ASAP's 2024 Local Food Guide

FARMS • FARMERS MARKETS • RESTAURANTS • RECIPES • AND MORE FREE 

2024-2025 

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LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT 

ASAP is based out of the land known as Tsalaguwetiyi 

(Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians). We strive to honor 

the indigenous people who continue to live in the region 

where we work. 

ON THE COVER 

Delia Jovel Dubón, Carlos Dubón, and Maria Lopez, Tierra 

Fértil Coop. Photo by Camilla Calnan Photography. 

All photos were taken in the Southern Appalachians. ASAP 

appreciates photo contributions from farmers markets, 

farms, volunteers, interns, and staff. 

THE LOCAL FOOD GUIDE IS MADE 

POSSIBLE WITH SUPPORT FROM 

Asheville Regional Airport 

Funding for the Local Food Guide was made possible in part by the U.S. 

Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service 

under grant no. 21FMPPNC1066-00; as well as USDA National Institute 

of Food and Agriculture’s Beginning Farmer Rancher Development 

Program under award no. 2022-49400-38200/project accession 

no. 1029295; and Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program under 

award numbers 2023-70415-41207 and 2021-70030-35870. Its contents 

are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent 

the official views of the USDA. 


Welcome to the 2024 

Local Food Guide 

This is your definitive guide for discovering local food in the Appalachian Grown 

region—the 60 counties located within 100 miles of Asheville, NC. The Appalachian 

Grown brand means certified local. When you see the logo on farm products or in 

area businesses, you know your purchase is supporting local family farms! It offers 

all of us a sense of place and a context for the stories behind our food. Whether you 

are here to discover more about this region, gather with your neighbors, support 

working farms, or enjoy the freshest food possible, you are welcome! 

Use the listings in this guide to find farms and farmers markets, plus restaurants, artisan 

food producers, grocery stores, and other businesses that are committed to sourcing 

locally. Listings are arranged by region, but you can also find a complete directory of farms 

on page 82. Each year, our staff calls hundreds of businesses to make sure the Local Food 

Guide is accurate and up-to-date. Farms and businesses can select to be included in the 

print guide and in the online guide at appalachiangrown.org, which offers additional 

details and search capabilities. 

Local food is interconnected with our economic, social, and physical health. Visiting 

farms, shopping at farmers markets, sharing recipes, or participating in a CSA 

(Community Supported Agriculture) encourages us to eat more fresh fruit and 

vegetables, get outside, and cook together with friends and family. These simple acts 

have the potential to make us healthier and happier, while also supporting strong 

farms, thriving local food economies, and healthy communities. We call this Farm 

Fresh for Health, and these ideas drive much of ASAP’s work and programming. 

We hope you experience some of this as you use this guide to learn about and 

connect with local food and farms in our region. 

Get in the Local Food Guide 

Do you have a farm or business committed to purchasing locally? ASAP’s Local Food 

Guide helps you connect with customers and each other. Visit appalachiangrown.org 

to set up a free online listing and become an Appalachian Grown certified farm or 

partner. You’ll be able to connect with ASAP’s services and opt to be included in next 

year’s printed guide. 

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Find More in the Online Local Food Guide 

appalachiangrown.org 

The online Local Food Guide connects you with more than 1,300 farms, restaurants, farmers markets, and other 

businesses (more than are listed in the print guide). The online guide offers additional details about products, 

growing practices, hours of operation, wholesale opportunities, and more. It’s updated throughout the year 

with new listings and information. And you can use filtered searches to find exactly what you are looking for. 

• Find out what farms are growing throughout the year or search for specific products. 

• View a list of farm vendors at your local farmers market—or see which markets a farm attends. 

• Discover more restaurants and businesses sourcing locally and the farms they buy from. 

• Search for specific farm offerings, like guided farm tours, u-pick, corn mazes, hayrides, workshops, event 

venues, school field trips, and summer camps. 

• Connect with Spanish-speaking farms. 

• See a farm’s growing practices—and learn what those certifications or practices mean. 


Respect for the land 

is our heritage 

BILTMORE.COM/AGRICULTURE 

MORE THAN ONE HUNDRED YEARS AGO, 

George Vanderbilt came to Asheville to pursue his dream of creating a working estate 

supported by agriculture—a vision we proudly continue to honor today. 

Our pastures are home to a variety of livestock, our vineyards yield grapes for wine 

production, and our greenhouses offer lush produce to our chefs. We also work with 

area farmers and artisans to source the freshest local ingredients whenever possible. 


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CONTENTS 

At a Glance 

Find More in the Online Local Food Guide ............. 3 

About ASAP ............................................................. 6 

6 Ways to Find Local Food ...................................... 8 

U-Pick Availability ................................................. 10 

What’s in Season? ................................................... 12 

Farm Fresh for Everyone: Local Food Access ........ 14 

Farms Index ........................................................... 82 

Advertisers Index .................................................. 84 

Stories 

Wild East Farm: A Rough Draft That’s Working ... 32 

Tierra Fértil Coop: Creating Space ....................... 50 

The Liar’s Table: Connecting with Community .... 62 

Recipes 

Old Fashioned Green Bean Casserole .................. 40 

Chinese Broccoli with Fried Garlic ....................... 56 

Berry Corn Clafoutis Dessert ................................ 66 

Shrimp and Stone-Ground Grits ........................... 72 

Fettuccine with Arugula Pesto and Blistered Cherry 

Tomatoes ................................................................ 76 

Listings 

Find farms, farmers markets, restaurants, groceries, artisan 

foods, and wholesale/distributors. 

Central Mountains, NC .......................................... 16 

Smoky Mountains, NC .......................................... 35 

Southern Mountains, NC ...................................... 42 

Foothills, NC .......................................................... 53 

High Country, NC .................................................. 58 

Southwest Virginia ................................................ 64 

Tennessee Mountains ............................................ 68 

Northeast Georgia ................................................. 74 

Upstate South Carolina ......................................... 78 


ABOUT ASAP 

ASAP (Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project) is a nonprofit based in 

Asheville, NC, serving the Southern Appalachian region. ASAP’s mission is 

to help local farms thrive, link farmers to markets and supporters, and build 

healthy communities through connections to local food. 

Photo by Daybreak Homestead Photo by Highgate Farm 

What We Do 

Promote local food and farms. 

We publish the annual Local Food Guide 

and other materials to drive demand for 

local farm products and help consumers 

find them. 

Identify local farm products. 

Our Appalachian Grown branding 

program includes more than 1,300 farms 

and partner businesses in the region. 

Offer experiences. 

Events, such as ASAP’s annual Farm Tour 

and CSA Fair, give community members 

a stronger connection to local farms. 

Improve community health. 

We engage healthcare professionals in 

using local food and farm connections as 

a preventative health strategy. 

Support farmers markets. 

We provide promotional and technical 

assistance to more than 100 farmers 

markets. We also operate Asheville City 

Market, a year-round farmers market. 

Increase access to local food. 

We’re expanding local food in schools and 

farmers market programs like Double 

SNAP for Fruits and Vegetables and Farm 

Fresh Produce Prescription. Find out 

more on page 14. 

Sustain Our Work 

Build farmer capacity. 

We help farmers with business planning, 

marketing, and navigating market 

outlets through workshops, grower-buyer 

connections, one-on-one support, and 

Business of Farming Conference. 

Engage educators. 

Our Growing Minds Farm to School 

program works with schools and early 

childhood education centers to provide 

kids with food and farm experiences like 

gardens, classroom cooking, taste tests, 

farm field trips, and local food in meals 

and snacks. Find farm to school resources 

at growing-minds.org. 

Connect chefs and food 

retailers with farmers. 

We make it easier for restaurant, grocery, 

and wholesale buyers to find farms and 

ingredients, promote local products, 

and build lasting relationships. 

Conduct research. 

Our Local Food Research Center 

works to better understand the role 

and impact of localizing food systems. 

Reports are available to the public at 

asapconnections.org. 

YOU are key to a thriving local food system. With this free guide, everyone can find 

local food and make farm connections. Together, we all benefit from a vibrant local food 

economy. To make a secure donation, visit asapconnections.org or mail a check to ASAP, 

306 W. Haywood St., Asheville, NC 28801. Donations are tax deductible. ASAP is a 

501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. To learn more about sustaining ASAP’s work, 

contact Nora Scheff at giving@asapconnections.org. 


We Want to Hear from You! 

ASAP’s Local Food Research Center is conducting research on why people in our community 

choose the food they do. If you are over the age of 18 and a resident of Western North Carolina, 

we want to hear from you! We want to know how you shop, what you value most when purchasing 

food, and what factors motivate or discourage you from purchasing locally grown food. 

Your groceries can make an impact on your community! Whether you buy locally grown 

food or not, you are actively shaping the local food system in Western North Carolina. 

Take our survey on how you shop for food. 

Scan the QR code, go to surveymonkey.com/r/WNCFoodLFG, 

or call (828) 236-1282 to complete the survey over the phone. 

The survey should take no longer than 8-12 minutes to complete and will 

be open until Oct. 31, 2024. Email asapresearch@asapconnections.org 

for more information. We appreciate your time and consideration! 

Photo by Camilla Calnan Photography 


6 WAYS TO FIND LOCAL FOOD 


1. Shop at a 

farmers market. 

Farmers markets—often called tailgate 

markets in our region—are one of the 

best ways to shop locally. There are more 

than 100 weekly farmers markets in the 

Appalachian Grown region, and some 

even operate year-round! By shopping at 

farmers markets, you are building direct 

relationships with farmers, strengthening 

the local food economy, and taking part 

in the community. 

2. Visit a farm 

stand or u-pick. 

Many farms in the region welcome visitors 

at farm stands, for u-pick, or for other 

activities, like guided tours, hayrides, 

classes, and more. Look for the farm 

stand, u-pick, or activity dots next to 

farm listings throughout the Local Food 

Guide. You can also find a chart of u-pick 

availability on page 11. Always contact 

a farm before visiting, as offerings may 

change throughout the year. 

Photo by Melinda Stuart 

3. Join a CSA. 

Joining a CSA (or Community Supported 

Agriculture) makes you part of a farm in 

your community. Members buy a “share” 

of a farm’s harvest and receive a weekly 

box of fresh produce or other farm goods. 

Traditionally, CSAs were centered around 

produce, but you can also find specialty 

CSAs for meats, flowers, and more. 

Look for the CSA bullet next to farm 

listings throughout the Local Food Guide. 

Find out more about how CSAs work at 

asapconnections.org/csa. 


Photo by Reid’s Cafe & Catering 

4. Eat at a 

restaurant that 

sources locally. 

Fresh, local ingredients shine in 

the hands of many of the region’s 

talented chefs. Running a restaurant is 

incredibly hard, and sourcing locally 

isn’t always the easiest path. You can 

show your appreciation for the chefs 

going above and beyond by supporting 

the restaurants listed in this guide or at 

appalachiangrown.org. 

5. Look for local 

products at your 

grocery store. 

Look for the Appalachian Grown logo 

on produce and meat as you do your 

everyday shopping at the grocery store, 

co-op, or neighborhood market. If you 

don’t see local food labeled, ask! When 

you advocate for locally grown products 

in the aisles, you help create change. 

6. Seek out 

artisan foods 

made from local 

farm products. 

Our region boasts a myriad of artisan 

producers, including bakers, fermenters, 

cheesemakers, brewers, winemakers, 

and more. Many local producers source 

directly from local farms (or are farmers 

themselves). 



U-PICK 

SEASONS 

Seasonal availability varies 

by farm. 

APPLES 

August—October 

BLACKBERRIES 

June—August 

BLUEBERRIES 

June—August 

FLOWERS 

April—October 

GRAPES 


PEACHES 

June—September 

U-PICK 

Is there anything better than a sun-ripened berry or 

a crisp apple, freshly picked and enjoyed right in the 

field? U-pick is a great opportunity to get outdoors 

and experience local farms. Some Appalachian Grown 

farms offer u-pick opportunities for fruits, vegetables, 

and flowers. Always call ahead about availability and 

conditions before you visit, as these can fluctuate 

throughout the picking season. Find farm contact 

information on the page numbers listed in the chart. 

Find more u-pick farms at appalachiangrown.org. 

PEARS 


PUMPKINS 

September—October 

RASPBERRIES 

June—August 

STRAWBERRIES 

April—June 

VEGETABLES 

June—October 


U-PICK FARMS 

PG 

CENTRAL MOUNTAINS, NORTH CAROLINA 

Apples 

Blackberries 

Blueberries 

Flowers 

Grapes 

Peaches 

Pears 

Pumpkins 

Raspberries 

Strawberries 

Vegetables 

20 The Berry Farm, Marshall, NC 

22 Flying Cloud Farm, Fairview, NC 

23 Long Branch Environmental Education Center, Leicester, NC 

26 Walker Town Farm, Black Mountain, NC 

PG 

SMOKY MOUNTAINS, NORTH CAROLINA 

36 Caney Fork Blueberry Patch, Cullowhee, NC 

37 KT’s Orchard and Apiary, Canton, NC 

PG 

SOUTHERN MOUNTAINS, NORTH CAROLINA 

44 Barry Farms, Mills River, NC 

45 Creasman Farms, Hendersonville, NC 

45 North River Farms, Mills River, NC 

45 Queens Produce and Berry Farm, Pisgah Forest, NC 

46 Sky Top Orchard, Zirconia, NC 

46 Stepp’s Hillcrest Orchard, Hendersonville, NC 

PG 

FOOTHILLS, NORTH CAROLINA 

55 Perry’s Berry’s Vineyard & Winery, Morganton, NC 

PG 

HIGH COUNTRY, NORTH CAROLINA 

59 Blue Ridge Blueberries, Spruce Pine, NC 

60 Harmony Ridge Homestead, North Wilkesboro, NC 

60 Hellbender Farm, Lansing, NC 

60 Ivy Point Farm, West Jefferson, NC 

PG 

TENNESSEE MOUNTAINS 

71 Rocky Park Natural Farm, Friendsville, TN 

PG 

NORTHEAST GEORGIA 

75 Ellijay Mushrooms, Ellijay, GA 



SPRING 

April-June 

As markets begin to open, farms typically have root vegetables 

and cold-hardy greens, like kale, chard, and mustard greens. 

Toward the end of April or in early May, you might spot 

strawberries. Specialties like ramps and asparagus have a 

short window of availability, so get them while you can! By late 

May and early June look for snap peas and summer squash. 

VEGETABLES 

• arugula 

• asparagus 

• beets 

• broccoli 

• carrots 

• greens 

• kohlrabi 

• leeks 

• lettuce 

• microgreens 

• mushrooms 

• nettles 

• parsnips 

• peas 

• radishes 

• ramps 

• rhubarb 

• spinach 

• spring onions 

• summer squash 

• sunchokes 

• turnips 

FRUITS 

• strawberries 

SUMMER 

July-September 

Early summer brings an abundance of fruits and berries, 

with raspberries and blueberries up first, followed by stone 

fruits. By mid July you’ll find a bounty of tomatoes, peppers, 

eggplant, beans, and potatoes. Corn and melons will show up 

in August. Greens fade away in the hottest months, but will 

return as temperatures cool off. 

VEGETABLES 

• beans 

• cabbage 

• celery 

• cucumbers 

• eggplants 

• greens 

• lettuce 


• mushrooms 

• okra 

• onions 

• peas 

• peppers 

• potatoes 

• radishes 

• summer squash 

• sweet corn 

• tomatillos 

• tomatoes 

• turnips 

FRUITS 

• blackberries 

• blueberries 

• cherries 

• figs 

• melons 

• nectarines 

• peaches 

• plums 

• raspberries 


Photo by Shay Amber 

FALL 

October-December 

Apples and pears will start to arrive at the end of September, 

followed by winter squash and pumpkins. Cruciferous 

vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage thrive in 

these cooler months, as do leafy greens. Some farms will have 

ginger available in the fall! 

VEGETABLES 

• arugula 

• beans 

• beets 

• broccoli 

• brussels sprouts 

• cabbage 

• carrots 

• cauliflower 

• celery 

• fennel 

• garlic 

• ginger 

• greens 

• kohlrabi 

• lettuce 


• mushrooms 

• okra 

• onions 

• parsnips 

• peppers 

• potatoes 

• radishes 

• spinach 

• sweet potatoes 

• turmeric 

• turnips 

• winter squash 

FRUITS 

• apples 

• grapes 

• paw paws 

• pears 

• persimmons 

WINTER 

January-March 

Winter is a great time to explore greens, as some farmers 

are able to harvest throughout the colder months. Beyond 

standbys like spinach and collard greens, look for Asian 

varieties like boy choy or tatsoi, or chicories like escarole or 

radicchio. Storage crops, like potatoes, sweet potatoes, and 

apples, will typically be available all winter. 

VEGETABLES 

• beets 

• broccoli 

• cabbage 

• carrots 

• garlic 

• greens 

• kohlrabi 

• lettuce 


• mushrooms 

• potatoes 

• radishes 

• spinach 

• sweet potatoes 

• turnips 

• winter squash 

FRUITS 

• apples 


Farm Fresh for Everyone: 

LOCAL FOOD ACCESS 

SNAP at Farmers Markets 

Many farmers markets throughout the region accept SNAP/EBT. Some also offer 

SNAP incentive programs, where SNAP dollars spent by shoppers are matched with 

additional market tokens. You can find farmers markets with SNAP incentives noted 

throughout the listings sections. 

In 2023, ASAP partnered with Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture and MountainWise 

to form the Western North Carolina Double SNAP Network. The Network combines 

existing SNAP incentive programs from the three organizations. Over the next three 

years, the network will add more farmers markets, farm stands, and groceries, as well 

as create new models that work in communities that don’t currently have access. 

Learn more about using SNAP for local food at asapconnections.org/snap. 

Farm Fresh Produce Prescription 

ASAP’s Farm Fresh Produce Prescription offers another way community members 

can access fresh local food at farmers markets. Referral partners (including 

healthcare providers and community-based organizations) can prescribe eligible 

patients local fresh fruits and vegetables to help treat or prevent diet-related illness. 

Patients redeem their prescription weekly at any of the participating farmers markets 

and receive Farm Fresh Bucks, which can be spent on fresh fruits and vegetables. 

Currently, there are participating farmers markets in Buncombe, Madison, Haywood, 

and Henderson counties. Find these markets noted throughout the listings sections. 

Social environments significantly impact food choices and are a crucial intervention 

point to increase healthy eating. Farmers markets naturally offer environments that 

encourage eating fresh and seasonal fruit and vegetables, cooking at home, and 

eating together with friends and family. 

Learn more about ASAP’s Farm Fresh Produce Prescription 

at asapconnections.org/prescription. 


EVERY SATURDAY 

April –December 9 am–12 pm 

January–March 10 am–1 pm 

ASAP’s year-round farmers 

market featuring more than 

50 local farms and artisan 

vendors on North Market St. in 

downtown Asheville! 

Follow @ashevillecitymarket 

on Facebook and Instagram for 

product availability. 

SNAP customers can double their 

dollars at Asheville City Market. 

Spend $20 with SNAP/EBT and 

get $20 more to spend on fresh 

fruits and vegetables. 


CENTRAL 

MOUNTAINS, 

NORTH CAROLINA 

The Central Mountains subregion—which 

includes Asheville—has the highest density of 

farmers markets, restaurants, and retail stores. 

While this subregion is the second smallest 

in the Appalachian Grown region by area, the 

three counties boast nearly 20 weekly farmers 

markets and more than 150 restaurants, food 

trucks, and artisan producers sourcing locally. 

Many of Asheville’s celebrated chefs and 

brewers have developed strong relationships 

with farmers, and the local food scene draws 

visitors and national accolades. 

Hot Springs 

MADISON 

Burnsville 

YANCEY 

BUNCOMBE 

Asheville 


ARTISAN FOODS 

Biltmore Wine Company 

ASHEVILLE, NC 

(828) 225-6242 

happenings@biltmore.com 

biltmorewine.com 

Grapes for Biltmore’s fine wines are supplied 

by the estate’s agricultural services. Visit the 

winery for an introduction to our distinctive 

portfolio of award-winning reds, whites, and 

rosés. 

The Chop Shop Butchery 

ASHEVILLE, NC 

(828) 505-3777 

info@chopshopbutchery.com 

chopshopbutchery.com 

Asheville’s premier full-service whole animal 

butcher shop, specializing in local beef, pork, 

and lamb, as well as natural poultry, USDAinspected 

salamis, sausages, stocks, and 

more. We also offer catering and private chef 

services. 

Fermenti 

MARSHALL, NC 

fermentifoods@gmail.com 

fermenti.biz 

Fermenti provides living probiotic-rich 

fermented kimchi, sauerkrauts, salsa, lemons, 

beets with ginger, sichuan carrots, and more, 

all hand-crafted in Woodfin, NC. Available at 

our store and at farmers markets. 

