ASAP's 2024 Local Food Guide
ASAP’s annual Local Food Guide is the definitive resource for local food in Western North Carolina and the Southern Appalachian region. Find hundreds of listings for family farms and farmers markets, as well as restaurants, artisan producers, and groceries that feature local food. Connect with farm experiences, like u-pick, farm stands, lodging, and more.
ASAP’s annual Local Food Guide is the definitive resource for local food in Western North Carolina and the Southern Appalachian region. Find hundreds of listings for family farms and farmers markets, as well as restaurants, artisan producers, and groceries that feature local food. Connect with farm experiences, like u-pick, farm stands, lodging, and more.
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FARMS • FARMERS MARKETS • RESTAURANTS • RECIPES • AND MORE FREE<br />
<strong>2024</strong>-2025<br />
APPALACHIANGROWN.ORG<br />
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Photo by Encompass Farm<br />
PUBLISHED BY<br />
ASAP (Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project)<br />
306 W. Haywood St., Asheville, NC 28801<br />
asapconnections.org | 828-236-1282<br />
©<strong>2024</strong> ASAP. Published annually with a distribution of<br />
70,000 copies. Listing content is user-submitted. Details are<br />
correct at the date of publication; information is subject to<br />
change. Visit appalachiangrown.org for additional listings<br />
and updates.<br />
@asapconnections<br />
LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT<br />
ASAP is based out of the land known as Tsalaguwetiyi<br />
(Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians). We strive to honor<br />
the indigenous people who continue to live in the region<br />
where we work.<br />
ON THE COVER<br />
Delia Jovel Dubón, Carlos Dubón, and Maria Lopez, Tierra<br />
Fértil Coop. Photo by Camilla Calnan Photography.<br />
All photos were taken in the Southern Appalachians. ASAP<br />
appreciates photo contributions from farmers markets,<br />
farms, volunteers, interns, and staff.<br />
THE LOCAL FOOD GUIDE IS MADE<br />
POSSIBLE WITH SUPPORT FROM<br />
Asheville Regional Airport<br />
Funding for the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Food</strong> <strong>Guide</strong> was made possible in part by the U.S.<br />
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service<br />
under grant no. 21FMPPNC1066-00; as well as USDA National Institute<br />
of <strong>Food</strong> and Agriculture’s Beginning Farmer Rancher Development<br />
Program under award no. 2022-49400-38200/project accession<br />
no. 1029295; and Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program under<br />
award numbers 2023-70415-41207 and 2021-70030-35870. Its contents<br />
are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent<br />
the official views of the USDA.<br />
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Welcome to the <strong>2024</strong><br />
<strong>Local</strong> <strong>Food</strong> <strong>Guide</strong><br />
This is your definitive guide for discovering local food in the Appalachian Grown<br />
region—the 60 counties located within 100 miles of Asheville, NC. The Appalachian<br />
Grown brand means certified local. When you see the logo on farm products or in<br />
area businesses, you know your purchase is supporting local family farms! It offers<br />
all of us a sense of place and a context for the stories behind our food. Whether you<br />
are here to discover more about this region, gather with your neighbors, support<br />
working farms, or enjoy the freshest food possible, you are welcome!<br />
Use the listings in this guide to find farms and farmers markets, plus restaurants, artisan<br />
food producers, grocery stores, and other businesses that are committed to sourcing<br />
locally. Listings are arranged by region, but you can also find a complete directory of farms<br />
on page 82. Each year, our staff calls hundreds of businesses to make sure the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Food</strong><br />
<strong>Guide</strong> is accurate and up-to-date. Farms and businesses can select to be included in the<br />
print guide and in the online guide at appalachiangrown.org, which offers additional<br />
details and search capabilities.<br />
<strong>Local</strong> food is interconnected with our economic, social, and physical health. Visiting<br />
farms, shopping at farmers markets, sharing recipes, or participating in a CSA<br />
(Community Supported Agriculture) encourages us to eat more fresh fruit and<br />
vegetables, get outside, and cook together with friends and family. These simple acts<br />
have the potential to make us healthier and happier, while also supporting strong<br />
farms, thriving local food economies, and healthy communities. We call this Farm<br />
Fresh for Health, and these ideas drive much of ASAP’s work and programming.<br />
We hope you experience some of this as you use this guide to learn about and<br />
connect with local food and farms in our region.<br />
Get in the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Food</strong> <strong>Guide</strong><br />
Do you have a farm or business committed to purchasing locally? ASAP’s <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Food</strong><br />
<strong>Guide</strong> helps you connect with customers and each other. Visit appalachiangrown.org<br />
to set up a free online listing and become an Appalachian Grown certified farm or<br />
partner. You’ll be able to connect with ASAP’s services and opt to be included in next<br />
year’s printed guide.<br />
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Find More in the Online <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Food</strong> <strong>Guide</strong><br />
appalachiangrown.org<br />
The online <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Food</strong> <strong>Guide</strong> connects you with more than 1,300 farms, restaurants, farmers markets, and other<br />
businesses (more than are listed in the print guide). The online guide offers additional details about products,<br />
growing practices, hours of operation, wholesale opportunities, and more. It’s updated throughout the year<br />
with new listings and information. And you can use filtered searches to find exactly what you are looking for.<br />
• Find out what farms are growing throughout the year or search for specific products.<br />
• View a list of farm vendors at your local farmers market—or see which markets a farm attends.<br />
• Discover more restaurants and businesses sourcing locally and the farms they buy from.<br />
• Search for specific farm offerings, like guided farm tours, u-pick, corn mazes, hayrides, workshops, event<br />
venues, school field trips, and summer camps.<br />
• Connect with Spanish-speaking farms.<br />
• See a farm’s growing practices—and learn what those certifications or practices mean.<br />
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Respect for the land<br />
is our heritage<br />
BILTMORE.COM/AGRICULTURE<br />
MORE THAN ONE HUNDRED YEARS AGO,<br />
George Vanderbilt came to Asheville to pursue his dream of creating a working estate<br />
supported by agriculture—a vision we proudly continue to honor today.<br />
Our pastures are home to a variety of livestock, our vineyards yield grapes for wine<br />
production, and our greenhouses offer lush produce to our chefs. We also work with<br />
area farmers and artisans to source the freshest local ingredients whenever possible.<br />
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CONTENTS<br />
At a Glance<br />
Find More in the Online <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Food</strong> <strong>Guide</strong> ............. 3<br />
About ASAP ............................................................. 6<br />
6 Ways to Find <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Food</strong> ...................................... 8<br />
U-Pick Availability ................................................. 10<br />
What’s in Season? ................................................... 12<br />
Farm Fresh for Everyone: <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Food</strong> Access ........ 14<br />
Farms Index ........................................................... 82<br />
Advertisers Index .................................................. 84<br />
Stories<br />
Wild East Farm: A Rough Draft That’s Working ... 32<br />
Tierra Fértil Coop: Creating Space ....................... 50<br />
The Liar’s Table: Connecting with Community .... 62<br />
Recipes<br />
Old Fashioned Green Bean Casserole .................. 40<br />
Chinese Broccoli with Fried Garlic ....................... 56<br />
Berry Corn Clafoutis Dessert ................................ 66<br />
Shrimp and Stone-Ground Grits ........................... 72<br />
Fettuccine with Arugula Pesto and Blistered Cherry<br />
Tomatoes ................................................................ 76<br />
Listings<br />
Find farms, farmers markets, restaurants, groceries, artisan<br />
foods, and wholesale/distributors.<br />
Central Mountains, NC .......................................... 16<br />
Smoky Mountains, NC .......................................... 35<br />
Southern Mountains, NC ...................................... 42<br />
Foothills, NC .......................................................... 53<br />
High Country, NC .................................................. 58<br />
Southwest Virginia ................................................ 64<br />
Tennessee Mountains ............................................ 68<br />
Northeast Georgia ................................................. 74<br />
Upstate South Carolina ......................................... 78<br />
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ABOUT ASAP<br />
ASAP (Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project) is a nonprofit based in<br />
Asheville, NC, serving the Southern Appalachian region. ASAP’s mission is<br />
to help local farms thrive, link farmers to markets and supporters, and build<br />
healthy communities through connections to local food.<br />
Photo by Daybreak Homestead Photo by Highgate Farm<br />
What We Do<br />
Promote local food and farms.<br />
We publish the annual <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Food</strong> <strong>Guide</strong><br />
and other materials to drive demand for<br />
local farm products and help consumers<br />
find them.<br />
Identify local farm products.<br />
Our Appalachian Grown branding<br />
program includes more than 1,300 farms<br />
and partner businesses in the region.<br />
Offer experiences.<br />
Events, such as ASAP’s annual Farm Tour<br />
and CSA Fair, give community members<br />
a stronger connection to local farms.<br />
Improve community health.<br />
We engage healthcare professionals in<br />
using local food and farm connections as<br />
a preventative health strategy.<br />
Support farmers markets.<br />
We provide promotional and technical<br />
assistance to more than 100 farmers<br />
markets. We also operate Asheville City<br />
Market, a year-round farmers market.<br />
Increase access to local food.<br />
We’re expanding local food in schools and<br />
farmers market programs like Double<br />
SNAP for Fruits and Vegetables and Farm<br />
Fresh Produce Prescription. Find out<br />
more on page 14.<br />
Sustain Our Work<br />
Build farmer capacity.<br />
We help farmers with business planning,<br />
marketing, and navigating market<br />
outlets through workshops, grower-buyer<br />
connections, one-on-one support, and<br />
Business of Farming Conference.<br />
Engage educators.<br />
Our Growing Minds Farm to School<br />
program works with schools and early<br />
childhood education centers to provide<br />
kids with food and farm experiences like<br />
gardens, classroom cooking, taste tests,<br />
farm field trips, and local food in meals<br />
and snacks. Find farm to school resources<br />
at growing-minds.org.<br />
Connect chefs and food<br />
retailers with farmers.<br />
We make it easier for restaurant, grocery,<br />
and wholesale buyers to find farms and<br />
ingredients, promote local products,<br />
and build lasting relationships.<br />
Conduct research.<br />
Our <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Food</strong> Research Center<br />
works to better understand the role<br />
and impact of localizing food systems.<br />
Reports are available to the public at<br />
asapconnections.org.<br />
YOU are key to a thriving local food system. With this free guide, everyone can find<br />
local food and make farm connections. Together, we all benefit from a vibrant local food<br />
economy. To make a secure donation, visit asapconnections.org or mail a check to ASAP,<br />
306 W. Haywood St., Asheville, NC 28801. Donations are tax deductible. ASAP is a<br />
501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. To learn more about sustaining ASAP’s work,<br />
contact Nora Scheff at giving@asapconnections.org.<br />
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We Want to Hear from You!<br />
ASAP’s <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Food</strong> Research Center is conducting research on why people in our community<br />
choose the food they do. If you are over the age of 18 and a resident of Western North Carolina,<br />
we want to hear from you! We want to know how you shop, what you value most when purchasing<br />
food, and what factors motivate or discourage you from purchasing locally grown food.<br />
Your groceries can make an impact on your community! Whether you buy locally grown<br />
food or not, you are actively shaping the local food system in Western North Carolina.<br />
Take our survey on how you shop for food.<br />
Scan the QR code, go to surveymonkey.com/r/WNC<strong>Food</strong>LFG,<br />
or call (828) 236-1282 to complete the survey over the phone.<br />
The survey should take no longer than 8-12 minutes to complete and will<br />
be open until Oct. 31, <strong>2024</strong>. Email asapresearch@asapconnections.org<br />
for more information. We appreciate your time and consideration!<br />
Photo by Camilla Calnan Photography<br />
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6 WAYS TO FIND LOCAL FOOD<br />
Photo by Camilla Calnan Photography<br />
1. Shop at a<br />
farmers market.<br />
Farmers markets—often called tailgate<br />
markets in our region—are one of the<br />
best ways to shop locally. There are more<br />
than 100 weekly farmers markets in the<br />
Appalachian Grown region, and some<br />
even operate year-round! By shopping at<br />
farmers markets, you are building direct<br />
relationships with farmers, strengthening<br />
the local food economy, and taking part<br />
in the community.<br />
2. Visit a farm<br />
stand or u-pick.<br />
Many farms in the region welcome visitors<br />
at farm stands, for u-pick, or for other<br />
activities, like guided tours, hayrides,<br />
classes, and more. Look for the farm<br />
stand, u-pick, or activity dots next to<br />
farm listings throughout the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Food</strong><br />
