauliflower—are<br />
shredded and mixed with herbs,<br />
seasonings, egg, mayonnaise, and<br />
bread crumbs for a convincing<br />
vegetarian version of crab cakes.<br />
“It’s a good one for people who<br />
don’t think they like mushrooms,”<br />
says Gwen. Jay, in particular, is<br />
an avid home cook, and he’ll<br />
walk through basic cooking<br />
techniques to help customers<br />
avoid slimy mushrooms.<br />
Farmers market access programs<br />
like ASAP’s Farm Fresh Produce<br />
Prescription and Double SNAP<br />
have helped bring in new<br />
customers who may not be as<br />
familiar with mushrooms. “We<br />
can get mushrooms to people<br />
in more of a sliding scale fashion<br />
and develop relationships,” says<br />
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Gwen. “It’s hard work, but it’s<br />
worthwhile—especially when<br />
someone comes back to say<br />
how much they enjoyed eating<br />
mushrooms or that they feel<br />
better after changing their<br />
eating habits.”<br />
Building the Business<br />
Gwen and Jay didn’t set out<br />
to be mushroom growers, but<br />
couldn’t find suitable land for a<br />
conventional farm. They decided<br />
to figure out a niche that would<br />
allow them to make the most<br />
of sloped acreage and subpar<br />
soil. Gwen had been studying<br />
fungal ecology in a PhD program,<br />
so mushrooms seemed like a<br />
good fit.<br />
At first they tried growing with<br />
outdoor logs, but the labor and<br />
materials cost was too high for the<br />
yield. It was also unpredictable—<br />
not conducive to a weekly market<br />
schedule. “Outdoor logs didn’t<br />
make sense to do as more than<br />
a side hustle,” admits Gwen. “It<br />
was important to us that we could<br />
make a living at this.”<br />
Indoor cultivation was a newer<br />
concept, but one they realized<br />
could be more financially viable<br />
for them—even if there wasn’t a<br />
lot of information on how to set<br />
up systems. “It was hard to learn,”<br />
says Gwen. “There are some<br />
people teaching courses, but it’s<br />
mostly on YouTube.” Gwen and<br />
Jay worked off farm in 2017 and<br />
2018 as they built infrastructure,<br />
and in 2019 went full time on<br />
the farm. In addition to farmers<br />
markets, they started selling to<br />
restaurants.<br />
Most of Black Trumpet’s<br />
mushrooms are grown yearround,<br />
but they do swap some<br />
types seasonally. Pink and golden<br />
oysters do better in hotter<br />
weather, whereas king blue<br />
oysters and trumpets do better<br />
in cold. By rotating strains, they’re<br />
able to use less power, keeping<br />
the grow rooms at 58 degrees<br />
in the winter and 65 degrees in<br />
the summer.<br />
Indoor cultivation does create<br />
sustainability tradeoffs with more<br />
power usage and plastic grow<br />
bags, notes Gwen. One way they<br />
work to offset this is by using<br />
sawdust recycled from local<br />
furniture factories as a substrate.<br />
They’re also planning to launch a<br />
compost business this year.<br />
In 2022, after two years of<br />
construction, they completed a<br />
new 2,000-square-foot growing<br />
facility with more advanced HVAC<br />
and solar panels. They estimate<br />
their yield will double, or even<br />
triple, over the next several years.<br />
“We’re up to 1,000 pounds a<br />
week,” says Gwen. “It’s really a<br />
huge difference.” Plus, the new<br />
facility gives them the ability to<br />
grow new species, such as beech<br />
and maitake.<br />
With the increase in production<br />
and new business on the horizon,<br />
they’ve hired several employees.<br />
Gwen and Jay—who had a baby<br />
in January—are moving into<br />
a phase where they can think<br />
beyond the farm’s day-to-day<br />
needs. For Gwen, that’s more<br />
outreach and education.<br />
“It’s been five years of constant<br />
building things ourselves,” she<br />
says. “We made it through the<br />
pandemic, supply chain issues. I’m<br />
happy to see us in a place of more<br />
stability, but I’m ready to stop<br />
building infrastructure and start<br />
building the business.”<br />
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Mountain Harvest Organics<br />
Hot Springs, NC—Madison Co.<br />
(828) 622-3654<br />
farmer@mountainharvestorganics.com<br />
mountainharvestorganics.com<br />
Retreat, restore, rejuvenate. The farm<br />
atmosphere provides inspiration<br />
for finding and soothing your inner<br />
soul. Stay with us for a unique farm<br />
experience or subscribe to our CSA<br />
for fresh veggies and meats harvested<br />
weekly throughout our season.<br />
MtnHoney<br />
Clarkesville, GA—Habersham Co.<br />
(706) 754-7062<br />
mtnhoney@windstream.net<br />
mtnhoney.com<br />
Direct from the beekeeper, our honey<br />
is 100 percent pure, raw and natural—<br />
just like the bees made it. We extract<br />
our honey with minimal straining,<br />
never applying heat. Sourwood is one<br />
of the most sought-after honeys in the<br />
world!<br />
Mushroom Mountain<br />
Easley, SC—Pickens Co.<br />
(864) 859-3080<br />
sporeprints@gmail.com<br />
mushroommountain.com<br />
We are a Certified Organic mushroom<br />
spawn laboratory and farm. We carry<br />
over 100 different species of fungi that<br />
are used in mushroom cultivation,<br />
for medicinal purposes, and in<br />
mycoremediation.<br />
Mystic Roots Farm<br />
Fairview, NC—Buncombe Co.<br />
(828) 767-3774<br />
kelly@mysticrootsfarm.com*<br />
Mystic Roots Farms is a womanrun<br />
team devoted to growing<br />
nutrient-dense food and medicine<br />
using regenerative and biodynamic<br />
practices. We offer perennials,<br />
medicinals, specialty produce,<br />
microgreens, mushrooms, and a<br />
beautiful event space.<br />
New Beginnings Historic Farm<br />
Rutherfordton, NC—Rutherford Co.<br />
(828) 275-1683<br />
newbeginningsfarm8@gmail.com<br />
newbeginningsfarms.com<br />
History and heritage call us to a simpler<br />
time. Education about food, farming,<br />