Gladheart Farm 

ASHEVILLE, NC 

(828) 280-7595 

matt@gladheartfarm.org 

gladheartfarm.org 

Gladheart Farm grows vegetables using natural 

and healthy methods and operates a goat dairy 

and bakery specializing in artisan sourdough 

breads. Visitors are always welcome. On 

Sundays we host a farmers market on the farm. 

Honey and the Hive 

WEAVERVILLE, NC 

(828) 484-9466 

info@honeyandthehivenc.com 

honeyandthehivenc.com 

Honey and the Hive stocks the most extensive 

variety of beekeeping supplies in Western 

North Carolina. We offer queens and nucs 

as well as a wide array of local honey, 

beeswax, beeswax candles, and artisan goods. 

Information about classes and workshops on 

our website. 

Mystic Roots 

FAIRVIEW, NC 

(828) 767-3774 

greg@mysticrootsfarm.com 

mysticrootsfarm.com 

Mystic Roots is a women-led team devoted to 

growing and producing high-quality, potent, 

beautiful medicinal herbs, functional foods, 

and herbal products utilizing regenerative 

organic practices on our farm, less than 30 

minutes outside of Asheville. 

Round Mountain Creamery 

BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC 

(828) 669-0718 

adam@roundmountaincreamery.com 

roundmountaincreamery.com 

The first Grade A goat dairy in the state of 

North Carolina, producing excellent goat 

cheeses. Farm tours and cheese tastings are 

available by appointment. 

Spice Witch 

ASHEVILLE, NC 

(310) 736-5858 

hellospicewitch@gmail.com 

shopspicewitch.com 

Spice Witch crafts savory delights—chili oil, 

crisp, and infused honey—boasting local 

ingredients and healthful oils. A womenowned 

gem, their flavorful products epitomize 

the essence of Asheville’s culinary spirit. 

Sugar Skull Hot Sauce 

ASHEVILLE, NC 

(704) 609-4002 

rob.d@sugarskullhotsauce.com 

sugarskullhotsauce.com 

Sugar Skull Hot Sauce is truly where flavor 

meets heat! Our sauce is handmade in small 

batches, featuring a mix of fiery hot peppers, 

aromatic vegetables balanced with a perfect 

blend of spices, and a hint of sweet fruit flavor. 

Well Seasoned Table 

CANDLER, NC 

(828) 365-8801 

info@wellseasonedtable.com 

wellseasonedtable.com 

We make organic farmhouse seasonings, 

Wednesdays 3-6 pm 

Weaverville 

Community Center 

60 Lakeshore Dr. 

WeavervilleMarket.com 

KEY: 

ACTIVITIES 

CSA U-PICK FARM STAND LODGING 

& EVENTS 

SNAP 

SNAP 

INCENTIVES 

FARM FRESH PRODUCE 

PRESCRIPTION 

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infused sea salts and sugars, and herbal 

beverages, sourced primarily from small 

American farms, starting in Appalachia. 

We believe it is important to know not just 

where your vegetables come from, but also 

your spices. 

FARMERS MARKETS 

Appalachian Farmers and 

Artisan Market (AFAM) 

BURNSVILLE, NC 

321 W. Main St. 

Thu., 4-7 pm, Apr.-Oct. 

appalachianfam@gmail.com 

theappfam.com 

Outside by the stage at Homeplace Beer 

Company. 

Asheville City Market 

ASHEVILLE, NC 

52 N. Market St. 

Sat., 9 am-12 pm, Apr.-Dec.; 

Sat., 10 am-1 pm, Jan.-Mar. 

(828) 348-0340 

acm@asapconnections.org 

asapconnections.org/citymarket 

Between Walnut St. and Woodfin St. 

Black Mountain Tailgate 

Market 


130 Montreat Rd. 

Sat., 9 am-12 pm, May-Nov. 

(828) 419-4613 

info@blackmountainmarket.org 

blackmountainmarket.org 

Behind First Baptist Church. 

East Asheville Tailgate 

Market 

ASHEVILLE, NC 

954 Tunnel Rd. 

Fri., 3-6 pm, Apr.-Nov. 

eastashevillemarket@gmail.com 

eastashevillemarket.com 

In the parking lot of Groce Methodist Church. 

Enka-Candler Farmer’s 

Market 

CANDLER, NC 

1465 Sand Hill Rd. 

Thu., 3:30-6:30 pm, Apr.-Oct. 

enkacandlertailgatemarket@gmail.com 

facebook.com/enkacandlertailgatemarket 

In the parking lot of A-B Tech Small Business 

Center. 

Gladheart Farm Fest Market 

ASHEVILLE, NC 

29 Lora Lane 

Sun., 11 am-3 pm, Mar.-Dec. 

(828) 280-7595 


gladheartmarket.com 

Laurel Community Market 

MARSHALL, NC 

4100 NC 212 Hwy. 

Last Sat., 3-6 pm, Apr.-Nov. 

(828) 656-3633 

laurelcommunitycenter@gmail.com 

laurelcommunitycenter.org 

At the Laurel Community Center. 

Leicester “Lester” 

Farmers Market 

LEICESTER, NC 

2979 New Leicester Hwy. 

Wed., 3-6 pm, May-Oct. 

(828) 575-6268 

lesterfarmersmarket@gmail.com 

TUESDAYS 

3:30 - 6:30 

APRIL - DECEMBER 

718 HAYWOOD RD 

*snap/ebt & Credit/debit accepted* 

voted #1 weekday market in asheville! 

centrally located in west asheville for your weekly fresh & 

WNC produced shopping needs from over 40 vendors! 

Organic Vegetables, Fruit, Eggs, Meat, Bread, Cheese, Honey, Mushrooms, 

Baked Goods, Flowers, Jams, Ferments, PlantStarts, Herbal ReMEDIES, 

Natural BodyCare, Handmade Crafts, Prepared foods, and MUCH more! 

#farmersaremyfamily 

@westashevilletailgatemarket 

westashevilletailgatemarket.com 

interested in 

becoming a 

vendor? head to 

our website! 


facebook.com/leicesterncfarmersmarket 

In the parking lot of the Leicester Community 

Center. 

Mars Hill Farmers & 

Artisans Market 

MARS HILL, NC 

College St. 

Sat., 10 am-1 pm, Apr.-Oct. 

(828) 398-4115 

marshillmarket.org@gmail.com 

marshillfarmersandartisansmarket.com 

On the campus of Mars Hill University. 

North Asheville Tailgate 

Market 

ASHEVILLE, NC 

UNC Asheville Campus 

Sat., 8 am-12 pm, Apr.-Nov.; 

Sat., 10 am-1 pm, Dec.-Mar. 

(828) 484-6296 

natmdirector@gmail.com 

northashevilletailgatemarket.com 

Periodic construction on campus may impact 

our location this season. Check website for 

updates. 

River Arts District 


ASHEVILLE, NC 

350 Riverside Dr. 

Wed., 3-6 pm, Apr.-Oct.; 

Wed., 3-5:30 pm, Nov.-Mar. 

radfarmersmarket@gmail.com 

radfarmersmarket.com 

At Smoky Park Supper Club by the Wilma 

Dykeman Greenway. 

Southside Community 


ASHEVILLE, NC 

133 Livingston St. 

1st Sun., 12-3 pm, May-Oct. 

southsideavlgarden@gmail.com 

southsidecommunitygarden.org 

In the parking lot behind the Arthur R. 

Edington Center. 

Spring Creek Community 

Market 

HOT SPRINGS, NC 

13075 NC-209 

1st Fri., 12-6 pm, May-Oct. 

springcreekcommunitymarket@ 

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facebook.com/@ 

springcreekcommunitymarket 

On the front lawn of the Spring Creek 

Community Center. 

Weaverville Tailgate 

Market 


60 Lakeshore Dr. 

Wed., 3-6 pm, year-round 

(828) 484-6796 

weavervillemarket@gmail.com 

weavervillemarket.com 

At the Weaverville Community Center at 

Lake Louise. 

West Asheville Tailgate 

Market 

ASHEVILLE, NC 

718 Haywood Rd. 

Tue., 3:30-6:30 pm, Apr.-Nov.; 

Tue., 3:30-5:30 pm, Nov.-Dec. 

westashevilletailgate@gmail.com 

westashevilletailgatemarket.com 

In the parking lot of the Grace Baptist Church. 

WNC Farmers Market 

ASHEVILLE, NC 

570 Brevard Rd. 

Daily, 8 am-5 pm, year-round 

(828) 253-1691 

doug.sutton@ncagr.gov 

ncagr.gov/markets/facilities/markets/ 

asheville 

Farmers Truck Shed #1 is designated for 

farmers who sell only what they grow. 

Yancey County Farmers 

Market 


8 Town Square 

Sat., 8:30 am-12:30 pm, Apr.-Sep; 

Sat., 9 am-1 pm, Oct.-Nov. 

ycfm@animalphat.com 

yanceycountyfarmersmarket.wordpress. 

com 

We invite you to visit our family-owned 

vineyard and winery just 17 miles from 

downtown Asheville. Visit our website for 

hours and directions. Reservations are 

strongly encouraged. 

Bellyfull Plants Nursery 


(828) 337-5485 

info@bellyfullplants.com 

bellyfullplants.com 

Bellyfull Plants is a family-owned edible and 

medicinal perennial plant nursery focused on 

food security for all by facilitating more edible 

landscapes growing! We use permaculture 

practices and propagate plants onsite that 

thrive in our bioregion. 

The Berry Farm 

MARSHALL, NC 

(828) 206-2056 

pam@theberryfarmllc.com 

theberryfarmllc.com 

The Berry Farm is a family-owned-andoperated 

pick-your-own blackberry and 

raspberry farm, established in 1999 and 

located in the mountains of Western North 

Carolina. 

FARMS 

Addison Farms Vineyard 

LEICESTER, NC 

(828) 581-9463 

jfrisbee@addisonfarms.net 

addisonfarms.net 


Biltmore 

ASHEVILLE, NC 

(828) 225-1453 

farmsales@biltmore.com 

biltmore.com 

Biltmore has long operated a sustainable 

farm and field-to-table program. Fresh 

produce, hormone-free and antibiotic-free 

beef and lamb, eggs from free-range hens, 

and fine wines are supplied by the estate and 

incorporated into recipes at our restaurants. 

Black Thorn Farm and 

Kitchen 

LEICESTER, NC 

blackthornfarmandkitchen@gmail.com 

blackthornfarmandkitchen.com 

Come stay on the farm in our vacation rentals! 

We are a sheep farm with orchards located 35 

minutes outside of Asheville. Taste the flavors 

of the mountains with our authentic farmto-table 

meals and baked goods. We also sell 

meat, sheepskins, and fruit. 

Blazing Star Flowers 

ALEXANDER, NC 

(828) 484-1123 

blazingstarflowers@gmail.com 

blazingstarflowers.com 

Blazing Star Flowers is a small cut-flower 

farm and floral design studio. Our gorgeous 

sustainable blooms are available through 

our flower CSA, farmers markets, on-farm 

workshops, and event and florist services. 

Burley Stick Farm 

BARNARDSVILLE, NC 

(828) 280-1292 

burleystick@gmail.com 

burleystickfarm.com 

Since 1918, the Metcalf family has worked 

diligently to responsibly raise pastured, Angus 

beef for our customers to enjoy. We’re proud to 

offer nourishing and delicious USDA-certified 

beef with no added hormones. 

Carolina Flowers 

MARSHALL, NC 

(828) 649-8500 

info@carolinaflowers.com 

carolinaflowers.com 

Carolina Flowers grows specialty blooms 

on a regenerative farm. We deliver flowers 

throughout WNC five days a week and create 

custom orders for weddings and events. We 

also offer DIY bulk buckets. Shop via our 

online store, or find us at our shop. 

Cloud 9 Farm 

FAIRVIEW, NC 

(828) 628-1758 

cloud9relaxation@gmail.com 

cloud9farm.net 

We are proud land stewards offering honey 

from our hives, vacation cabin rentals for 

families or couples, and wedding event area. 

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Creekside Farm at 

Walnut Cove 

ARDEN, NC 

creeksidefarmCSA@gmail.com 

creeksidefarmwc.com 

We are a CSA-centered farm growing a variety 

of vegetable crops for the local community. 

We use organic growing methods with an 

emphasis on regenerative agricultural 

techniques and practices. The farm also 

operates a small, grassfed beef operation. 

The Farm Connection 

MARSHALL, NC 

(828) 649-5055 

office.thefarmconnection@gmail.com 

thefarmconnectionmadco.com 

We are a local, family-owned nursery and 

farm store specializing in edible, medicinal, 

and native plants. We also offer organic 

amendments, pest and disease control, seeds, 

tools, crafts, local food items, and more. 

Farside Farm 

ALEXANDER, NC 

(828) 515-0464 

atlfd2008@gmail.com 

We produce fresh cage-free eggs. We have been 

packing eggs fresh daily for over 20 years. All 

feed is ground on our farm with no antibiotics 

or hormones added. 

Flourish Flower Farm 

ASHEVILLE, NC 

(828) 348-7981 

office@flourishflowerfarm.com 

flourishflowerfarm.com 

Flourish Flower Farm is a specialty cut 

flower farm and boutique floral design studio 

in Asheville. We offer gorgeous seasonal 

bouquets, bulbs, and floral goodies at our 

farm stand, plus host on-farm workshops and 

private classes. 

Flying Cloud Farm 

FAIRVIEW, NC 

(828) 768-3348 

flyingcloudfarmnc@gmail.com 

flyingcloudfarm.net 

Growing food sustainably, our practices rely 

on cover cropping, amending the soil, crop 

rotation, and planning for insect and weed 

issues. We value our relationships with our 

customers through the markets, our farm 

stand, our CSA, and floral design. 

Fun Frolic Farm 


(770) 893-1616 

cg@animalphat.com 

funfrolicfarm.com 

We offer a full line of goat milk soaps, lotions, 

body balms, and more—made with love from 

natural, locally sourced ingredients. Join us for 

farm store visit and farm tours by appointment 

featuring goats, chickens, and pigs. 

Gaining Ground Farm 

LEICESTER, NC 

(828) 545-2362 

gainesground@gmail.com 

gaininggroundfarm-nc.com 

For more than 20 years, we’ve produced a 

variety of seasonal vegetables, flowers, and 

herbs for sale at local tailgate markets and 

restaurants. We offer CSA shares. We use 

ecologically responsible growing methods. 

Gladheart Farm 

ASHEVILLE, NC 

(828) 280-7595 


gladheartfarm.org 

Gladheart Farm grows vegetables using 

natural and healthy methods. We also have a 

dairy goat operation and bakery specializing in 

artisan sourdough breads. Visitors are always 

welcome. On Sundays we host a farmers 

market on the farm. 

Golden Foo Dog Mushrooms 


(917) 225-3699 

goldenfoodog@gmail.com 

goldenfoodogmushrooms.com 

Seasonal cultivator and forager of culinary 

and medicinal mushrooms. Featured at Black 

Mountain Tailgate Market, Saturdays from 

9 am-noon, May through November. The 

product line includes fresh and dried 

mushrooms, tinctures, and shiitake 

seasonings. 

Good Fibrations 

BARNARDSVILLE, NC 

(828) 778-6278 

goodfibrations@charter.net 

good-fibrations.com 

Marcia’s Angora goats produce mohair for 

custom spun, hand-painted yarn, and woven 

and knitted apparel, available for purchase by 

appointment! Visit the farm to meet the goats 

and their kids, and the shop to learn more 

about mohair and our process. 

Good Wheel Farm 

LEICESTER, NC 

(828) 231-2737 

goodwheelfarm@gmail.com 

goodwheelfarm.com 

We are a regenerative farm rotating sheep, 

cows, chickens, ducks, geese, and turkeys 

through orchards and pastures. Our aim is to 

enliven our place and its soil with holistic land 

management and to provide our community 

with nourishing eggs and meat. 

Herb Mamma 

CANDLER, NC 

(828) 273-2434 

lorri@herbmamma.com 

herbmamma.com 

Herb Mamma grows medicinal herbs 

sustainably in the field and in the woods. Our 

main field bed is a series of consecutive circles 

with plants grown in communities. We practice 

sustainability in several ways. 

Hickory Nut Gap 

FAIRVIEW, NC 

(828) 628-1027 

customerservice@hickorynutgap.com 

hickorynutgap.com 

Hickory Nut Gap is both a working farm and 

a meat wholesaler. Family-owned since 1916, 

today we are a leading brand for regeneratively 

raised, 100-percent grassfed beef, pastureraised 

pork, and pasture-raised chicken in 

North Carolina and the southeast. 

Hidden Gem Flower Farm 

ASHEVILLE, NC 

(910) 489-6471 

loribabiar@hotmail.com 

Hidden Gem Flower Farm is a small-scale 

boutique flower farm growing specialty cut and 

heirloom flowers using sustainable, natural 

practices in the mountains. 

High Country Nursery 

FAIRVIEW, NC 

(828) 779-1981 

wnchighcountry@gmail.com 

japmaple.com 

High Country Nursery specializes in fine 

and unusual landscape plants and trees. This 

includes Japanese maples, conifers, roses, 


gardenias, camellias, cold hardy tropicals, 

select indoor and outdoor plants, blueberries, 

and additional edibles. 

Highgate Farm 

MARSHALL, NC 

(828) 450-0709 

highgatefarm@earthlink.net 

facebook.com/highgatefarmwnc 

Our four-acre market garden provides a 

broad selection of premium-quality produce 

to customers at tailgate markets and 

through our CSA in Marshall, Asheville, and 

Black Mountain. We employ sustainable, 

regenerative, and organic farming practices. 

The Holmestead Farm 

LEICESTER, NC 

(828) 515-1077 

theholmesteadfarmwnc@gmail.com 

We offer pasture-raised, heritage-breed 

chicken and Cornish game hens. Additionally, 

we offer duck eggs, quail eggs, chicken eggs, 

livers, gizzards, hearts, and feet. 

Honeybee Bliss 

HENDERSONVILLE, NC 

(828) 337-8799 

A-B Tech’s Small Business Center 

and Business Incubation Program 

Supporting the business of farming through 

our programs and partners at A-B Tech Enka: 

• Agribusiness 

• Natural Product Development 

• BioNetwork Test Kitchen 

• NC BioNetwork Natural 

Products Lab 

• Blue Ridge Food Ventures 

For more information, visit: abtech.edu/SBC or call 828.398.7950 

thebuzz@honeybeebliss.com 

honeybeebliss.com 

Our honeybees are managed organically, so 

there’s no poisonous residue in our honey, wax, 

or propolis! Our specialties are creamed and 

infused honey with ever-changing gourmet 

varieties. We also feature mountain wildflower 

and sourwood honey. 

Jake’s Farm 

CANDLER, NC 

(828) 665-4472 

jakesfarm@msn.com 

Jake’s Farm was established in 1998. Our 11 

acres were Certified Organic between 1999 and 

2013. We will always follow USDA National 

Organic Program standards. We grow figs, 

tomatoes, garlic and a variety of Chinese 

medicinal herbs. 

The Living Seed Company 


(828) 484-7283 

info@livingseedcompany.com 

livingseedcompany.com 

The Living Seed Company is a family-owned 

organic and heirloom seed company. We are 

preserving the diversity in our food through 

the distribution and growing of openpollinated 

seeds and educating about the 

life-affirming art of seed saving. 

Long Branch Environmental 

Education Center 

LEICESTER, NC 

(828) 683-3662 

pat@longbrancheec.org 

longbrancheec.org 

Come explore our solar/eco demonstrations, 

chestnuts, edible landscape, and u-pick 

organic blueberries, raspberries, and apples. 

Hike exhilarating trails— 1,435 acres in 

the Newfound Mountains—for waterfalls, 

wildflowers, and wildlife. 

Meadow Cove Farm 


(828) 658-0294 

meadowcovefarm@gmail.com 

meadowcovefarm.net 

Meadow Cove Farm grows a wide assortment 

of seasonal vegetables, berries, fruits, shiitake 

mushrooms, and chestnuts utilizing organic 

and biodynamic practices. We harvest 

rainwater for irrigation and use solar energy to 

power our production. 

Montgomery Sky Farm 

LEICESTER, NC 

montgomeryskyfarm@yahoo.com 

montgomeryskyfarm.com 

Montgomery Sky Farm, owned by Executive 

Chef Taylor Montgomery and his wife, Fran, 

is a 50-acre farm, focused on sustainable 

farming, heirloom produce production, 

animal rescue, and raising registered Scottish 

Highland cattle and Valais Blacknose sheep. 

Moss Farms 

ASHEVILLE, NC 

(828) 606-3245 

bdixon87@hotmail.com 

mossfarmsnc.com 

We are a family business and have been 

in operation for six generations. We grow, 

harvest, and pack over 15 varieties of delicious 

mountain apples. Visit us at the WNC Farmers 

Market from September to December. 