<strong>Guide</strong>. You can also find a chart of u-pick<br />
availability on page 11. Always contact<br />
a farm before visiting, as offerings may<br />
change throughout the year.<br />
Photo by Melinda Stuart<br />
3. Join a CSA.<br />
Joining a CSA (or Community Supported<br />
Agriculture) makes you part of a farm in<br />
your community. Members buy a “share”<br />
of a farm’s harvest and receive a weekly<br />
box of fresh produce or other farm goods.<br />
Traditionally, CSAs were centered around<br />
produce, but you can also find specialty<br />
CSAs for meats, flowers, and more.<br />
Look for the CSA bullet next to farm<br />
listings throughout the <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Food</strong> <strong>Guide</strong>.<br />
Find out more about how CSAs work at<br />
asapconnections.org/csa.<br />
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Photo by Reid’s Cafe & Catering<br />
4. Eat at a<br />
restaurant that<br />
sources locally.<br />
Fresh, local ingredients shine in<br />
the hands of many of the region’s<br />
talented chefs. Running a restaurant is<br />
incredibly hard, and sourcing locally<br />
isn’t always the easiest path. You can<br />
show your appreciation for the chefs<br />
going above and beyond by supporting<br />
the restaurants listed in this guide or at<br />
appalachiangrown.org.<br />
5. Look for local<br />
products at your<br />
grocery store.<br />
Look for the Appalachian Grown logo<br />
on produce and meat as you do your<br />
everyday shopping at the grocery store,<br />
co-op, or neighborhood market. If you<br />
don’t see local food labeled, ask! When<br />
you advocate for locally grown products<br />
in the aisles, you help create change.<br />
6. Seek out<br />
artisan foods<br />
made from local<br />
farm products.<br />
Our region boasts a myriad of artisan<br />
producers, including bakers, fermenters,<br />
cheesemakers, brewers, winemakers,<br />
and more. Many local producers source<br />
directly from local farms (or are farmers<br />
themselves).<br />
Photo by Camilla Calnan Photography<br />
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U-PICK<br />
SEASONS<br />
Seasonal availability varies<br />
by farm.<br />
APPLES<br />
August—October<br />
BLACKBERRIES<br />
June—August<br />
BLUEBERRIES<br />
June—August<br />
FLOWERS<br />
April—October<br />
GRAPES<br />
August—October<br />
PEACHES<br />
June—September<br />
U-PICK<br />
Is there anything better than a sun-ripened berry or<br />
a crisp apple, freshly picked and enjoyed right in the<br />
field? U-pick is a great opportunity to get outdoors<br />
and experience local farms. Some Appalachian Grown<br />
farms offer u-pick opportunities for fruits, vegetables,<br />
and flowers. Always call ahead about availability and<br />
conditions before you visit, as these can fluctuate<br />
throughout the picking season. Find farm contact<br />
information on the page numbers listed in the chart.<br />
Find more u-pick farms at appalachiangrown.org.<br />
PEARS<br />
August—October<br />
PUMPKINS<br />
September—October<br />
RASPBERRIES<br />
June—August<br />
STRAWBERRIES<br />
April—June<br />
VEGETABLES<br />
June—October<br />
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U-PICK FARMS<br />
PG<br />
CENTRAL MOUNTAINS, NORTH CAROLINA<br />
Apples<br />
Blackberries<br />
Blueberries<br />
Flowers<br />
Grapes<br />
Peaches<br />
Pears<br />
Pumpkins<br />
Raspberries<br />
Strawberries<br />
Vegetables<br />
20 The Berry Farm, Marshall, NC<br />
22 Flying Cloud Farm, Fairview, NC<br />
23 Long Branch Environmental Education Center, Leicester, NC<br />
26 Walker Town Farm, Black Mountain, NC<br />
PG<br />
SMOKY MOUNTAINS, NORTH CAROLINA<br />
36 Caney Fork Blueberry Patch, Cullowhee, NC<br />
37 KT’s Orchard and Apiary, Canton, NC<br />
PG<br />
SOUTHERN MOUNTAINS, NORTH CAROLINA<br />
44 Barry Farms, Mills River, NC<br />
45 Creasman Farms, Hendersonville, NC<br />
45 North River Farms, Mills River, NC<br />
45 Queens Produce and Berry Farm, Pisgah Forest, NC<br />
46 Sky Top Orchard, Zirconia, NC<br />
46 Stepp’s Hillcrest Orchard, Hendersonville, NC<br />
PG<br />
FOOTHILLS, NORTH CAROLINA<br />
55 Perry’s Berry’s Vineyard & Winery, Morganton, NC<br />
PG<br />
HIGH COUNTRY, NORTH CAROLINA<br />
59 Blue Ridge Blueberries, Spruce Pine, NC<br />
60 Harmony Ridge Homestead, North Wilkesboro, NC<br />
60 Hellbender Farm, Lansing, NC<br />
60 Ivy Point Farm, West Jefferson, NC<br />
PG<br />
TENNESSEE MOUNTAINS<br />
71 Rocky Park Natural Farm, Friendsville, TN<br />
PG<br />
NORTHEAST GEORGIA<br />
75 Ellijay Mushrooms, Ellijay, GA<br />
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Photo by Camilla Calnan Photography<br />
SPRING<br />
April-June<br />
As markets begin to open, farms typically have root vegetables<br />
and cold-hardy greens, like kale, chard, and mustard greens.<br />
Toward the end of April or in early May, you might spot<br />
strawberries. Specialties like ramps and asparagus have a<br />
short window of availability, so get them while you can! By late<br />
May and early June look for snap peas and summer squash.<br />
VEGETABLES<br />
• arugula<br />
• asparagus<br />
• beets<br />
• broccoli<br />
• carrots<br />
• greens<br />
• kohlrabi<br />
• leeks<br />
• lettuce<br />
• microgreens<br />
• mushrooms<br />
• nettles<br />
• parsnips<br />
• peas<br />
• radishes<br />
• ramps<br />
• rhubarb<br />
• spinach<br />
• spring onions<br />
• summer squash<br />
• sunchokes<br />
• turnips<br />
FRUITS<br />
• strawberries<br />
SUMMER<br />
July-September<br />
Early summer brings an abundance of fruits and berries,<br />
with raspberries and blueberries up first, followed by stone<br />
fruits. By mid July you’ll find a bounty of tomatoes, peppers,<br />
eggplant, beans, and potatoes. Corn and melons will show up<br />
in August. Greens fade away in the hottest months, but will<br />
return as temperatures cool off.<br />
VEGETABLES<br />
• beans<br />
• cabbage<br />
• celery<br />
• cucumbers<br />
• eggplants<br />
• greens<br />
• lettuce<br />
• microgreens<br />
• mushrooms<br />
• okra<br />
• onions<br />
• peas<br />
• peppers<br />
• potatoes<br />
• radishes<br />
• summer squash<br />
• sweet corn<br />
• tomatillos<br />
• tomatoes<br />
• turnips<br />
FRUITS<br />
• blackberries<br />
• blueberries<br />
• cherries<br />
• figs<br />
• melons<br />
• nectarines<br />
• peaches<br />
• plums<br />
• raspberries<br />
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Photo by Shay Amber<br />
FALL<br />
October-December<br />
Apples and pears will start to arrive at the end of September,<br />
followed by winter squash and pumpkins. Cruciferous<br />
vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage thrive in<br />
these cooler months, as do leafy greens. Some farms will have<br />
ginger available in the fall!<br />
VEGETABLES<br />
• arugula<br />
• beans<br />
• beets<br />
• broccoli<br />
• brussels sprouts<br />
• cabbage<br />
• carrots<br />
• cauliflower<br />
• celery<br />
• fennel<br />
• garlic<br />
• ginger<br />
• greens<br />
• kohlrabi<br />
• lettuce<br />
• microgreens<br />
• mushrooms<br />
• okra<br />
• onions<br />
• parsnips<br />
• peppers<br />
• potatoes<br />
• radishes<br />
• spinach<br />
• sweet potatoes<br />
• turmeric<br />
• turnips<br />
• winter squash<br />
FRUITS<br />
• apples<br />
• grapes<br />
• paw paws<br />
• pears<br />
• persimmons<br />
WINTER<br />
January-March<br />
Winter is a great time to explore greens, as some farmers<br />
are able to harvest throughout the colder months. Beyond<br />
standbys like spinach and collard greens, look for Asian<br />
varieties like boy choy or tatsoi, or chicories like escarole or<br />
radicchio. Storage crops, like potatoes, sweet potatoes, and<br />
apples, will typically be available all winter.<br />
VEGETABLES<br />
• beets<br />
• broccoli<br />
• cabbage<br />
• carrots<br />
• garlic<br />
• greens<br />
• kohlrabi<br />
• lettuce<br />
• microgreens<br />
• mushrooms<br />
• potatoes<br />
• radishes<br />
• spinach<br />
• sweet potatoes<br />
• turnips<br />
• winter squash<br />
FRUITS<br />
• apples<br />
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Farm Fresh for Everyone:<br />
LOCAL FOOD ACCESS<br />
SNAP at Farmers Markets<br />
Many farmers markets throughout the region accept SNAP/EBT. Some also offer<br />
SNAP incentive programs, where SNAP dollars spent by shoppers are matched with<br />
additional market tokens. You can find farmers markets with SNAP incentives noted<br />
throughout the listings sections.<br />
In 2023, ASAP partnered with Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture and MountainWise<br />
to form the Western North Carolina Double SNAP Network. The Network combines<br />
existing SNAP incentive programs from the three organizations. Over the next three<br />
years, the network will add more farmers markets, farm stands, and groceries, as well<br />
as create new models that work in communities that don’t currently have access.<br />
Learn more about using SNAP for local food at asapconnections.org/snap.<br />
Farm Fresh Produce Prescription<br />
ASAP’s Farm Fresh Produce Prescription offers another way community members<br />
can access fresh local food at farmers markets. Referral partners (including<br />
healthcare providers and community-based organizations) can prescribe eligible<br />
patients local fresh fruits and vegetables to help treat or prevent diet-related illness.<br />
Patients redeem their prescription weekly at any of the participating farmers markets<br />
and receive Farm Fresh Bucks, which can be spent on fresh fruits and vegetables.<br />
Currently, there are participating farmers markets in Buncombe, Madison, Haywood,<br />
and Henderson counties. Find these markets noted throughout the listings sections.<br />
Social environments significantly impact food choices and are a crucial intervention<br />
point to increase healthy eating. Farmers markets naturally offer environments that<br />
encourage eating fresh and seasonal fruit and vegetables, cooking at home, and<br />
eating together with friends and family.<br />
Learn more about ASAP’s Farm Fresh Produce Prescription<br />
at asapconnections.org/prescription.<br />
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EVERY SATURDAY<br />
April –December 9 am–12 pm<br />
January–March 10 am–1 pm<br />
ASAP’s year-round farmers<br />
market featuring more than<br />
50 local farms and artisan<br />
vendors on North Market St. in<br />
downtown Asheville!<br />
Follow @ashevillecitymarket<br />
on Facebook and Instagram for<br />
product availability.<br />
SNAP customers can double their<br />
dollars at Asheville City Market.<br />
Spend $20 with SNAP/EBT and<br />
get $20 more to spend on fresh<br />
fruits and vegetables.<br />
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CENTRAL<br />
MOUNTAINS,<br />
NORTH CAROLINA<br />
The Central Mountains subregion—which<br />
includes Asheville—has the highest density of<br />
farmers markets, restaurants, and retail stores.<br />
While this subregion is the second smallest<br />
in the Appalachian Grown region by area, the<br />
three counties boast nearly 20 weekly farmers<br />
markets and more than 150 restaurants, food<br />
trucks, and artisan producers sourcing locally.<br />
Many of Asheville’s celebrated chefs and<br />
brewers have developed strong relationships<br />
with farmers, and the local food scene draws<br />
visitors and national accolades.<br />
Hot Springs<br />
MADISON<br />
Burnsville<br />
YANCEY<br />
BUNCOMBE<br />
Asheville<br />
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ARTISAN FOODS<br />
Biltmore Wine Company<br />
ASHEVILLE, NC<br />
(828) 225-6242<br />
happenings@biltmore.com<br />
biltmorewine.com<br />
Grapes for Biltmore’s fine wines are supplied<br />
by the estate’s agricultural services. Visit the<br />
winery for an introduction to our distinctive<br />
portfolio of award-winning reds, whites, and<br />
rosés.<br />
The Chop Shop Butchery<br />
ASHEVILLE, NC<br />
(828) 505-3777<br />
info@chopshopbutchery.com<br />
chopshopbutchery.com<br />
Asheville’s premier full-service whole animal<br />
butcher shop, specializing in local beef, pork,<br />
and lamb, as well as natural poultry, USDAinspected<br />
salamis, sausages, stocks, and<br />
more. We also offer catering and private chef<br />
services.<br />
Fermenti<br />
MARSHALL, NC<br />
fermentifoods@gmail.com<br />
fermenti.biz<br />
Fermenti provides living probiotic-rich<br />
fermented kimchi, sauerkrauts, salsa, lemons,<br />
beets with ginger, sichuan carrots, and more,<br />
all hand-crafted in Woodfin, NC. Available at<br />
our store and at farmers markets.<br />
Gladheart Farm<br />
ASHEVILLE, NC<br />
(828) 280-7595<br />
matt@gladheartfarm.org<br />
gladheartfarm.org<br />
Gladheart Farm grows vegetables using natural<br />
and healthy methods and operates a goat dairy<br />
and bakery specializing in artisan sourdough<br />
breads. Visitors are always welcome. On<br />
Sundays we host a farmers market on the farm.<br />
Honey and the Hive<br />
WEAVERVILLE, NC<br />
(828) 484-9466<br />
info@honeyandthehivenc.com<br />
honeyandthehivenc.com<br />
Honey and the Hive stocks the most extensive<br />
variety of beekeeping supplies in Western<br />
North Carolina. We offer queens and nucs<br />
as well as a wide array of local honey,<br />
beeswax, beeswax candles, and artisan goods.<br />
Information about classes and workshops on<br />
our website.<br />
Mystic Roots<br />
FAIRVIEW, NC<br />
(828) 767-3774<br />
greg@mysticrootsfarm.com<br />
mysticrootsfarm.com<br />
Mystic Roots is a women-led team devoted to<br />
growing and producing high-quality, potent,<br />
beautiful medicinal herbs, functional foods,<br />
and herbal products utilizing regenerative<br />
organic practices on our farm, less than 30<br />
minutes outside of Asheville.<br />
Round Mountain Creamery<br />
BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC<br />
(828) 669-0718<br />
adam@roundmountaincreamery.com<br />
roundmountaincreamery.com<br />
The first Grade A goat dairy in the state of<br />
North Carolina, producing excellent goat<br />
cheeses. Farm tours and cheese tastings are<br />
available by appointment.<br />
Spice Witch<br />
ASHEVILLE, NC<br />
(310) 736-5858<br />
hellospicewitch@gmail.com<br />
shopspicewitch.com<br />
Spice Witch crafts savory delights—chili oil,<br />
crisp, and infused honey—boasting local<br />
ingredients and healthful oils. A womenowned<br />
gem, their flavorful products epitomize<br />
the essence of Asheville’s culinary spirit.<br />
Sugar Skull Hot Sauce<br />
ASHEVILLE, NC<br />
(704) 609-4002<br />
rob.d@sugarskullhotsauce.com<br />
sugarskullhotsauce.com<br />
Sugar Skull Hot Sauce is truly where flavor<br />
meets heat! Our sauce is handmade in small<br />
batches, featuring a mix of fiery hot peppers,<br />
aromatic vegetables balanced with a perfect<br />
blend of spices, and a hint of sweet fruit flavor.<br />
Well Seasoned Table<br />
CANDLER, NC<br />
(828) 365-8801<br />
info@wellseasonedtable.com<br />
wellseasonedtable.com<br />
We make organic farmhouse seasonings,<br />
Wednesdays 3-6 pm<br />