and health. Our focus is on heirloom<br />
varieties, apothecary herbs, heritage<br />
breed animals and homesteading.<br />
Historic home and grounds can be<br />
rented out for your event.<br />
North River Farms<br />
Mills River, NC—Henderson Co.<br />
(828) 890-5316<br />
northriverfarms3333@gmail.com<br />
northriverfarms.co<br />
Growing corn, tomatoes, peppers,<br />
strawberries, cucumbers, squash,<br />
beans, and horse hay. We offer<br />
educational farm tours, u-pick,<br />
birthday parties, riverfront picnics,<br />
riverside camping, horseback riding<br />
lessons, and full service outfitters.<br />
Oak Holler Farm<br />
Marshall, NC—Madison Co.<br />
nick@oakhollerfarm.com<br />
oakhollerfarm.com<br />
Offering farm-to-door delivery and<br />
farm stand pickup of fresh veggie<br />
boxes with our seven-month CSA.<br />
Growing a wide variety of vegetables<br />
using organic farm practices. Serving<br />
Asheville and Madison County in North<br />
Carolina.<br />
Gardening & Homesteading<br />
Learn the secrets of growing abundant plants and<br />
vegetables. Explore the fascinating natural world<br />
around us. Delve into a “hands-on” subject like<br />
beekeeping or mushrooms.<br />
UPCOMING CLASSES INCLUDE:<br />
Bamboo Fly Rod Making Edible Flowers<br />
The Little Homestead From Flax to Linen<br />
Beekeeping<br />
Growing Great Tomatoes<br />
Mushroom Immersion<br />
Week<br />
folkschool.org/asap<br />
BRASSTOWN, NORTH CAROLINA<br />
Southern Appalachian<br />
Springtime Explorations<br />
The Woods and Fields<br />
are a Table Spread<br />
1-800-FOLK-SCH<br />
Old Rich Valley Farm<br />
Saltville, VA—Smyth Co.<br />
(276) 780-8191<br />
oldrichvalleyfarm@gmail.com<br />
oldrichvalleyfarm.com<br />
We are a small family farm in southwest<br />
Virgnia, where we raise pastured<br />
chicken, beef, and pork. None of our<br />
animals receive antibiotics or added<br />
growth hormones, and we use non-<br />
GMO feed. Our goal is to raise the<br />
healthiest possible animals for our<br />
family and yours.<br />
Olivette Farm<br />
Asheville, NC—Buncombe Co.<br />
daniel@olivettefarm.com<br />
olivettefarm.com<br />
Olivette Farm is a four-season,<br />
diversified vegetable farm located<br />
within the Olivette Community just<br />
north of downtown Asheville. Our<br />
focus is on growing year-round salad<br />
greens, and specialty produce for<br />
farmers markets, chefs, and our CSA.<br />
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Otter Creek Trout Farm<br />
Topton, NC—Macon Co.<br />
(828) 321-9810<br />
ottercreektrout@yahoo.com<br />
Farm-fresh rainbow trout, whole or<br />
fillet, and live trout for stocking. We<br />
offer pond and creek fishing. Call<br />
ahead for school groups or public<br />
farm tours and learn more about<br />
aquaculture in WNC.<br />
Outlaw Acres Farm<br />
Clyde, NC—Haywood Co.<br />
(954) 254-9394<br />
chris@outlawacresfarm.com<br />
outlawacresfarm.com<br />
Providing unique farm, garden, and<br />
home goods that reflect the wild<br />
nature of the Appalachian Mountains.<br />
We grow a wide array of produce,<br />
edible flowers, and herbs. We also raise<br />
and process our own poultry here on<br />
our farm.<br />
Perry’s Berry’s Vineyard & Winery<br />
Morganton, NC—Burke Co.<br />
(828) 432-7631<br />
perrysberrysnc@gmail.com<br />
perrysberrys.com<br />
In March the winery opens with sweet<br />
and dry fruit wines, general store,<br />
blueberry ice cream, and local honey.<br />
In April we have greenhouse veg plants<br />
and flowers. June to August we have<br />
u-pick blueberries. We’re five minutes<br />
to Lake James and 10 minutes to the<br />
Fonta Flora Trail. Nightly rentals.<br />
Plantiful Farm<br />
Mars Hill, NC—Madison Co.<br />
plantifulfarm@gmail.com<br />
plantifulfarm.com<br />
Plantiful Farm is a vegan-organic<br />
(veganic), no-till farmstead. They<br />
use mainly hand tools and sell their<br />
produce and foraged foods at farmers<br />
markets. They also save openpollinated<br />
seeds, which they sell at<br />
farmers markets and online.<br />
Queens Produce and Berry Farm<br />
Pisgah Forest, NC—Transylvania Co.<br />
(828) 884-5121<br />
leetuttle@citcom.net<br />
queensberryfarm.com<br />
We’re a small farm offering u-pick<br />
flowers, raspberries, blueberries, and<br />
blackberries. We have fruits, vegetables,<br />
flowers, and honey in season. Call for<br />
directions and availability, or check our<br />
website.<br />
Raspberry Fields<br />
Fletcher, NC—Henderson Co.<br />
localraspberries@gmail.com<br />
raspberryfieldswnc.com<br />
Growing Autumn Bliss raspberries<br />
sustainably, we provide fresh raspberries,<br />
preserves, vinegar, shrub drink,<br />
sourdough bread, and baked goods to<br />
our customers at our new location, Mini<br />
Batch Bakery, 404 7th Ave. East, and<br />
Hendersonville Farmers Market.<br />
Red Scout Farm<br />
Black Mountain, NC—Buncombe Co.<br />
redscoutfarm@gmail.com<br />
We are a Certified Organic family farm<br />
offering over 100 varieties of fresh,<br />
beautiful, nutritious produce. Find<br />
our fruits and vegetables, as well as<br />
delicious baked goods, at the Black<br />
Mountain Tailgate Market.<br />
Reems Creek Nursery<br />
Weaverville, NC—Buncombe Co.<br />
(828) 645-3937<br />
plantpeople@reemscreek.com<br />
reemscreek.com<br />
We offer a beautiful selection of trees,<br />
shrubs, perennials, fruits, native plants,<br />
veggie starts, herbs, annuals, organic<br />
gardening supplies, and unique gifts.<br />
Many of our plants are grown at our<br />
Propagation Farm located in the Reems<br />
Creek Valley.<br />
Revival Garden - Design - Studio<br />
Marion, NC—McDowell Co.<br />
(501) 920-0173<br />
revival.gardendesignstudio@gmail.com<br />
We are an emerging family-owned<br />
and operated business. Rooted in<br />
the connection between cultivation,<br />
consumption, and conservation, we<br />
offer heirloom produce, flowers, and<br />
eggs, utilizing regenerative practices to<br />