Myseanica Family Farm 

CANDLER, NC 

(828) 633-4132 

julie.gunn21@icloud.com 

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We use biodynamic and organic practices. We 

offer fruits, vegetables, greens, and organic, 

soy-free-fed, pasture-raised eggs, as well as 

handcrafted jewelry, knit items, and felted 

bags. You can find us at Asheville City Market 

and Enka-Candler Farmer’s Market. 

Mystic Roots Farm 

FAIRVIEW, NC 

(828) 767-3774 

greg@mysticrootsfarm.com 

mysticrootsfarm.com 

Mystic Roots is a women-led team devoted to 

growing and producing high-quality, potent, 

beautiful medicinal herbs, functional foods, 

and herbal products utilizing regenerative 

organic practices on our farm, less than 30 

minutes outside of Asheville. 

Oak Holler Farm 

MARSHALL, NC 

nick@oakhollerfarm.com 

oakhollerfarm.com 

Oak Holler offers a 26-week CSA veggie box 

with option for farm-to-door delivery, farm 

pickup, or Asheville pickup. We grow a wide 

variety of vegetables using organic farm 

practices. Serving Asheville, Marshall, Mars 

Hill and select areas in between. 

Olivette Farm 

ASHEVILLE, NC 

daniel@olivettefarm.com 

olivettefarm.com 

Olivette Farm is a four-season, diversified 

vegetable farm located within the Olivette 

Community just north of downtown 

Asheville. Our focus is on growing year-round 

sustainable and organic produce for farmers 

markets, chefs, and our CSA. 

Pink Boot Farms 


(828) 536-0999 

pinkbootfarmsnc@gmail.com 

pinkbootfarms.com 

Our mission is to embrace the food revolution 

by bringing the community together through 

clean food. We use fresh produce from our 

farm to produce gluten free baked and 

preserved goods. We make handcrafted wood 

products and furniture from local timber. 

Red Scout Farm 


redscoutfarm@gmail.com 

redscoutfarm.com 

Red Scout Farm is a Certified Organic family 

farm offering over 100 varieties of fresh, 

beautiful, nutritious produce. Find our fruits 

and vegetables, as well as delicious baked 

goods, at Black Mountain Tailgate Market. 

Reems Creek Nursery 


(828) 645-3937 

plantpeople@reemscreek.com 

reemscreek.com 

We offer a beautiful selection of trees, shrubs, 

perennials, fruits, native plants, veggie 

starts and herbs, annuals, organic gardening 

supplies, and more. Many of our plants are 

grown at our propagation farm located in the 

Reems Creek Valley. 

Ross Farm Nursery 

and Greenhouses 

CANDLER, NC 

(828) 667-5555 

customerservice@ross.farm 

ross.farm 

Step into the magic of our 22 living 

greenhouses with veggie starts, annuals, 

perennials, trees, shrubs, and exotic 

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A monthly selection of our most delicious 

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Discounted 10% Off Retail 

Small and Large Sizes Available! 

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houseplants. Relax and enjoy our vegan, 

single-source derived, non-GMO Appalachian 

Standard CBD hemp from our CBD bar. 

Round Mountain Creamery 


(828) 669-0718 

adam@roundmountaincreamery.com 

roundmountaincreamery.com 

The first Grade A goat dairy in the state of 

North Carolina, producing excellent goat 

cheeses. Farm tours and cheese tastings are 

available by appointment. 

The Ruby Ranch 

CANDLER, NC 

(828) 785-8624 

laura@yummyyards.com 

rubyroselandscapedesign.com/ruby-ranch 

The Ruby Ranch is a working farm and horse 

facility. It is a place to connect, grow, and 

cultivate community, food, plants, and a sense 

of peace and empowerment. We offer classes, 

workshops, a small event space, and plan to 

add summer camps in 2024. 

Sandy Mush Herb Nursery 

LEICESTER, NC 

(828) 683-2014 

plants@sandymushherbs.com 

sandymushherbs.com 

Nursery and arboretum established in 1968. 

Tour gardens containing mature trees, shrubs, 

rock walls, ground covers, and many of the 

1,500 plants we produce, including scented 

geraniums, herbs, perennials, ferns, conifers, 

lilacs, and native plants for pollinators. 

Seven Seeds Farm 


(508) 479-1489 

farmer@sevenseedsfarmnc.com 

sevenseedsfarmnc.com 

Seven Seeds Farm is a vegetable farm growing 

on two acres without the use of pesticides or 

chemical fertilizers. We offer a free-choice 

CSA with pickup in Woodfin where members 

can make selections from our wide array of 

delicious produce each week. 

Soil Shine Farm & Ferments 


soilshinefarm@gmail.com 

soilshinefarm.com 

Soil Shine Farm & Ferments is a small farm 

and brinery that produces organically grown 

(non-certified) sauerkrauts, kimchi, seasonal 

pickles, hot sauces, beverages, and more. We 

grow the majority of our ingredients on our 

biodynamic farm. 

Sprout Culture Microgreens 

ASHEVILLE, NC 

(828) 781-5559 

jesah@sproutculture.farm 

sproutculture.farm 

Combining traditional organic farming 

practices with cutting-edge technologies, 

we’re now one of North Carolina’s largest fully 

organic urban vertical microgreen farms. 

Sugar Hollow Farm 

MARSHALL, NC 

(828) 768-4957 

sugarhollow@icloud.com 

Sugar Hollow Farm is a passion project of 

the Travis family. With a love of sustainable 

farming, we strive to provide food that you 

know is good for you, humanely. We currently 

raise chicken, lamb, goat, beef, and pork. 

Sweet Betty Bee’s 

Honey and Hive 

MARSHALL, NC 

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(828) 231-9657 

ed@sweetbettybees.com 

sweetbettybees.com 

We offer local bees (nucs) and queens, raw 

honey, creamed honey, and sometimes natural 

comb honey without the use of pesticides 

or antibiotics. Our honey is unheated and 

unfiltered. We don’t feed our bees corn syrup 

or HFCS. 

Thatchmore Farm 

LEICESTER, NC 

(828) 683-1180 

thatchmore@main.nc.us 

thatchmorefarm.com 

We are a multi-generational family farm. We’re 

Certified Organic by the USDA and the Real 

Organic Project. We grow fruits, vegetables, 

mushrooms, hollies, and Christmas trees. You 

can find us at farmers markets and our online 

store. 

Walker Town Farm 


(828) 275-0464 

walkertownfarm@gmail.com 

walkertownfarm.com 

Walker Town Farm is a micro flower farm using 

earth-friendly, chemical-free, and sustainable 

practices. We specialize in growing beautiful 

heirloom and specialty cut flowers. We offer 

u-pick, CSA, workshops, wholesale, and more. 

Asheville’s premier full-service whole animal 

butcher shop, specializing in local beef, pork, 

and lamb as well as all natural poultry, and 

more. USDA-inspected salamis, sausages, 

stocks, and more. We also offer catering and 

private chef services. 

Fermenti 

ASHEVILLE, NC 

175 Weaverville Hwy., Unit G 

fermentifoods@gmail.com 

fermenti.biz 

Fermenti provides living probiotic-rich 

fermented kimchi, sauerkrauts, salsa, lemons, 

beets with ginger, sichuan carrots, and more, 

all hand-crafted in Woodfin, NC. Open 

Tuesday, 12 to 4 pm. 

Hickory Nut Gap 

FAIRVIEW, NC 

57 Sugar Hollow Rd. 

(828) 628-1027 

customerservice@hickorynutgap.com 

hickorynutgap.com 

Our farm store features a variety of grassfed 

beef, pastured pork and poultry, and local 

products. Come visit the farm while picking 

up your weekly groceries. Open Wednesday to 

Friday, 12 to 5 pm, and Saturday and Sunday, 

10 am to 5 pm. 

Hopey & Co. at River Ridge 

ASHEVILLE, NC 

800 Fairview Rd. #111 

(828) 255-5228 

frenchbroadmanager@ 

hopeyandcompany.com 


We’re Western North Carolina’s favorite 

budget-friendly grocery store with locations 

in Asheville and Black Mountain. We’re known 

for our selection of fresh produce, beer, wine, 

local, and discount products. 

Hopey & Co. Black Mountain 


3018 US Hwy. 70, Suite A 

(828) 669-8988 

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Located just up the valley, roughly halfway 

between Pisgah Brewing and Dynamite 

Roasting. We’re the front porch of Western 

North Carolina. Stop in to grocery shop, 

mingle with your neighbors, and enjoy the best 

view in town! 

Warren Wilson 

College Farm 

SWANNANOA, NC 

(828) 771-3014 

farm@warren-wilson.edu 

warrenwilsoncollegefarm.grazecart.com 

Our student-run 275-acre mixed crop and 

livestock farm raises grass-finished beef and 

lamb and pasture-raised pork and eggs. Our 

grains—corn and barley—are grown here on 

the farm. Meat sales year-round through our 

farm and online stores. 

GROCERIES 

The Chop Shop Butchery 

ASHEVILLE, NC 

100 Charlotte St. 

(828) 505-3777 

info@chopshopbutchery.com 

chopshopbutchery.com 

We are a family-owned and operated 

seed company, providing a wide 

selection of organic and heirloom 

varieties since 2011. We are proudly 

based in Weaverville, NC. 

We are dedicated to preserving the 

diversity in our food through the 

distribution and growing of open 

pollinated seeds and educating about the 

life affirming art of seed saving. 

Our varieties are selected to be widely 

adapted, highly productive, Non GMO, 

extreme weather tolerant, disease 

resistant, flavorful, multi purpose, 

nutritious, and beautiful. They are true 

treasures! 

www.livingseedcompany.com 


Ingles Markets 

STORES THROUGHOUT THE REGION 

(828) 669-2941 

ingles-markets.com/store_locations 

Ingles carries a wide variety of local grocery 

items and meats and is the largest purchaser 

of local produce in Western North Carolina. 

Laura Lynn milk only comes from local cows. 

Madison Natural Foods 

MARSHALL, NC 

101 N. Main St. 

(828) 649-2100 

madisonnaturalfoods@gmail.com 

We are a family-owned grocery store in 

downtown Marshall featuring many local 

products. We offer a large selection of natural 

foods, including organic produce, fresh bread, 

and bulk foods, plus body care, supplements, 

and more! 

Mother Earth Food 

ASHEVILLE, NC 

29 Hawk Hill Rd. 

(828) 275-3500 

terra@motherearthfood.com 

motherearthfood.com 

Mother Earth Food delivers responsibly 

grown produce and sustainable foods right to 

your doorstep. Order online for the ultimate 

convenience and enjoy a farmers market– 

delivered experience. 

Trout Lily Deli & Market 

FAIRVIEW, NC 

1297 Charlotte Hwy. 

(828) 628-0402 

troutlilymarket@gmail.com 

troutlilymarket.com 

Locally owned market and deli dedicated to 

supporting local farms and artisans. We offer 

top-quality natural and organic groceries, 

wine, local beer and craft beverages, freshmade 

deli items, and locally roasted coffee. 

Enjoy our outdoor patio seating. 

RESTAURANTS 

Bistro at Biltmore Estate 

ASHEVILLE, NC 

1 Lodge St. 

(828) 225-6230 

biltmore.com 

Bistro offers estate-raised and regionally 

sourced ingredients expertly crafted by our 

chefs in this vibrant, casual setting that 

embodies the charm of Europe. Watch the 

chefs prepare meals in the open kitchen as you 

sip award-winning Biltmore wines. 

The Blackbird Restaurant 

ASHEVILLE, NC 

47 Biltmore Ave. 

(828) 254-2502 

information@theblackbirdrestaurant.com 

theblackbirdrestaurant.com 

Our goal is to nourish and delight our guests 

with cooking grounded in the traditions and 

ingredients of the Carolinas. Enjoy our vibrant 

menu that changes seasonally to reflect the 

fresh flavors of the region. 

Blue Ridge 

ASHEVILLE, NC 

290 Macon Ave. 

(828) 252-2711 

omnihotels.com/groveparkinndining 

Offering chef-inspired, dine-in experience with 

panoramic views of the majestic Blue Ridge 

Mountains. Don’t miss our daily breakfast 

and award-winning attendant-served buffet 

stations: Friday night seafood, Saturday night 

prime rib, and Sunday brunch. 

Cedric’s Tavern at Biltmore 

Estate 

ASHEVILLE, NC 

1 Lodge St. 

(828) 225-1320 

biltmore.com 

Cedric’s features classic English pub fare 

such as hearty favorites like fish and chips, 

shepherd’s pie, and Biltmore Grown beef and 

pork burgers, plus delicious soups, salads, 

and small plates. Seasonal al fresco dining is 

available on our outdoor patio. 

Corner Kitchen 

ASHEVILLE, NC 

3 Boston Way 

(828) 274-2439 

talktous@thecornerkitchen.com 

thecornerkitchen.com 

The Corner Kitchen is known as “Asheville’s 

most surprising restaurant.” We handcraft our 

food using as much local and seasonal produce 

and proteins as possible. Open seven days a 

week for brunch from 9:30 am- 2:30 pm and 

for dinner from 5pm-9 pm. 

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Cultura 

ASHEVILLE, NC 

147 Coxe Ave. 

(828) 417-6970 

culturaavl.com 

At Cultura by Wicked Weed our menu is a 

love letter to local. We don’t just serve meals; 

we serve stories. Each dish is a narrative of 

quality, community, and the depth added 

by supporting local visions. Taste the local 

difference. 

Cúrate Bar de Tapas 

ASHEVILLE, NC 


(828) 239-2946 

info@curatetapasbar.com 

curatetapasbar.com 

Cúrate is a celebration of Spain’s rich and 

lively culinary culture. Taste traditional 

dishes, served in classic tapas style along with 

an all-Spanish wine list. Cúrate is the 2022 

James Beard Award winner for Outstanding 

Hospitality. 

The Dining Room at the Inn on 

Biltmore Estate 

ASHEVILLE, NC 

1 Lodge St. 

(828) 225-1699 

biltmore.com 

Experience expertly prepared cuisine that 

emphasizes estate-raised and local ingredients, 

with world-class service inspired by the 

Vanderbilts. White linen tablecloths, fine 

china, and crystal add to the elegance, along 

with sweeping estate views. 

Early Girl Eatery Downtown 

ASHEVILLE, NC 

8 Wall St. 

(828) 259-9292 

info@earlygirleatery.com 

earlygirleatery.com 

Located in downtown Asheville overlooking 

Pritchard Park. Our focus is on Appalachian 

food, stressing fresh, local ingredients. Made 

from scratch is our motto and we proudly buy 

produce, meat, and dairy products from local 

farms. Open every day. 

Early Girl Eatery West 

ASHEVILLE, NC 


(828) 259-9292 

earlygirleatery.com 

Early Girl serves a wide variety of delicious 

Southern dishes that’ll please every palette. 

Made from scratch, with many ingredients 

acquired from local farmers, our menu reflects 

the creative diversity of true Southern cooking. 

EDISON, Craft Ales + Kitchen 

ASHEVILLE, NC 


(828) 252-2711 


EDISON, craft ales and kitchen is an inventive 

restaurant that brings together the food 

culture and local flavors of Asheville with 

spectacular views of the mountains. EDISON 

serves North Carolina craft beer, handcrafted 

cocktails, and regionally inspired food. 

Farm Burger Downtown 

ASHEVILLE, NC 

10 Patton Ave. 

(828) 348-8540 

info@farmburger.com 

farmburger.com 

Farm Burger is defined by its farms and 

community. Our 100-percent grassfed burgers 

are from cattle raised on the grasses of the 

Southeast and never fed antibiotics, hormones, 

or grain. It’s local farmers and ranchers who 

make your burger as good as it is. 

Farm Burger South 

ASHEVILLE, NC 

1831 Hendersonville Rd., Suite 100 

(828) 575-2393 


Farm Burger is defined by its farms and 

community. Our 100-percent grassfed burgers 

are from cattle raised on the grasses of the 

Southeast and never fed antibiotics, hormones, 

or grain. It’s local farmers and ranchers who 

make your burger as good as it is. 

Farm Dogs 

ASHEVILLE, NC 

56 Patton Ave. 

asheville@farmburger.com 


Farm Dogs, powered by Farm Burger, is located 

in the historic S&W building serving ethically 

sourced, chef-driven dogs. Our grassfed 

hotdogs, handcrafted sausages, and pretzels 

are from Asheville-based Hickory Nut Gap and 

Blunt Pretzels. 

The Funkatorium 

ASHEVILLE, NC 

147 Coxe Ave. 

(828) 552-3203 

wickedweedbrewing.com 

Located in the South Slope of Asheville, the 

Funkatorium by Wicked Weed is the East 

Coast’s first sour beer dedicated taproom with 

both sour and clean drafts as well as a creative 

food menu. 

Gan Shan West 

SUITE 20, ASHEVILLE 


(828) 417-7402 

info@ganshanwest.com 

ganshanwest.com 

We focus on a diverse array of Asian comfort 

dishes in a relaxed neighborhood environment. 

From ramen to rice bowls, we invite you to 

dine in, eat in our outdoor courtyard, or take 

your food to go. 

Gemelli 

ASHEVILLE, NC 

70 Westgate Pkwy. 

(828) 565-6111 

info@gemelli.restaurant 

stradaasheville.com 

Drawing from Italian family recipes, Gemelli 

crafts scratch-made Italian food in a 

convenient, European-inspired eatery in West 

Asheville. We serve the authentic flavors of 

Italy for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner, 

along with grab-and-go bites. 

Glass Onion 


18 N. Main St. 

(828) 645-8866 

glassonionchefs@hotmail.com 

glassonionasheville.com 

Our diverse menu features Northern Italian 

dishes, made “global” by the chef’s insistence 

on using local, organic ingredients from area 

farmers and suppliers. Glass Onion is open for 

dinner Wednesday to Sunday, 5 to 8 pm. 

La Bodega By Cúrate 

ASHEVILLE, NC 

32 S Lexington Ave. 

(828) 630-0330 

info@kbr.email 

curatetapasbar.com 

An all-day Spanish restaurant in a sunny 

streetside cafe featuring housemade Spanish 


ead and pastries with a Spanish specialty 

market downstairs, a full-service restaurant, 

pintxo, and wine bar upstairs open for brunch, 

lunch, and dinner. 

Rhubarb 

ASHEVILLE, NC 

7 SW Pack Sq. 

(828) 785-1503 

info@rhubarbasheville.com 

rhubarbasheville.com 

Rhubarb is a celebration of Appalachia, 

focusing on local produce, proteins, and 

products while paying homage to the bounty 

of regional and modern American cooking. 

We showcase our farm partners on our everchanging 

menu. 

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Stable Cafe at Biltmore Estate 

ASHEVILLE, NC 

1 Approach Rd. 

(828) 225-6370 

biltmore.com 

Satisfy your appetite for house-smoked meats, 

Carolina barbeque, grilled burgers, and other 

Southern favorites in a historic setting that 

was once the estate’s horse stable. Enjoy casual 

dining in a bright and airy restaurant. 

Committed to making 

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Strada Italiano 

ASHEVILLE, NC 

27 Broadway St. 

stradaasheville.com 

A family-owned and operated Italian 

restaurant housed in a renovated late 

Victorian building, completed in the 1880s, in 

historic downtown Asheville. Serving dinner 

seven nights a week and lunch on weekends, 

Strada features various local growers. 

Sunset Terrace 

ASHEVILLE, NC 


(828) 252-2711 


The Sunset Terrace features hand-cut steaks, 

premiere chops, and fresh seafood. Partnering 

with local farmers, our chefs and staff are 

committed to providing you with a truly 

memorable Asheville dining experience with 

an incomparable view. 

Table 

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48 College St. 

(828) 254-8980 

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tableasheville.com 

Table has an overriding respect for farm-totable 

cuisine, and its effect on the palate, the 

plate, and the strength of the local economy. 

We pay particular homage to the South, and 

celebrate long-standing relationships with 

local farmers and artisans. 

Tastee Diner 

ASHEVILLE, NC 


(828) 575-2073 

hello@tasteedineravl.com 

tasteedineravl.com 

We are a West Asheville diner open seven days 

a week, serving locals and visitors. We value 

our industry partners: Smart Soda, Collective 

Coffee, Shipley Farms Beef, Asheville Tea Co., 

Sunburst Trout, and Smiling Hara Tempeh. 

Village Social at Village Hotel 

on Biltmore Estate 

ASHEVILLE, NC 

1 Lodge St. 

(828) 257-5968 

biltmore.com 

Showcasing fresh, estate-raised ingredients, 

Village Social’s versatile menu features a 

variety of inspired dishes, from burgers and 

steaks to seafood and salads, plus a unique 

selection of craft cocktails. 