Weaverville<br />
Community Center<br />
60 Lakeshore Dr.<br />
WeavervilleMarket.com<br />
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infused sea salts and sugars, and herbal<br />
beverages, sourced primarily from small<br />
American farms, starting in Appalachia.<br />
We believe it is important to know not just<br />
where your vegetables come from, but also<br />
your spices.<br />
FARMERS MARKETS<br />
Appalachian Farmers and<br />
Artisan Market (AFAM)<br />
BURNSVILLE, NC<br />
321 W. Main St.<br />
Thu., 4-7 pm, Apr.-Oct.<br />
appalachianfam@gmail.com<br />
theappfam.com<br />
Outside by the stage at Homeplace Beer<br />
Company.<br />
Asheville City Market<br />
ASHEVILLE, NC<br />
52 N. Market St.<br />
Sat., 9 am-12 pm, Apr.-Dec.;<br />
Sat., 10 am-1 pm, Jan.-Mar.<br />
(828) 348-0340<br />
acm@asapconnections.org<br />
asapconnections.org/citymarket<br />
Between Walnut St. and Woodfin St.<br />
Black Mountain Tailgate<br />
Market<br />
BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC<br />
130 Montreat Rd.<br />
Sat., 9 am-12 pm, May-Nov.<br />
(828) 419-4613<br />
info@blackmountainmarket.org<br />
blackmountainmarket.org<br />
Behind First Baptist Church.<br />
East Asheville Tailgate<br />
Market<br />
ASHEVILLE, NC<br />
954 Tunnel Rd.<br />
Fri., 3-6 pm, Apr.-Nov.<br />
eastashevillemarket@gmail.com<br />
eastashevillemarket.com<br />
In the parking lot of Groce Methodist Church.<br />
Enka-Candler Farmer’s<br />
Market<br />
CANDLER, NC<br />
1465 Sand Hill Rd.<br />
Thu., 3:30-6:30 pm, Apr.-Oct.<br />
enkacandlertailgatemarket@gmail.com<br />
facebook.com/enkacandlertailgatemarket<br />
In the parking lot of A-B Tech Small Business<br />
Center.<br />
Gladheart Farm Fest Market<br />
ASHEVILLE, NC<br />
29 Lora Lane<br />
Sun., 11 am-3 pm, Mar.-Dec.<br />
(828) 280-7595<br />
matt@gladheartfarm.org<br />
gladheartmarket.com<br />
Laurel Community Market<br />
MARSHALL, NC<br />
4100 NC 212 Hwy.<br />
Last Sat., 3-6 pm, Apr.-Nov.<br />
(828) 656-3633<br />
laurelcommunitycenter@gmail.com<br />
laurelcommunitycenter.org<br />
At the Laurel Community Center.<br />
Leicester “Lester”<br />
Farmers Market<br />
LEICESTER, NC<br />
2979 New Leicester Hwy.<br />
Wed., 3-6 pm, May-Oct.<br />
(828) 575-6268<br />
lesterfarmersmarket@gmail.com<br />
TUESDAYS<br />
3:30 - 6:30<br />
APRIL - DECEMBER<br />
718 HAYWOOD RD<br />
*snap/ebt & Credit/debit accepted*<br />
voted #1 weekday market in asheville!<br />
centrally located in west asheville for your weekly fresh &<br />
WNC produced shopping needs from over 40 vendors!<br />
Organic Vegetables, Fruit, Eggs, Meat, Bread, Cheese, Honey, Mushrooms,<br />
Baked Goods, Flowers, Jams, Ferments, PlantStarts, Herbal ReMEDIES,<br />
Natural BodyCare, Handmade Crafts, Prepared foods, and MUCH more!<br />
#farmersaremyfamily<br />
@westashevilletailgatemarket<br />
westashevilletailgatemarket.com<br />
interested in<br />
becoming a<br />
vendor? head to<br />
our website!<br />
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facebook.com/leicesterncfarmersmarket<br />
In the parking lot of the Leicester Community<br />
Center.<br />
Mars Hill Farmers &<br />
Artisans Market<br />
MARS HILL, NC<br />
College St.<br />
Sat., 10 am-1 pm, Apr.-Oct.<br />
(828) 398-4115<br />
marshillmarket.org@gmail.com<br />
marshillfarmersandartisansmarket.com<br />
On the campus of Mars Hill University.<br />
North Asheville Tailgate<br />
Market<br />
ASHEVILLE, NC<br />
UNC Asheville Campus<br />
Sat., 8 am-12 pm, Apr.-Nov.;<br />
Sat., 10 am-1 pm, Dec.-Mar.<br />
(828) 484-6296<br />
natmdirector@gmail.com<br />
northashevilletailgatemarket.com<br />
Periodic construction on campus may impact<br />
our location this season. Check website for<br />
updates.<br />
River Arts District<br />
Farmers Market<br />
ASHEVILLE, NC<br />
350 Riverside Dr.<br />
Wed., 3-6 pm, Apr.-Oct.;<br />
Wed., 3-5:30 pm, Nov.-Mar.<br />
radfarmersmarket@gmail.com<br />
radfarmersmarket.com<br />
At Smoky Park Supper Club by the Wilma<br />
Dykeman Greenway.<br />
Southside Community<br />
Farmers Market<br />
ASHEVILLE, NC<br />
133 Livingston St.<br />
1st Sun., 12-3 pm, May-Oct.<br />
southsideavlgarden@gmail.com<br />
southsidecommunitygarden.org<br />
In the parking lot behind the Arthur R.<br />
Edington Center.<br />
Spring Creek Community<br />
Market<br />
HOT SPRINGS, NC<br />
13075 NC-209<br />
1st Fri., 12-6 pm, May-Oct.<br />
springcreekcommunitymarket@<br />
gmail.com<br />
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CSA U-PICK FARM STAND LODGING<br />
& EVENTS<br />
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facebook.com/@<br />
springcreekcommunitymarket<br />
On the front lawn of the Spring Creek<br />
Community Center.<br />
Weaverville Tailgate<br />
Market<br />
WEAVERVILLE, NC<br />
60 Lakeshore Dr.<br />
Wed., 3-6 pm, year-round<br />
(828) 484-6796<br />
weavervillemarket@gmail.com<br />
weavervillemarket.com<br />
At the Weaverville Community Center at<br />
Lake Louise.<br />
West Asheville Tailgate<br />
Market<br />
ASHEVILLE, NC<br />
718 Haywood Rd.<br />
Tue., 3:30-6:30 pm, Apr.-Nov.;<br />
Tue., 3:30-5:30 pm, Nov.-Dec.<br />
westashevilletailgate@gmail.com<br />
westashevilletailgatemarket.com<br />
In the parking lot of the Grace Baptist Church.<br />
WNC Farmers Market<br />
ASHEVILLE, NC<br />
570 Brevard Rd.<br />
Daily, 8 am-5 pm, year-round<br />
(828) 253-1691<br />
doug.sutton@ncagr.gov<br />
ncagr.gov/markets/facilities/markets/<br />
asheville<br />
Farmers Truck Shed #1 is designated for<br />
farmers who sell only what they grow.<br />
Yancey County Farmers<br />
Market<br />
BURNSVILLE, NC<br />
8 Town Square<br />
Sat., 8:30 am-12:30 pm, Apr.-Sep;<br />
Sat., 9 am-1 pm, Oct.-Nov.<br />
ycfm@animalphat.com<br />
yanceycountyfarmersmarket.wordpress.<br />
com<br />
We invite you to visit our family-owned<br />
vineyard and winery just 17 miles from<br />
downtown Asheville. Visit our website for<br />
hours and directions. Reservations are<br />
strongly encouraged.<br />
Bellyfull Plants Nursery<br />
BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC<br />
(828) 337-5485<br />
info@bellyfullplants.com<br />
bellyfullplants.com<br />
Bellyfull Plants is a family-owned edible and<br />
medicinal perennial plant nursery focused on<br />
food security for all by facilitating more edible<br />
landscapes growing! We use permaculture<br />
practices and propagate plants onsite that<br />
thrive in our bioregion.<br />
The Berry Farm<br />
MARSHALL, NC<br />
(828) 206-2056<br />
pam@theberryfarmllc.com<br />
theberryfarmllc.com<br />
The Berry Farm is a family-owned-andoperated<br />
pick-your-own blackberry and<br />
raspberry farm, established in 1999 and<br />
located in the mountains of Western North<br />
Carolina.<br />
FARMS<br />
Addison Farms Vineyard<br />
LEICESTER, NC<br />
(828) 581-9463<br />
jfrisbee@addisonfarms.net<br />
addisonfarms.net<br />
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Biltmore<br />
ASHEVILLE, NC<br />
(828) 225-1453<br />
farmsales@biltmore.com<br />
biltmore.com<br />
Biltmore has long operated a sustainable<br />
farm and field-to-table program. Fresh<br />
produce, hormone-free and antibiotic-free<br />
beef and lamb, eggs from free-range hens,<br />
and fine wines are supplied by the estate and<br />
incorporated into recipes at our restaurants.<br />
Black Thorn Farm and<br />
Kitchen<br />
LEICESTER, NC<br />
blackthornfarmandkitchen@gmail.com<br />
blackthornfarmandkitchen.com<br />
Come stay on the farm in our vacation rentals!<br />
We are a sheep farm with orchards located 35<br />
minutes outside of Asheville. Taste the flavors<br />
of the mountains with our authentic farmto-table<br />
meals and baked goods. We also sell<br />
meat, sheepskins, and fruit.<br />
Blazing Star Flowers<br />
ALEXANDER, NC<br />
(828) 484-1123<br />
blazingstarflowers@gmail.com<br />
blazingstarflowers.com<br />
Blazing Star Flowers is a small cut-flower<br />
farm and floral design studio. Our gorgeous<br />
sustainable blooms are available through<br />
our flower CSA, farmers markets, on-farm<br />
workshops, and event and florist services.<br />
Burley Stick Farm<br />
BARNARDSVILLE, NC<br />
(828) 280-1292<br />
burleystick@gmail.com<br />
burleystickfarm.com<br />
Since 1918, the Metcalf family has worked<br />
diligently to responsibly raise pastured, Angus<br />
beef for our customers to enjoy. We’re proud to<br />
offer nourishing and delicious USDA-certified<br />
beef with no added hormones.<br />
Carolina Flowers<br />
MARSHALL, NC<br />
(828) 649-8500<br />
info@carolinaflowers.com<br />
carolinaflowers.com<br />
Carolina Flowers grows specialty blooms<br />
on a regenerative farm. We deliver flowers<br />
throughout WNC five days a week and create<br />
custom orders for weddings and events. We<br />
also offer DIY bulk buckets. Shop via our<br />
online store, or find us at our shop.<br />
Cloud 9 Farm<br />
FAIRVIEW, NC<br />
(828) 628-1758<br />
cloud9relaxation@gmail.com<br />
cloud9farm.net<br />
We are proud land stewards offering honey<br />
from our hives, vacation cabin rentals for<br />
families or couples, and wedding event area.<br />
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& EVENTS<br />
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Creekside Farm at<br />
Walnut Cove<br />
ARDEN, NC<br />
creeksidefarmCSA@gmail.com<br />
creeksidefarmwc.com<br />
We are a CSA-centered farm growing a variety<br />
of vegetable crops for the local community.<br />
We use organic growing methods with an<br />
emphasis on regenerative agricultural<br />
techniques and practices. The farm also<br />
operates a small, grassfed beef operation.<br />
The Farm Connection<br />
MARSHALL, NC<br />
(828) 649-5055<br />
office.thefarmconnection@gmail.com<br />
thefarmconnectionmadco.com<br />
We are a local, family-owned nursery and<br />
farm store specializing in edible, medicinal,<br />
and native plants. We also offer organic<br />
amendments, pest and disease control, seeds,<br />
tools, crafts, local food items, and more.<br />
Farside Farm<br />
ALEXANDER, NC<br />
(828) 515-0464<br />
atlfd2008@gmail.com<br />
We produce fresh cage-free eggs. We have been<br />
packing eggs fresh daily for over 20 years. All<br />
feed is ground on our farm with no antibiotics<br />
or hormones added.<br />
Flourish Flower Farm<br />
ASHEVILLE, NC<br />
(828) 348-7981<br />
office@flourishflowerfarm.com<br />
flourishflowerfarm.com<br />
Flourish Flower Farm is a specialty cut<br />
flower farm and boutique floral design studio<br />
in Asheville. We offer gorgeous seasonal<br />
bouquets, bulbs, and floral goodies at our<br />
farm stand, plus host on-farm workshops and<br />
private classes.<br />
Flying Cloud Farm<br />
FAIRVIEW, NC<br />
(828) 768-3348<br />
flyingcloudfarmnc@gmail.com<br />
flyingcloudfarm.net<br />
Growing food sustainably, our practices rely<br />
on cover cropping, amending the soil, crop<br />
rotation, and planning for insect and weed<br />
issues. We value our relationships with our<br />
customers through the markets, our farm<br />
stand, our CSA, and floral design.<br />
Fun Frolic Farm<br />
BURNSVILLE, NC<br />
(770) 893-1616<br />
cg@animalphat.com<br />
funfrolicfarm.com<br />
We offer a full line of goat milk soaps, lotions,<br />
body balms, and more—made with love from<br />
natural, locally sourced ingredients. Join us for<br />
farm store visit and farm tours by appointment<br />
featuring goats, chickens, and pigs.<br />
Gaining Ground Farm<br />
LEICESTER, NC<br />
(828) 545-2362<br />
gainesground@gmail.com<br />
gaininggroundfarm-nc.com<br />
For more than 20 years, we’ve produced a<br />
variety of seasonal vegetables, flowers, and<br />
herbs for sale at local tailgate markets and<br />
restaurants. We offer CSA shares. We use<br />
ecologically responsible growing methods.<br />
Gladheart Farm<br />
ASHEVILLE, NC<br />
(828) 280-7595<br />
matt@gladheartfarm.org<br />
gladheartfarm.org<br />
Gladheart Farm grows vegetables using<br />
natural and healthy methods. We also have a<br />
dairy goat operation and bakery specializing in<br />
artisan sourdough breads. Visitors are always<br />
welcome. On Sundays we host a farmers<br />
market on the farm.<br />
Golden Foo Dog Mushrooms<br />
BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC<br />
(917) 225-3699<br />
goldenfoodog@gmail.com<br />
goldenfoodogmushrooms.com<br />
Seasonal cultivator and forager of culinary<br />
and medicinal mushrooms. Featured at Black<br />
Mountain Tailgate Market, Saturdays from<br />
9 am-noon, May through November. The<br />
product line includes fresh and dried<br />
mushrooms, tinctures, and shiitake<br />
seasonings.<br />
Good Fibrations<br />
BARNARDSVILLE, NC<br />
(828) 778-6278<br />
goodfibrations@charter.net<br />
good-fibrations.com<br />
Marcia’s Angora goats produce mohair for<br />
custom spun, hand-painted yarn, and woven<br />
and knitted apparel, available for purchase by<br />
appointment! Visit the farm to meet the goats<br />
and their kids, and the shop to learn more<br />
about mohair and our process.<br />
Good Wheel Farm<br />
LEICESTER, NC<br />
(828) 231-2737<br />
goodwheelfarm@gmail.com<br />
goodwheelfarm.com<br />
We are a regenerative farm rotating sheep,<br />
cows, chickens, ducks, geese, and turkeys<br />
through orchards and pastures. Our aim is to<br />
enliven our place and its soil with holistic land<br />
management and to provide our community<br />
with nourishing eggs and meat.<br />
Herb Mamma<br />
CANDLER, NC<br />
(828) 273-2434<br />
lorri@herbmamma.com<br />
herbmamma.com<br />
Herb Mamma grows medicinal herbs<br />
sustainably in the field and in the woods. Our<br />
main field bed is a series of consecutive circles<br />
with plants grown in communities. We practice<br />
sustainability in several ways.<br />
Hickory Nut Gap<br />
FAIRVIEW, NC<br />
(828) 628-1027<br />
customerservice@hickorynutgap.com<br />
hickorynutgap.com<br />
Hickory Nut Gap is both a working farm and<br />
a meat wholesaler. Family-owned since 1916,<br />
today we are a leading brand for regeneratively<br />
raised, 100-percent grassfed beef, pastureraised<br />
pork, and pasture-raised chicken in<br />
North Carolina and the southeast.<br />
Hidden Gem Flower Farm<br />
ASHEVILLE, NC<br />
(910) 489-6471<br />
loribabiar@hotmail.com<br />
Hidden Gem Flower Farm is a small-scale<br />
boutique flower farm growing specialty cut and<br />
heirloom flowers using sustainable, natural<br />
practices in the mountains.<br />
High Country Nursery<br />
FAIRVIEW, NC<br />
(828) 779-1981<br />
wnchighcountry@gmail.com<br />
japmaple.com<br />
High Country Nursery specializes in fine<br />
and unusual landscape plants and trees. This<br />
includes Japanese maples, conifers, roses,<br />
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gardenias, camellias, cold hardy tropicals,<br />
select indoor and outdoor plants, blueberries,<br />
and additional edibles.<br />
Highgate Farm<br />
MARSHALL, NC<br />
(828) 450-0709<br />
highgatefarm@earthlink.net<br />
facebook.com/highgatefarmwnc<br />
Our four-acre market garden provides a<br />
broad selection of premium-quality produce<br />
to customers at tailgate markets and<br />