foster soil health!<br />
Righteous Rebels Farms<br />
Franklin, NC—Macon Co.<br />
(919) 636-1695<br />
alex@righteousrebelsfarms.com<br />
righteousrebelsfarms.com<br />
We are a 30-acre farm that offers<br />
pastured poultry and vegetables<br />
grown using organic methods.<br />
Rock Ridge Farm<br />
Hendersonville, NC—Henderson Co.<br />
(828) 329-9735<br />
cjmccraw@yahoo.com<br />
We offer a variety of fruits, including<br />
apples, cherries, blueberries, pears,<br />
plums, peaches, nectarines, and<br />
grapes.<br />
Rocky Field Farm<br />
Afton, TN—Greene Co.<br />
(423) 620-0184<br />
wayne.hughes@fbitn.com<br />
rockyfieldfarm.com<br />
Founded in 1796, we specialize in<br />
antibiotic-free, hormone-free Angus<br />
cattle. We grow various forages to<br />
support a 55-head cattle herd. We<br />
treat our cows humanely and the<br />
environment responsibly.<br />
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Ross Farm (Formerly Jack Young<br />
Greenhouses)<br />
Candler, NC—Buncombe Co.<br />
(828) 667-5555<br />
ross.farm<br />
Step into the magic of our naturally<br />
living greenhouses with annuals,<br />
perennials, trees, shrubs, and<br />
houseplants. Relax and enjoy our<br />
vegan, single-source derived, non-<br />
GMO Appalachian Standard hemp<br />
babies from our CBD bar.<br />
Round Mountain Creamery<br />
Black Mountain, NC—Buncombe Co.<br />
(828) 669-0718<br />
adam@roundmountaincreamery.com<br />
roundmountaincreamery.com<br />
The first Grade A goat dairy in the state<br />
of North Carolina, producing excellent<br />
goat cheeses. Farm tours and cheese<br />
tastings are available by appointment.<br />
Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards<br />
Hendersonville, NC—Henderson Co.<br />
(828) 685-4002<br />
info@saintpaulmountainvineyards.com<br />
saintpaulfarms.com<br />
Family-owned vineyard and winery.<br />
We grow 14 varieties of wine grapes at<br />
elevations of 2,300 and 3,000 feet. Pet<br />
friendly. Bring your family to meet ours.<br />
Sandy Mush Herb Nursery<br />
Leicester, NC—Buncombe Co.<br />
(828) 683-2014<br />
plants@sandymushherbs.com<br />
sandymushherbs.com<br />
Nursery and arboretum established in<br />
1968. Tour gardens containing mature<br />
trees, shrubs, rock walls, ground covers,<br />
and many of the 1,500 plants we<br />
produce, including scented geraniums,<br />
herbs, perennials, ferns, conifers, lilacs,<br />
and native plants for pollinators.<br />
Scott’s Strawberry & Tomato Farm<br />
Unicoi, TN—Unicoi Co.<br />
(423) 743-7511<br />
sfarms@scottfarmstn.com<br />
scottfarmstn.com<br />
We offer produce for both wholesale<br />
and retail markets. We sell strawberries<br />
from our area retail stands. We opened<br />
Scott’s Farm Market in 2015 where we<br />
sell a variety of vegetables fresh from<br />
our fields and feature our homemade<br />
ice cream.<br />
Seven Seeds Farm<br />
Burnsville, NC—Yancey Co.<br />
(508) 479-1489<br />
farmer@sevenseedsfarmnc.com<br />
sevenseedsfarmnc.com<br />
Seven Seeds Farm is a vegetable farm<br />
in Burnsville. We grow on under one<br />
acre without the use of pesticides or<br />
chemical fertilizers. We offer a free<br />
choice CSA pickup in Woodfin where<br />
you can make selections from our wide<br />
array of delicious produce.<br />
Shipley Farms Beef<br />
Vilas, NC—Watauga Co.<br />
(828) 484-1872<br />
beef@shipleyfarmsbeef.com<br />
shipleyfarmsbeef.com<br />
Since 1872, the Shipleys have grown<br />
pasture-raised beef the way it used<br />
to be—no steroids, antibiotics, or<br />
additives—to provide you the same<br />
healthy and delicious meat our family<br />
has eaten for generations. <strong>Local</strong><br />
farmers. No shortcuts. Better beef.<br />
Sigma Farm<br />
Blairsville, GA—Union Co.<br />
(404) 232-0220<br />
lboudreau50@gmail.com<br />
Our farm is the sum of good things:<br />
soil, water, sun, and community. Set<br />
on six acres of rolling hillside, we grow<br />
garlic, tomatoes, rhubarb, and herbs.<br />
Sky Top Orchard<br />
Zirconia, NC—Henderson Co.<br />
(828) 692-7930<br />
skytoporchard@gmail.com<br />
skytoporchard.com<br />
Panoramic views of the mountains<br />
while picking 50 acres of apples,<br />
grapes, Asian pears and pumpkins.<br />
School tours, wagon rides, farm<br />
animals, bamboo forest, playground<br />
and picnic area. Hot apple cider donuts<br />
and pies. We press our own hard cider.<br />
SKYe2 Farm<br />
Elk Park, NC—Avery Co.<br />
(919) 247-4448<br />
gst.ocr@gmail.com<br />
skye2farm.com<br />
Sustainable, organic, and experimental,<br />
growing asparagus, mushrooms,<br />
blue, black and raspberries, garlic,<br />
nut and fruit trees, herbs, medicinals,<br />
cut, edible native flowers, hops,<br />
greenhouse veggies, and lavender at<br />
4,200 feet with panoramic views.<br />
Sleight Family Farm<br />
Marion, NC—McDowell Co.<br />
(828) 803-7371<br />
sleightfamilyfarm@gmail.com<br />
sleightfamilyfarm.com<br />
Our family sustainably farms highquality<br />
microgreens, fruits, and<br />
vegetables. We also produce coldpressed<br />
wheatgrass juice. Our growing<br />
practices provide you with the most<br />
nutritious produce possible using<br />
organic practices.<br />
Smoking J’s Fiery <strong>Food</strong>s<br />
Candler, NC—Buncombe Co.<br />
(828) 230-9652<br />
store@smokingjsfieryfoods.com<br />
smokingjsfieryfoods.com<br />
We are a farm-based business located<br />
in the Hominy Valley. Smoking J’s<br />
specializes in growing unique and<br />
hard-to-find chile peppers and<br />
manufactures a diverse line of specialty<br />
food products.<br />
Sprout Culture Microgreens<br />
Asheville, NC—Buncombe Co.<br />
(828) 781-5559<br />
jesah@sproutculture.farm<br />
sproutculture.farm<br />
We are an urban farm based in West<br />
Asheville, where we grow organic<br />
microgreens! More than a business,<br />
we are a cultural change movement<br />
working to shift our society from a<br />
“fast food culture” to a “living food<br />
culture.”<br />
Stepp’s Hillcrest Orchard<br />