Vue 1913, An American Brasserie 

ASHEVILLE, NC 


(828) 252-2711 


Vue 1913 offers guests a stylish setting for a 

leisurely meal overlooking the majestic Blue 

Ridge Mountains. The brasserie style format 

allows our chef the flexibility to showcase the 

best local ingredients of each season. 

Wicked Weed Brewing 

ASHEVILLE, NC 


(828) 575-9599 


Located in downtown Asheville, the Brew Pub 

is the original home of Wicked Weed Brewing. 

Here you will find a full restaurant, downstairs 

tap room and beer garden, bottle shop, and 

original 15-barrel brewery. 

Wicked Weed West 

CANDLER, NC 

145 Jacob Holme Way 

(828) 365-7166 


Located in West Asheville, our 50-barrel 

production brewery is the perfect familyfriendly 

spot for weekday and weekend hangs. 

Complete with taproom, food truck, and 

outdoor space. 

Zadie’s Restaurant 

MARSHALL, NC 

33 Baileys Branch Rd. 

(828) 575-7605 

bar@zadiesmarket.com 

zadiesmarket.com 

Grab a drink, a bite, and an unbeatable view of 

the French Broad River in our historic space. 

We offer a rotating and seasonal menu and 

serve everything from elevated bar snacks to 

Appalachian-inspired dishes. Open Wednesday 

to Saturday, 11 am to 9 pm, and Sunday, 11 am 

to 7 pm. 

WHOLESALE/ 

DISTRIBUTORS 

Mountain Food Products 

ASHEVILLE, NC 

(828) 255-7630 

local@mountainfoodproducts.com 

mountainfoodproducts.com 

Mountain Food Products has been working 

with local farmers since 1984 to help distribute 

their products to the Asheville community. We 

offer wholesale distribution to restaurants and 

retail establishments as well as a multi-farm 

CSA program. 

Sow True Seed 

ASHEVILLE, NC 

234 Haywood St. 

(828) 254-0708 

info@sowtrueseed.com 

sowtrueseed.com 

Sow True Seed is a dedicated employee-owned 

cooperative committed to making gardening 

approachable for everyone. We provide highquality, 

non-GMO, open-pollinated seeds in 

support of sustainable food production and 

regenerative agriculture. 

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on our community. That's why we 

prioritize using local, organic, seasonal 

fresh ingredients whenever we can. It not 

only ensures that our dishes are delicious, 

but it also supports local farmers and 

sustains a healthy community. 

ASHEVILLE LOCATIONS 

DOWNTOWN: 

8 WALL STREET 

WEST: 

444 HAYWOOD RD, #101 

SOUTH: 

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WILD EAST FARM: 

A Rough Draft That’s Working 

For farmers Lyric and Noah, the name Wild East came before the farm. 

“We were on a hike near Mount Mitchell, this really rocky, ragged 

ridgetop, and there were wildflowers, animals everywhere,” describes 

Noah. “It was a moment of pure, Appalachian wildness, and we had this 

revelation: Why does the west get all the credit for being wild? We’re the 

wild east.” The name stuck, and in 2023 they established Wild East Farm. 

The couple has taken East as a shared last name. 


Now in their second year on 44 acres in Marion, NC, they grow 

no-till vegetables and raise organic-fed chicken, turkey, and 

pork, which they sell direct from the farm, at several farmers 

markets in Asheville, and wholesale, including to Mother Earth 

Food, Foothills Food Hub, Red Fiddle Vittles, and Equal Plates 

Project. They’ve also planted several hundred perennial fruit 

and nut trees, which over time will become u-pick opportunities 

as well as create an integrated system for stewarding their land 

and livestock. 

Having that diversity of products and market outlets serves as a 

safeguard against setbacks. “Each of our enterprises is dominant 

in a different area,” notes Lyric. “We sell the most chicken at 

farmers markets, vegetables wholesale, and pork on farm.” 

It’s also a way to preserve their 

quality of life. “The diversity of work 

is joyful for us,” says Noah. “Farming 

is filled with repetitive tasks. That 

was one way I saw potential for 

burnout. We’re able to operate each 

enterprise at a small enough scale 

that the whole picture works. We’re 

not dependent on machinery or 

large solutions.” 

“It didn’t take long to realize that 

farming would allow us to live our 

core values with the means of 

making a living. It was a lightbulb 

epiphany moment. There was no 

looking back.” 

In 2022, after six years of homesteading, they were ready to take 

the leap. As for many new farmers, land access was the first 

hurdle. “Our timing was tough,” says Noah. “In the timeline of 

getting out of school, starting our savings, real estate in Western 

North Carolina skyrocketed. 

Writing out their plan helped keep them on track. “We didn’t just 

have a checklist for what we wanted for our land,” says Lyric, 

“but also our value system and motivation for farming. We were 

clear about what we wanted our lives to look like, how we wanted 

to show up for our community, and our why of farming. That was 

a guiding light whenever we got discouraged.” 

As they navigate starting a farm, Lyric and Noah say their most 

important asset has been the relationships they’ve developed 

over their ten years of living in Western North Carolina—making 

everything from borrowing equipment to connecting with 

customers easier. “The primary advice I give people about 

starting a farm is to root as deeply as you can in the place you 

plan to start farming,” says Lyric. 

Guiding Light 

Following college—they met while pursuing environmental 

studies degrees at UNC Asheville—Lyric and Noah were 

bitten by the homesteading bug, and lived on several acres in 

Swannanoa. After working as an arborist and field biologist, 

Noah took a farm manager job at Clem’s Organic Gardens in 

Pisgah Forest. Lyric focused on education and community food 

systems, eventually becoming director of the River Arts District 

Farmers Market, a role she still holds. 

“We started out super green, had never raised animals, had a 

garden,” says Noah. 

They kept themselves open to alternate possibilities, whether 

that meant leasing instead of owning or moving to another 

state. In the end, they felt a strong pull to stay in Western North 

Carolina where they had relationships throughout the food and 

farm community. 

An opportunity eventually came via NC FarmLink, a resource 

from NC State Extension that connects landowners and farmers. 

“I had seen the farm on the real estate market a few months 

before,” says Noah, “so when it popped up on FarmLink as a 


Photo by Brandon Garlow 

lease I thought, ’What happened, it didn’t sell?’ Someone had 

purchased the land with intention of leasing it at an accessible 

rate for small farmers.” 

Even though they hadn’t lived in McDowell County before, “we 

were basically one degree of separation from all the farmers in 

the area, which made it easy to connect,” says Lyric. They guess 

they saved around $20,000 in their first year borrowing tools 

and equipment from their neighbors. One of those neighbors 

turned out to be Eileen Droescher of Ol’ Turtle Farm. “She’s been 

rocking it as a farmer as long as we’ve been alive,” says Noah. 

“She’s been very generous.” 

Resilient Systems 

While they’ve had other “micro challenges,” as Noah puts it, 

both describe their first year of farming in joyful terms. They are 

establishing new systems on land previously used only as horse 

pasture, which has inherent challenges. Through a grant, they 

were able to purchase a keyline plow, a unique tool designed 

to break up deep compaction in subsoil without disturbing the 

surface. In just a year, they’ve seen the impact in how rainwater 

filtrates the soil rather than pool on the surface. Since they only 

know of one other keyline plow in the state, they plan to rent it 

out in the future so other farmers can access it. 

2023, but when it did rain, it often dropped two or three inches in 

a half a day. 

“So we’re looking at how we can 

design resilient systems that can be 

adaptive to this climate,” says Lyric. 

“It’s like a puzzle.” 

“A stimulating puzzle,” agrees Noah, noting that there are layers 

to building those systems and while some they can implement 

now, others will take decades to establish. 

The past year has been all about trying things to see what 

works best—for them as farmers, for their land, and in their 

community. “We have a rough draft and we’re refining it,” says 

Noah. “Now it’s the time to find all of the sticking points and 

weak links and refine each of the enterprises to be functioning 

as optimally as possible.” 

“But we’re not throwing anything out the window,” Lyric 

emphasizes. “That feels like a really powerful place to be. 

I’m really proud that the rough draft worked.” 

Another challenge was weather, which may or may not represent 

a pattern for future years. McDowell County experienced a dry 


SMOKY 

MOUNTAINS, 


The seven westernmost counties of North 

Carolina are all classified as rural. While the 

mountainous geography is spread out and 

residents can be isolated from restaurants and 

markets, thriving farm stands provide produce 

and more for these communities. The region 

also includes the Qualla Boundary, home to 

more than 16,000 members of the Eastern 

Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI). Trout is a 

top local food produced here! North Carolina 

is second in the nation for commercial trout 

production, and nearly half of those trout 

farms are located in the Smoky Mountains 

subregion. 

HAYWOOD 

SWAIN 

Bryson City 

Waynesville 

GRAHAM 

Sylva 

JACKSON 

CHEROKEE 

Murphy 

CLAY 

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ARTISAN FOODS 

Wehrloom Honey and 

Essentials 

ROBBINSVILLE, NC 

(828) 735-2300 

wehrloomhoney@icloud.com 

wehrloom.com 

We have available varietal honey, homemade 

skin care, mead, and other fine things. Come 

visit our farm, production, and retail store in 

Robbinsville. 


Brasstown’s Farmers Market 

BRASSTOWN, NC 

10950 Old Hwy. 64 W. 

Wed., 9 am-1 pm, Apr.-Oct. 

facebook.com/brasstownfarmersmarket 

Across the street from the Shops of Brasstown. 

Haywood’s Historic Farmers 

Market 

WAYNESVILLE, NC 

250 Pigeon St. 

Sat., 9 am-12 pm, Apr.-Dec. 

(828) 655-5305 

haywoodfarmersmarket@gmail.com 

waynesvillefarmersmarket.com 

In the parking lot of the HART Theater. 

Jackson County Farmers 

Market 

SYLVA, NC 

110 Railroad Ave. 

Sat., 9 am-12 pm, Apr.-Oct.; 

Sat., 10 am-1 pm, Nov.-Mar. 

jacksoncountyfarmersmarket@gmail.com 

jacksoncountyfarmersmarket.org 

Next to the Bridge Park Pavilion. 

Locally Grown on the Green 

CASHIERS, NC 

160 Frank Allen Rd. 

Wed., 11 am-3 pm, May-Oct. 

(828) 743-3434 

shelby@cashiersgreen.com 

Next to the Cashiers Post Office. 

Macon County Farmers Market 

FRANKLIN, NC 

Iotla St. 


maconfarmersmarket@gmail.com 

maconcountyfarmersmarket.com 

By the Gazebo on the Square. 

Mill Town Farmers Market 

CANTON, NC 

8 Sorrells St. 

Thu., 4-7 pm, May-Oct. 

milltownfarmersmarket@gmail.com 

milltownfarmersmarket.com 

Murphy Farmers Market 

MURPHY, NC 

4 Railroad St. 


facebook.com/murphyfarmersmarket 

At the L&N Depot train station. 

Smoky Mountain Farmers & 

Artisans Market 

BRYSON CITY, NC 

117 Island St. 

Fri. & Sat., 9 am-2 pm, May-Oct. 

(828) 488-3733 

aquarium@explorebrysoncity.com 

villagegreencashiersnc.com/about-thevillage-green 

explorebrysoncity.com/listing/smokymountain-farmers-and-artisansmarket/892 

At the Aquarium Park Campus. 

FARMS 

Appalachian Growers 

FRANKLIN, NC 

(828) 226-3257 

manager@appalachiangrowers.com 

appalachiangrowers.com 

Appalachian Growers is a USDA Certified 

Organic, GAP, and GMP hemp farm. We have 

carefully developed a full spectrum product 

line which includes tinctures, pain salves, lotions, 

tablets, lip balms, gummies, and pet treats. 

Boyd Mountain Christmas 

Tree Farm 


(828) 926-8888 

trees@boydmountain.com 

boydmountainchristmastreefarm.com 

We are a choose-and-cut and wholesale 

Christmas tree farm. You select the tree, we 

cut it, bale it, and tie it on your vehicle. You 

can also use our bow saws and cut it yourself. 

Specializing in high-quality Fraser Firs. 

Bumble Holler Farm 

CLYDE, NC 

(210) 999-0009 

bumbleholler@gmail.com 

We’re a small family farm with a greenhouse 

and a dream. We offer microgreens, seasonal 

honey, and culinary mushrooms. We also have 

a fantastic selection of laundry soap, lye soap, 

skincare and beard care products made with 

locally sourced ingredients. 

Burnette Family Farm 

CANTON, NC 

(828) 550-2724 

jtb.burnette@gmail.com 

We are a family-owned-and-operated 

farm primarily raising hair sheep for meat 

production. We strive to offer quality lamb 

meat that has great taste, and is raised as 

naturally as possible. 

Candy Mountain Farm 

MURPHY, NC 

(828) 494-2083 

juhlin@peoplepc.com 

We are a 12-month mixed vegetable production 

farm. No chemical pesticides or fertilizer 

used. Spring and fall CSA available on a 

limited basis. Selling seasonally to The Crown 

Restaurant in Brasstown. 

Caney Fork Blueberry Patch 

CULLOWHEE, NC 

(910) 308-0339 

ericl@celtechinc.net 

We offer u-pick and “we-pick” blueberries, 

with 15 varieties of northern high bush, from 

June to August. We grow our big berries using 

organic methods with Holly-tone organic 

fertilizer. The sign at end of road means we are 

open! No sign indicates we are not open. 

Deal Family Farm 

FRANKLIN, NC 

(828) 421-7489 

joedealfarms@gmail.com 

dealfarms.com 

Farming local since 1951. We are a family 

farm producing a wide range of fruits and 

vegetables. 


Fool’s Paradise Farm (Formerly 

Qualla Berry Farm) 

HAYESVILLE, NC 

(828) 557-8408 

quallaberryfarm@icloud.com 

foolsparadisefarm.com 

We sell organically grown fresh baby ginger 

in September and October and fresh turmeric 

November to January. Fresh rhizomes are sold 

by the pound, recipes included. Order forms 

and news about classes and events on our 

website. 

Harpp Flower Farm 

MURPHY, NC 

(678) 756-1065 

harppflowerfarm@gmail.com 

harppflowerfarm.com 

Harpp Flower Farm grows unique, specialty 

cut flowers for use in weddings, events, floral 

designs, and to bring joy to every day life. We 

provide seasonal bouquet subscriptions, DIY 

bulk buckets, florist wholesale, and wedding/ 

event design. 

Honey Mountain Bee Farm 

SYLVA, NC 

(919) 820-0319 

machevy1@aol.com 

We sell local honey, bee pollen, lip balm, hand 

cream, honey soap, whipped honey, honey 

nuts, lavender honey, and honey bourbon 

baked goods. Call/email for special honey 

orders for events. Wholesale available. Find us 

at Jackson County Tailgate Market. 

KT’s Orchard and Apiary 

CANTON, NC 

(828) 279-5614 

kt158@att.net 

ktsorchard.com 

We offer a myriad of apples, peaches, 

nectarines, black/red raspberries, blackberries, 

pears, jams, jellies, and local honey. Our u-pick 

season is July to October. We sell a full line of 

bee supplies and products. Call for details! 

Leatherwood Family Farms 

CANTON, NC 

(828) 734-3572 

lffarms17@gmail.com 

We are family farm growing in Bethel and 

Cruso. Our produce stand, which features 

an array of homegrown produce as well beef, 

pork, and honey, is open May through mid- 

October at 1241 Pisgah Dr. in Canton. 

Little Spot of Blooms 

CANTON, NC 

(828) 458-1934 

valerie@littlespotofblooms.com 

littlespotofblooms.com 

Little Spot of Blooms flower farm is tucked 

away in WNC where we grow and create 

one-of-a-kind floral arrangements inspired 

by the seasons. We offer market bouquets, 

arrangements, DIY buckets, weddings, and 

custom orders. 

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Mighty Gnome Market 

Garden 


farmer@mightygnomemarketgarden.com 

mightygnomemarketgarden.com 

You can enjoy our fresh produce—grown using 

organic methods—by joining the farmerselected 

CSA, with custom orders online, 

or stopping by Haywood’s Historic Farmers 

Market on Saturdays! 

Outlaw Acres Farm 

CLYDE, NC 

(954) 254-9394 

chris@outlawacresfarm.com 

outlawacresfarm.com 

Following organic practices, we grow seasonal 

produce, herbs, and edible flowers. We have 

a flock of hens for eggs and raise pastured 

poultry that we process following NCDA 

exemption. We can be found at local markets 

and contacted for wholesale orders. 

Righteous Rebels Farms 

FRANKLIN, NC 

(919) 636-1695 

alex@righteousrebelsfarms.com 

righteousrebelsfarms.com 

Righteous Rebels Farms is a 30-acre farm that 

offers pastured poultry and vegetables grown 

using organic methods. 

Sunburst Trout Farms 


(828) 648-3010 

wes@sunbursttrout.com 

sunbursttrout.com 

Sustainably and humanely farming rainbow 

trout in picturesque Haywood County, with 

no pesticides, hormones, or antibiotics. Fresh 

fillets, smoked trout, dip, caviar, jerky, and 

more—locally and across the U.S. 

Talking Rock Farm 

OTTO, NC 

(828) 342-2137 

coweeta@gmail.com 

coweetaheritagecenter.com 

We are an off-grid farm and intentional 

community, specializing in fresh salad mixes, 

greens, and more. We follow organic growing 

practices, producing year-round. We offer 

tours of our farm, hydroelectric system, 

organic garden, and discuss local history. 

Two Trees Farm 

CANTON, NC 

(828) 646-3662 

sustainabillies.llc@gmail.com 

sustainabillies.com 

Visit a solar-powered, regenerative homestead 

with vegetable and flower gardens, orchards, 

greenhouses, chickens, and blacksmith shop. 

Small CSA offerings. Call for farm visits and 

classes and learn about living with the land. 

Winding Stair Farm and 

Nursery 

FRANKLIN, NC 

(828) 369-9778 

info@windingstairfarm.com 

windingstairfarm.com 

Our farm grows Certified Naturally Grown 

produce as well as local meats and eggs from 

our happy, healthy animals. We offer a CSA 

program and have a retail location at our 

nursery and garden center. 

Wright-Way Nursery and 

Landscaping 


(828) 507-5176 

wcwright85@yahoo.com 

Fresh-picked blueberries, blackberries, and 

raspberries in season. We have 12 varieties of 

blueberries, as well as yellow, red, and black 

raspberries. We also offer a wide variety of 

nursery plants, plus landscape services and 

installation. 

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WNC Farm to Table 

SYLVA, NC 

513 Mill St. 

(828) 331-0334 

support@wncfarmtotable.com 

wncfarmtotable.org 

WNC Farm to Table is a year-round online 

market for local food in Western North 

Carolina. We offer vegetables, fruits, breads, 

meats, and flowers. We will be adding products 

throughout the year. 

Yonder Community Market 

FRANKLIN, NC 

151 Hillcrest Ave. 

(704) 605-6919 

yondernc@gmail.com 

eatrealfoodinc.com 

We are a curated, intentional, real foods 

grocery store! We support numerous local and 

regional organic growers providing in-season 

produce, as well as real dairy and many 

varieties of meats. Open year-round, seven 

days a week, from 10 am to 6 pm. 

WHOLESALE/ 

DISTRIBUTORS 

J.W. Johnson Tomato Co. 

CANTON, NC 

(954) 946-6588 

jay@jglproduce.com 

jwjohnsontomato.com 

We are a packer, shipper, and distributor of 

bell peppers, cucumbers, squash, eggplants, 

tomatoes, beans, and corn. Our certifications 

include Primus GFS, USDA GHP, and 

Harmonized GAP+. 

TRAVEL 

DESTINATIONS 

John C. Campbell Folk School 

BRASSTOWN, NC 

1 Folk School Rd. 

(828) 837-2775 

marketing@folkschool.org 

folkschool.org 

Founded in 1925, we offer classes in traditional 

craft, music, dance, cooking, gardening, nature 

studies, photography, and writing. Visitors are 

welcome to tour the studios, walk the trails 

and gardens, and browse the Craft Shop and 

History Center. 


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OLD FASHIONED 

GREEN BEAN 

CASSEROLE 

By Sara Martin and Dustin Cornelison 

Two Trees Farm, Canton, NC 

Photo by Camila Calnan Photography 


Servings: 6–8 

Active time: 20 minutes 

Inactive time: 1 hour 

People love our short-cut greasy bean! People call 

from all over Haywood County just to purchase 

our specialty heirloom beans. We also grow Scarlet 

runner beans, which is a pure breed of beans that prevents 

cross-pollination. By the end of the farmers market, we’re 

completely sold out. Not only are these beans extremely 

high in protein, they’re extremely adaptable in terms of 

weather conditions within the region. 