through our CSA in Marshall, Asheville, and<br />
Black Mountain. We employ sustainable,<br />
regenerative, and organic farming practices.<br />
The Holmestead Farm<br />
LEICESTER, NC<br />
(828) 515-1077<br />
theholmesteadfarmwnc@gmail.com<br />
We offer pasture-raised, heritage-breed<br />
chicken and Cornish game hens. Additionally,<br />
we offer duck eggs, quail eggs, chicken eggs,<br />
livers, gizzards, hearts, and feet.<br />
Honeybee Bliss<br />
HENDERSONVILLE, NC<br />
(828) 337-8799<br />
A-B Tech’s Small Business Center<br />
and Business Incubation Program<br />
Supporting the business of farming through<br />
our programs and partners at A-B Tech Enka:<br />
• Agribusiness<br />
• Natural Product Development<br />
• BioNetwork Test Kitchen<br />
• NC BioNetwork Natural<br />
Products Lab<br />
• Blue Ridge <strong>Food</strong> Ventures<br />
For more information, visit: abtech.edu/SBC or call 828.398.7950<br />
thebuzz@honeybeebliss.com<br />
honeybeebliss.com<br />
Our honeybees are managed organically, so<br />
there’s no poisonous residue in our honey, wax,<br />
or propolis! Our specialties are creamed and<br />
infused honey with ever-changing gourmet<br />
varieties. We also feature mountain wildflower<br />
and sourwood honey.<br />
Jake’s Farm<br />
CANDLER, NC<br />
(828) 665-4472<br />
jakesfarm@msn.com<br />
Jake’s Farm was established in 1998. Our 11<br />
acres were Certified Organic between 1999 and<br />
2013. We will always follow USDA National<br />
Organic Program standards. We grow figs,<br />
tomatoes, garlic and a variety of Chinese<br />
medicinal herbs.<br />
The Living Seed Company<br />
WEAVERVILLE, NC<br />
(828) 484-7283<br />
info@livingseedcompany.com<br />
livingseedcompany.com<br />
The Living Seed Company is a family-owned<br />
organic and heirloom seed company. We are<br />
preserving the diversity in our food through<br />
the distribution and growing of openpollinated<br />
seeds and educating about the<br />
life-affirming art of seed saving.<br />
Long Branch Environmental<br />
Education Center<br />
LEICESTER, NC<br />
(828) 683-3662<br />
pat@longbrancheec.org<br />
longbrancheec.org<br />
Come explore our solar/eco demonstrations,<br />
chestnuts, edible landscape, and u-pick<br />
organic blueberries, raspberries, and apples.<br />
Hike exhilarating trails— 1,435 acres in<br />
the Newfound Mountains—for waterfalls,<br />
wildflowers, and wildlife.<br />
Meadow Cove Farm<br />
WEAVERVILLE, NC<br />
(828) 658-0294<br />
meadowcovefarm@gmail.com<br />
meadowcovefarm.net<br />
Meadow Cove Farm grows a wide assortment<br />
of seasonal vegetables, berries, fruits, shiitake<br />
mushrooms, and chestnuts utilizing organic<br />
and biodynamic practices. We harvest<br />
rainwater for irrigation and use solar energy to<br />
power our production.<br />
Montgomery Sky Farm<br />
LEICESTER, NC<br />
montgomeryskyfarm@yahoo.com<br />
montgomeryskyfarm.com<br />
Montgomery Sky Farm, owned by Executive<br />
Chef Taylor Montgomery and his wife, Fran,<br />
is a 50-acre farm, focused on sustainable<br />
farming, heirloom produce production,<br />
animal rescue, and raising registered Scottish<br />
Highland cattle and Valais Blacknose sheep.<br />
Moss Farms<br />
ASHEVILLE, NC<br />
(828) 606-3245<br />
bdixon87@hotmail.com<br />
mossfarmsnc.com<br />
We are a family business and have been<br />
in operation for six generations. We grow,<br />
harvest, and pack over 15 varieties of delicious<br />
mountain apples. Visit us at the WNC Farmers<br />
Market from September to December.<br />
Myseanica Family Farm<br />
CANDLER, NC<br />
(828) 633-4132<br />
julie.gunn21@icloud.com<br />
facebook.com/myseanicafamilyfarm<br />
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We use biodynamic and organic practices. We<br />
offer fruits, vegetables, greens, and organic,<br />
soy-free-fed, pasture-raised eggs, as well as<br />
handcrafted jewelry, knit items, and felted<br />
bags. You can find us at Asheville City Market<br />
and Enka-Candler Farmer’s Market.<br />
Mystic Roots Farm<br />
FAIRVIEW, NC<br />
(828) 767-3774<br />
greg@mysticrootsfarm.com<br />
mysticrootsfarm.com<br />
Mystic Roots is a women-led team devoted to<br />
growing and producing high-quality, potent,<br />
beautiful medicinal herbs, functional foods,<br />
and herbal products utilizing regenerative<br />
organic practices on our farm, less than 30<br />
minutes outside of Asheville.<br />
Oak Holler Farm<br />
MARSHALL, NC<br />
nick@oakhollerfarm.com<br />
oakhollerfarm.com<br />
Oak Holler offers a 26-week CSA veggie box<br />
with option for farm-to-door delivery, farm<br />
pickup, or Asheville pickup. We grow a wide<br />
variety of vegetables using organic farm<br />
practices. Serving Asheville, Marshall, Mars<br />
Hill and select areas in between.<br />
Olivette Farm<br />
ASHEVILLE, NC<br />
daniel@olivettefarm.com<br />
olivettefarm.com<br />
Olivette Farm is a four-season, diversified<br />
vegetable farm located within the Olivette<br />
Community just north of downtown<br />
Asheville. Our focus is on growing year-round<br />
sustainable and organic produce for farmers<br />
markets, chefs, and our CSA.<br />
Pink Boot Farms<br />
BURNSVILLE, NC<br />
(828) 536-0999<br />
pinkbootfarmsnc@gmail.com<br />
pinkbootfarms.com<br />
Our mission is to embrace the food revolution<br />
by bringing the community together through<br />
clean food. We use fresh produce from our<br />
farm to produce gluten free baked and<br />
preserved goods. We make handcrafted wood<br />
products and furniture from local timber.<br />
Red Scout Farm<br />
BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC<br />
redscoutfarm@gmail.com<br />
redscoutfarm.com<br />
Red Scout Farm is a Certified Organic family<br />
farm offering over 100 varieties of fresh,<br />
beautiful, nutritious produce. Find our fruits<br />
and vegetables, as well as delicious baked<br />
goods, at Black Mountain Tailgate Market.<br />
Reems Creek Nursery<br />
WEAVERVILLE, NC<br />
(828) 645-3937<br />
plantpeople@reemscreek.com<br />
reemscreek.com<br />
We offer a beautiful selection of trees, shrubs,<br />
perennials, fruits, native plants, veggie<br />
starts and herbs, annuals, organic gardening<br />
supplies, and more. Many of our plants are<br />
grown at our propagation farm located in the<br />
Reems Creek Valley.<br />
Ross Farm Nursery<br />
and Greenhouses<br />
CANDLER, NC<br />
(828) 667-5555<br />
customerservice@ross.farm<br />
ross.farm<br />
Step into the magic of our 22 living<br />
greenhouses with veggie starts, annuals,<br />
perennials, trees, shrubs, and exotic<br />
SUBSCRIBE TO THE<br />
#1 CSA in WNC<br />
A monthly selection of our most delicious<br />
100% Grassfed Beef, Pasture Raised<br />
Pork, and Pasture Raised Chicken<br />
Discounted 10% Off Retail<br />
Small and Large Sizes Available!<br />
Available for Farm Store pickup<br />
or home delivery.<br />
hickorynutgap.com/csa<br />
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houseplants. Relax and enjoy our vegan,<br />
single-source derived, non-GMO Appalachian<br />
Standard CBD hemp from our CBD bar.<br />
Round Mountain Creamery<br />
BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC<br />
(828) 669-0718<br />
adam@roundmountaincreamery.com<br />
roundmountaincreamery.com<br />
The first Grade A goat dairy in the state of<br />
North Carolina, producing excellent goat<br />
cheeses. Farm tours and cheese tastings are<br />
available by appointment.<br />
The Ruby Ranch<br />
CANDLER, NC<br />
(828) 785-8624<br />
laura@yummyyards.com<br />
rubyroselandscapedesign.com/ruby-ranch<br />
The Ruby Ranch is a working farm and horse<br />
facility. It is a place to connect, grow, and<br />
cultivate community, food, plants, and a sense<br />
of peace and empowerment. We offer classes,<br />
workshops, a small event space, and plan to<br />
add summer camps in <strong>2024</strong>.<br />
Sandy Mush Herb Nursery<br />
LEICESTER, NC<br />
(828) 683-2014<br />
plants@sandymushherbs.com<br />
sandymushherbs.com<br />
Nursery and arboretum established in 1968.<br />
Tour gardens containing mature trees, shrubs,<br />
rock walls, ground covers, and many of the<br />
1,500 plants we produce, including scented<br />
geraniums, herbs, perennials, ferns, conifers,<br />
lilacs, and native plants for pollinators.<br />
Seven Seeds Farm<br />
BURNSVILLE, NC<br />
(508) 479-1489<br />
farmer@sevenseedsfarmnc.com<br />
sevenseedsfarmnc.com<br />
Seven Seeds Farm is a vegetable farm growing<br />
on two acres without the use of pesticides or<br />
chemical fertilizers. We offer a free-choice<br />
CSA with pickup in Woodfin where members<br />
can make selections from our wide array of<br />
delicious produce each week.<br />
Soil Shine Farm & Ferments<br />
BURNSVILLE, NC<br />
soilshinefarm@gmail.com<br />
soilshinefarm.com<br />
Soil Shine Farm & Ferments is a small farm<br />
and brinery that produces organically grown<br />
(non-certified) sauerkrauts, kimchi, seasonal<br />
pickles, hot sauces, beverages, and more. We<br />
grow the majority of our ingredients on our<br />
biodynamic farm.<br />
Sprout Culture Microgreens<br />
ASHEVILLE, NC<br />
(828) 781-5559<br />
jesah@sproutculture.farm<br />
sproutculture.farm<br />
Combining traditional organic farming<br />
practices with cutting-edge technologies,<br />
we’re now one of North Carolina’s largest fully<br />
organic urban vertical microgreen farms.<br />
Sugar Hollow Farm<br />
MARSHALL, NC<br />
(828) 768-4957<br />
sugarhollow@icloud.com<br />
Sugar Hollow Farm is a passion project of<br />
the Travis family. With a love of sustainable<br />
farming, we strive to provide food that you<br />
know is good for you, humanely. We currently<br />
raise chicken, lamb, goat, beef, and pork.<br />
Sweet Betty Bee’s<br />
Honey and Hive<br />
MARSHALL, NC<br />
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(828) 231-9657<br />
ed@sweetbettybees.com<br />
sweetbettybees.com<br />
We offer local bees (nucs) and queens, raw<br />
honey, creamed honey, and sometimes natural<br />
comb honey without the use of pesticides<br />
or antibiotics. Our honey is unheated and<br />
unfiltered. We don’t feed our bees corn syrup<br />
or HFCS.<br />
Thatchmore Farm<br />
LEICESTER, NC<br />
(828) 683-1180<br />
thatchmore@main.nc.us<br />
thatchmorefarm.com<br />
We are a multi-generational family farm. We’re<br />
Certified Organic by the USDA and the Real<br />
Organic Project. We grow fruits, vegetables,<br />
mushrooms, hollies, and Christmas trees. You<br />
can find us at farmers markets and our online<br />
store.<br />
Walker Town Farm<br />
BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC<br />
(828) 275-0464<br />
walkertownfarm@gmail.com<br />
walkertownfarm.com<br />
Walker Town Farm is a micro flower farm using<br />
earth-friendly, chemical-free, and sustainable<br />
practices. We specialize in growing beautiful<br />
heirloom and specialty cut flowers. We offer<br />
u-pick, CSA, workshops, wholesale, and more.<br />
Asheville’s premier full-service whole animal<br />
butcher shop, specializing in local beef, pork,<br />
and lamb as well as all natural poultry, and<br />
more. USDA-inspected salamis, sausages,<br />
stocks, and more. We also offer catering and<br />
private chef services.<br />
Fermenti<br />
ASHEVILLE, NC<br />
175 Weaverville Hwy., Unit G<br />
fermentifoods@gmail.com<br />
fermenti.biz<br />
Fermenti provides living probiotic-rich<br />
fermented kimchi, sauerkrauts, salsa, lemons,<br />
beets with ginger, sichuan carrots, and more,<br />
all hand-crafted in Woodfin, NC. Open<br />
Tuesday, 12 to 4 pm.<br />
Hickory Nut Gap<br />
FAIRVIEW, NC<br />
57 Sugar Hollow Rd.<br />
(828) 628-1027<br />
customerservice@hickorynutgap.com<br />
hickorynutgap.com<br />
Our farm store features a variety of grassfed<br />
beef, pastured pork and poultry, and local<br />
products. Come visit the farm while picking<br />
up your weekly groceries. Open Wednesday to<br />
Friday, 12 to 5 pm, and Saturday and Sunday,<br />
10 am to 5 pm.<br />
Hopey & Co. at River Ridge<br />
ASHEVILLE, NC<br />
800 Fairview Rd. #111<br />
(828) 255-5228<br />
frenchbroadmanager@<br />
hopeyandcompany.com<br />
hopeyandcompany.com<br />
We’re Western North Carolina’s favorite<br />
budget-friendly grocery store with locations<br />
in Asheville and Black Mountain. We’re known<br />
for our selection of fresh produce, beer, wine,<br />
local, and discount products.<br />
Hopey & Co. Black Mountain<br />
BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC<br />
3018 US Hwy. 70, Suite A<br />
(828) 669-8988<br />
blackmountainmanager@<br />
hopeyandcompany.com<br />
hopeyandcompany.com<br />
Located just up the valley, roughly halfway<br />
between Pisgah Brewing and Dynamite<br />
Roasting. We’re the front porch of Western<br />
North Carolina. Stop in to grocery shop,<br />
mingle with your neighbors, and enjoy the best<br />
view in town!<br />
Warren Wilson<br />
College Farm<br />
SWANNANOA, NC<br />
(828) 771-3014<br />
farm@warren-wilson.edu<br />
warrenwilsoncollegefarm.grazecart.com<br />
Our student-run 275-acre mixed crop and<br />
livestock farm raises grass-finished beef and<br />
lamb and pasture-raised pork and eggs. Our<br />
grains—corn and barley—are grown here on<br />
the farm. Meat sales year-round through our<br />
farm and online stores.<br />
GROCERIES<br />
The Chop Shop Butchery<br />
ASHEVILLE, NC<br />
100 Charlotte St.<br />
(828) 505-3777<br />
info@chopshopbutchery.com<br />
chopshopbutchery.com<br />
We are a family-owned and operated<br />
seed company, providing a wide<br />
selection of organic and heirloom<br />
varieties since 2011. We are proudly<br />
based in Weaverville, NC.<br />
We are dedicated to preserving the<br />
diversity in our food through the<br />
distribution and growing of open<br />
pollinated seeds and educating about the<br />
life affirming art of seed saving.<br />
Our varieties are selected to be widely<br />
adapted, highly productive, Non GMO,<br />
extreme weather tolerant, disease<br />
resistant, flavorful, multi purpose,<br />
nutritious, and beautiful. They are true<br />
treasures!<br />
www.livingseedcompany.com<br />
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Ingles Markets<br />
STORES THROUGHOUT THE REGION<br />
(828) 669-2941<br />
ingles-markets.com/store_locations<br />
Ingles carries a wide variety of local grocery<br />
items and meats and is the largest purchaser<br />
of local produce in Western North Carolina.<br />
Laura Lynn milk only comes from local cows.<br />
Madison Natural <strong>Food</strong>s<br />
MARSHALL, NC<br />
101 N. Main St.<br />
(828) 649-2100<br />
madisonnaturalfoods@gmail.com<br />
We are a family-owned grocery store in<br />
downtown Marshall featuring many local<br />
products. We offer a large selection of natural<br />
foods, including organic produce, fresh bread,<br />
and bulk foods, plus body care, supplements,<br />
and more!<br />
Mother Earth <strong>Food</strong><br />
ASHEVILLE, NC<br />
29 Hawk Hill Rd.<br />
(828) 275-3500<br />
terra@motherearthfood.com<br />
motherearthfood.com<br />
Mother Earth <strong>Food</strong> delivers responsibly<br />
grown produce and sustainable foods right to<br />