Hendersonville, NC—Henderson Co.<br />
(828) 685-9083<br />
ncapples@steppapples.com<br />
steppapples.com<br />
50-year, three-generation family<br />
farm. Pick your own apples, grapes,<br />
pumpkins, sunflowers in season.<br />
Enjoy some pumpkin donuts, honey,<br />
apple cider, and a corn maze. On the<br />
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weekends we have wagon rides, jump<br />
pad, apple cannon. Enjoy a fun farm<br />
experience.<br />
Stepps Plants, Etc.<br />
Flat Rock, NC—Henderson Co.<br />
(828) 243-5299<br />
steppsplants@yahoo.com<br />
We’re a third-generation farm. In<br />
the spring, we sell exquisite hanging<br />
baskets, bedding plants, vegetable<br />
plants, and fresh asparagus that is<br />
harvested daily. During the summer<br />
and fall, we grow raspberries,<br />
blackberries, and blueberries.<br />
Stump Farms<br />
Hendersonville, NC—Henderson Co.<br />
(828) 642-9680<br />
inquire@stumpfarms.com<br />
stumpfarms.com<br />
At Stump Farms you’ll go through a<br />
unique experience as we are an indoor<br />
hydroponic farm store. We offer the<br />
freshest organic produce, microgreens,<br />
and mushrooms, as well as make a<br />
ton of products using our own recipes<br />
from scratch.<br />
Sugar Hollow Farm<br />
Marshall, NC—Madison Co.<br />
(828) 768-4957<br />
sugarhollow@icloud.com<br />
Sugar Hollow Farm is a passion project<br />
of the Travis family. With a love of<br />
sustainable farming, we strive to<br />
provide food that you know is good<br />
for you, humanely. We currently raise<br />
chicken, lamb, goat, beef, and pork.<br />
Sunburst Trout Farms<br />
Waynesville, NC—Haywood Co.<br />
(828) 648-3010<br />
wes@sunbursttrout.com<br />
sunbursttrout.com<br />
Sustainably and humanely farming<br />
rainbow trout in picturesque Haywood<br />
County with no pesticides, hormones,<br />
or antibiotics. We offer fresh fillets,<br />
smoked trout, dip, caviar, jerky, and<br />
more—locally and across the US.<br />
Sunny Creek Farm<br />
Tryon, NC—Polk Co.<br />
(828) 393-4135<br />
info@sunnycreekfarm.com<br />
sunnycreekfarm.com<br />
We produce alfalfa, radish, clover,<br />
mung bean, broccoli sprouts, and<br />
crunchy mixed bean sprouts. We do<br />
lab testing for Salmonella, Listeria,<br />
and E. coli on all of our sprout product<br />
line and facility. We offer refrigerated<br />
freight LTL to GA, NC, and SC.<br />
Sweet Betsy Farm<br />
Marion, NC—McDowell Co.<br />
(828) 724-4444<br />
info@sweetbetsyfarm.com<br />
sweetbetsyfarm.com<br />
<strong>Local</strong> Glenwood eggs and awardwinning<br />
honey. We manage our bees<br />
with no chemical treatments and bottle<br />
our honey raw and unfiltered. Self-serve<br />
stand is open daily from 10-6. Please call<br />
or check website/Facebook for updates.<br />
Sweet Betty Bee’s Honey and Hive<br />
Marshall, NC—Madison Co.<br />
(828) 231-9657<br />
ed@sweetbettybees.com<br />
sweetbettybees.com<br />
We offer local raw honey, creamed<br />
honey, and some limited quantity of<br />
natural comb honey without the use<br />
of pesticides or antibiotics. Our honey<br />
is unheated and unfiltered. We do not<br />
feed our bees corn syrup or HFCS<br />
Sweet Pea Farm and Farm Camp<br />
Marshall, NC—Madison Co.<br />
(828) 230-5928<br />
sweetpeafarmandcamp@gmail.com<br />
sweetpeafarmandcamp.com<br />
A year-round local source for highquality,<br />
sustainably/humanely-raised<br />
meats. A summer farm camp for<br />
children that models land stewardship<br />
and shares the experience of farm living.<br />
Talking Rock Farm<br />
Otto, NC—Macon Co.<br />
(828) 342-2137<br />
coweeta@gmail.com<br />
coweetaheritagecenter.com<br />
We are an off-grid farm and intentional<br />
community, specializing in greens,<br />
herbs, onions, and garlic. We follow<br />
organic growing practices, producing<br />
year-round. We offer tours of our farm,<br />
hydro-electric system, organic garden,<br />
trout pond, and woods.<br />
The Ten Acre Garden<br />
Canton, NC—Haywood Co.<br />
(828) 235-9667<br />
farmboy53149@yahoo.com<br />
tenacregarden.com<br />
Beautiful views surround us! We offer<br />
u-pick vegetables, strawberries, and<br />
blackberries. Brick oven pizza and live<br />
music on Saturdays! Vegetables and<br />
flowers are grown in this fertile river<br />
bottom, available April to October. CSA<br />
available!<br />
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TendWell Farm<br />
Old Fort, NC—McDowell Co.<br />
(828) 713-0450<br />
steven@tendwell-farm.com<br />
balsamgardens.com<br />
We produce 200 acres of organic<br />
vegetables in WNC. We specialize<br />
in organic leafy greens, summer<br />
vegetables, and four varieties of<br />
tomatoes! We ship from Old Fort,<br />
where we will establish a retail produce<br />
stand in <strong>2023</strong>!<br />
Thatchmore Farm<br />
Leicester, NC—Buncombe Co.<br />
(828) 683-1180<br />
thatchmore@main.nc.us<br />
thatchmorefarm.com<br />
We are a multigenerational Certified<br />
Organic family farm. We grow fruits<br />
and vegetables, mushrooms, hollies,<br />
and Christmas trees. We sell at area<br />
tailgate markets and through a small<br />
CSA and an online store.<br />
Tierra Fértil Coop<br />
Hendersonville, NC—Henderson Co.<br />
(828) 808-5583<br />
tierrafertilcoophv@gmail.com<br />
tierrafertilcooperativa.com<br />
We are a Hispanic worker-owned<br />
cooperative. We produce chemicalfree<br />
vegetables, fruits, and flowers. We<br />
are also a platform to promote food<br />
justice, racial equity, and land access to<br />
BiPOC communities.<br />
Tiny Bridge Farm<br />
Hendersonville, NC—Henderson Co.<br />
(802) 747-8172<br />
tinybridgefarm@gmail.com<br />
tinybridgefarm.com<br />
Certified Naturally Grown fruits and<br />
vegetables on five acres for CSA<br />
farm shares, farmers markets, and<br />
wholesale. We farm to eat—fresh,<br />
local, and in season. Farm shares<br />
run June to October with pickups in<br />
Hendersonville and West Asheville.<br />
TK Family Farm<br />