As farmers, we’re constantly busy and running all over 

the place. We don’t necessarily have a lot of time on our 

hands, so the simplicity of just cooking our green beans 

with chicken broth and salt does wonders. This recipe is 

how folks fixed casseroles before canned soups were added 

for convenience. (You can add a can of creamy soup to the 

veggies if you want, but remember to adjust the spices and 

leave out the broth and butter.) 

It’s a nice, hearty, and creamy side dish that encapsulates 

the fresh tastes of summer without working too hard. 

Folks can be adventurous and use any seasoning blend 

they choose. It’s also lovely with thyme, rosemary, parsley, 

sage, and garlic. 

Ingredients 

1 pound green beans, trimmed, stringed, and snapped 

3 medium onions, chopped 

3 medium peppers, such as bell or poblano, 

seeded and chopped 

1–2 carrots, shredded 

2 stalks celery, chopped 

2–3 cloves garlic, chopped (or add 1 teaspoon garlic 

powder with the spices) 

1/8 cup (or more) chicken, vegetable, or other broth 

1/2 teaspoon curry powder 

1/2 teaspoon ground coriander 

1 teaspoon ground turmeric 

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 

Salt to taste 

1 tablespoon butter 

1/2 cup bread crumbs 

1/2 cup (or more) grated cheese, such as sharp cheddar, 

Munster, or Gouda 

Directions 

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 

2. Layer vegetables in a baking dish. You can be as 

creative as you want with your veggie mix and leave 

out what you don’t have! Pour in 1/8 cup broth of your 

choice. Add a bit more if you want your dish to be extra 

saucy. Add spices. Dot with half a tablespoon of cut up 

butter. Cover with lid or foil and bake for about 1 hour, 

until tender. 

3. Remove the lid and cover with a layer of bread crumbs, 

grated cheese, and a few more dots of butter. If you 

like things cheesy, feel free to shove some chunks of 

cheese into the veggie mix before topping. I like sharp 

cheddar for this recipe, but a soft cheese like Muenster 

or Gouda makes a saucier casserole. 

4. Place the dish in the oven, uncovered, until the cheese 

melts. Turn on the broiler for 1 to 3 minutes, just until 

the top layer browns. 


SOUTHERN 

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In addition to many vegetable farms, the 

Southern Mountains boast the most apple 

orchards in the Appalachian Grown region, 

as well as a growing number of vineyards. 

Each fall, crowds flock to Henderson 

County for u-pick apples, homemade cider, 

doughnuts, pies, and more. (Find several of 

these u-pick orchards on page 11 and more 

at appalachiangrown.org.) The same soil, 

elevation, and climate that suit apples have 

begun to attract grape growers as well. In 2019, 

the area was recognized as a distinctive wine 

region, or American Viticultural Area (AVA), 

called Crest of the Blue Ridge. 

Brevard 

HENDERSON 

Hendersonville 

POLK 

Columbus 

TRANSYLVANIA 


ARTISAN FOODS 

Global Chef 

PISGAH FOREST, NC 

(404) 906-3626 

globalchefservice@yahoo.com 

globalcheftc.com 

Our personal chef service offers unique, 

locally sourced, vegetarian friendly options— 

available for dinner parties, special events, 

and cooking classes. We also make and sell 

Hellbender Hot Sauce, which is available on 

our website. 


Columbus Farmers Market 

COLUMBUS, NC 

40 Courthouse Square 

Sat., 8 am-12 pm, May-Oct. 

(828) 894-2281 

info@polkcountyfarms.org 

polkcountyfarms.org 

Columbus Winter Market 

COLUMBUS, NC 

135 Locust St. 

Sat., 10 am-1 pm, Nov.-Apr. 

(828) 894-2281 



In the dining hall building behind Iron Key 

Brewing Company. 

Etowah Lions Farmers Market 


447 Etowah School Rd. 

Wed., 3-6 pm, May-Oct. 

(252) 495-2808 

facebook.com/etowahlionsfarmersmarket 

Flat Rock Farmers Market 


1790 Greenville Hwy. 

Thu., 3-6 pm, May-Oct. 

(828) 595-2222 

info@flatrockfarmersmarket.com 

flatrockfarmersmarket.com 

At Pinecrest Presbyterian Church. 

Photo by Bluff View Farms 

Henderson County Curb 

Market 


221 N. Church St. 

Tue., Thu. & Sat., 8 am- 2 pm, Apr.-Dec.; 

Thu. & Sat., 8 am-2 pm, Mar.; Sat., 

8 am-2 pm, Jan.-Feb. 

(828) 692-8012 

Henderson County Tailgate 

Market 


100 N. King St. 


hendersoncountytgm@gmail.com 

facebook.com/ 

hendersoncountytailgatemarket 

Hendersonville Farmers 

Market 


650 Maple St. 


(828) 233-3216 

dparker@hvlnc.gov 

hendersonvillenc.gov/events/ 

hendersonville-farmers-market 

At the Historic Train Depot. 

Mills River Farm Market 

MILLS RIVER, NC 

94 School House Rd. 


(828) 891-3332 

millsriverfarm@gmail.com 

In the parking lot of Mills River Elementary 

School. 

Saluda Tailgate Market 

SALUDA, NC 

W. Main St. 

Fri., 4-6 pm, May-Oct. 

(828) 894-2281 



Saluda Winter Market 

SALUDA, NC 

64 Greenville St. 

Sat., 10 am- 1 pm, Nov.-Apr. 

(828) 894-2281 



At the Saluda Center next to the Thrifty Barn. 

Transylvania Farmers 

Market 

BREVARD, NC 

200 E. Main St. 

Sat., 9 am-12 pm, May-Oct.; 

Sat., 10 am-1 pm, Nov.-Apr. 

(828) 548-0660 

transylvaniafarmersmarket@gmail.com 

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Barry Farms 


FARMS 

(828) 489-9103 

kmbarry24@gmail.com 

barryfarmsnc.com 

We are a family-owned-and-operated farm 

offering herbs, vegetable starts, succulents, 

perennial plants, and field-grown cut flowers. 

Check our website for farm stand hours, 

seasonal workshop schedule, and u-pick 

flowers availability. 

Bearwallow Valley Farms 


(828) 674-8023 

office@bearwallowvalleyfarms.com 

bearwallowvalleyfarms.com 

Bearwallow Valley Farms sprouted from the 

roots of a century-old orchard in the beautiful 

Southern Appalachians. We specialize 

in apples, melons, and winter squash for 

wholesale in the Asheville, Greenville, and 

Spartanburg areas. We now offer a self-serve 

farm stand accepting EBT. 

Bee-utiful Farm and 

Garden 


(828) 243-7492 

steinerfrog@hotmail.com 

bee-utifulfarmandgarden.square.site 

We grow and produce, plants, vegetables, 

honeybees, and honey. We strive to be 

a sustainable farm by being chemically 

responsible, or chemical free if possible. 

We offer our products at the Hendersonville 

Farmers Market or CSA by contacting us 

by email! 

Blue Meadow Farms 


(828) 712-9166 

info@bluemeadowfarms.com 

bluemeadowfarms.com 

We’re a family-owned produce farm dedicated 

to using organic farm production practices. 

We provide a wide variety of locally grown 

produce to our customers. 

Brittain Farms 


(828) 891-3332 

lfbrittain@hotmail.com 

Brittain Farms is a seventh-generation family 

farm in the Mills River valley. We grow a 

variety of crops throughout the season, 

following organic practices. Our products can 

be found at the Mills River Farm Market. 

Caitlyn Farms Sustainably 

Raised Beef 

MILL SPRING, NC 

(828) 894-0648 

info@beefandbobwhites.com 

beefandbobwhites.com 

Grassfed beef, grazed responsibly at the foot 

of the Blue Ridge Mountains! Check out our 

website to see how we are working to bridge 

the gap between wildlife conservation and 

farming. We are Animal Welfare Approved 

and Certified Grasssfed. 

Clem’s Organic Gardens 


(706) 254-3171 


clemswift@gmail.com 

Clem’s Organic Gardens is a producer of 

Certified Organic vegetables for distributors, 

retail stores, and restaurants in the Carolinas. 

Creasman Farms 


(828) 685-7728 

creasmanfarms@hotmail.com 

creasmanfarmsnc.com 

Creasman Farms is a third- and fourthgeneration 

apple orchard and farm providing 

locally grown fruit and produce to our 

communities! We have over 40 varieties of 

apples, as well as peaches, plums, pears, 

nectarines, blueberries, and blackberries! 

D & D Gilbert Orchards 


(828) 606-2010 

gilbertorchards@gmail.com 

gilbertapples.com 

We grow a variety of apples: Honey Crisp, Fuji, 

Gala, Granny Smith, Red Delicious, Evercrisp, 

Golden Delicious, Rome Beauty, Stayman, and 

Mutsu. We sell wholesale and bulk apples. You 

can also find us at the WNC Farmers Market. 

Deep Woods Mushrooms 


(828) 243-3589 

greg@deepwoodsmushrooms.net 

deepwoodsmushrooms.net 

We cultivate medicinal and gourmet 

mushrooms grown naturally. We offer farm 

tours by appointment, winter mushroom log 

inoculation, cultivation supplies, and wild 

mushroom identification hikes/classes in 

season. Growing consultations are available 

for your property. 

Holly Spring Farm 


(828) 595-2222 

paulbshoemaker@gmail.com 

We use sustainable practices to produce 

over 30 varieties of tomatoes, specializing in 

heirlooms, tomato starts, and other seasonal 

vegetables. We supply local restaurants and 

sell at the Etowah, Flat Rock, and Mills River 

farmers markets. 

J & M Farms 


(828) 685-3311 

jandmfarmsnc@gmail.com 

jandmfarmsnc.com 

J & M Farms is a family-owned-and-operated 

farm located in the heart of of apple country. 

We specialize in growing over 50 different 

varieties of new and heirloom varieties of 

apples, fresh peaches, and local produce. 

North River Farms 


(828) 890-5316 

northriverfarms3333@gmail.com 

northriverfarms.co 

We grow corn, tomatoes, peppers, strawberries, 

cucumbers, squash, beans, and horse hay. We 

offer educational farm tours, u-pick, birthday 

parties, riverfront picnics, riverside camping, 

horseback riding lessons, and a full-service 

outfitters. 

Queens Produce and Berry 

Farm 


(828) 884-5121 

leetuttle@citcom.net 

queensberryfarm.com 

We’re a small farm offering u-pick flowers, 

raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries. We 

Stump Farms 

Produce 

& Mushroom Farm 

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 

WWW.STUMPFARMS.COM 

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Shop the Market Saturdays at the 

Mills River School 

Matching dollars for 

all SNAP purchases 

have fruits, vegetables, flowers, and honey in 

season. Call for directions and availability or 

check our website. 

Rock Ridge Farm 


(828) 329-9735 

cjmccraw@yahoo.com 

We offer apples, peaches, nectarines, figs, 

blueberries, cherries, pears, grapes, and plums 

in season. We also sell rhurbarb, beets, and 

green beans in small quantities. 

Sky Top Orchard 

ZIRCONIA, NC 

(828) 692-7930 

skytoporchard@gmail.com 

skytoporchard.com 

Enjoy panoramic views of the mountains while 

picking 50 acres of apples, grapes, Asian pears, 

and pumpkins. We offer school tours, wagon 

rides, animals, bamboo forest, playground, and 

picnic area. Plus, sample our hot apple cider 

donuts and pies. We press our own cider and 

hard cider. 

Stepp’s Hillcrest Orchard 


(828) 685-9083 

ncapples@steppapples.com 

steppapples.com 

We are a 50-year, three-generation family 

farm offering u-pick apples, grapes, pumpkins, 

and sunflowers in season. We have cider and 

pumpkin donuts, honey, apple cider, and a 

corn maze, plus wagon rides, jump pad, and 

apple cannon on weekends. Enjoy a fun farm 

experience. 

Stump Farms 


(828) 642-9680 

inquire@stumpfarms.com 

stumpfarms.com 

At Stump Farms, you’ll have a unique 

experience as we are an urban and hydroponic 

farm, with a year-round farm store onsite. 

We offer the freshest organic produce, 

microgreens, and mushrooms as well as make 

prepared products using our own recipes. 

Tierra Fértil Coop 


(828) 808-5583 

tierrafertilcoophv@gmail.com 

tierrafertilcooperativa.com 


We are a Hispanic worker-owned grower’s 

cooperative in Henderson County. We grow 

chemical-free produce, herbs, ornamental 

plants, fruits, and flowers. We are a platform 

to promote food justice, racial equity, and land 

access to BIPOC communities. 

Tiny Bridge Farm 


(802) 747-8172 

tinybridgefarm@gmail.com 

tinybridgefarm.com 

We have offered Certified Naturally Grown 

mixed vegetables since 2019 for farm shares, 

farmers markets, and wholesale. We farm to 

eat—fresh, local, and in season. Find us at 

three weekly farmers markets in season with 

spring farm shares available. 

TK Family Farm 

RUTHERFORDTON, NC 

(828) 817-8348 

tkfamilyfarm@gmail.com 

tkfamilyfarm.com 

We offer 20 varieties of apples. Plus, enjoy 

a family friendly atmosphere to tour Polk 

county’s only high-density apple orchard and 

small family farm. Self-serve farm stand open 

7:30 am to dusk, seven days a week during 

apple season (starting mid-August). 

Tryon Mountain Farms 

TRYON, NC 

(864) 350-9021 

tryonlavender@gmail.com 

tryonmountainfarms.com 

We are farmers and food artisans who produce 

unique, handcrafted simple syrups, seasoning 

salts, blended sugars, and herb mixes using 

ingredients we grow. Our family farm has been 

using sustainable farming practices since 1964. 

Woodswise Botanicals 


(828) 337-0947 

woodswisebotanicals@gmail.com 

woodswisebotanicals.com 

Woodswise Botanicals nursery offers a large 

array of native herbaceous perennials, trees, 

shrubs, medicinal and culinary herbs, and 

pollinator-friendly riparian and native plants. 

GROCERIES 

Hendersonville Community 

Co-op 


60 South Charleston Ln. 

(828) 693-0505 

outreach@hendersonville.coop 

hendersonville.coop 

With a focus on local product, we source 

produce and value-added foods from our 

region. We also have dairy, wine, and beer; 

fresh breads; health and beauty aids; 

and supplements. Come visit us in our ecofriendly 

store! 



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Experience elevated dining at one of The Omni Grove Park Inn’s exquisite restaurants while 

enjoying panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. 

VUE 1913.. 

EDISON.. 

Savor a blend of American and French 

cuisines paired with a broad selection of 

wine from an abundant French cellar. 

Find casual Southern comfort food 

served up with craft beers, small batch 

bourbons and hand-crafted cocktails. 

SUNSET TERRACE.. 

BLUE RIDGE.. 

Choose from our extensive list of 

award-winning wines while you indulge in 

hand-cut steak and regional favorites. 

Chefs deliver a farm-to-table artisanal 

buffet in a casual indoor space 

overlooking the mountains. 

For reservations, call (800) 438-5800 or visit OpenTable. 


Photo by Carolina Flowers 

RESTAURANTS 

Hendersonville Community 

Co-op 


60 South Charleston Ln. 

(828) 693-0505 

outreach@hendersonville.coop 

hendersonville.coop 

Our deli offers fresh, natural, and organic 

dishes made fresh every day, available on our 

hot and cold bar and grab and go case. Support 

your community by feeding your body the 

healthy way at the Co-op. 

WHOLESALE/ 

DISTRIBUTORS 

Sunny Creek Farm 

TRYON, NC 

(828) 393-4135 

info@sunnycreekfarm.com 

sunnycreekfarm.com 

We produce alfalfa, radish, clover, mung bean, 

broccoli, and crunchy mixed bean sprouts. 

We do lab testing for Salmonella, Listeria, and 

E. coli on all of our sprout product line and 

facility. We offer refrigerated freight LTL to 

Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. 

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TIERRA FÉRTIL 

COOP: 

Creating Space 

“Many Hispanics have a painful relationship 

with agriculture,” acknowledges Delia 

Jovel Dubón, co-founder of Tierra Fértil 

Coop in Henderson County. “A lot of effort has been 

put into production and profits, with less interest in the 

protection and care of humans and the environment. 

We have chosen to farm, but for many Hispanic people, 

it's not a choice. We hope to heal that relationship by 

farming differently.” 


Embracing farming as a healthy and even joyful occupation is 

a guiding force behind Tierra Fértil, which began during the 

COVID-19 pandemic as a means of embracing community and 

combating food and economic insecurity. Formed as a Hispanic 

worker-owned cooperative, the farm produces chemical-free 

vegetables, fruits, and flowers. Currently Tierra Fértil is made 

up of three worker-owners, as well as a network of community 

partners. They sell at several farmers markets in Hendersonville 

and Asheville, as well as to nonprofit organizations, like 

Bounty and Soul, which hosts free weekly community markets. 

Customers can also purchase directly from the farm. 

But from its origins, the vision for Tierra Fértil has been more 

than simply a farm. 

“We don’t grow food just because 

we want to sell the food,” says Delia. 

“We grow food to advocate for our 

community and recover knowledge. 

Our ancestors are families that 

come from the countryside, people 

who grew food not for selling, but 

to eat and share with others.” 

The idea for the farm initially grew out of Abundancia, a 

grassroots relief effort that came together in May 2020 to provide 

fresh, culturally appropriate foods to Henderson’s Hispianic 

community. That work got Delia thinking more about farming, 

something she had long been drawn to as a connection to her 

father and native El Salvador. In that moment, at the onset of the 

pandemic, it also promised a more secure food supply chain and 

the potential to generate income for community members who 

had lost jobs. As a farming collective, they also gained a sense 

of belonging as an immigrant community. 

New Pathways 

“I think the reason why we continue visioning Tierra Fértil not 

just as a farm, but as a community-led initiative, is that we keep 

seeing opportunities, new pathways to involve our community,” 

says Delia. 

One of those pathways has been Escuela Campesina, a 

collaborative initiative offering learning sessions open to the 

community and conducted in Spanish on topics related to 

food, farming, and health. This past spring’s series included 

“Identifying toxic products in our home,” “Learning about corn 

and nixtamal,” “How to grow and care for my plants,” 

and “Natural remedies.” 

“This school is about creating a Hispanic space where people can 

reconnect with the idea of farming and food production systems 

as a way to improve our health and wellbeing,” describes Delia. 

“We understand that we come from an indigenous community 

that has an ancestral relationship with nature. We have to start 

recovering the knowledge we have lost because of immigration, etc.” 

This past December, Tierra Fértil hosted a Hispanic Christmas 

market at Grace Lutheran Church. The idea for the market grew 

out of a training program on starting food businesses. All of the 

participants were women and part of the Hispanic community. 

“At the end of the training we decided to make this market,” says 

Delia. The market featured prepared food from Colombia, El 

Savador, and Mexico, as well as other local products. “We were 

so amazed about how the community came to support it.” 

While Delia describes that market as a test run, she hopes it 

can become a more regular event. Southside Community Farm’s 

BIPOC Farmers Market in Asheville, where Tierra Fértil has been 

a vendor for the past several seasons, serves as an inspiration. 

All photos by Camila Calnan Photography 


“symbolic” price. Over the past four years, both farms have been 

able to share experience, labor, and equipment and develop a 

great friendship. Tiny Bridge’s lease will expire this year and 

both farms will need to find new land soon. 

“I have seen that amazing 

opportunity for small entrepreneurs, 

farmers, artists,” she says. “It’s 

creating spaces for this community 

that we don’t necessarily have.” 

Tierra Fértil currently farms on leased land shared with Tiny 

Bridge Farm in Hendersonville, as well as at a high tunnel plot 

rented from Calvary Episcopal Church in Fletcher. They initially 

connected with Tiny Bridge via social media, when Delia posted 

a query about finding land to start a farm in 2020. Impressed 

by Abundancia’s food relief efforts, farmers Ed Graves and KP 

Whaley offered to lease the cooperative an acre of land at a 

In September 2023, Tierra Fértil received a grant from the 

Persimmon Collective Fund, which supports BIPOC farmers and 

land stewards. “We have been able to create a land acquisition 

fund,” says Delia. “However we don't yet have the capacity to 

purchase land. Land in this area has become unaffordable, and 

we are thinking of the future. We don’t want to buy one or two 

acres. We want to have at least 10 acres where we can create a 

space that is going to become a community farm with vegetables 

and livestock, education opportunities, affordable housing, and 

the ability to create other agricultural businesses.” 

Delia says that after four years of operation, they are still 

learning what it means to be a worker-owned cooperative farm. 

More than a business model, Tierra Fértil is built around the 

value of working together. 

“One of the things that came up [when we were founding 

Tierra Fértil] is that we immigrants are fertile ground. Our 

communities are fertile communities. They’re communities that 

produce a lot, that work a lot, and that are capable of making 

meaningful changes.” 