your doorstep. Order online for the ultimate<br />
convenience and enjoy a farmers market–<br />
delivered experience.<br />
Trout Lily Deli & Market<br />
FAIRVIEW, NC<br />
1297 Charlotte Hwy.<br />
(828) 628-0402<br />
troutlilymarket@gmail.com<br />
troutlilymarket.com<br />
<strong>Local</strong>ly owned market and deli dedicated to<br />
supporting local farms and artisans. We offer<br />
top-quality natural and organic groceries,<br />
wine, local beer and craft beverages, freshmade<br />
deli items, and locally roasted coffee.<br />
Enjoy our outdoor patio seating.<br />
RESTAURANTS<br />
Bistro at Biltmore Estate<br />
ASHEVILLE, NC<br />
1 Lodge St.<br />
(828) 225-6230<br />
biltmore.com<br />
Bistro offers estate-raised and regionally<br />
sourced ingredients expertly crafted by our<br />
chefs in this vibrant, casual setting that<br />
embodies the charm of Europe. Watch the<br />
chefs prepare meals in the open kitchen as you<br />
sip award-winning Biltmore wines.<br />
The Blackbird Restaurant<br />
ASHEVILLE, NC<br />
47 Biltmore Ave.<br />
(828) 254-2502<br />
information@theblackbirdrestaurant.com<br />
theblackbirdrestaurant.com<br />
Our goal is to nourish and delight our guests<br />
with cooking grounded in the traditions and<br />
ingredients of the Carolinas. Enjoy our vibrant<br />
menu that changes seasonally to reflect the<br />
fresh flavors of the region.<br />
Blue Ridge<br />
ASHEVILLE, NC<br />
290 Macon Ave.<br />
(828) 252-2711<br />
omnihotels.com/groveparkinndining<br />
Offering chef-inspired, dine-in experience with<br />
panoramic views of the majestic Blue Ridge<br />
Mountains. Don’t miss our daily breakfast<br />
and award-winning attendant-served buffet<br />
stations: Friday night seafood, Saturday night<br />
prime rib, and Sunday brunch.<br />
Cedric’s Tavern at Biltmore<br />
Estate<br />
ASHEVILLE, NC<br />
1 Lodge St.<br />
(828) 225-1320<br />
biltmore.com<br />
Cedric’s features classic English pub fare<br />
such as hearty favorites like fish and chips,<br />
shepherd’s pie, and Biltmore Grown beef and<br />
pork burgers, plus delicious soups, salads,<br />
and small plates. Seasonal al fresco dining is<br />
available on our outdoor patio.<br />
Corner Kitchen<br />
ASHEVILLE, NC<br />
3 Boston Way<br />
(828) 274-2439<br />
talktous@thecornerkitchen.com<br />
thecornerkitchen.com<br />
The Corner Kitchen is known as “Asheville’s<br />
most surprising restaurant.” We handcraft our<br />
food using as much local and seasonal produce<br />
and proteins as possible. Open seven days a<br />
week for brunch from 9:30 am- 2:30 pm and<br />
for dinner from 5pm-9 pm.<br />
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Cultura<br />
ASHEVILLE, NC<br />
147 Coxe Ave.<br />
(828) 417-6970<br />
culturaavl.com<br />
At Cultura by Wicked Weed our menu is a<br />
love letter to local. We don’t just serve meals;<br />
we serve stories. Each dish is a narrative of<br />
quality, community, and the depth added<br />
by supporting local visions. Taste the local<br />
difference.<br />
Cúrate Bar de Tapas<br />
ASHEVILLE, NC<br />
13 Biltmore Ave.<br />
(828) 239-2946<br />
info@curatetapasbar.com<br />
curatetapasbar.com<br />
Cúrate is a celebration of Spain’s rich and<br />
lively culinary culture. Taste traditional<br />
dishes, served in classic tapas style along with<br />
an all-Spanish wine list. Cúrate is the 2022<br />
James Beard Award winner for Outstanding<br />
Hospitality.<br />
The Dining Room at the Inn on<br />
Biltmore Estate<br />
ASHEVILLE, NC<br />
1 Lodge St.<br />
(828) 225-1699<br />
biltmore.com<br />
Experience expertly prepared cuisine that<br />
emphasizes estate-raised and local ingredients,<br />
with world-class service inspired by the<br />
Vanderbilts. White linen tablecloths, fine<br />
china, and crystal add to the elegance, along<br />
with sweeping estate views.<br />
Early Girl Eatery Downtown<br />
ASHEVILLE, NC<br />
8 Wall St.<br />
(828) 259-9292<br />
info@earlygirleatery.com<br />
earlygirleatery.com<br />
Located in downtown Asheville overlooking<br />
Pritchard Park. Our focus is on Appalachian<br />
food, stressing fresh, local ingredients. Made<br />
from scratch is our motto and we proudly buy<br />
produce, meat, and dairy products from local<br />
farms. Open every day.<br />
Early Girl Eatery West<br />
ASHEVILLE, NC<br />
44 Haywood Rd.<br />
(828) 259-9292<br />
earlygirleatery.com<br />
Early Girl serves a wide variety of delicious<br />
Southern dishes that’ll please every palette.<br />
Made from scratch, with many ingredients<br />
acquired from local farmers, our menu reflects<br />
the creative diversity of true Southern cooking.<br />
EDISON, Craft Ales + Kitchen<br />
ASHEVILLE, NC<br />
290 Macon Ave.<br />
(828) 252-2711<br />
omnihotels.com/groveparkinndining<br />
EDISON, craft ales and kitchen is an inventive<br />
restaurant that brings together the food<br />
culture and local flavors of Asheville with<br />
spectacular views of the mountains. EDISON<br />
serves North Carolina craft beer, handcrafted<br />
cocktails, and regionally inspired food.<br />
Farm Burger Downtown<br />
ASHEVILLE, NC<br />
10 Patton Ave.<br />
(828) 348-8540<br />
info@farmburger.com<br />
farmburger.com<br />
Farm Burger is defined by its farms and<br />
community. Our 100-percent grassfed burgers<br />
are from cattle raised on the grasses of the<br />
Southeast and never fed antibiotics, hormones,<br />
or grain. It’s local farmers and ranchers who<br />
make your burger as good as it is.<br />
Farm Burger South<br />
ASHEVILLE, NC<br />
1831 Hendersonville Rd., Suite 100<br />
(828) 575-2393<br />
farmburger.com<br />
Farm Burger is defined by its farms and<br />
community. Our 100-percent grassfed burgers<br />
are from cattle raised on the grasses of the<br />
Southeast and never fed antibiotics, hormones,<br />
or grain. It’s local farmers and ranchers who<br />
make your burger as good as it is.<br />
Farm Dogs<br />
ASHEVILLE, NC<br />
56 Patton Ave.<br />
asheville@farmburger.com<br />
farmburger.com<br />
Farm Dogs, powered by Farm Burger, is located<br />
in the historic S&W building serving ethically<br />
sourced, chef-driven dogs. Our grassfed<br />
hotdogs, handcrafted sausages, and pretzels<br />
are from Asheville-based Hickory Nut Gap and<br />
Blunt Pretzels.<br />
The Funkatorium<br />
ASHEVILLE, NC<br />
147 Coxe Ave.<br />
(828) 552-3203<br />
wickedweedbrewing.com<br />
Located in the South Slope of Asheville, the<br />
Funkatorium by Wicked Weed is the East<br />
Coast’s first sour beer dedicated taproom with<br />
both sour and clean drafts as well as a creative<br />
food menu.<br />
Gan Shan West<br />
SUITE 20, ASHEVILLE<br />
285 Haywood Rd.<br />
(828) 417-7402<br />
info@ganshanwest.com<br />
ganshanwest.com<br />
We focus on a diverse array of Asian comfort<br />
dishes in a relaxed neighborhood environment.<br />
From ramen to rice bowls, we invite you to<br />
dine in, eat in our outdoor courtyard, or take<br />
your food to go.<br />
Gemelli<br />
ASHEVILLE, NC<br />
70 Westgate Pkwy.<br />
(828) 565-6111<br />
info@gemelli.restaurant<br />
stradaasheville.com<br />
Drawing from Italian family recipes, Gemelli<br />
crafts scratch-made Italian food in a<br />
convenient, European-inspired eatery in West<br />
Asheville. We serve the authentic flavors of<br />
Italy for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner,<br />
along with grab-and-go bites.<br />
Glass Onion<br />
WEAVERVILLE, NC<br />
18 N. Main St.<br />
(828) 645-8866<br />
glassonionchefs@hotmail.com<br />
glassonionasheville.com<br />
Our diverse menu features Northern Italian<br />
dishes, made “global” by the chef’s insistence<br />
on using local, organic ingredients from area<br />
farmers and suppliers. Glass Onion is open for<br />
dinner Wednesday to Sunday, 5 to 8 pm.<br />
La Bodega By Cúrate<br />
ASHEVILLE, NC<br />
32 S Lexington Ave.<br />
(828) 630-0330<br />
info@kbr.email<br />
curatetapasbar.com<br />
An all-day Spanish restaurant in a sunny<br />
streetside cafe featuring housemade Spanish<br />
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ead and pastries with a Spanish specialty<br />
market downstairs, a full-service restaurant,<br />
pintxo, and wine bar upstairs open for brunch,<br />
lunch, and dinner.<br />
Rhubarb<br />
ASHEVILLE, NC<br />
7 SW Pack Sq.<br />
(828) 785-1503<br />
info@rhubarbasheville.com<br />
rhubarbasheville.com<br />
Rhubarb is a celebration of Appalachia,<br />
focusing on local produce, proteins, and<br />
products while paying homage to the bounty<br />
of regional and modern American cooking.<br />
We showcase our farm partners on our everchanging<br />
menu.<br />
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Stable Cafe at Biltmore Estate<br />
ASHEVILLE, NC<br />
1 Approach Rd.<br />
(828) 225-6370<br />
biltmore.com<br />
Satisfy your appetite for house-smoked meats,<br />
Carolina barbeque, grilled burgers, and other<br />
Southern favorites in a historic setting that<br />
was once the estate’s horse stable. Enjoy casual<br />
dining in a bright and airy restaurant.<br />
Committed to making<br />
gardening approachable<br />
for everyone since 2009.<br />
Learn more at<br />
www.sowtrueseed.com<br />
or come and see us at<br />
our Garden Shop in<br />
downtown Asheville!<br />
Strada Italiano<br />
ASHEVILLE, NC<br />
27 Broadway St.<br />
stradaasheville.com<br />
A family-owned and operated Italian<br />
restaurant housed in a renovated late<br />
Victorian building, completed in the 1880s, in<br />
historic downtown Asheville. Serving dinner<br />
seven nights a week and lunch on weekends,<br />
Strada features various local growers.<br />
Sunset Terrace<br />
ASHEVILLE, NC<br />
290 Macon Ave.<br />
(828) 252-2711<br />
omnihotels.com/groveparkinndining<br />
The Sunset Terrace features hand-cut steaks,<br />
premiere chops, and fresh seafood. Partnering<br />
with local farmers, our chefs and staff are<br />
committed to providing you with a truly<br />
memorable Asheville dining experience with<br />
an incomparable view.<br />
Table<br />
ASHEVILLE, NC<br />
48 College St.<br />
(828) 254-8980<br />
VOTED ASHEVILLE’S BEST BURGER FOR 11 YEARS!<br />
100%<br />
grassfed<br />
burgers<br />
LOCAL INGREDIENTS<br />
SEASONAL MENU<br />
OPEN DAILY<br />
SOUTH<br />
1831 HENDERSONVILLE RD<br />
DOWNTOWN<br />
10 PATTON AVE<br />
FARMBURGER.COM<br />
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info@tableasheville.com<br />
tableasheville.com<br />
Table has an overriding respect for farm-totable<br />
cuisine, and its effect on the palate, the<br />
plate, and the strength of the local economy.<br />
We pay particular homage to the South, and<br />
celebrate long-standing relationships with<br />
local farmers and artisans.<br />
Tastee Diner<br />
ASHEVILLE, NC<br />
575 Haywood Rd.<br />
(828) 575-2073<br />
hello@tasteedineravl.com<br />
tasteedineravl.com<br />
We are a West Asheville diner open seven days<br />
a week, serving locals and visitors. We value<br />
our industry partners: Smart Soda, Collective<br />
Coffee, Shipley Farms Beef, Asheville Tea Co.,<br />
Sunburst Trout, and Smiling Hara Tempeh.<br />
Village Social at Village Hotel<br />
on Biltmore Estate<br />
ASHEVILLE, NC<br />
1 Lodge St.<br />
(828) 257-5968<br />
biltmore.com<br />
Showcasing fresh, estate-raised ingredients,<br />
Village Social’s versatile menu features a<br />
variety of inspired dishes, from burgers and<br />
steaks to seafood and salads, plus a unique<br />
selection of craft cocktails.<br />
Vue 1913, An American Brasserie<br />
ASHEVILLE, NC<br />
290 Macon Ave.<br />
(828) 252-2711<br />
omnihotels.com/groveparkinndining<br />
Vue 1913 offers guests a stylish setting for a<br />
leisurely meal overlooking the majestic Blue<br />
Ridge Mountains. The brasserie style format<br />
allows our chef the flexibility to showcase the<br />
best local ingredients of each season.<br />
Wicked Weed Brewing<br />
ASHEVILLE, NC<br />
91 Biltmore Ave.<br />
(828) 575-9599<br />
wickedweedbrewing.com<br />
Located in downtown Asheville, the Brew Pub<br />
is the original home of Wicked Weed Brewing.<br />
Here you will find a full restaurant, downstairs<br />
tap room and beer garden, bottle shop, and<br />
original 15-barrel brewery.<br />
Wicked Weed West<br />
CANDLER, NC<br />
145 Jacob Holme Way<br />
(828) 365-7166<br />
wickedweedbrewing.com<br />
Located in West Asheville, our 50-barrel<br />
production brewery is the perfect familyfriendly<br />
spot for weekday and weekend hangs.<br />
Complete with taproom, food truck, and<br />
outdoor space.<br />
Zadie’s Restaurant<br />
MARSHALL, NC<br />
33 Baileys Branch Rd.<br />
(828) 575-7605<br />
bar@zadiesmarket.com<br />
zadiesmarket.com<br />
Grab a drink, a bite, and an unbeatable view of<br />
the French Broad River in our historic space.<br />
We offer a rotating and seasonal menu and<br />
serve everything from elevated bar snacks to<br />
Appalachian-inspired dishes. Open Wednesday<br />
to Saturday, 11 am to 9 pm, and Sunday, 11 am<br />
to 7 pm.<br />
WHOLESALE/<br />
DISTRIBUTORS<br />
Mountain <strong>Food</strong> Products<br />
ASHEVILLE, NC<br />
(828) 255-7630<br />
local@mountainfoodproducts.com<br />
mountainfoodproducts.com<br />
Mountain <strong>Food</strong> Products has been working<br />
with local farmers since 1984 to help distribute<br />
their products to the Asheville community. We<br />
offer wholesale distribution to restaurants and<br />
retail establishments as well as a multi-farm<br />
CSA program.<br />
Sow True Seed<br />
ASHEVILLE, NC<br />
234 Haywood St.<br />
(828) 254-0708<br />
info@sowtrueseed.com<br />
sowtrueseed.com<br />
Sow True Seed is a dedicated employee-owned<br />
cooperative committed to making gardening<br />
approachable for everyone. We provide highquality,<br />
non-GMO, open-pollinated seeds in<br />
support of sustainable food production and<br />
regenerative agriculture.<br />
SERVING BREAKFAST,<br />
LUNCH, & DINNER ALL DAY.<br />
Featured, Organic Tofu Breakfast<br />
<strong>Local</strong>,<br />
Organic,<br />
Seasonal &<br />
Fresh<br />
More than made from scratch®...<br />
is our guiding principle. We strive to serve<br />
quality food and make a positive impact<br />
on our community. That's why we<br />
prioritize using local, organic, seasonal<br />
fresh ingredients whenever we can. It not<br />
only ensures that our dishes are delicious,<br />
but it also supports local farmers and<br />
sustains a healthy community.<br />
ASHEVILLE LOCATIONS<br />
DOWNTOWN:<br />
8 WALL STREET<br />
WEST:<br />
444 HAYWOOD RD, #101<br />
SOUTH:<br />
1378 HENDERSONVILLE RD, SUITE A<br />
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WILD EAST FARM:<br />
A Rough Draft That’s Working<br />
For farmers Lyric and Noah, the name Wild East came before the farm.<br />
“We were on a hike near Mount Mitchell, this really rocky, ragged<br />
ridgetop, and there were wildflowers, animals everywhere,” describes<br />
Noah. “It was a moment of pure, Appalachian wildness, and we had this<br />
revelation: Why does the west get all the credit for being wild? We’re the<br />
wild east.” The name stuck, and in 2023 they established Wild East Farm.<br />