Rutherfordton, NC—Polk Co.<br />
(828) 817-8348<br />
tkfamilyfarm@gmail.com<br />
tkfamilyfarm.com<br />
We offer 13 varieties of apples. A<br />
family-friendly atmosphere to tour<br />
Polk County’s only high-density apple<br />
orchard and enjoy a small family farm.<br />
Self-serve farm stand open 7:30 am to<br />
dusk, seven days a week during apple<br />
season (starting mid-August).<br />
Tomas C. Farms<br />
Marion, NC—McDowell Co.<br />
(828) 712-0575<br />
tomascfarms@gmail.com<br />
Tomas C. Farms is family owned and<br />
operated. We operate a produce store,<br />
PG Produce, located off US Hwy. 70 in<br />
Marion where we sell our vegetables,<br />
fruits, Hispanic specialty foods, and<br />
other local products. We sell wholesale<br />
at the WNC Farmers Market.<br />
Tryon Mountain Farms<br />
Tryon, NC—Polk Co.<br />
(864) 350-9021<br />
tryonlavender@gmail.com<br />
tryonmountainfarms.com<br />
We are farmers and food artisans who<br />
produce unique, handcrafted simple<br />
syrups, seasoning salts, blended sugars<br />
and herb mixes using ingredients we<br />
grow. Our family farm has been using<br />
sustainable farming practices since 1964.<br />
Tumbling Shoals Farm<br />
Millers Creek, NC—Wilkes Co.<br />
(336) 452-2920<br />
farmer@tumblingshoalsfarm.com<br />
tumblingshoalsfarm.com<br />
Tumbling Shoals Farm produces<br />
top-quality Certified Organic fruits<br />
and vegetables for farmers markets,<br />
groceries, restaurants, and a fully<br />
customized CSA in northwestern North<br />
Carolina.<br />
Two Trees Farm<br />
Canton, NC—Haywood Co.<br />
(828) 646-3662<br />
sustainabillies.llc@gmail.com<br />
sustainabillies.com<br />
Visit a solar-powered, regenerative<br />
homestead with vegetable and flower<br />
gardens, orchards, greenhouses,<br />
chickens, and blacksmith shop. Small CSA<br />
offerings. Call for farm visits and classes<br />
and learn about living with the land.<br />
Vandele Farms on Cedar Creek<br />
Lake Lure, NC—Rutherford Co.<br />
(828) 625-0979<br />
info@vandelefarms.com<br />
vandelefarms.com<br />
Family-owned farm, raising and<br />
processing our pastured pork in our<br />
NCDA facility right on our farm. We offer<br />
pork and beef as well as meat processing<br />
for local farmers. Check<br />
out our farm store or shop online at<br />
our website.<br />
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Walker Town Farm<br />
Black Mountain, NC—Buncombe Co.<br />
(828) 275-0464<br />
walkertownfarm@gmail.com<br />
walkertownfarm.com<br />
We are a small-scale, female-ownedand-operated<br />
flower farm. Using earthfriendly,<br />
chemical-free, and sustainable<br />
growing practices, we specialize<br />
in growing beautiful heirloom and<br />
specialty cut flowers.<br />
Warren Wilson College Farm<br />
Swannanoa, NC—Buncombe Co.<br />
(828) 771-3014<br />
farm@warren-wilson.edu<br />
warrenwilsoncollegefarm.grazecart.com<br />
Our student-run 275-acre mixed crop<br />
and livestock farm raises grass-finished<br />
beef and lamb, pasture-raised pork, and<br />
eggs. Our grains—corn and barley—are<br />
grown here on the farm. Meat sales year<br />
round through our online store and at<br />
Asheville City Market.<br />
Watershed Forest Farm<br />
Marshall, NC—Madison Co.<br />
(828) 691-7333<br />
michelleofthemoon@gmail.com<br />
watershedforestfarm.com<br />
We are a community-supported forest<br />
farm. Homegrown and wild-crafted<br />
produce, herbs, nursery plants, seeds,<br />
honey, eggs, mushrooms, walnuts,<br />
chestnuts, and value-added medicinal<br />
products.<br />
Wehrloom Honey and Essentials<br />
Robbinsville, NC—Graham Co.<br />
(828) 735-2300<br />
wehrloomhoney@icloud.com<br />
wehrloom.com<br />
We have available varietal honey,<br />
homemade skin care, mead, and<br />
other fine things. Come visit our<br />
farm, production, and retail store in<br />
Robbinsville.<br />
Wild East Farm<br />
Marion, NC—McDowell Co.<br />
(231) 534-5349<br />
wildeastfarm@gmail.com<br />
wildeastfarm.com<br />
Growing low-till vegetables and raising<br />
organic-fed chickens and turkeys in<br />
an emerging silvopasture system of<br />
several hundred fruit and nut trees.<br />
Poultry pre-orders open in May.<br />
Check our calendar for farm events,<br />
workshops, and volunteer days.<br />
Winding Stair Farm and Nursery<br />
Franklin, NC—Macon Co.<br />
(828) 369-9778<br />
info@windingstairfarm.com<br />
windingstairfarm.com<br />
Our farm grows Certified Naturally<br />
Grown produce as well as local meats<br />
and eggs from our happy, healthy<br />
animals. We offer CSA shares and have<br />
a retail location at our nursery and<br />
garden center.<br />
Woodswise Botanicals<br />
Mills River, NC—Henderson Co.<br />
(828) 337-0947<br />
woodswisebotanicals@gmail.com<br />
woodswisebotanicals.com<br />
Our nursery offers a large array<br />
of medicinal and culinary herbs,<br />
pollinator friendly, riparian, and native<br />
plants.<br />
Wright-Way Nursery and<br />
Landscaping<br />
Waynesville, NC—Haywood Co.<br />
(828) 507-5176<br />
wcwright85@yahoo.com<br />
Fresh-picked blueberries, blackberries,<br />
and raspberries in season. 12 varieties<br />
of blueberries, as well as yellow, red,<br />
and black raspberries. Wide variety of<br />
nursery plants available. Landscape<br />
services and installation of our locally<br />
grown plants available.<br />
Yellow Mountain Garden<br />
Franklin, NC—Macon Co.<br />
yellowmountaingarden.com<br />
Yellow Mountain Garden is a familyowned<br />
vegetable farm and nursery. We<br />
also raise cattle, sheep, and chickens<br />
for meat. We pride ourselves in the<br />
value of hard work and great products.<br />
Farmer Nick Listo<br />
Find more at<br />
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Farm Fresh Veggies<br />
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Farm-to-Door Delivery Available<br />
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AT OAK HOLLER FARM<br />
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Farms<br />