FOOTHILLS, 


The Foothills subregion is the gateway to the 

mountains, with lower elevations and milder 

climate. The isothermal belt that runs through 

Rutherford County creates a temperature 

inversion that results in a longer growing 

season than the surrounding region. This area 

is home to a large Hmong community, who 

have brought their own crops and agricultural 

traditions. Because the Foothills have a similar 

climate to the mountains of Laos, Hmong 

farmers have even been able to grow rice! 

CALDWELL 

Lenoir 

Morganton 

Marion 

MCDOWELL 

BURKE 

RUTHERFORD 

Forest City 

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Caldwell County Farmers 

Market 

LENOIR, NC 

308 Blowing Rock Blvd. 


(828) 260-6159 

In the Kimball’s Furniture parking lot. 

Hildebran Farmers Market 

HILDEBRAN, NC 

109 S. Center St. 

Tue., 8 am-1 pm, Jun.-Sep. 

(828) 397-5801 

townhall@hildebrannc.org 

hildebrannc.com/farmers-market 

In the Hildebran Town Hall parking lot. 

Marion Tailgate Market 

MARION, NC 

67 W. Henderson St. 


(828) 378-4848 

grace@foothillsfoodhub.org 

foothillsfoodhub.org/tailgate-market 

Under the permanent open-air shelter. 

FARMS 

A Way of Life Farm 

BOSTIC, NC 

(828) 287-1253 

awayoflifefarm@gmail.com 

awayoflifefarm.com 

We support healthy people, a healthy economy, 

and healthy ecology through the no-till, 

regenerative production of pastured pork (soyfree 

and organic fed) and Certified Organic 

produce available through a CSA in Asheville 

and Rutherford County. 

Edwards Family Farms NC 

NEBO, NC 

(828) 772-5994 

hello@edwardsfamilyfarmsnc.com 

edwardsfamilyfarmsnc.com 

We are Edwards Family Farms NC, offering 

meats, poultry, and eggs from animals raised 

the way nature intended. We are passionate 

about knowing where your food comes from 

and know others are too. 

Encompass Farm 

UNION MILLS, NC 

(330) 800-8680 

farmervannah@gmail.com 

encompassfarm.com 

Encompass Farm is committed to beyond 

organic practices, biodegradable packaging, 

and easy seasonal eating. Pick up your custom 

weekly veggie box year-round from multiple 

locations around Asheville and Rutherford 

County. 

Hedge Family Farm 

LENOIR, NC 

hello@hedgefamilyfarm.com 

hedgefamilyfarm.com 

Hedge Family Farm is a 1.5-acre market 

garden. We have also planted 5,000 fruit and 

nut trees, berry bushes, and briar patches. All 

our diverse variety of fruits and vegetables are 

Certified Naturally Grown and chemical-free. 

Her Heartbeat Farm 

OLD FORT, NC 

(828) 719-2998 

pantherblues2@gmail.com 

facebook.com/herheartbeatfarm 

Morganton Farmers 

Market 

MORGANTON, NC 

300 Beach St. and 111 N. Green St. 

Sat. 8 am-12 pm & Wed., 

11 am-2 pm, May-Oct. 

(828) 438-5252 

millsriverfarm@gmail.com 

downtownmorganton.com 

Sat. location: Beach St. behind Morganton 

Station. Wed. location: N. Green St. across 

from Burke Co. offices. Check website for 

holiday market dates. 

Rutherford County Farmers 

Market 

FOREST CITY, NC 

172 Park Place 


Sat., 10 am-2 pm, Nov.-Mar. 

(828) 789-9421 

rutherfordfarmersmarket@gmail.com 

rcfarmersmarket.com 

Across from Pavilion on Park Square (POPS). 

Get a taste of 

SOUTHERN CULTURE 

Visit and learn about the 

artisan cheesemakers of 

Western North Carolina! 

Learn More at: 

WNCCHEESETRAIL.ORG 

Scan our QR code to view the 

WNC Cheese Trail Map and start 

planning your trip! 

wnccheesetrail 

WNC Cheese Trail 


Year-round multi-farm CSA with customized 

weekly shares. Choose from local eggs, 

produce, baked goods, goat cheese, hydroponic 

lettuce, microgreens, honey, and meats 

(if requested). Visit our studio where we 

handcraft leather goods and rawhide drums. 

J4 Cattle Company 

MORGANTON, NC 

(828) 413-5808 

beef@j4cattlecompany.com 

j4cattlecompanync.com 

J4 Cattle Co. offers 21-day dry-aged beef 

with no added hormones. Our cattle are 

pasture-raised and pasture-finished with 

a supplemented barley-based diet. Beef is 

processed at a North Carolina USDA-inspected 

facility. 

Lee’s One Fortune Farm 

MARION, NC 

(828) 803-1581 

leesonefortunefarm@gmail.com 

Lee’s One Fortune Farm is a small, multifamily 

owned business. We grow produce 

traditionally served on our tables. Our 

specialty product is rice. We offer four 

varieties. The heirloom seeds are from our old 

country, the beautiful mountains of Laos. 

New Beginnings Historic 

Farm 

RUTHERFORDTON, NC 

(828) 275-1683 

newbeginningsfarm8@gmail.com 

newbeginningsfarms.com 

History and heritage call us to a simpler time 

through education about food, farming, and 

health. Our focus is on heirloom varieties, 

apothecary herbs, heritage breed animals, 

and homesteading. 

Perry’s Berry’s Vineyard & 

Winery 

MORGANTON, NC 

(828) 432-7631 

perrysberrysnc@gmail.com 

perrysberrys.com 

In March the winery opens with sweet and dry 

fruit wines, general store, blueberry ice cream, 

and local honey. In April, we have greenhouse 

vegetable plants and flowers. June to August 

we have u-pick blueberries. We’re five minutes 

to Lake James and 10 minutes to the Fonta 

Flora Trail. Nightly rentals. 

Revival Garden - Design - 

Studio 

MARION, NC 

(501) 765-2732 

revival.gardendesignstudio@gmail.com 

We are an emerging family-owned-andoperated 

market garden. We offer heirloom 

produce, flowers, and eggs. Lovingly cultivated 

using regenerative, beyond organic practices 

to cultivate soil health for a more beautiful 

world for future generations. 

Sleight Family Farm 

MARION, NC 

(828) 803-7371 

sleightfamilyfarm@gmail.com 

sleightfamilyfarm.com 

Our family sustainably farms high-quality 

microgreens, fruits, and vegetables. We also 

produce cold-pressed wheatgrass juice. Our 

growing practices provide you with the most 

nutritious produce possible using organic 

practices. 

Table Rock Farms 

MORGANTON, NC 

(336) 399-4949 

tablerockfarmsnc@gmail.com 

Table Rock Farms is a family operated 

blueberry farm, situated at the foot of Table 

Rock and Shortoff Mountains in the foothills 

of Burke County. This multi-generation farm 

focuses on organic, sustainable farming 

practices. 

TendWell Farm 

OLD FORT, NC 

(828) 713-0450 

steven@tendwell-farm.com 

tendwell-farm.com 

TendWell Farm produces 200 acres of organic 

vegetables in Western North Carolina. We 

specialize in organic leafy greens, summer 

vegetables, and five varieties of tomatoes! 

We have a retail produce stand in Old Fort. 

Wild East Farm 

MARION, NC 

wildeastfarm@gmail.com 

wildeastfarm.com 

Growing no-till vegetables and raising organicfed 

chickens, turkeys, and pigs in a diverse 

silvopasture system of several hundred fruit 

and nut trees. Check our calendar for farm 

events, workshops, and volunteer days. 

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TendWell Farm 

OLD FORT, NC 

(828) 713-0450 

steven@tendwell-farm.com 

tendwell-farm.com 

TendWell Farm produces 200 acres of organic 

vegetables, specializing in organic leafy 

greens, summer vegetables, and five varieties 

of tomatoes. Our products can be found at 

retailers up and down the East Coast. 

Photo by Bluff View Farms 

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CHINESE 

BROCCOLI WITH 

FRIED GARLIC 

By Chue Lee, Lee’s One Fortune Farm 

Marion, NC 


For many years the simple fact is the greens we 

wanted to eat, that are familiar to us, weren’t grown 

here. If I wanted gai lan or the yu choy, I go to 

Charlotte or somebody will bring it from Atlanta. So over 

time, the Hmong ladies got very creative. Families would 

send a little bit of seed from all over the place—California, 

Laos, Vietnam, Thailand, even Australia. Everybody 

started to propagate whatever they had on hand. So that 

is the reason why we grow a lot of these greens. 

Our spinach is very unique. It’s a Japanese Taiwanese 

variety. It’s got a wonderful magenta root. There is a stir 

fry dish in Taiwan that requires just the root and bit of 

the stem. It’s a very earthy texture and flavor. The rest 

of this spinach plant does everything like regular spinach. 

It is very tender and cooks down. This variety is very 

cold tolerant at 10 to 15 degrees. It’s a little bit sweeter 

than common spinach and has less of the oxalate acid, 

less of the tannins, so it comes off a little bit cleaner 

on your taste buds. 

Yu choy is something that not a lot of people know either. 

It’s similar to bok choy, but it’s got a very nice, bold flavor. 

It lends itself to heavy cooking versus bok choy. It kind of 

melts. This will go in your classic Japanese ramen dish. 

As far as a very quick, easy dish to do, I want to introduce 

you to the Chinese broccoli—gai lan. This is no different 

than all the other broccoli, but it doesn’t make a big flower 

head. It’s actually closer to your heirloom variety. 

This recipe is quick and feeds a bunch of hungry young 

boys. Everybody knows how boys will eat you out of a 

house! Because the stalks are very robust, the greens 

don’t wilt down. So this is filling as well as very nutritious. 

One bunch will make about two servings. 


Time: 25 minutes 

Ingredients 

1–2 bundles of Chinese broccoli (gai lan) 

3 tablespoons of cooking oil (such as canola, 

coconut, etc.) 

Salt 

Pepper 

Oyster sauce to taste (use dark soy sauce for vegan) 

1 clove of garlic 

Chili pepper (optional) 

Directions 

1. Rinse the Chinese broccoli. Cut the stalks in half 

lengthwise. 

2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Submerse the entire 

Chinese broccoli in boiling water. Add 2 tablespoons of 

oil to the water while it’s boiling and stir. Cook for 3 to 

5 minutes. 

3. Remove the broccoli and place it on a platter or paper 

towel to drain off most of the water. You will see it turn 

a beautiful deep green due to the oil. 

4. Toss with oyster sauce (about half a teaspoon per 

serving), salt, and pepper to taste. 

5. Thinly slice a clove of garlic. Heat remaining tablespoon 

of oil in a pan. Fry garlic until it’s crispy, like a 

potato chip. 

6. Top the broccoli with the garlic chips. If you want some 

heat, slice a chili pepper on top as well! 


HIGH 

COUNTRY, 


The High Country subregion contains the 

most acres of farmland in Western North 

Carolina, primarily in Ashe and Wilkes 

counties. With high elevations and cooler 

temperatures, the High Country is ideal for 

growing Fraser firs, and Ashe County is one of 

the nation’s top producers of Christmas trees. 

Livestock is another important product here— 

Wilkes County is one of the highest cattle 

producers in the state. 

ASHE 

Jefferson 

ALLEGHANY 

WATAUGA 

Boone 

WILKES 

MITCHELL 

AVERY 

Wilkesboro 

Spruce 

Pine 

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Alleghany Farmers Market 

SPARTA, NC 

Crouse Park at E. Whitehead St. 


(336) 372-5597 

jccocker@ncsu.edu 

Ashe County Farmers 

Market 

JEFFERSON, NC 

108 Backstreet 


(336) 588-0348 

farmersmarketashe@gmail.com 

ashefarmersmarket.com 

Check website for holiday market dates. 

Avery County Farmers Market 

BANNER ELK, NC 

185 Azalea Cir. SE 

Thu., 3:30-6 pm, Apr.-Oct. 

(828) 733-8270 

info@averycountyfarmersmarket.net 

averycountyfarmersmarket.net 

On the lawn in front of the Historic Banner 

Elk School. 

Bakersville Main Street 

Farmer’s Market 

BAKERSVILLE, NC 

177 Crimson Laurel Way 


facebook.com/ 

bakersvillemainstreetfarmersmarket 

Between Maple St. and Hemlock Dr., across 

from the Creek Walk. 

King Street Market 

BOONE, NC 

126 Poplar Grove Connector 

Tue., 3:30-6:30 pm, May-Oct. 

(828) 386-1537 

farmersmarkets@brwia.org 

brwia.org 

In the green lot in front of the Watauga County 

Social Services. In the case of dangerous 

weather, we may move to the Agricultural 

Conference Center. 

Watauga County Farmers’ 

Market 

BOONE, NC 

591 Horn in the West Dr. 


Sat., 9 am-1 pm, Nov. 

(828) 355-4918 

wataugacountyfarmersmarket@gmail. 

com 

wataugacountyfarmersmarket.org 

In the parking lot of Horn in the West. 

Wilkes County Farmers’ Market 

NORTH WILKESBORO, NC 

842 CBD Loop, Yadkin Valley 

Marketplace 

Tue., 3:30-6 pm & 

Sat., 7:30 am-12:30 pm, Apr.-Sep. 

(336) 667-7129 

wilkescountyfarmersmarket@gmail.com 

downtownnorthwilkesboro.com/see-dodowntown/wilkes-county-farmers-market 

In the Yadkin Valley Marketplace. 

Winter King Street Market 

BOONE, NC 

252 Poplar Grove Rd. 


(828) 386-1537 

farmersmarkets@brwia.org 

farmersmarkets.brwia.org 

At the Watauga Agricultural Conference 

Center. 

FARMS 

Against the Grain 

ZIONVILLE, NC 

(828) 406-4439 

atgfarm@gmail.com 

atgfarm.com 

We are Certified Organic through USDA 

National Organic Program and Real Organic 

Project. We specialize in a broad spectrum 

of vegetables and Animal Welfare Approved 

pastured beef. Find us at Watauga County 

Farmers Market, High Country Food Hub, and 

Boone Winter Market, or contact the farm 

directly. 

Apple Brandy Beef 


(336) 990-9310 

applebrandybeeforder@gmail.com 

applebrandybeef.com 

Enjoy our beef and take part in the shortest 

beef supply chain in the country. Apple Brandy 

Beef is raised on pasture, finished on corn, 

and processed at Apple Brandy Prime Cuts. All 

part of the same fourth-generation family farm 

in Wilkes County. 

Blue Ridge Blueberries 

SPRUCE PINE, NC 

(317) 658-3259 

blueridgeblueberries1@gmail.com 

blueridgeblueberries.com 

We are a u-pick blueberry farm and art gallery. 

U-pick available June to September. 

BRG Farms 

ELK PARK, NC 

(828) 963-0536 

brgfarms@gmail.com 

brgfarms.com 

We offer grassfed beef from registered Angus 

seedstock, pasture-raised pork, and honey. 

Customers may purchase direct from the farm, 

by the pack, half or whole. Call ahead to make 

an appointment. 

Carringer Farm 

NEWLAND, NC 

(828) 349-9062 

carringerfarms@yahoo.com 

carringerfarms.com 

We grew up in Western North Carolina and 

farming is part of our family heritage. We grow 

corn, potatoes, tomatoes, okra, winter squash, 

and more on a nine-acre farm in Altamont. We 

participate in the King Street Market. 

Covered Creek Flower Farm 

DEEP GAP, NC 

(919) 532-6127 

coveredcreekflowerfarm@gmail.com 

We are a small, family-owned farm selling 

fresh cut flowers and potted perennials. Our 

desire is to connect people with one another 

and nature through the beauty of locally grown 

flowers. Find us online at the High Country 

Food Hub or email us directly. 

Fraser Ridge Farm 

CRUMPLER, NC 

(828) 406-0339 

cowbignbrown@yahoo.com 

Fraser Ridge Farm is a family-owned-andoperated 

farm. We offer heirloom apple trees, 

annuals, perennials, shrubbery, vegetable 

transplants, produce, cherries, blackberries, 

and Christmas trees. 

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Harmony Ridge Homestead 


(336) 932-3095 

harmonyridgenc@gmail.com 

Harmony Ridge offers the only u-pick 

blackberry experience in the county. Our farm 

offers fresh blackberries and cut flowers grown 

using organic practices. Come visit us and 

make sweet memories, one plump blackberry 

at a time. 

Hellbender Farm 

LANSING, NC 

info@hellbenderfarm.com 

hellbenderfarm.com 

We are a small, sustainably run farm on 

eight acres bordering Helton Creek, north of 

Lansing in Ashe County. Our products include 

cut flowers, herbal teas and tea concentrates, 

and wool from our herd of Navajo-churro 

sheep. 

Ivy Point Farm 

WEST JEFFERSON, NC 

(336) 846-2470 

jcbarlow@skybest.com 

We are a North Carolina Century Farm 

specializing in u-pick berries and choose-andcut 

Christmas trees. We offer heirloom apples, 

including Virginia Beauties, Wolf River, Early 

Transparent, Burgundy, Spice of Old Virginia, 

Brushy Mountain Limbertwig and Summer 

Rambo. 

The Liar’s Table 

ELK PARK, NC 

theliarstablenc@gmail.com 

theliarstable.com 

We are a unique market with farm fresh 

produce, farm-raised meats, artisan breads, 

handmade chocolates, homemade pickles and 

jams, and ready to eat foods, serving lunch 

and coffee! We also offer a CSA and sell to 

restaurants, chefs, and other retailers. 

The Little Half Acre 

BAKERSVILLE, NC 

(252) 675-9989 

jackie@thellittlehalfacre.com 

thelittlehalfacre.com 

We are a teaching and touring half-acre 

homestead practicing no-till, organic growing. 

Our farm-to-table brunch and lunch programs 

include workshops on food abundance in 

difficult conditions. 

North Fork Farm 

ZIONVILLE, NC 

(828) 297-5755 

northforkfarm@skybest.com 

northforkfarmbeef.com 

North Fork Farm is a small family farm in 

Watauga County. Our beef, pork, and chicken 

are raised without antibiotics or added 

hormones. Our meats are prepackaged or 

custom cut for retail or wholesale. We offer a 

meat CSA and have a farm store. 

Sheraton Park Farms 

MCGRADY, NC 

(336) 957-1196 

sheratonparkfarms@gmail.com 

sheratonparkfarms.com 

Sheraton Park Farms is a 70-acre regenerative 

farm located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge 

Mountains in Wilkes County. We raise beef 

cattle, egg chickens, meat chickens, turkeys, 

and our favorite—pigs! 

GROCERIES 

Apple Brandy Prime Cuts 


106 Chestnut St. 

(336) 990-9310 

abprimecuts@gmail.com 

applebrandybeef.com 

USDA-inspected abattoir and retail storefront 

for Apple Brandy Beef. 

High Country Food Hub 

BOONE, NC 

252 Poplar Grove Rd. 

(828) 412-0834 

foodhub@brwia.org 

highcountryfoodhub.org 

The High Country Food Hub is a year-round 

online farmers market specializing in products 

grown and produced within 100 miles of 

Boone, NC. We offer produce, dairy, eggs, 

meat, bread, honey, coffee, body care, plants/ 

flowers, and value-added goods. 



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RESTAURANTS 

Bistro Roca & Antlers Bar 

BLOWING ROCK, NC 

143 Wonderland Tr. 

(828) 295-4008 

mgmt@bistroroca.com 

bistroroca.com 

One of Blowing Rock’s most popular 

restaurants, serving inventive American bistro 

cuisine in a rustic, elegant setting. We combine 

efficient service with gracious hospitality, 

offering a wide selection of wines and craft 

cocktails in Antlers Bar. 

Vidalia 

BOONE, NC 

831 West King St. 

(828) 263-9176 

brutus2830@yahoo.com 

vidaliaofboonenc.com 

Upscale-casual creative American cuisine, 

featuring seasonal menus, wine tastings, and 

other special events. Please check our website 

for our current dining hours. 

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THE LIAR’S TABLE: 

Connecting with Community 

Photo by NC Cooperative Extension 

farm is just something that we started doing as a hobby, something 

we wanted to do for ourselves—and it kind of grew into this bigger, 

“The 

wider thing we could share with the community,” says farmer Kaci 

Nidiffer, who co-owns The Liar’s Table in Elk Park, NC, with her husband, Amos. 


The store’s location quickly began to bring in more people from 

the community. Since Elk Park doesn’t have a grocery store, The 

Liar’s Table is a place where people can access fresh produce. To 

build on that, Kaci and Amos are working to implement SNAP as 

a form of payment at the store. Through the WNC Double SNAP 

Network (see page 14), they will eventually be able to match an 

additional $20 for SNAP customers to spend on produce. “We 

hope it will bring new people in, or bring in more customers 

regularly,” says Kaci. “We’d like to become as convenient as the 

Dollar General.” 