The couple has taken East as a shared last name.<br />
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Now in their second year on 44 acres in Marion, NC, they grow<br />
no-till vegetables and raise organic-fed chicken, turkey, and<br />
pork, which they sell direct from the farm, at several farmers<br />
markets in Asheville, and wholesale, including to Mother Earth<br />
<strong>Food</strong>, Foothills <strong>Food</strong> Hub, Red Fiddle Vittles, and Equal Plates<br />
Project. They’ve also planted several hundred perennial fruit<br />
and nut trees, which over time will become u-pick opportunities<br />
as well as create an integrated system for stewarding their land<br />
and livestock.<br />
Having that diversity of products and market outlets serves as a<br />
safeguard against setbacks. “Each of our enterprises is dominant<br />
in a different area,” notes Lyric. “We sell the most chicken at<br />
farmers markets, vegetables wholesale, and pork on farm.”<br />
It’s also a way to preserve their<br />
quality of life. “The diversity of work<br />
is joyful for us,” says Noah. “Farming<br />
is filled with repetitive tasks. That<br />
was one way I saw potential for<br />
burnout. We’re able to operate each<br />
enterprise at a small enough scale<br />
that the whole picture works. We’re<br />
not dependent on machinery or<br />
large solutions.”<br />
“It didn’t take long to realize that<br />
farming would allow us to live our<br />
core values with the means of<br />
making a living. It was a lightbulb<br />
epiphany moment. There was no<br />
looking back.”<br />
In 2022, after six years of homesteading, they were ready to take<br />
the leap. As for many new farmers, land access was the first<br />
hurdle. “Our timing was tough,” says Noah. “In the timeline of<br />
getting out of school, starting our savings, real estate in Western<br />
North Carolina skyrocketed.<br />
Writing out their plan helped keep them on track. “We didn’t just<br />
have a checklist for what we wanted for our land,” says Lyric,<br />
“but also our value system and motivation for farming. We were<br />
clear about what we wanted our lives to look like, how we wanted<br />
to show up for our community, and our why of farming. That was<br />
a guiding light whenever we got discouraged.”<br />
As they navigate starting a farm, Lyric and Noah say their most<br />
important asset has been the relationships they’ve developed<br />
over their ten years of living in Western North Carolina—making<br />
everything from borrowing equipment to connecting with<br />
customers easier. “The primary advice I give people about<br />
starting a farm is to root as deeply as you can in the place you<br />
plan to start farming,” says Lyric.<br />
Guiding Light<br />
Following college—they met while pursuing environmental<br />
studies degrees at UNC Asheville—Lyric and Noah were<br />
bitten by the homesteading bug, and lived on several acres in<br />
Swannanoa. After working as an arborist and field biologist,<br />
Noah took a farm manager job at Clem’s Organic Gardens in<br />
Pisgah Forest. Lyric focused on education and community food<br />
systems, eventually becoming director of the River Arts District<br />
Farmers Market, a role she still holds.<br />
“We started out super green, had never raised animals, had a<br />
garden,” says Noah.<br />
They kept themselves open to alternate possibilities, whether<br />
that meant leasing instead of owning or moving to another<br />
state. In the end, they felt a strong pull to stay in Western North<br />
Carolina where they had relationships throughout the food and<br />
farm community.<br />
An opportunity eventually came via NC FarmLink, a resource<br />
from NC State Extension that connects landowners and farmers.<br />
“I had seen the farm on the real estate market a few months<br />
before,” says Noah, “so when it popped up on FarmLink as a<br />
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lease I thought, ’What happened, it didn’t sell?’ Someone had<br />
purchased the land with intention of leasing it at an accessible<br />
rate for small farmers.”<br />
Even though they hadn’t lived in McDowell County before, “we<br />
were basically one degree of separation from all the farmers in<br />
the area, which made it easy to connect,” says Lyric. They guess<br />
they saved around $20,000 in their first year borrowing tools<br />
and equipment from their neighbors. One of those neighbors<br />
turned out to be Eileen Droescher of Ol’ Turtle Farm. “She’s been<br />
rocking it as a farmer as long as we’ve been alive,” says Noah.<br />
“She’s been very generous.”<br />
Resilient Systems<br />
While they’ve had other “micro challenges,” as Noah puts it,<br />
both describe their first year of farming in joyful terms. They are<br />
establishing new systems on land previously used only as horse<br />
pasture, which has inherent challenges. Through a grant, they<br />
were able to purchase a keyline plow, a unique tool designed<br />
to break up deep compaction in subsoil without disturbing the<br />
surface. In just a year, they’ve seen the impact in how rainwater<br />
filtrates the soil rather than pool on the surface. Since they only<br />
know of one other keyline plow in the state, they plan to rent it<br />
out in the future so other farmers can access it.<br />
2023, but when it did rain, it often dropped two or three inches in<br />
a half a day.<br />
“So we’re looking at how we can<br />
design resilient systems that can be<br />
adaptive to this climate,” says Lyric.<br />
“It’s like a puzzle.”<br />
“A stimulating puzzle,” agrees Noah, noting that there are layers<br />
to building those systems and while some they can implement<br />
now, others will take decades to establish.<br />
The past year has been all about trying things to see what<br />
works best—for them as farmers, for their land, and in their<br />
community. “We have a rough draft and we’re refining it,” says<br />
Noah. “Now it’s the time to find all of the sticking points and<br />
weak links and refine each of the enterprises to be functioning<br />
as optimally as possible.”<br />
“But we’re not throwing anything out the window,” Lyric<br />
emphasizes. “That feels like a really powerful place to be.<br />
I’m really proud that the rough draft worked.”<br />
Another challenge was weather, which may or may not represent<br />
a pattern for future years. McDowell County experienced a dry<br />
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SMOKY<br />
MOUNTAINS,<br />
NORTH CAROLINA<br />
The seven westernmost counties of North<br />
Carolina are all classified as rural. While the<br />
mountainous geography is spread out and<br />
residents can be isolated from restaurants and<br />
markets, thriving farm stands provide produce<br />
and more for these communities. The region<br />
also includes the Qualla Boundary, home to<br />
more than 16,000 members of the Eastern<br />
Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI). Trout is a<br />
top local food produced here! North Carolina<br />
is second in the nation for commercial trout<br />
production, and nearly half of those trout<br />
farms are located in the Smoky Mountains<br />
subregion.<br />
HAYWOOD<br />
SWAIN<br />
Bryson City<br />
Waynesville<br />
GRAHAM<br />
Sylva<br />
JACKSON<br />
CHEROKEE<br />
Murphy<br />
CLAY<br />
MACON<br />
Franklin<br />
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ARTISAN FOODS<br />
Wehrloom Honey and<br />
Essentials<br />
ROBBINSVILLE, NC<br />
(828) 735-2300<br />
wehrloomhoney@icloud.com<br />
wehrloom.com<br />
We have available varietal honey, homemade<br />
skin care, mead, and other fine things. Come<br />
visit our farm, production, and retail store in<br />
Robbinsville.<br />
FARMERS MARKETS<br />
Brasstown’s Farmers Market<br />
BRASSTOWN, NC<br />
10950 Old Hwy. 64 W.<br />
Wed., 9 am-1 pm, Apr.-Oct.<br />
facebook.com/brasstownfarmersmarket<br />
Across the street from the Shops of Brasstown.<br />
Haywood’s Historic Farmers<br />
Market<br />
WAYNESVILLE, NC<br />
250 Pigeon St.<br />
Sat., 9 am-12 pm, Apr.-Dec.<br />
(828) 655-5305<br />
haywoodfarmersmarket@gmail.com<br />
waynesvillefarmersmarket.com<br />
In the parking lot of the HART Theater.<br />
Jackson County Farmers<br />
Market<br />
SYLVA, NC<br />
110 Railroad Ave.<br />
Sat., 9 am-12 pm, Apr.-Oct.;<br />
Sat., 10 am-1 pm, Nov.-Mar.<br />
jacksoncountyfarmersmarket@gmail.com<br />
jacksoncountyfarmersmarket.org<br />
Next to the Bridge Park Pavilion.<br />
<strong>Local</strong>ly Grown on the Green<br />
CASHIERS, NC<br />
160 Frank Allen Rd.<br />
Wed., 11 am-3 pm, May-Oct.<br />
(828) 743-3434<br />
shelby@cashiersgreen.com<br />
Next to the Cashiers Post Office.<br />
Macon County Farmers Market<br />
FRANKLIN, NC<br />
Iotla St.<br />
Sat., 9 am-2 pm, May-Nov.<br />
maconfarmersmarket@gmail.com<br />
maconcountyfarmersmarket.com<br />
By the Gazebo on the Square.<br />
Mill Town Farmers Market<br />
CANTON, NC<br />
8 Sorrells St.<br />
Thu., 4-7 pm, May-Oct.<br />
milltownfarmersmarket@gmail.com<br />
milltownfarmersmarket.com<br />
Murphy Farmers Market<br />
MURPHY, NC<br />
4 Railroad St.<br />
Sat., 9 am-1 pm, Apr.-Oct.<br />
facebook.com/murphyfarmersmarket<br />
At the L&N Depot train station.<br />
Smoky Mountain Farmers &<br />
Artisans Market<br />
BRYSON CITY, NC<br />
117 Island St.<br />
Fri. & Sat., 9 am-2 pm, May-Oct.<br />
(828) 488-3733<br />
aquarium@explorebrysoncity.com<br />
villagegreencashiersnc.com/about-thevillage-green<br />
explorebrysoncity.com/listing/smokymountain-farmers-and-artisansmarket/892<br />
At the Aquarium Park Campus.<br />
FARMS<br />
Appalachian Growers<br />
FRANKLIN, NC<br />
(828) 226-3257<br />
manager@appalachiangrowers.com<br />
appalachiangrowers.com<br />
Appalachian Growers is a USDA Certified<br />
Organic, GAP, and GMP hemp farm. We have<br />
carefully developed a full spectrum product<br />
line which includes tinctures, pain salves, lotions,<br />
tablets, lip balms, gummies, and pet treats.<br />
Boyd Mountain Christmas<br />
Tree Farm<br />
WAYNESVILLE, NC<br />
(828) 926-8888<br />
trees@boydmountain.com<br />
boydmountainchristmastreefarm.com<br />
We are a choose-and-cut and wholesale<br />
Christmas tree farm. You select the tree, we<br />
cut it, bale it, and tie it on your vehicle. You<br />
can also use our bow saws and cut it yourself.<br />
Specializing in high-quality Fraser Firs.<br />
Bumble Holler Farm<br />
CLYDE, NC<br />
(210) 999-0009<br />
bumbleholler@gmail.com<br />
We’re a small family farm with a greenhouse<br />
and a dream. We offer microgreens, seasonal<br />
honey, and culinary mushrooms. We also have<br />
a fantastic selection of laundry soap, lye soap,<br />
skincare and beard care products made with<br />
locally sourced ingredients.<br />
Burnette Family Farm<br />
CANTON, NC<br />
(828) 550-2724<br />
jtb.burnette@gmail.com<br />
We are a family-owned-and-operated<br />
farm primarily raising hair sheep for meat<br />
production. We strive to offer quality lamb<br />
meat that has great taste, and is raised as<br />
naturally as possible.<br />
Candy Mountain Farm<br />
MURPHY, NC<br />
(828) 494-2083<br />
juhlin@peoplepc.com<br />
We are a 12-month mixed vegetable production<br />
farm. No chemical pesticides or fertilizer<br />
used. Spring and fall CSA available on a<br />
limited basis. Selling seasonally to The Crown<br />
Restaurant in Brasstown.<br />
Caney Fork Blueberry Patch<br />
CULLOWHEE, NC<br />
(910) 308-0339<br />
ericl@celtechinc.net<br />
We offer u-pick and “we-pick” blueberries,<br />
with 15 varieties of northern high bush, from<br />
June to August. We grow our big berries using<br />
organic methods with Holly-tone organic<br />
fertilizer. The sign at end of road means we are<br />
open! No sign indicates we are not open.<br />
Deal Family Farm<br />
FRANKLIN, NC<br />
(828) 421-7489<br />
joedealfarms@gmail.com<br />
dealfarms.com<br />
Farming local since 1951. We are a family<br />
farm producing a wide range of fruits and<br />
vegetables.<br />
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Fool’s Paradise Farm (Formerly<br />
Qualla Berry Farm)<br />
HAYESVILLE, NC<br />
(828) 557-8408<br />
quallaberryfarm@icloud.com<br />
foolsparadisefarm.com<br />
We sell organically grown fresh baby ginger<br />
in September and October and fresh turmeric<br />
November to January. Fresh rhizomes are sold<br />
by the pound, recipes included. Order forms<br />
and news about classes and events on our<br />
website.<br />
Harpp Flower Farm<br />
MURPHY, NC<br />
(678) 756-1065<br />
harppflowerfarm@gmail.com<br />
harppflowerfarm.com<br />
Harpp Flower Farm grows unique, specialty<br />
cut flowers for use in weddings, events, floral<br />
designs, and to bring joy to every day life. We<br />
provide seasonal bouquet subscriptions, DIY<br />
bulk buckets, florist wholesale, and wedding/<br />
event design.<br />
Honey Mountain Bee Farm<br />
SYLVA, NC<br />
(919) 820-0319<br />
machevy1@aol.com<br />
We sell local honey, bee pollen, lip balm, hand<br />
cream, honey soap, whipped honey, honey<br />
nuts, lavender honey, and honey bourbon<br />
baked goods. Call/email for special honey<br />
orders for events. Wholesale available. Find us<br />
at Jackson County Tailgate Market.<br />
KT’s Orchard and Apiary<br />
CANTON, NC<br />
(828) 279-5614<br />
kt158@att.net<br />
ktsorchard.com<br />
We offer a myriad of apples, peaches,<br />
nectarines, black/red raspberries, blackberries,<br />
pears, jams, jellies, and local honey. Our u-pick<br />
season is July to October. We sell a full line of<br />
bee supplies and products. Call for details!<br />
Leatherwood Family Farms<br />
CANTON, NC<br />
(828) 734-3572<br />
lffarms17@gmail.com<br />
We are family farm growing in Bethel and<br />
Cruso. Our produce stand, which features<br />
an array of homegrown produce as well beef,<br />
pork, and honey, is open May through mid-<br />
October at 1241 Pisgah Dr. in Canton.<br />
Little Spot of Blooms<br />
CANTON, NC<br />
(828) 458-1934<br />
valerie@littlespotofblooms.com<br />
littlespotofblooms.com<br />
Little Spot of Blooms flower farm is tucked<br />
away in WNC where we grow and create<br />
one-of-a-kind floral arrangements inspired<br />
by the seasons. We offer market bouquets,<br />
arrangements, DIY buckets, weddings, and<br />
custom orders.<br />
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Mighty Gnome Market<br />
Garden<br />
WAYNESVILLE, NC<br />
farmer@mightygnomemarketgarden.com<br />
mightygnomemarketgarden.com<br />
You can enjoy our fresh produce—grown using<br />
organic methods—by joining the farmerselected<br />
CSA, with custom orders online,<br />
or stopping by Haywood’s Historic Farmers<br />
Market on Saturdays!<br />
Outlaw Acres Farm<br />
CLYDE, NC<br />
(954) 254-9394<br />
chris@outlawacresfarm.com<br />
outlawacresfarm.com<br />
Following organic practices, we grow seasonal<br />
produce, herbs, and edible flowers. We have<br />
a flock of hens for eggs and raise pastured<br />
poultry that we process following NCDA<br />
exemption. We can be found at local markets<br />
and contacted for wholesale orders.<br />
Righteous Rebels Farms<br />
FRANKLIN, NC<br />
(919) 636-1695<br />