to Visit<br />
photo by Camilla Calnan Photography<br />
photo by Placeholder Name<br />
Many farms in the region welcome visitors and offer a variety of experiences for<br />
residents or tourists, including u-pick fruit and veggies, farm stands or stores, on-farm<br />
lodging, guided tours, wine tastings, camps, workshops, and more. Use the charts on<br />
the following pages to find farms and experiences by region. Always contact farms<br />
and businesses before visiting to confirm if reservations are needed or if there are any<br />
changes to hours and offerings.<br />
photo by MK Photography, The Funny Farm<br />
Pick apples, berries, flowers, veggies, and<br />
more at farms across the region. Use the<br />
chart on page 73 to find u-pick farms by<br />
product.<br />
Farm Stands range from self-serve<br />
sheds to year-round stores. Take a drive<br />
through country roads and buy straight<br />
from the farm.<br />
Stay at area farms to experience<br />
beautiful views and fresh food. You don’t<br />
have to travel far for a mountain getaway.<br />
Activities on the farm can range from<br />
guided tours to classes and workshops to<br />
seasonal farm dinners. Check farm listings<br />
and websites to see what these farms offer<br />
to visitors.<br />
Always contact the farm before visiting, as offerings may change<br />
throughout the year. Find contact information and more details at<br />
appalachiangrown.org.<br />
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SMOKY<br />
MOUNTAINS<br />
NC<br />
Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood,<br />
Jackson, Macon, Swain counties<br />
PG Pick Stand Stay Activity<br />
48 Boyd Mountain Christmas Tree Farm • • •<br />
49 Caney Fork Blueberry Patch • •<br />
51 Far Flung Farm • • • •<br />
54 Fool's Paradise Farm •<br />
56 High Mountain Meadows Farm & Creamery • •<br />
57 Honey Mountain Bee Farm •<br />
57 J.W. Johnson Tomato Co. •<br />
57 JAAR Farms • •<br />
57 Jehovah Raah Farm • • •<br />
58 John C. Campbell Folk School •<br />
58 KT's Orchard and Apiary • • •<br />
58 Leatherwood Family Farms •<br />
59 Many Hands Peace Farm •<br />
59 Mountain Grass Fed Beef •<br />
63 Otter Creek Trout Farm • • •<br />
63 Righteous Rebels Farms •<br />
65 Sunburst Trout Farms • •<br />
65 Talking Rock Farm •<br />
65 The Ten Acre Garden • • •<br />
66 Two Trees Farm •<br />
67 Wehrloom Honey and Essentials • •<br />
67 Winding Stair Farm and Nursery • • •<br />
67 Wright-Way Nursery and Landscaping •<br />
SOUTHERN<br />
MOUNTAINS<br />
NC<br />
Henderson, Polk, Transylvania counties<br />
PG Pick Stand Stay Activity<br />
47 Appalachian Ridge Artisan Ciders • • •<br />
47 Apple House & Owenby Orchards • •<br />
47 Barry Farms • •<br />
47 Bee-utiful Farm and Garden •<br />
50 Circle L Farms • • •<br />
50 Coston Farm Apple House • •<br />
50 Crab Creek Produce • •<br />
50 Creasman Farms • • •<br />
55 Grandad's Apples • •<br />
58 Looking Glass Creamery • •<br />
62 North River Farms • •<br />
63 Queens Produce and Berry Farm • • •<br />
63 Rock Ridge Farm •<br />
64 Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards • • •<br />
64 Sky Top Orchard • • •<br />
64 Stepp's Hillcrest Orchard • • •<br />
65 Stepps Plants, Etc. •<br />
65 Stump Farms • • •<br />
65 Sunny Creek Farm •<br />
66 TK Family Farm • •<br />
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CENTRAL<br />
MOUNTAINS<br />
NC<br />
Buncombe, Madison, Yancey counties<br />
PG Pick Stand Stay Activity<br />
46 Addison Farms Vineyard • •<br />
48 The Berry Farm • •<br />
48 Biltmore • •<br />
48 Black Thorn Farm and Kitchen •<br />
48 Blazing Star Flowers •<br />
48 Bloom WNC • • •<br />
49 Burley Stick Farm • •<br />
50 Cloud 9 Farm • •<br />
51 Eagle Feather Organic Farm • •<br />
51 East Fork Farm •<br />
51 Encompass Farm •<br />
54 The Farm Connection • •<br />
54 Farmhouse Beef • •<br />
54 Fiddler's Green Farm •<br />
54 Fiddlesticks Farm •<br />
54 Flourish Flower Farm •<br />
54 Flying Cloud Farm • • •<br />
54 Gaining Ground Farm •<br />
55 Gladheart Farm • •<br />
55 Gourmays •<br />
56 Heirloom Annie Farms •<br />
56 Herb Mamma • •<br />
56 Hickory Nut Gap • •<br />
56 High Country Nursery •<br />
57 Highgate Farm •<br />
57 Ivy Creek Family Farm •<br />
58 Long Branch Environmental Edu Center • • • •<br />
59 Montgomery Sky Farm •<br />
62 Mountain Harvest Organics •<br />
62 Mystic Roots Farm • •<br />
62 Olivette Farm • •<br />
63 Reems Creek Nursery •<br />
64 Ross Farm • •<br />
64 Round Mountain Creamery •<br />
64 Sandy Mush Herb Nursery • •<br />
64 Smoking J's Fiery <strong>Food</strong>s • • •<br />
65 Sweet Pea Farm and Farm Camp •<br />
67 Walker Town Farm •<br />
67 Warren Wilson College Farm • •<br />
67 Watershed Forest Farm • •<br />
FOOTHILLS<br />
NC<br />
Burke, Caldwell, McDowell,<br />
Rutherford counties<br />
PG Pick Stand Stay Activity<br />
50 Cove Creek Nursery Farm •<br />
51 English Farmstead Cheese •<br />
56 Her Heartbeat Farm • •<br />
58 Lee's One Fortune Farm •<br />
58 Lenoir Downtown Farmers Market •<br />
62 New Beginnings Historic Farm • • •<br />
63 Perry's Berry's Vineyard & Winery • • • •<br />
63 Revival Garden - Design - Studio • •<br />
65 Sweet Betsy Farm • •<br />
66 TendWell Farm •<br />
66 Tomas C. Farms •<br />
66 Vandele Farms on Cedar Creek •<br />
67 Wild East Farm •<br />
HIGH COUNTRY<br />
NC<br />
Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Mitchell,<br />
Watauga, Wilkes counties<br />
PG Pick Stand Stay Activity<br />
46 Against the Grain •<br />
47 Apple Brandy Beef • •<br />
47 Apple Hill Farm • •<br />
47 Avery Farms • •<br />
48 Blue Ridge Blueberries • • •<br />
48 BRG Farms •<br />
49 Brushy Mountain Berry Farm • • •<br />
54 Foothills Nature & Lowe Legacy Farm •<br />
56 Harrell Hill Farms •<br />
56 Harvest Farm • • •<br />
57 Ivy Point Farm • •<br />
58 The Liars Table • • •<br />
64 Shipley Farms Beef • • •<br />
64 SKYe2 Farm • •<br />
66 Tumbling Shoals Farm •<br />
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BORDER<br />
STATES<br />