Back in 2010, when the couple started sowing seeds on their land, 

they had no idea their shared interest in growing food would 

eventually turn into a thriving farm business with two retail 

storefronts and community hub for their neighbors in Avery 

County. But a life-threatening car accident prompted them to 

focus on the farm full time. “We were lucky to survive,” says Kaci. 

“It put some things into perspective, 

and we decided to quit our jobs. We 

thought, ’This is what’s important 

and we’re gonna go for it!’” 

They sold their produce and freshly baked bread at their local 

farmers market and soon began a CSA (Community Supported 

Agriculture) with five families. After adding a farm stand to 

the property—open one day a week for CSA members to pick 

up their produce—they started dreaming about a full retail 

storefront. “We wanted a space where we could interact with the 

community,” says Kaci. 

In 2020, Kaci and Amos bought a local greasy spoon diner, easily 

accessible from the main road in Elk Park. Initially they thought 

they would unveil a storefront a few years down the road, but 

quickly realized they’d need to open much sooner to cover the 

cost of renovations. The fully updated space opened a mere five 

months later with produce from the farm as well as housemade 

sourdough, locally raised eggs, and meat for sale. Amos and 

Kaci rebranded the store and farm—formerly called Trosly 

Farm—The Liar’s Table as an homage to the diner’s legacy. 

“At the diner, a lot of the old timers would sit at this big, long 

table and tell stories,” says Kaci. “Exaggeration was very common 

in those stories, and they had a big sign over the table that said 

’The Liar’s Table.’ We hope the name gives a bit of ownership to 

the people who come through here.” 

Continuing to Grow 

With the success of the Elk Park store, Amos and Kaci opened 

a second retail location of The Liar’s Table in Linville this past 

December. The new store is closer to Boone and has expanded 

their customer base. Both locations now offer a menu of coffee, 

pastries, and sandwiches, as well as heat-and-eat meals. They’ve 

also added catering services and a supper club series. 

Even as their business model shifts toward the retail outlets, 

their CSA—now with about 40 members—remains central to the 

farm. Kaci and Amos host gatherings throughout the year for 

shareholders to “come out to the farm and see what we’re doing 

and how their food is being made.” They also offer a work share, 

where shareholders can help out on the farm for a few hours a 

week as payment for their CSA. “It’s a great way for people to 

interact with the food that they’re eating,” says Kaci. “We’ve had 

a lot of repeat work share customers.” 

They’ve also found ways to add educational opportunities 

through the store and farm, encouraging their neighbors to 

connect with local food. “I used to be an art teacher and have 

always been very involved with kids,” says Kaci. “I wanted to 

keep encouraging hands-on activities through the farm.” They 

offer on-farm classes, school tours, and educational internships, 

and work with their local FFA (Future Farmers of America) to 

bring agricultural experiences to high school students. 

“A lot of kids are able to try, smell, taste, and see new vegetables 

that they normally wouldn’t try,” says Kaci. “We’ve had several 

teachers that have come out for school farm tours come back to 

the farm store or even become regulars.” 

While the retail stores aren’t what Kaci and Amos expected 

when they started growing their own food, they’re excited 

about the opportunities they’ve brought. “It’s opened up 

a lot of doors that we never even thought of,” says Kaci. 

“We’ve had a lot more interaction with people than in the 

past and that’s been great.” 


SOUTHWEST 

VIRGINIA 

The farms of Southwest Virginia are the 

largest in the Appalachian Grown region, 

with an average of 164 acres per farm, twice 

the average size of farms in Western North 

Carolina. This is still significantly smaller than 

the national average of 463 acres. This area 

is characterized by rolling hills and pastures. 

Approximately three-quarters of farms here 

are raising cattle or producing hay. 

SMYTH 

WYTHE 

SCOTT 

WASHINGTON 

GRAYSON 

CARROLL 




Abingdon Farmers Market 

ABINGDON, VA 

100 Remsburg Dr. 

Tue., 3-6 pm, Apr.-Sep.; Sat., 8 am-12 pm, 

Apr.-Oct.; Sat., 10 am-12 pm, Nov.-Dec.; 

1st & 3rd Sat., 10 am-12 pm, Jan.-Mar. 

(276) 698-1434 

abingdonmarket@gmail.com 

abingdonfarmersmarket.com 

Independence Farmers 

Market 

INDEPENDENCE, VA 

Hwy. 58 and Hwy. 21 

Fri., 9 am-1 pm, May-Oct. 

(276) 768-0597 

independencefarmersmarket@gmail.com 

independencefarmersmarket.org 

Year-round online market at 

independencefarmersmarket. 

localfoodmarketplace.com. 

Rural Retreat Farmers Market 

at the Depot 

RURAL RETREAT, VA 

105 W. Railroad Ave. 

Wed., 3-5:30 pm, Jun.-Aug. 

(276) 620-2572 

depotatrr@gmail.com 

therrdepot.com 

Inside and outside at the Rural Retreat Depot 

historic train station and museum. 

Wytheville Farmers Market 

WYTHEVILLE, VA 

210 W. Spring St. 

Sat., 8 am-12 pm, year-round 

(276) 620-4095 

info@wythefarmers.org 

wythefarmers.org 

FARMS 

Hayes Valley Farms 

MARION, VA 

(276) 299-3747 

hayesfarmlife@gmail.com 

hayesvalleyfarms.com 

Hayes Valley Farms is a family-owned-andoperated 

farm in transition to becoming 

Certified Organic. We offer raw milk dairy, via 

herdshares for milk, butter, and cheeses, eggs, 

poultry, beef, lamb, and pork. 

Old Rich Valley Farm 

SALTVILLE, VA 

(276) 780-8191 

oldrichvalleyfarm@gmail.com 

oldrichvalleyfarm.com 

We are a small family farm raising pastured 

chicken, beef, and pork. None of our animals 

receive antibiotics or added growth hormones 

and we use non-GMO feed. Our goal is to raise 

the healthiest possible animals for our family 

and yours. 

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BERRY CORN 

CLAFOUTIS 

By Duane Gibson and Lindsey Giglio, 

Two Stones Farm + Mill, 

Greeneville, TN 



Active time: 10 minutes 

Inactive time: 35 minutes 

Duane’s great-grandfather farmed fruit in 

Colorado, then the family moved to blueberry 

patches in Northern Georgia. Some of the 

family vines are cultivated here! In addition to blueberries 

we grow seedless blackberries, black raspberries, and 

strawberries. We are growing and milling our own wheat 

and corn for flour as well! Growing and pressing sorghum 

was definitely a moment we’re proud of from last year. 

We drizzle the syrup on everything! 

We both love cooking and eating dessert. This dish is an 

elevated version of a cobbler, without the complexity of 

work. It’s a great treat in June to welcome summer, or if 

you save any of the jammy blueberries in your freezer, a 

smile in deep winter. 

It can be changed up in a lot of ways and still taste great. 

Use a common 12-inch cast iron skillet if you’re going to 

a potluck or want leftovers for breakfast. You can cut the 

recipe in half for a 6-inch skillet for two. 

Ingredients 

¼ cup (33 grams) whole grain flour (we use Appalachian 

White Wheat) 

¼ cup (33 grams) corn flour 

¼ cup (50 grams) sugar 

½ teaspoon salt 

3 eggs 

3 tablespoons (60 grams) butter, melted 

Zest of 1 orange or lemon 

½ cup whole milk 

2 cups (310 grams) blueberries, strawberries, or 

blackberries (or a combination) 

Whipped yogurt (optional) 

Sorghum syrup (optional) 

Directions 

1. Place a cast iron skillet in oven set to 350 degrees. Melt 

the butter in a separate pan while the skillet warms. 

2. Whisk together the dry ingredients (flours, sugar, salt) 

in a large bowl. 

3. Whisk in your wet ingredients (eggs, melted butter, 

milk, zest) one at a time. 

4. Pour the batter into the heated cast iron skillet, lightly 

buttered, and sprinkle berries over top. 

5. Bake for about 25 to 30 minutes, until golden. Let cool 

before serving. 

6. Optional flare: Serve with whipped yogurt (our local 

favorite is from our friends at Grassroots Farm and 

Dairy) and drizzle with sorghum syrup. 


TENNESSEE 

MOUNTAINS 

Farms in the 14 mountain counties of East 

Tennessee have Knoxville as an economic 

center as well as close to 20 farmers markets. 

Unlike in the western part of the state, farms 

in the Tennessee Mountains don’t produce 

cotton, but grow and raise a diversity of 

products, from grassfed cattle and heirloom 

vegetables to u-pick berries and lavender. 

Tennessee is a top producer of several niche 

products, including sorghum syrup and goat 

meat and dairy. 

KNOX 

Knoxville 

SULLIVAN 

JOHNSON 

Johnson City 

WASHINGTON CARTER 

GREENE 

UNICOI 

JEFFERSON 

COCKE 

BLOUNT 

SEVIER 

MONROE 

BRADLEY 

POLK 

Photo by Poynter Photo Company 



Circle Farmers Market 

KNOXVILLE, TN 

8529 Rutledge Pike 

2nd Sat., 9 am-1 pm, May-Oct. 

(865) 765-3458 

circlefarmersmarket@gmail.com 

facebook.com/groups/1108870239931474 

Dandridge Farmers’ Market 

DANDRIDGE, TN 

Gay St. and Meeting St. 


(865) 397-7420 

Dixie Lee Farmers’ Market 

KNOXVILLE, TN 

12740 Kingston Pike 


(865) 816-3023 

jeff@dixieleefarmersmarket.com 

dixieleefarmersmarket.com 

In the Renaissance Farragut parking lot. 

Eastside Sunday Market 

KNOXVILLE, TN 

2020 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. 

Sun., 1-4 pm, Jul.-Sep. 

(865) 214-7678 

eastsidesundaymarket@gmail.com 

eastsidesundaymarket.org 

In Dr. Walter Hardy Park. 

Ebenezer Road Farmers’ 

Market 

KNOXVILLE, TN 

1001 Ebenezer Rd. 

Tue., 3-6 pm, Apr.-Nov. 

(865) 320-6453 

info@easttnfarmmarkets.com 

easttnfarmmarkets.com 

In the parking lot of Ebenezer United 

Methodist Church. 

Erwin Community Market 

ERWIN, TN 

102 N. Main Ave. 

Fri., 5-8 pm, Jun.-Aug. 

(423) 220-7624 

communications@erwintn.org 

In the parking lot of Unicoi County Jail Annex. 

Greeneville Farmers’ 

Market 

TUSCULUM, TN 

690 Erwin Hwy. 


(423) 552-3023 

greenevillefarmersmarket@gmail.com 

greenevillefarmersmarket.com 

At Doak House Museum on Tusculum 

University campus. Year-round online market 

with curbside pickup at gfm.locallygrown.net. 

Johnson City Farmers’ 

Market 

JOHNSON CITY, TN 



(423) 963-6624 

managerjcfm@gmail.com 

johnsoncityfarmersmarket.org 

Johnson County Farmers 

Market 

MOUNTAIN CITY, TN 

210 S. Church St. 


marketmanager@johnsoncountyfm.com 

johnsoncountyfm.org 

In Ralph Stout Park, the gravel parking lot 

beside the playground. 

Johnson County Winter 

Farmers’ Market 

MOUNTAIN CITY, TN 

716 S. Shady St. 

Sat., 9 am-12 pm, Nov.-Dec. 

marketmanager@johnsoncountyfm.com 

johnsoncountyfm.org 

In the basement of the Welcome Center. 

Jonesborough Farmers 

Market 

JONESBOROUGH, TN 



(423) 753-2401 

jfm@jonesboroughlocallygrown.org 

jonesboroughlocallygrown.org 

Behind the courthouse. 

Kingsport Farmers Market 

KINGSPORT, TN 

308 Clinchfield St. 

Sat., 7 am-1 pm, Apr.-Nov. 

kingsportfarmesmarket.org 

Main Street Marketplace 

SWEETWATER, TN 

105 S. Main St. 

Daily, 8 am-dark, year-round 

(423) 337-6979 

jmorgan@sweetwatertn.net 

sweetwatertn.net 

Market Square Farmers 

Market 

KNOXVILLE, TN 

Market Square 

Wed., 10 am-1 pm & 

Sat., 9 am-1 pm, May.-Nov. 

(865) 805-8687 

markets@nourishknoxville.org 

nourishknoxville.org 

Maryville Farmers’ Market 

MARYVILLE, TN 

330 E. Broadway Ave. 

Sat., 8:30-11:30 am, Apr.-Nov. 

(865) 268-9614 

maryvillefarmersmkt@gmail.com 

farmersmarketmaryville.com 

Near CBBC Bank. 

New Harvest Farmers 

Market 

KNOXVILLE, TN 

4775 New Harvest Ln. 

Thu., 3-6 pm, Apr.-Sep. 

(865) 805-8687 



New Harvest Park behind the east Knoxville 

Target shopping center. 

Nourish Knoxville’s Winter 


KNOXVILLE, TN 

Market Square 


(865) 805-8687 



Seymour Farmers’ Market 

SEYMOUR, TN 

11621 Chapman Hwy. 

Sat., 8 am-12 pm, Jun.-Oct. 

(865) 386-1884 

seymourfarmersmarket.tn@gmail.com 

seymourfarmersmarket.org 

In the lower parking lot of Seymour First 

Baptist Church. 

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SAVOR A YEAR OF BILTMORE 

when you purchase a new Annual Pass 

at biltmore.com/annualpass. 

Sample Your Benefits 

• Enjoy savings when dining at 

estate restaurants. 

• Bring friends to Antler Hill Village & 

Winery after 4 p.m. 

• Save on Biltmore wine and gourmet 

food purchased in our shops and online. 

• Delight in special dining events and 

much more! 

Local Wines 

HANDCRAFTED SINCE 1895 

Our winemaker begins with the finest 

grapes—including fruit from estate and 

regional vineyards—to craft award-winning 

Biltmore ® wines. Savor our legacy of 

supporting local farms and growers, and 

taste how deep our roots run in 

Western North Carolina. 

BILTMOREWINES.COM 


FARMS 

Garner Farm Products 

KODAK, TN 

(865) 223-1178 

garnerfarmproducts@gmail.com 

etsy.com/shop/garnerfarmproducts 

Garner Farm Products grows all sorts of 

vegetables, cut flowers, and berries. We have 

various apple trees in our small orchard! We 

also offer farm fresh eggs, elderberry products, 

and honey. 

Green Pasture Farm 

CHUCKEY, TN 

(423) 823-4599 

greenpasturefarm17@gmail.com 

greenpasturefarm17.com 

We are a hydroponic farm located in 

sunny Chuckey between Johnson City and 

Greeneville. We specialize in supplying fresh, 

locally grown artisan lettuces, greens, and 

herbs year-round, along with hydroponic 

tomatoes March through July. 

Lick Skillet Farm 

NEW MARKET, TN 

lickskillet.farm 

We sustainably and humanely raise foragefinished 

beef and lamb and pastured heritage 

pork, chickens, and eggs. We protect the 

ecosystem by not using synthetic inputs. We 

sequester carbon, support biodiversity, and 

focus on soil health. 

Little Row Farms 

KNOXVILLE, TN 

(865) 740-3553 

littlerowfarms@gmail.com 

littlerowfarms.com 

We are a multi-generational farm with deep 

roots in the Blount, Knox, and Sevier County 

areas. We offer traditional vegetables as well 

as assorted, highly nutritious microgreens to 

local consumers, including restaurants and 

retail outlets. 

Mud Hollow Farms 

BRISTOL, TN 

(423) 418-0402 

mudhollowfarmstn@gmail.com 

mudhollowfarmstn.com 

We are a small family-owned farm in the 

Holston Mountains near South Holston 

Lake. We offer a wide variety of products and 

services from delivery CSA, seasonal plant 

material and gift baskets, hydroponic lettuces, 

leafy greens, and herbs. 

Naturally Green Farm & 

Flowers 

CORRYTON, TN 

(865) 387-6495 

naturallygreenfarm@gmail.com 

naturallygreenfarm.com 

We offer organically grown sustainability— 

chicken, veggies, mushrooms, herbs, and 

fruit, inspired by Korean Natural Farming and 

JADAM practices. Join us as we cultivate not 

just a farm, but a community rooted in shared 

values. 

Rocky Field Farm 

AFTON, TN 

(423) 620-0184 

wayne.hughes@fbitn.com 

rockyfieldfarm.com 

Founded in 1796, we specialize in antibioticfree, 

hormone-free Angus cattle. We grow 

various forages to support a 55-head cattle 

herd. We treat our cows humanely and the 

environment responsibly. 

Rocky Park Natural Farm 

FRIENDSVILLE, TN 

(865) 250-3475 

jpkirksey@yahoo.com 

rockyparkfarm.com 

Born out of the Kirkseys’ love for plants, food, 

and community, the vision for the farm grew 

to be a place where all-natural food could be 

produced for the community through u-pick 

and onsite farm stand, open Monday to Friday, 

10 am to 4 pm. 

Scott’s Strawberry & Tomato 

Farm 

UNICOI, TN 

(423) 743-7511 

scottfarmstn.com 

We offer produce for both wholesale and 

retail markets. We sell strawberries from our 

area retail stands. We opened Scott’s Farm 

Market in 2015 where we sell a variety of 

vegetables fresh from our fields and feature 

our homemade ice cream. 

Two Stones Farm + Mill 

(Formerly Gibson Berry Farm) 

GREENEVILLE, TN 

twostonesfarmandmill@gmail.com 

twostones.farm 

We are a USDA Certified Organic farm and 

grist mill offering blueberries, blackberries, 

strawberries, stone-ground corn and wheat, 

rolled oats, watermelon, cantaloupe, 

vegetables, herbs, and plant starts. Find us 

at farmers markets, online, and in groceries 

and bakeries. 

GROCERIES 



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SHRIMP AND 

STONE-GROUND 

GRITS 

By Belinda Carringer, Carringer Farms, 

Newland, NC 


Servings: 4 


Ingredients 

4 cups water 

Salt and pepper 

1 cup stone-ground grits 

3 tablespoons butter 

2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded 

1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined 

6 slices bacon, chopped 

4 teaspoons lemon juice 

2 tablespoons parsley, chopped 

1 cup scallions, thinly sliced 

1 large clove garlic, minced 

We love the process of taking seeds of 

different varieties and watching them turn 

into healthy vegetables that we provide to 

different restaurants, farmers markets, food hubs, and 

nonprofit organizations. It’s definitely a labor of love! 

The Jimmy Red corn was almost extinct about 20 or 25 

years ago. Because it has a higher BRIX (sugar content), 

the moonshiners brought it back. We enjoy growing it for 

cornmeal and grits. This is a fairly easy recipe and seems 

to turn out the same each time. 

We love using the stone-ground grits with this because the 

texture is a coarse grind and the flavor is much better than 

instant or quick-cooking grits. Also, the Jimmy Red grits 

have red specs in them, which look beautiful with the 

pink shrimp. 

Directions 

1. Bring water to a boil in a large pot. Add salt and 

pepper. Add grits and cook until water is absorbed, 

about 20 to 25 minutes, stirring frequently to keep 

the grits from sticking to the bottom of the pot. 

Remove from heat and stir in butter and cheese. 

2. Rinse shrimp and pat dry. 

3. Fry the bacon in a large skillet until browned. 

Remove, leaving grease in the pan. Place the bacon 

on a towel to drain. 

4. Add shrimp to the pan with the bacon grease. 

Cook until shrimp turns pink. Add lemon juice, 

chopped bacon, parsley, scallions, and garlic. 

Sauté for 3 minutes. 

5. Spoon grits into bowls and top with shrimp mixture. 


NORTHEAST 

GEORGIA 

The trees that produce the highly sought-after 

sourwood honey grow most abundantly in 

the mountains of North Georgia and Western 

North Carolina. Appalachian Grown farms in 

Northeast Georgia have earned recognition 

for sourwood and other types of honey. Just as 

sweet, Northeast Georgia’s picturesque small 

towns—like Ellijay, Blue Ridge, Clayton, and 

Dahlonega—invite visitors to join community 

farmers markets, local food festivals, and 

wineries. 

FANNIN 

UNION 

TOWNS 

RABUN 

GILMER 

PICKENS 

LUMPKIN 

WHITE 

HABERSHAM 

STEPHENS 

FRANKLIN 



Blue Ridge Downtown Market 

BLUE RIDGE, GA 


Sat., 9 am-1 pm, Jun.-Nov. 

(706) 455-1152 

blueridgefarmersmarket@gmail.com 

facebook.com/downtownmarketblueridge 

In the park across from the courthouse. 