alex@righteousrebelsfarms.com<br />
righteousrebelsfarms.com<br />
Righteous Rebels Farms is a 30-acre farm that<br />
offers pastured poultry and vegetables grown<br />
using organic methods.<br />
Sunburst Trout Farms<br />
WAYNESVILLE, NC<br />
(828) 648-3010<br />
wes@sunbursttrout.com<br />
sunbursttrout.com<br />
Sustainably and humanely farming rainbow<br />
trout in picturesque Haywood County, with<br />
no pesticides, hormones, or antibiotics. Fresh<br />
fillets, smoked trout, dip, caviar, jerky, and<br />
more—locally and across the U.S.<br />
Talking Rock Farm<br />
OTTO, NC<br />
(828) 342-2137<br />
coweeta@gmail.com<br />
coweetaheritagecenter.com<br />
We are an off-grid farm and intentional<br />
community, specializing in fresh salad mixes,<br />
greens, and more. We follow organic growing<br />
practices, producing year-round. We offer<br />
tours of our farm, hydroelectric system,<br />
organic garden, and discuss local history.<br />
Two Trees Farm<br />
CANTON, NC<br />
(828) 646-3662<br />
sustainabillies.llc@gmail.com<br />
sustainabillies.com<br />
Visit a solar-powered, regenerative homestead<br />
with vegetable and flower gardens, orchards,<br />
greenhouses, chickens, and blacksmith shop.<br />
Small CSA offerings. Call for farm visits and<br />
classes and learn about living with the land.<br />
Winding Stair Farm and<br />
Nursery<br />
FRANKLIN, NC<br />
(828) 369-9778<br />
info@windingstairfarm.com<br />
windingstairfarm.com<br />
Our farm grows Certified Naturally Grown<br />
produce as well as local meats and eggs from<br />
our happy, healthy animals. We offer a CSA<br />
program and have a retail location at our<br />
nursery and garden center.<br />
Wright-Way Nursery and<br />
Landscaping<br />
WAYNESVILLE, NC<br />
(828) 507-5176<br />
wcwright85@yahoo.com<br />
Fresh-picked blueberries, blackberries, and<br />
raspberries in season. We have 12 varieties of<br />
blueberries, as well as yellow, red, and black<br />
raspberries. We also offer a wide variety of<br />
nursery plants, plus landscape services and<br />
installation.<br />
GROCERIES<br />
Ingles Markets<br />
STORES THROUGHOUT THE REGION<br />
(828) 669-2941<br />
ingles-markets.com/store_locations<br />
Ingles carries a wide variety of local grocery<br />
items and meats and is the largest purchaser<br />
of local produce in Western North Carolina.<br />
Laura Lynn milk only comes from local cows.<br />
WNC Farm to Table<br />
SYLVA, NC<br />
513 Mill St.<br />
(828) 331-0334<br />
support@wncfarmtotable.com<br />
wncfarmtotable.org<br />
WNC Farm to Table is a year-round online<br />
market for local food in Western North<br />
Carolina. We offer vegetables, fruits, breads,<br />
meats, and flowers. We will be adding products<br />
throughout the year.<br />
Yonder Community Market<br />
FRANKLIN, NC<br />
151 Hillcrest Ave.<br />
(704) 605-6919<br />
yondernc@gmail.com<br />
eatrealfoodinc.com<br />
We are a curated, intentional, real foods<br />
grocery store! We support numerous local and<br />
regional organic growers providing in-season<br />
produce, as well as real dairy and many<br />
varieties of meats. Open year-round, seven<br />
days a week, from 10 am to 6 pm.<br />
WHOLESALE/<br />
DISTRIBUTORS<br />
J.W. Johnson Tomato Co.<br />
CANTON, NC<br />
(954) 946-6588<br />
jay@jglproduce.com<br />
jwjohnsontomato.com<br />
We are a packer, shipper, and distributor of<br />
bell peppers, cucumbers, squash, eggplants,<br />
tomatoes, beans, and corn. Our certifications<br />
include Primus GFS, USDA GHP, and<br />
Harmonized GAP+.<br />
TRAVEL<br />
DESTINATIONS<br />
John C. Campbell Folk School<br />
BRASSTOWN, NC<br />
1 Folk School Rd.<br />
(828) 837-2775<br />
marketing@folkschool.org<br />
folkschool.org<br />
Founded in 1925, we offer classes in traditional<br />
craft, music, dance, cooking, gardening, nature<br />
studies, photography, and writing. Visitors are<br />
welcome to tour the studios, walk the trails<br />
and gardens, and browse the Craft Shop and<br />
History Center.<br />
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KEY:<br />
ACTIVITIES<br />
CSA U-PICK FARM STAND LODGING<br />
& EVENTS<br />
SNAP<br />
SNAP<br />
INCENTIVES<br />
FARM FRESH PRODUCE<br />
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OLD FASHIONED<br />
GREEN BEAN<br />
CASSEROLE<br />
By Sara Martin and Dustin Cornelison<br />
Two Trees Farm, Canton, NC<br />
Photo by Camila Calnan Photography<br />
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Servings: 6–8<br />
Active time: 20 minutes<br />
Inactive time: 1 hour<br />
People love our short-cut greasy bean! People call<br />
from all over Haywood County just to purchase<br />
our specialty heirloom beans. We also grow Scarlet<br />
runner beans, which is a pure breed of beans that prevents<br />
cross-pollination. By the end of the farmers market, we’re<br />
completely sold out. Not only are these beans extremely<br />
high in protein, they’re extremely adaptable in terms of<br />
weather conditions within the region.<br />
As farmers, we’re constantly busy and running all over<br />
the place. We don’t necessarily have a lot of time on our<br />
hands, so the simplicity of just cooking our green beans<br />
with chicken broth and salt does wonders. This recipe is<br />
how folks fixed casseroles before canned soups were added<br />
for convenience. (You can add a can of creamy soup to the<br />
veggies if you want, but remember to adjust the spices and<br />
leave out the broth and butter.)<br />
It’s a nice, hearty, and creamy side dish that encapsulates<br />
the fresh tastes of summer without working too hard.<br />
Folks can be adventurous and use any seasoning blend<br />
they choose. It’s also lovely with thyme, rosemary, parsley,<br />
sage, and garlic.<br />
Ingredients<br />
1 pound green beans, trimmed, stringed, and snapped<br />
3 medium onions, chopped<br />
3 medium peppers, such as bell or poblano,<br />
seeded and chopped<br />
1–2 carrots, shredded<br />
2 stalks celery, chopped<br />
2–3 cloves garlic, chopped (or add 1 teaspoon garlic<br />
powder with the spices)<br />
1/8 cup (or more) chicken, vegetable, or other broth<br />
1/2 teaspoon curry powder<br />
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander<br />
1 teaspoon ground turmeric<br />
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin<br />
Salt to taste<br />
1 tablespoon butter<br />
1/2 cup bread crumbs<br />
1/2 cup (or more) grated cheese, such as sharp cheddar,<br />
Munster, or Gouda<br />
Directions<br />
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.<br />
2. Layer vegetables in a baking dish. You can be as<br />
creative as you want with your veggie mix and leave<br />
out what you don’t have! Pour in 1/8 cup broth of your<br />
choice. Add a bit more if you want your dish to be extra<br />
saucy. Add spices. Dot with half a tablespoon of cut up<br />
butter. Cover with lid or foil and bake for about 1 hour,<br />
until tender.<br />
3. Remove the lid and cover with a layer of bread crumbs,<br />
grated cheese, and a few more dots of butter. If you<br />
like things cheesy, feel free to shove some chunks of<br />
cheese into the veggie mix before topping. I like sharp<br />
cheddar for this recipe, but a soft cheese like Muenster<br />
or Gouda makes a saucier casserole.<br />
4. Place the dish in the oven, uncovered, until the cheese<br />
melts. Turn on the broiler for 1 to 3 minutes, just until<br />
the top layer browns.<br />
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SOUTHERN<br />
MOUNTAINS,<br />
NORTH CAROLINA<br />
In addition to many vegetable farms, the<br />
Southern Mountains boast the most apple<br />
orchards in the Appalachian Grown region,<br />
as well as a growing number of vineyards.<br />
Each fall, crowds flock to Henderson<br />
County for u-pick apples, homemade cider,<br />
doughnuts, pies, and more. (Find several of<br />
these u-pick orchards on page 11 and more<br />
at appalachiangrown.org.) The same soil,<br />
elevation, and climate that suit apples have<br />
begun to attract grape growers as well. In 2019,<br />
the area was recognized as a distinctive wine<br />
region, or American Viticultural Area (AVA),<br />
called Crest of the Blue Ridge.<br />
Brevard<br />
HENDERSON<br />
Hendersonville<br />
POLK<br />
Columbus<br />
TRANSYLVANIA<br />
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ARTISAN FOODS<br />
Global Chef<br />
PISGAH FOREST, NC<br />
(404) 906-3626<br />
globalchefservice@yahoo.com<br />
globalcheftc.com<br />
Our personal chef service offers unique,<br />
locally sourced, vegetarian friendly options—<br />
available for dinner parties, special events,<br />
and cooking classes. We also make and sell<br />
Hellbender Hot Sauce, which is available on<br />
our website.<br />
FARMERS MARKETS<br />
Columbus Farmers Market<br />
COLUMBUS, NC<br />
40 Courthouse Square<br />
Sat., 8 am-12 pm, May-Oct.<br />
(828) 894-2281<br />
info@polkcountyfarms.org<br />
polkcountyfarms.org<br />
Columbus Winter Market<br />
COLUMBUS, NC<br />
135 Locust St.<br />
Sat., 10 am-1 pm, Nov.-Apr.<br />
(828) 894-2281<br />
info@polkcountyfarms.org<br />
polkcountyfarms.org<br />
In the dining hall building behind Iron Key<br />
Brewing Company.<br />
Etowah Lions Farmers Market<br />
HENDERSONVILLE, NC<br />
447 Etowah School Rd.<br />
Wed., 3-6 pm, May-Oct.<br />
(252) 495-2808<br />
facebook.com/etowahlionsfarmersmarket<br />
Flat Rock Farmers Market<br />
HENDERSONVILLE, NC<br />
1790 Greenville Hwy.<br />
Thu., 3-6 pm, May-Oct.<br />
(828) 595-2222<br />
info@flatrockfarmersmarket.com<br />
flatrockfarmersmarket.com<br />
At Pinecrest Presbyterian Church.<br />
Photo by Bluff View Farms<br />
Henderson County Curb<br />
Market<br />
HENDERSONVILLE, NC<br />
221 N. Church St.<br />
Tue., Thu. & Sat., 8 am- 2 pm, Apr.-Dec.;<br />
Thu. & Sat., 8 am-2 pm, Mar.; Sat.,<br />
8 am-2 pm, Jan.-Feb.<br />
(828) 692-8012<br />
Henderson County Tailgate<br />
Market<br />
HENDERSONVILLE, NC<br />
100 N. King St.<br />
Sat., 8 am-12 pm, Apr.-Oct.<br />
hendersoncountytgm@gmail.com<br />
facebook.com/<br />
hendersoncountytailgatemarket<br />
Hendersonville Farmers<br />
Market<br />
HENDERSONVILLE, NC<br />
650 Maple St.<br />
Sat., 8 am-1 pm, May-Oct.<br />
(828) 233-3216<br />
dparker@hvlnc.gov<br />
hendersonvillenc.gov/events/<br />
hendersonville-farmers-market<br />
At the Historic Train Depot.<br />
Mills River Farm Market<br />
MILLS RIVER, NC<br />
94 School House Rd.<br />
Sat., 8 am-12 pm, May-Oct.<br />
(828) 891-3332<br />
millsriverfarm@gmail.com<br />
In the parking lot of Mills River Elementary<br />
School.<br />
Saluda Tailgate Market<br />
SALUDA, NC<br />
W. Main St.<br />
Fri., 4-6 pm, May-Oct.<br />
(828) 894-2281<br />
info@polkcountyfarms.org<br />
polkcountyfarms.org<br />
Saluda Winter Market<br />
SALUDA, NC<br />
64 Greenville St.<br />
Sat., 10 am- 1 pm, Nov.-Apr.<br />
(828) 894-2281<br />
info@polkcountyfarms.org<br />
polkcountyfarms.org<br />
At the Saluda Center next to the Thrifty Barn.<br />
Transylvania Farmers<br />
Market<br />
BREVARD, NC<br />
200 E. Main St.<br />
Sat., 9 am-12 pm, May-Oct.;<br />
Sat., 10 am-1 pm, Nov.-Apr.<br />
(828) 548-0660<br />
transylvaniafarmersmarket@gmail.com<br />
transylvaniafarmersmarket.com<br />
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ACTIVITIES<br />
CSA U-PICK FARM STAND LODGING<br />
& EVENTS<br />
SNAP<br />
SNAP<br />
INCENTIVES<br />
FARM FRESH PRODUCE<br />
PRESCRIPTION<br />
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Barry Farms<br />
MILLS RIVER, NC<br />
FARMS<br />
(828) 489-9103<br />
kmbarry24@gmail.com<br />
barryfarmsnc.com<br />
We are a family-owned-and-operated farm<br />
offering herbs, vegetable starts, succulents,<br />
perennial plants, and field-grown cut flowers.<br />
Check our website for farm stand hours,<br />
seasonal workshop schedule, and u-pick<br />
flowers availability.<br />
Bearwallow Valley Farms<br />
HENDERSONVILLE, NC<br />
(828) 674-8023<br />
office@bearwallowvalleyfarms.com<br />
bearwallowvalleyfarms.com<br />
Bearwallow Valley Farms sprouted from the<br />
roots of a century-old orchard in the beautiful<br />
Southern Appalachians. We specialize<br />
in apples, melons, and winter squash for<br />
wholesale in the Asheville, Greenville, and<br />
Spartanburg areas. We now offer a self-serve<br />
farm stand accepting EBT.<br />
Bee-utiful Farm and<br />
Garden<br />
HENDERSONVILLE, NC<br />
(828) 243-7492<br />
steinerfrog@hotmail.com<br />
bee-utifulfarmandgarden.square.site<br />
We grow and produce, plants, vegetables,<br />
honeybees, and honey. We strive to be<br />
a sustainable farm by being chemically<br />
responsible, or chemical free if possible.<br />
We offer our products at the Hendersonville<br />
Farmers Market or CSA by contacting us<br />
by email!<br />
Blue Meadow Farms<br />
HENDERSONVILLE, NC<br />
(828) 712-9166<br />
info@bluemeadowfarms.com<br />
bluemeadowfarms.com<br />
We’re a family-owned produce farm dedicated<br />
to using organic farm production practices.<br />
We provide a wide variety of locally grown<br />
produce to our customers.<br />
Brittain Farms<br />
MILLS RIVER, NC<br />
(828) 891-3332<br />
lfbrittain@hotmail.com<br />
Brittain Farms is a seventh-generation family<br />
farm in the Mills River valley. We grow a<br />
variety of crops throughout the season,<br />
following organic practices. Our products can<br />
be found at the Mills River Farm Market.<br />
Caitlyn Farms Sustainably<br />
Raised Beef<br />
MILL SPRING, NC<br />
(828) 894-0648<br />
info@beefandbobwhites.com<br />
beefandbobwhites.com<br />
Grassfed beef, grazed responsibly at the foot<br />
of the Blue Ridge Mountains! Check out our<br />
website to see how we are working to bridge<br />
the gap between wildlife conservation and<br />
farming. We are Animal Welfare Approved<br />
and Certified Grasssfed.<br />
Clem’s Organic Gardens<br />
PISGAH FOREST, NC<br />
(706) 254-3171<br />
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clemswift@gmail.com<br />
Clem’s Organic Gardens is a producer of<br />
Certified Organic vegetables for distributors,<br />
retail stores, and restaurants in the Carolinas.<br />
Creasman Farms<br />
HENDERSONVILLE, NC<br />
(828) 685-7728<br />
creasmanfarms@hotmail.com<br />
creasmanfarmsnc.com<br />
Creasman Farms is a third- and fourthgeneration<br />
apple orchard and farm providing<br />
locally grown fruit and produce to our<br />
communities! We have over 40 varieties of<br />
apples, as well as peaches, plums, pears,<br />
nectarines, blueberries, and blackberries!<br />
D & D Gilbert Orchards<br />
HENDERSONVILLE, NC<br />
(828) 606-2010<br />
gilbertorchards@gmail.com<br />
gilbertapples.com<br />
We grow a variety of apples: Honey Crisp, Fuji,<br />
Gala, Granny Smith, Red Delicious, Evercrisp,<br />
Golden Delicious, Rome Beauty, Stayman, and<br />
Mutsu. We sell wholesale and bulk apples. You<br />
can also find us at the WNC Farmers Market.<br />
Deep Woods Mushrooms<br />
MILLS RIVER, NC<br />
(828) 243-3589<br />
greg@deepwoodsmushrooms.net<br />
deepwoodsmushrooms.net<br />
We cultivate medicinal and gourmet<br />
mushrooms grown naturally. We offer farm<br />
tours by appointment, winter mushroom log<br />