Georgia, South Carolina,<br />
Tennessee, Virginia<br />
PG Pick Stand Stay Activity<br />
GEORGIA<br />
46 7M Family Farms • • • •<br />
51 Ellijay Mushrooms • • •<br />
58 Jensen Farmstead • •<br />
62 MtnHoney • •<br />
SOUTH CAROLINA<br />
47 Belue Farms Natural Market • •<br />
49 Carolina Honey Bee Company •<br />
51 Elf Leaf Farm • • •<br />
56 Growing Green Family Farms •<br />
56 The Happy Berry • • •<br />
62 Mushroom Mountain • •<br />
TENNESSEE<br />
55 Gibson Berry Farm •<br />
55 Green Pasture Farm •<br />
57 Hoodley Creek • •<br />
58 Lick Skillet Farm • •<br />
58 Little Mountain Microgreens •<br />
59 Midfield Lavender Farm • •<br />
59 The Mockingbird Farm • •<br />
63 Rocky Field Farm • •<br />
64 Scott's Strawberry & Tomato Farm •<br />
VIRGINIA<br />
56 Harvest Table Farm • •<br />
62 Old Rich Valley Farm • •<br />
photo by Jessica Coffield<br />
photo by Wild East Farm<br />
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U-Pick<br />
Get outdoors! Fill a basket or pail with delicious local fruits or vegetables and enjoy the<br />
satisfaction of picking your own. Call ahead about product availability and conditions<br />
before you visit. Find farm descriptions and contact information in the farm section on<br />
the page number listed on the chart.<br />
PRODUCT SEASONALITY<br />
photo by Camilla Calnan Photography<br />
Apples<br />
Blackberries<br />
Blueberries<br />
Christmas Trees<br />
Flowers<br />
Peaches<br />
Pumpkins<br />
Raspberries<br />
Strawberries<br />
Vegetables<br />
August-November<br />
July-September<br />
June-August<br />
November-December<br />
May-October<br />
June-September<br />
September-November<br />
June-October<br />
May-June<br />
June-October<br />
Always call ahead for availability.<br />
Phone numbers are with farm listings starting on page 46.<br />
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U-Pick by region<br />
PG SMOKY MOUNTAINS (Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Jackson, Macon, Swain)<br />
49 Caney Fork Blueberry Patch, Cullowhee, NC •<br />
51 Far Flung Farm, Canton, NC • • •<br />
57 Jehovah Raah Farm, Clyde, NC •<br />
58 KT's Orchard and Apiary, Canton, NC •<br />
63 Otter Creek Trout Farm, Topton, NC •<br />
65 The Ten Acre Garden, Canton, NC • • • • •<br />
PG SOUTHERN MOUNTAINS (Henderson, Polk, Transylvania)<br />
47 Barry Farms, Mills River, NC •<br />
50 Circle L Farms, Hendersonville, NC •<br />
50 Coston Farm Apple House, Hendersonville, NC •<br />
50 Creasman Farms, Hendersonville, NC •<br />
62 North River Farms, Mills River, NC • •<br />
63 Queens Produce and Berry Farm, Pisgah Forest, NC • • • •<br />
64 Sky Top Orchard, Zirconia, NC • • • •<br />
64 Stepp's Hillcrest Orchard, Hendersonville, NC • • • •<br />
PG CENTRAL MOUNTAINS (Buncombe, Madison, Yancey)<br />
48 The Berry Farm, Marshall, NC • •<br />
54 Flying Cloud Farm, Fairview, NC • • •<br />
58 Long Branch Environmental Educational Center, Leicester, NC • • • • • •<br />
64 Smoking J's Fiery <strong>Food</strong>s, Candler, NC • •<br />
67 Walker Town Farm, Black Mountain, NC •<br />
PG FOOTHILLS, NC (Burke, Caldwell, McDowell, Rutherford)<br />
63 Perry's Berry's Vineyard & Winery, Morganton, NC •<br />
PG HIGH COUNTRY, NC (Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Mitchell, Watauga, Wilkes)<br />
47 Avery Farms, Newland, NC • • •<br />
48 Blue Ridge Blueberries, Spruce Pine, NC •<br />
49 Brushy Mountain Berry Farm, Moravian Falls, NC •<br />
56 Harvest Farm, Valle Crucis, NC • •<br />
57 Ivy Point Farm, West Jefferson, NC • • •<br />
PG<br />
NORTHEAST GEORGIA<br />
46 7M Family Farms, Blairsville, Georgia • •<br />
51 Ellijay Mushrooms, Ellijay, Georgia •<br />
PG<br />
TENNESSEE MOUNTAINS<br />
Apples<br />
Blackberries<br />
Blueberries<br />
Christmas Trees<br />
55 Gibson Berry Farm, Greeneville, Tennessee •<br />
59 Midfield Lavender Farm, Bulls Gap, Tennessee •<br />
PG UPSTATE SOUTH CAROLINA<br />
51 Elf Leaf Farm, Landrum, South Carolina •<br />
56 The Happy Berry, Six Mile, South Carolina • • •<br />
Fishing<br />
Flowers<br />
Fruits (other)<br />
Peaches<br />
Pumpkins<br />
Raspberries<br />
Strawberries<br />
Vegetables<br />
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CSA<br />
Joining a CSA (or<br />
Community Supported<br />
Agriculture) program<br />
connects you directly<br />
with local farms in your<br />
community. Members buy<br />
a “share” of a farm’s harvest<br />
upfront and receive a<br />
weekly box of fresh produce<br />
or other farm goods. With<br />
that commitment early on,<br />
the farmer is able to invest<br />
in the growing season.<br />
Traditionally, CSAs were<br />
centered around produce,<br />
but you can also find<br />
specialty CSAs for meats,<br />
flowers, and more. As CSAs<br />
have grown in availability<br />
and popularity, different<br />
models have developed,<br />
often allowing you to<br />
customize what’s in your<br />
box, how much food you<br />
get, or how you pay for it.<br />
Browse CSAs by products<br />
and season extension<br />
options (i.e., a fall or winter<br />
season) in these charts,<br />
and find more details at<br />
appalachiangrown.org.<br />
photo by Highgate Farm<br />
CSA Farms<br />
PG<br />
SMOKY MOUNTAINS<br />
(Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Jackson, Macon, Swain)<br />
49 Candy Mountain Farm •<br />
51 Far Flung Farm •<br />
56 Harpp Flower Farm •<br />
57 JAAR Farms •<br />
59 Mighty Gnome Market Garden • • •<br />
65 The Ten Acre Garden • •<br />
66 Two Trees Farm • • • • •<br />
67 Winding Stair Farm and Nursery • • • •<br />
PG SOUTHERN MOUNTAINS (Henderson, Polk, Transylvania)<br />
47 Barry Farms • •<br />
47 Bee-utiful Farm and Garden • • • •<br />
48 Blue Meadow Farms •<br />
50 Crab Creek Produce • • •<br />
56 Headwaters Market Garden •<br />
65 Stump Farms • • •<br />
66 Tiny Bridge Farm • •<br />
PG CENTRAL MOUNTAINS (Buncombe, Madison, Yancey)<br />
48 Blazing Star Flowers • •<br />
48 Bloom WNC • •<br />
49 Cane Creek Asparagus & Company CSA • • •<br />