Clayton Farmers Market Rabun 

County 

CLAYTON, GA 

46 Plaza Way 


claytonfarmersmarketrabun@gmail.com 

facebook.com/claytonfarmers 

In the side lot of the Rabun County Food Bank. 

Dahlonega Farmers Market 

DAHLONEGA, GA 

91 Hawkins St. 

Sat., 8 am-1 pm, May-Aug.; 

1st & 3rd Sat., 8 am-1 pm, Sep.-Oct. 

(706) 482-2726 

salexander@dahlonegadda.org 

dahlonegadda.org 

In Hancock Park. 

Lavonia Farmers Market 

LAVONIA, GA 


Wed., 7 am-11 am & Sat., 7 am-11 am, 

Apr.-Oct. 

(706) 356-1926 

dda@lavoniaga.gov 

Near the gazebo. 

North Georgia Farmers Market 

BLUE RIDGE, GA 

83 Dunbarton Farm Rd. 

Sat., 9 am-12 pm, Apr.-Dec. 

In the parking lot of the Cohutta Country 

Store. 

Union County Farmers Market 

BLAIRSVILLE, GA 

290 Farmers Market Way 

Tue., 9 am-1 pm & Sat., 

8 am-1 pm, Jun.-Oct. 

(706) 439-6043 

farmersmarket@uniongov.com 

ucfarmersmarket.com 

FARMS 

Ellijay Mushrooms 

ELLIJAY, GA 

(678) 570-6888 

howard@ellijaymushrooms.com 

ellijaymushrooms.com 

The farm harvests the highest quality shiitake, 

oyster and lion’s mane mushrooms. These 

are the Rolls-Royce of mushrooms due to our 

mountain water. Each mushroom is handharvested. 

From Whole Foods to Atlanta, Blue 

Ridge, and Ellijay restaurants—just ask for us! 

MtnHoney 

CLARKESVILLE, GA 

(706) 754-7062 

mtnhoney@windstream.net 

mtnhoney.com 

Direct from the beekeeper, our honey is 100 

percent pure, raw, and natural, just like the 

bees made it. We extract our honey with 

minimal straining, never applying heat. 

Sourwood is one the most sought-after honeys 

in the world. 

Reno’s Creek Farm 

ROYSTON, GA 

(706) 201-6784 

renoscreekfarm@gmail.com 

We offer seasonal produce such as green 

onions, garlic, red okra, Clemson spineless 

okra, summer squash, tomato varieties, 

Silver King corn, collards, kale and hot 

pepper varieties as well as artisan hot sauces, 

preserves, chow chow, pepper jellies, and 

baked goods. 

GROCERIES 

Ellijay Mushrooms Farm Store 

ELIJAY, GA 

1971 Old Flat Branch Rd. 

(678) 570-6888 

howard@ellijaymushrooms.com 

ellijaymushrooms.com 

Located in the foothills of the Appalachian 

Mountains, we offer our beautiful, organically 

grown mushrooms, along with locally sourced 

proteins, vegetables, fruit, artisan goods. Find 

local food, u-pick flowers, and so much FUNgi 

at the farm! 



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FETTUCCINE WITH 

ARUGULA PESTO 

AND BLISTERED CHERRY 

TOMATOES 

By Jessica Spiegel, Terra Lingua Growers, 

Landrum, SC 




Ingredients 

3 cups arugula 

3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 

1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese 

1/2 cup walnuts 

1 tablespoon lemon juice 

2 cloves garlic 

1/4 teaspoon salt 

Freshly ground pepper to taste 

1 pint cherry tomatoes 

1 tablespoon olive oil 

1 pound dried fettuccine noodles 

Cherry tomatoes are one of the main summer 

crops at Terra Lingua. We sell both greenhouse 

and field-grown tomatoes, but our favorite by far 

is the Sakura, a large, super sweet cherry variety from the 

greenhouse. Because of its size it is quite versatile and is 

great cooked and fresh—truly a crowd pleaser. 

We also grow arugula year-round and have been making 

arugula pesto for many years. Pasta with pesto, however, 

just doesn’t quite work without tomatoes. The brightness 

and tanginess of the Sakuras cuts through the heaviness 

of the pesto and makes a truly stunning dish. 

Directions 

1. For the pesto, combine the first eight ingredients in a 

food processor and combine until it’s the consistency 

you want. Scrape down the sides and continue to 

process as needed. Taste and adjust salt and pepper. 

2. Cook fettuccine according to package directions. 

Al dente (with a little bite to it) works best. Drain 

and return to the pot. 

3. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a cast iron pan on 

medium-high heat. Add the tomatoes and cook for 

1 minute, until they start to blister. Toss with a pinch 

of salt and freshly ground pepper. 

4. Stir the pesto into the pasta. Portion onto plates 

or wide bowls and top each serving with blistered 

tomatoes. 


UPSTATE 

SOUTH 

CAROLINA 

Despite Georgia claiming the Peach State 

nickname, South Carolina actually grows 

twice as many, second only to California as 

the top peach-producing state. More than 

a third of South Carolina’s peaches are 

grown in the Upstate, mostly in Spartanburg 

County. Because the Upstate is warmer than 

the rest of the Appalachian Grown region, it 

also gets the first strawberries of the season! 

The cities of Spartanburg and Greenville 

have both seen significant population growth 

in recent years, which has led to increased 

outlets for local food. 

GREENVILLE 

SPARTANBURG 

CHEROKEE 

PICKENS 

OCONEE 

Greenville 

ANDERSON 

Photo by Beth Frith 



Anderson County Farmers 

Market 

ANDERSON, SC 

402 N. Murray Ave. 

Tue., 8 am-1 pm, Thu. 8 am-1 pm, Sat., 

8 am-1 pm, Jun.-Nov. 

(864) 231-7275 

snicometo@andersoncountysc.org 

andersoncountysc.org/farmersmarket 

Clemson Farmers Market 

CLEMSON, SC 

578 Issaqueena Tr. 

Thu., 3:30-6:30 pm, May-Sep. 

(864) 654-1200 

facebook.com/clemsonfarmersmarket 

Check Facebook for holiday market dates. 

Foothills Heritage Market 

SENECA, SC 

2063 Sandifer Blvd. 


(864) 247-7843 

farmoconee.org 

SWAMP RABBIT 

CAFE & GROCERY 

Bakery • Grocery • Cafe 

Catering • Local Food Hub 

EAT LOCAL. 

RIDE BIKES. 

H&H Produce 

CLEVELAND, SC 

4046 Geer Hwy. 

Thu., Fri. & Sat., 9 am-6 pm, Mar.-Nov. 

(864) 747-0189 

jholmes875@gmail.com 

Hub City Farmers Market 

SPARTANBURG, SC 

498 Howard St. 

Sat., 8 am-12 pm, Apr.-Dec.; 3rd Sat., 

11 am-2 pm, Jan.-Mar. 

(864) 585-0905 

info@hubcityfm.org 

hubcityfm.org 

Landrum Farmers Market 

LANDRUM, SC 

221 W. Rutherford St. 


(864) 237-3644 

landrumfm@gmial.com 

In the parking lot next to Dollar Tree and 

Beales. 

TD Saturday Market 

GREENVILLE, SC 

S. Main St. 


(864) 467-4494 

cbassie@greenvillesc.gov 

saturdaymarketlive.com 

Between Court St. and Washington St. 

Travelers Rest Farmers 

Market 

TRAVELERS REST, SC 

235 Trailblazer Dr. 

Sat., 8:30 am-12 pm, May-Sep. 

(864) 610-0965 

trfarmersmarketinfo@gmail.com 

travelersrestfarmersmarket.com 

At Trailblazer Park. 

Walhalla Farmer’s Market 

WALHALLA, SC 

101 E. North Broad St. 

Sat., 8-11 am, May-Oct. 

(864) 710-2025 

mainstreetwalhalla@gmail.com 

facebook.com/walhallascfarmersmarket 

In the parking lot of the Walhalla Performing 

Arts Center. 

FARMS 

Carolina Honey Bee 

Company 


(864) 610-2337 

sales@carolinabeeco.com 

carolinabeeco.com 

We are a family-owned-and-operated business 

with deep roots here in the western Carolinas. 

Beekeeping has been a part of our family for 

over 100 years. All of us are committed to 

providing the highest quality honey, creamed 

honey, and infused honey. 

Mushroom Mountain 

EASLEY, SC 

(864) 859-3080 

sporeprints@gmail.com 

mushroommountain.com 

Mushroom Mountain is Certified Organic 

mushroom spawn laboratory and farm. 

We carry over 100 different species of fungi 

that are used in mushroom cultivation, for 

medicinal purposes, and in mycoremediation. 

Peach Country 

CAMPOBELLO, SC 

(864) 468-4999 

dwhyder@gmail.com 

peachcountry.info 

We grow and sell our own peaches, 

strawberries, apples, pumpkins, produce, 

blackberries, and blueberries. We sell jams, 

jellies, honey, baked goods, pastries, and ice 

cream. We have seasonal fruit slushies. 

RedRoc Farms 

PICKENS, SC 

(864) 723-3241 

redrocfarms183@gmail.com 

RedRoc Farms specializes in humanely and 

woodland-raised purebred Duroc pigs that 

forage over our almost 20 acres and are fed 

an all-organic feed program with no fillers. 

We offer whole and half hog shares, cuts, and 

seven flavors of sausage. 

Terra Lingua Growers 

LANDRUM, SC 

spiegel@terralinguagrowers.com 

Terra Lingua Growers is an independent farm 

business committed to sustainable practices. 

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Photo by Creasman Farms 

We operate in the beautiful Appalachian 

foothills of upstate South Carolina. We sell 

produce at several local farmers markets, 

through CSA, and to restaurants. 

GROCERIES 

Belue Farms Natural Market 

BOILING SPRINGS, SC 

3769 Parris Bridge Rd. 

(864) 578-0446 

market@beluefarms.com 

beluefarms.com 

Open all year with organic groceries, fruits, 

and vegetables, Belue Farms grassfed beef, raw 

milk, pastured meats and eggs, wild-caught 

seafood, cheeses, gluten-free products, and 

a wide variety of supplements to support a 

healthy lifestyle. 

Green Heart Awakening 

PENDLETON, SC 

102 East Main St. 

greenheartawakening@gmail.com 

greenheartawakening.com 

Green Heart Awakening is a brick-and-mortar 

natural wellness, produce, and plant-based 

foods market. We sell non-sprayed produce; 

local artisan and specialty foods; bulk dried 

herbs, teas, and spices; and housemade plantbased 

meals. 



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Swamp Rabbit Cafe and 

Grocery 


205 Cedar Lane Rd. 

(864) 255-3385 

swamprabbitcafe@gmail.com 

swamprabbitcafe.com 

The Swamp believes in a just and sustainable 

food system that allows local farmers to thrive. 

Located on a bicycle and walking trail, the 

Swamp’s bakery, cafe, food hub, and grocery 

purchase from over 450 local and regional 

farms and food makers. 

RESTAURANTS 

Swamp Rabbit Cafe and 

Grocery 


205 Cedar Lane Rd. 

(864) 255-3385 

swamprabbitcafe@gmail.com 


The Swamp believes in a just and sustainable 

food system that allows local farmers to thrive. 

Located on a bicycle and walking trail, the 

Swamp’s bakery, cafe, food hub, and grocery 

purchase from over 450 local and regional 

farms and food makers. 

WHOLESALE/ 

DISTRIBUTORS 

Carolina Honey Bee Company 


(864) 610-2337 

sales@carolinabeeco.com 

carolinabeeco.com 

We are a family-owned-and-operated business 

with deep roots here in the western Carolinas. 

We sell locally produced honey, pollen and 

beeswax products wholesale. 

Mushroom Mountain 

EASLEY, SC 

(864) 859-3080 

sporeprints@gmail.com 

mushroommountain.com 

Mushroom Mountain is Certified Organic 

mushroom spawn laboratory and farm. 

We carry over 100 different species of fungi 

that are used in mushroom cultivation, for 

medicinal purposes, and in mycoremediation. 

Swamp Rabbit Food Hub 


(864) 326-8351 

justin@swamprabbitcafe.com 


We have partnered with other food hubs 

throughout the region to increase the markets 

for our farmers and extend the seasons for our 

customers. Local restaurants use our food hub 

to source farm fresh ingredients. 

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FARMS INDEX 

Addison Farms Vineyard ................... 20 

Against the Grain ............................... 59 

Appalachian Growers ......................... 36 

Apple Brandy Beef ............................. 59 

A Way of Life Farm ............................. 54 

B 

Barry Farms ........................................ 44 

Bearwallow Valley Farms ................... 44 

Bee-utiful Farm and Garden .............. 44 

Bellyfull Plants Nursery ..................... 20 

The Berry Farm .................................. 20 

Biltmore ............................................... 21 

Black Thorn Farm and Kitchen .......... 21 

Blazing Star Flowers ............................ 21 

Blue Meadow Farms ........................... 44 

Blue Ridge Blueberries ....................... 59 

Boyd Mountain Christmas Tree Farm ... 36 

BRG Farms .......................................... 59 

Brittain Farms .................................... 44 

Bumble Holler Farm ........................... 36 

Burley Stick Farm ................................ 21 

Burnette Family Farm ........................ 36 

C 

Caitlyn Farms Sustainably 

Raised Beef ...................................... 44 

Candy Mountain Farm ....................... 36 

Caney Fork Blueberry Patch .............. 36 

Carolina Flowers .................................. 21 

Carolina Honey Bee Company ........... 79 

Carringer Farm ................................... 59 

Clem’s Organic Gardens ................ 45-46 

Cloud 9 Farm ....................................... 21 

Covered Creek Flower Farm .............. 59 

Creasman Farms ................................. 45 

Creekside Farm at Walnut Cove ........ 22 

D 

D & D Gilbert Orchards ...................... 45 

Deal Family Farm ............................... 36 

Deep Woods Mushrooms .................... 45 

E 

Edwards Family Farms NC ................. 54 

Ellijay Mushrooms ............................... 75 


Encompass Farm ................................ 54 

F 

The Farm Connection ........................ 22 

Farside Farm ....................................... 22 

Flourish Flower Farm ......................... 22 

Flying Cloud Farm .............................. 22 

Fool’s Paradise Farm ............................ 37 

Fraser Ridge Farm .............................. 59 

Fun Frolic Farm .................................. 22 

G 

Gaining Ground Farm ........................ 22 

Garner Farm Products ........................ 71 

Gladheart Farm .................................. 22 

Golden Foo Dog Mushrooms .............. 22 

Good Fibrations .................................. 22 

Good Wheel Farm ............................... 22 

Green Pasture Farm ............................ 71 

H 

Harmony Ridge Homestead ............... 60 

Harpp Flower Farm ............................. 37 

Hayes Valley Farms ............................ 65 

Hedge Family Farm ............................ 54 

Hellbender Farm ................................ 60 

Her Heartbeat Farm ............................ 55 

Herb Mamma ...................................... 22 

Hickory Nut Gap ................................ 22 

Hidden Gem Flower Farm .................. 22 

High Country Nursery ....................... 22 

Highgate Farm .................................... 23 

Holly Spring Farm .............................. 45 

The Holmestead Farm ........................ 23 

Honeybee Bliss ................................... 23 

Honey Mountain Bee Farm ................. 37 

I 

Ivy Point Farm .................................... 60 

J 

J4 Cattle Company .............................. 55 

Jake’s Farm ......................................... 23 

J & M Farms ........................................ 45 

K 

KT’s Orchard and Apiary .................... 37 

L 

Leatherwood Family Farms ............... 37 

Lee’s One Fortune Farm ...................... 55 

The Liar’s Table .................................. 60 

Lick Skillet Farm ................................. 71 

The Little Half Acre ........................... 60 

Little Row Farms ................................. 71 

Little Spot of Blooms ........................... 37 

The Living Seed Company ................. 23 

Long Branch Environmental Education 

Center .............................................. 23 

M 

Meadow Cove Farm ............................ 23 

Mighty Gnome Market Garden .......... 38 

Montgomery Sky Farm ...................... 23 

Moss Farms ......................................... 23 

MtnHoney ............................................ 75 

Mud Hollow Farms .............................. 71 

Mushroom Mountain ......................... 79 

Myseanica Family Farm ..................... 23 

Mystic Roots Farm ............................. 24 

N 

Naturally Green Farm & Flowers ........ 73 

New Beginnings Historic Farm ........... 55 

North Fork Farm ................................. 60 

North River Farms .............................. 45 

O 

Oak Holler Farm ................................. 24 

Old Rich Valley Farm ......................... 65 

Olivette Farm ...................................... 24 

Outlaw Acres Farm ............................. 38 

P 

Peach Country .................................... 79 

Perry’s Berry’s Vineyard & Winery ..... 55 

Pink Boot Farms ................................. 24 

Q 

Queens Produce and Berry Farm ...... 45 

R 

RedRoc Farms ..................................... 79 

Red Scout Farm .................................. 24 

Reems Creek Nursery ........................ 24 

Reno’s Creek Farm ............................... 75 

Revival Garden - Design - Studio ....... 55 

Righteous Rebels Farms ..................... 38 

Rock Ridge Farm ................................ 46 

Rocky Field Farm ................................ 71 

Rocky Park Natural Farm ................... 71 

Ross Farm Nursery and Greenhouses 24 

Round Mountain Creamery ............... 25 

The Ruby Ranch ................................. 25 

S 

Sandy Mush Herb Nursery ................. 25 

Scott’s Strawberry & Tomato Farm ..... 71 

Seven Seeds Farm ............................... 25 

Sheraton Park Farms .......................... 60 

Sky Top Orchard ................................ 46 

Sleight Family Farm ............................ 55 

Soil Shine Farm & Ferments .............. 25 

Sprout Culture Microgreens .............. 25 

Stepp’s Hillcrest Orchard ................... 46 

Stump Farms ....................................... 46 

Sugar Hollow Farm .............................. 25 

Sunburst Trout Farms ........................ 38 

Sweet Betty Bee’s Honey and Hive .... 25 

T 

Table Rock Farms ................................ 55 

Talking Rock Farm ............................. 38 

TendWell Farm .................................... 55 

Terra Lingua Growers ........................ 79 

Thatchmore Farm ............................... 26 

Tierra Fértil Coop ............................... 46 

Tiny Bridge Farm ............................... 47 

TK Family Farm .................................. 47 

Tryon Mountain Farms ...................... 47 

Two Stones Farm + Mill ....................... 71 

Two Trees Farm .................................. 38 

W 

Walker Town Farm ............................. 26 

Warren Wilson College Farm ............. 26 

Wild East Farm .................................... 55 

Winding Stair Farm and Nursery ...... 38 

Woodswise Botanicals ........................ 47 

Wright-Way Nursery and 

Landscaping .................................... 38 


ADVERTISERS 

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A-B Tech Small Business Center & 

Business Incubation Program .............................................. 23 

AgSouth Farm Credit ..................................... Inside Back Cover 

Apple Brandy Beef/The Chop Shop Butchery ........................ 80 

ASAP’s Farm Tour .................................................................... 39 

Asheville City Market ............................................................... 15 

Biltmore Annual Pass ............................................................... 70 

Biltmore Estate ........................................................................... 4 

Biltmore Wines ......................................................................... 70 

Caitlyn Farms ........................................................................... 49 

Cultura ........................................................... Inside Front Cover 

Early Girl Eatery ....................................................................... 31 

Enka-Candler Farmer’s Market ................................................ 19 

Farm Burger .............................................................................. 29 

Gladheart Farm ........................................................................ 25 

Harpp Flower Farm .................................................................. 39 

Haywood’s Historic Farmers Market ......................................... 37 

Hendersonville Community Co-op .......................................... 47 

Hendersonville Farmers Market .............................................. 46 

Hickory Nut Gap ...................................................................... 24 

Ingles Markets ........................................................... Back Cover 

The Living Seed Company ....................................................... 26 

Mars Hill Farmers and Artisans Market .................................. 17 

Mills River Farm Market .......................................................... 46 

Mother Earth Food ................................................................... 27 

North Asheville Tailgate Market .............................................. 19 

The Omni Grove Park Inn ........................................................ 48 

Outlaw Acres Farm ................................................................... 39 

River Arts District Farmers Market ............................................ 18 

Sky Top Orchard ...................................................................... 45 

Soil Shine Farm & Ferments .................................................... 25 

Sow True Seed .......................................................................... 29 

Strada Italiano/Gemelli ........................................................... 30 

Stump Farms ............................................................................. 45 

Swamp Rabbit Cafe & Grocery ................................................. 79 

Transylvania Farmers Market ................................................. 44 

Weaverville Tailgate Market ..................................................... 17 

West Asheville Tailgate Market ................................................ 18 

Wilkes County Farmers Market ................................................ 61 

WNC Cheese Trail .................................................................... 54 

WNC Farmers Market .............................................................. 20 

Yancey County Farmers’ Market .............................................. 21 


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