49 Carolina Flowers •<br />
51 Encompass Farm • •<br />
54 Fiddler's Green Farm • • • •<br />
54 Flying Cloud Farm • • • •<br />
54 Gaining Ground Farm •<br />
56 Hickory Nut Gap • •<br />
57 Highgate Farm • • •<br />
57 Ivy Creek Family Farm • • • •<br />
59 Maypop Farm •<br />
62 Mountain Harvest Organics • • • • •<br />
62 Mystic Roots Farm • •<br />
62 Oak Holler Farm • •<br />
62 Olivette Farm • •<br />
63 Red Scout Farm • •<br />
64 Seven Seeds Farm •<br />
66 Thatchmore Farm • •<br />
67 Walker Town Farm •<br />
Veggies<br />
Fruits<br />
Meats<br />
Eggs<br />
Flowers<br />
Season Ext<br />
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CSA Farms<br />
PG<br />
FOOTHILLS, NC<br />
(Burke, Caldwell, McDowell, Rutherford)<br />
46 A Way of Life Farm • • • •<br />
56 Hedge Family Farm • • •<br />
56 Her Heartbeat Farm • • • • • •<br />
63 Revival Garden - Design - Studio • • • • •<br />
PG<br />
HIGH COUNTRY, NC<br />
(Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Mitchell, Watauga, Wilkes)<br />
46 Against the Grain • • •<br />
50 Creeksong Farm • • • •<br />
58 The Liars Table • • • • •<br />
64 Shipley Farms Beef • •<br />
66 Tumbling Shoals Farm • • • •<br />
PG NORTHEAST GEORGIA<br />
46 7M Family Farms • • •<br />
PG SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA<br />
photo by Julie Douglas, Tiny Bridge Farm<br />
56 Harvest Table Farm •<br />
Veggies<br />
PG TENNESSEE MOUNTAINS<br />
58 Lick Skillet Farm • •<br />
58 Little Mountain Microgreens • •<br />
PG UPSTATE SOUTH CAROLINA<br />
56 Growing Green Family Farms • • •<br />
Fruits<br />
Meats<br />
Eggs<br />
Flowers<br />
Season Ext<br />
Why Buy a CSA?<br />
Taste!<br />
You’re getting the freshest<br />
produce—most likely picked<br />
that same day.<br />
Know your farmer.<br />
You’re on a first name basis<br />
with the person who grew<br />
your food! Ask questions<br />
about what they’re growing<br />
and how they’re growing<br />
it. See how your support<br />
matters.<br />
Shorten your food supply<br />
chain.<br />
The food in your CSA box is<br />
traveling a much more direct<br />
route to your table than<br />
food you buy at a traditional<br />
grocery store.<br />
Eat healthier meals.<br />
A CSA encourages you to<br />
cook for yourself and your<br />
family and infuse your<br />
diet with a wide variety of<br />
vegetables and fruits.<br />
Try new things.<br />
Let farmers introduce you<br />
to new recipes or reconnect<br />
with old favorites.<br />
Eat with the seasons.<br />
Anticipate the first sweet<br />
strawberries of spring or<br />
summer’s juiciest tomatoes.<br />
Support what you value.<br />
Your commitment keeps<br />
farmers farming and<br />
strengthens our capacity<br />
to build a sustainable food<br />
system.<br />
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ADVERTISERS INDEX<br />
A-B Tech Small Business Center & Business Incubation Program ..23<br />
Apple BrandyBeef/The Chop Shop Butchery ...................26<br />
ASAP’s Farm Tour ..........................................45<br />
Asheville City Market ......................... inside front cover<br />
Biltmore Annual Pass ......................................36<br />
Biltmore Estate ...........................................40<br />
Biltmore Wines ...........................................39<br />
Caitlyn Farms .............................................50<br />
Carolina Farm Credit .......................... inside back cover<br />
Early Girl Eatery ...........................................31<br />
Enka Candler Tailgate Market ...............................13<br />
Farm Burger ..............................................36<br />
Fishel Organic Farm .......................................63<br />
<strong>Food</strong> Experience Catering ...................................37<br />
Haywood’s Historic Farmers Market ...........................9<br />
Hendersonville Community Co-op ...........................25<br />
Hendersonville Farmers Market ..............................8<br />
Hickory Nut Gap ...........................................26<br />
Ingles Markets .....................................back cover<br />
John C. Campbell Folk School ...............................62<br />
Little Chango .............................................35<br />
The Living Seed Company ..................................55<br />
The Market Place ..........................................37<br />
Mars Hill Farmers and Artisans Market .........................8<br />
Mills River Farm Market ....................................12<br />
The Montford Rooftop Bar ..................................36<br />
Mother Earth <strong>Food</strong> ........................................26<br />
North Asheville Tailgate Market ............................. 11<br />
Oak Holler Farm ...........................................67<br />
The Omni Grove Park Inn ...................................41<br />
Posana ..................................................35<br />
River Arts District Farmers Market ............................9<br />
Sky Top Orchard ...........................................48<br />
Sow True Seed ............................................29<br />
Strada Italiano/Gemelli .....................................32<br />
Swamp Rabbit Cafe & Grocery ...............................26<br />
Tall John’s ...............................................35<br />
Transylvania Farmers Market ................................10<br />
Vandele Farms on Cedar Creek ..............................49<br />
Warren Wilson College .....................................37<br />
Weaverville Tailgate Market ................................ 11<br />
West Asheville Tailgate Market ..............................12<br />
Wilkes County Farmers Market ..............................13<br />
WNC Cheese Trail ..........................................23<br />
WNC Farmers Market .......................................8<br />
Yancey County Farmers’ Market .............................10<br />
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