inoculation, cultivation supplies, and wild<br />
mushroom identification hikes/classes in<br />
season. Growing consultations are available<br />
for your property.<br />
Holly Spring Farm<br />
MILLS RIVER, NC<br />
(828) 595-2222<br />
paulbshoemaker@gmail.com<br />
We use sustainable practices to produce<br />
over 30 varieties of tomatoes, specializing in<br />
heirlooms, tomato starts, and other seasonal<br />
vegetables. We supply local restaurants and<br />
sell at the Etowah, Flat Rock, and Mills River<br />
farmers markets.<br />
J & M Farms<br />
HENDERSONVILLE, NC<br />
(828) 685-3311<br />
jandmfarmsnc@gmail.com<br />
jandmfarmsnc.com<br />
J & M Farms is a family-owned-and-operated<br />
farm located in the heart of of apple country.<br />
We specialize in growing over 50 different<br />
varieties of new and heirloom varieties of<br />
apples, fresh peaches, and local produce.<br />
North River Farms<br />
MILLS RIVER, NC<br />
(828) 890-5316<br />
northriverfarms3333@gmail.com<br />
northriverfarms.co<br />
We grow corn, tomatoes, peppers, strawberries,<br />
cucumbers, squash, beans, and horse hay. We<br />
offer educational farm tours, u-pick, birthday<br />
parties, riverfront picnics, riverside camping,<br />
horseback riding lessons, and a full-service<br />
outfitters.<br />
Queens Produce and Berry<br />
Farm<br />
PISGAH FOREST, NC<br />
(828) 884-5121<br />
leetuttle@citcom.net<br />
queensberryfarm.com<br />
We’re a small farm offering u-pick flowers,<br />
raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries. We<br />
Stump Farms<br />
Produce<br />
& Mushroom Farm<br />
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC<br />
WWW.STUMPFARMS.COM<br />
732 JONESBOROUGH ST.<br />
HENDERSONVILLE, NC<br />
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ACTIVITIES<br />
CSA U-PICK FARM STAND LODGING<br />
& EVENTS<br />
SNAP<br />
SNAP<br />
INCENTIVES<br />
FARM FRESH PRODUCE<br />
PRESCRIPTION<br />
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Shop the Market Saturdays at the<br />
Mills River School<br />
Matching dollars for<br />
all SNAP purchases<br />
have fruits, vegetables, flowers, and honey in<br />
season. Call for directions and availability or<br />
check our website.<br />
Rock Ridge Farm<br />
HENDERSONVILLE, NC<br />
(828) 329-9735<br />
cjmccraw@yahoo.com<br />
We offer apples, peaches, nectarines, figs,<br />
blueberries, cherries, pears, grapes, and plums<br />
in season. We also sell rhurbarb, beets, and<br />
green beans in small quantities.<br />
Sky Top Orchard<br />
ZIRCONIA, NC<br />
(828) 692-7930<br />
skytoporchard@gmail.com<br />
skytoporchard.com<br />
Enjoy panoramic views of the mountains while<br />
picking 50 acres of apples, grapes, Asian pears,<br />
and pumpkins. We offer school tours, wagon<br />
rides, animals, bamboo forest, playground, and<br />
picnic area. Plus, sample our hot apple cider<br />
donuts and pies. We press our own cider and<br />
hard cider.<br />
Stepp’s Hillcrest Orchard<br />
HENDERSONVILLE, NC<br />
(828) 685-9083<br />
ncapples@steppapples.com<br />
steppapples.com<br />
We are a 50-year, three-generation family<br />
farm offering u-pick apples, grapes, pumpkins,<br />
and sunflowers in season. We have cider and<br />
pumpkin donuts, honey, apple cider, and a<br />
corn maze, plus wagon rides, jump pad, and<br />
apple cannon on weekends. Enjoy a fun farm<br />
experience.<br />
Stump Farms<br />
HENDERSONVILLE, NC<br />
(828) 642-9680<br />
inquire@stumpfarms.com<br />
stumpfarms.com<br />
At Stump Farms, you’ll have a unique<br />
experience as we are an urban and hydroponic<br />
farm, with a year-round farm store onsite.<br />
We offer the freshest organic produce,<br />
microgreens, and mushrooms as well as make<br />
prepared products using our own recipes.<br />
Tierra Fértil Coop<br />
HENDERSONVILLE, NC<br />
(828) 808-5583<br />
tierrafertilcoophv@gmail.com<br />
tierrafertilcooperativa.com<br />
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We are a Hispanic worker-owned grower’s<br />
cooperative in Henderson County. We grow<br />
chemical-free produce, herbs, ornamental<br />
plants, fruits, and flowers. We are a platform<br />
to promote food justice, racial equity, and land<br />
access to BIPOC communities.<br />
Tiny Bridge Farm<br />
HENDERSONVILLE, NC<br />
(802) 747-8172<br />
tinybridgefarm@gmail.com<br />
tinybridgefarm.com<br />
We have offered Certified Naturally Grown<br />
mixed vegetables since 2019 for farm shares,<br />
farmers markets, and wholesale. We farm to<br />
eat—fresh, local, and in season. Find us at<br />
three weekly farmers markets in season with<br />
spring farm shares available.<br />
TK Family Farm<br />
RUTHERFORDTON, NC<br />
(828) 817-8348<br />
tkfamilyfarm@gmail.com<br />
tkfamilyfarm.com<br />
We offer 20 varieties of apples. Plus, enjoy<br />
a family friendly atmosphere to tour Polk<br />
county’s only high-density apple orchard and<br />
small family farm. Self-serve farm stand open<br />
7:30 am to dusk, seven days a week during<br />
apple season (starting mid-August).<br />
Tryon Mountain Farms<br />
TRYON, NC<br />
(864) 350-9021<br />
tryonlavender@gmail.com<br />
tryonmountainfarms.com<br />
We are farmers and food artisans who produce<br />
unique, handcrafted simple syrups, seasoning<br />
salts, blended sugars, and herb mixes using<br />
ingredients we grow. Our family farm has been<br />
using sustainable farming practices since 1964.<br />
Woodswise Botanicals<br />
MILLS RIVER, NC<br />
(828) 337-0947<br />
woodswisebotanicals@gmail.com<br />
woodswisebotanicals.com<br />
Woodswise Botanicals nursery offers a large<br />
array of native herbaceous perennials, trees,<br />
shrubs, medicinal and culinary herbs, and<br />
pollinator-friendly riparian and native plants.<br />
GROCERIES<br />
Hendersonville Community<br />
Co-op<br />
HENDERSONVILLE, NC<br />
60 South Charleston Ln.<br />
(828) 693-0505<br />
outreach@hendersonville.coop<br />
hendersonville.coop<br />
With a focus on local product, we source<br />
produce and value-added foods from our<br />
region. We also have dairy, wine, and beer;<br />
fresh breads; health and beauty aids;<br />
and supplements. Come visit us in our ecofriendly<br />
store!<br />
Ingles Markets<br />
STORES THROUGHOUT THE REGION<br />
(828) 669-2941<br />
ingles-markets.com/store_locations<br />
Ingles carries a wide variety of local grocery<br />
items and meats and is the largest purchaser<br />
of local produce in Western North Carolina.<br />
Laura Lynn milk only comes from local cows.<br />
KEY:<br />
ACTIVITIES<br />
CSA U-PICK FARM STAND LODGING<br />
& EVENTS<br />
SNAP<br />
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Photo by Carolina Flowers<br />
RESTAURANTS<br />
Hendersonville Community<br />
Co-op<br />
HENDERSONVILLE, NC<br />
60 South Charleston Ln.<br />
(828) 693-0505<br />
outreach@hendersonville.coop<br />
hendersonville.coop<br />
Our deli offers fresh, natural, and organic<br />
dishes made fresh every day, available on our<br />
hot and cold bar and grab and go case. Support<br />
your community by feeding your body the<br />
healthy way at the Co-op.<br />
WHOLESALE/<br />
DISTRIBUTORS<br />
Sunny Creek Farm<br />
TRYON, NC<br />
(828) 393-4135<br />
info@sunnycreekfarm.com<br />
sunnycreekfarm.com<br />
We produce alfalfa, radish, clover, mung bean,<br />
broccoli, and crunchy mixed bean sprouts.<br />
We do lab testing for Salmonella, Listeria, and<br />
E. coli on all of our sprout product line and<br />
facility. We offer refrigerated freight LTL to<br />
Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.<br />
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TIERRA FÉRTIL<br />
COOP:<br />
Creating Space<br />
“Many Hispanics have a painful relationship<br />
with agriculture,” acknowledges Delia<br />
Jovel Dubón, co-founder of Tierra Fértil<br />
Coop in Henderson County. “A lot of effort has been<br />
put into production and profits, with less interest in the<br />
protection and care of humans and the environment.<br />
We have chosen to farm, but for many Hispanic people,<br />
it's not a choice. We hope to heal that relationship by<br />
farming differently.”<br />
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Embracing farming as a healthy and even joyful occupation is<br />
a guiding force behind Tierra Fértil, which began during the<br />
COVID-19 pandemic as a means of embracing community and<br />
combating food and economic insecurity. Formed as a Hispanic<br />
worker-owned cooperative, the farm produces chemical-free<br />
vegetables, fruits, and flowers. Currently Tierra Fértil is made<br />
up of three worker-owners, as well as a network of community<br />
partners. They sell at several farmers markets in Hendersonville<br />
and Asheville, as well as to nonprofit organizations, like<br />
Bounty and Soul, which hosts free weekly community markets.<br />
Customers can also purchase directly from the farm.<br />
But from its origins, the vision for Tierra Fértil has been more<br />
than simply a farm.<br />
“We don’t grow food just because<br />
we want to sell the food,” says Delia.<br />
“We grow food to advocate for our<br />
community and recover knowledge.<br />
Our ancestors are families that<br />
come from the countryside, people<br />
who grew food not for selling, but<br />
to eat and share with others.”<br />
The idea for the farm initially grew out of Abundancia, a<br />
grassroots relief effort that came together in May 2020 to provide<br />
fresh, culturally appropriate foods to Henderson’s Hispianic<br />
community. That work got Delia thinking more about farming,<br />
something she had long been drawn to as a connection to her<br />
father and native El Salvador. In that moment, at the onset of the<br />
pandemic, it also promised a more secure food supply chain and<br />
the potential to generate income for community members who<br />
had lost jobs. As a farming collective, they also gained a sense<br />
of belonging as an immigrant community.<br />
New Pathways<br />
“I think the reason why we continue visioning Tierra Fértil not<br />
just as a farm, but as a community-led initiative, is that we keep<br />
seeing opportunities, new pathways to involve our community,”<br />
says Delia.<br />
One of those pathways has been Escuela Campesina, a<br />
collaborative initiative offering learning sessions open to the<br />
community and conducted in Spanish on topics related to<br />
food, farming, and health. This past spring’s series included<br />
“Identifying toxic products in our home,” “Learning about corn<br />
and nixtamal,” “How to grow and care for my plants,”<br />
and “Natural remedies.”<br />
“This school is about creating a Hispanic space where people can<br />
reconnect with the idea of farming and food production systems<br />
as a way to improve our health and wellbeing,” describes Delia.<br />
“We understand that we come from an indigenous community<br />
that has an ancestral relationship with nature. We have to start<br />
recovering the knowledge we have lost because of immigration, etc.”<br />
This past December, Tierra Fértil hosted a Hispanic Christmas<br />
market at Grace Lutheran Church. The idea for the market grew<br />
out of a training program on starting food businesses. All of the<br />
participants were women and part of the Hispanic community.<br />
“At the end of the training we decided to make this market,” says<br />
Delia. The market featured prepared food from Colombia, El<br />
Savador, and Mexico, as well as other local products. “We were<br />
so amazed about how the community came to support it.”<br />
While Delia describes that market as a test run, she hopes it<br />
can become a more regular event. Southside Community Farm’s<br />
BIPOC Farmers Market in Asheville, where Tierra Fértil has been<br />
a vendor for the past several seasons, serves as an inspiration.<br />
All photos by Camila Calnan Photography<br />
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“symbolic” price. Over the past four years, both farms have been<br />
able to share experience, labor, and equipment and develop a<br />
great friendship. Tiny Bridge’s lease will expire this year and<br />
both farms will need to find new land soon.<br />
“I have seen that amazing<br />
opportunity for small entrepreneurs,<br />
farmers, artists,” she says. “It’s<br />
creating spaces for this community<br />
that we don’t necessarily have.”<br />
Tierra Fértil currently farms on leased land shared with Tiny<br />
Bridge Farm in Hendersonville, as well as at a high tunnel plot<br />
rented from Calvary Episcopal Church in Fletcher. They initially<br />
connected with Tiny Bridge via social media, when Delia posted<br />
a query about finding land to start a farm in 2020. Impressed<br />
by Abundancia’s food relief efforts, farmers Ed Graves and KP<br />
Whaley offered to lease the cooperative an acre of land at a<br />
In September 2023, Tierra Fértil received a grant from the<br />
Persimmon Collective Fund, which supports BIPOC farmers and<br />
land stewards. “We have been able to create a land acquisition<br />
fund,” says Delia. “However we don't yet have the capacity to<br />
purchase land. Land in this area has become unaffordable, and<br />
we are thinking of the future. We don’t want to buy one or two<br />
acres. We want to have at least 10 acres where we can create a<br />
space that is going to become a community farm with vegetables<br />
and livestock, education opportunities, affordable housing, and<br />
the ability to create other agricultural businesses.”<br />
Delia says that after four years of operation, they are still<br />
learning what it means to be a worker-owned cooperative farm.<br />
More than a business model, Tierra Fértil is built around the<br />
value of working together.<br />
“One of the things that came up [when we were founding<br />
Tierra Fértil] is that we immigrants are fertile ground. Our<br />
communities are fertile communities. They’re communities that<br />
produce a lot, that work a lot, and that are capable of making<br />
meaningful changes.”<br />
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FOOTHILLS,<br />
NORTH CAROLINA<br />
The Foothills subregion is the gateway to the<br />
mountains, with lower elevations and milder<br />
climate. The isothermal belt that runs through<br />
Rutherford County creates a temperature<br />
inversion that results in a longer growing<br />
season than the surrounding region. This area<br />
is home to a large Hmong community, who<br />
have brought their own crops and agricultural<br />
traditions. Because the Foothills have a similar<br />
climate to the mountains of Laos, Hmong<br />
farmers have even been able to grow rice!<br />
CALDWELL<br />
Lenoir<br />
Morganton<br />
Marion<br />
MCDOWELL<br />
BURKE<br />
RUTHERFORD<br />
Forest City<br />
Photo by Sam Bennett<br />
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FARMERS MARKETS<br />
Caldwell County Farmers<br />
Market<br />
LENOIR, NC<br />
308 Blowing Rock Blvd.<br />
Sat., 7 am-1 pm, May-Oct.<br />
(828) 260-6159<br />
In the Kimball’s Furniture parking lot.<br />
Hildebran Farmers Market<br />
HILDEBRAN, NC<br />
109 S. Center St.<br />
Tue., 8 am-1 pm, Jun.-Sep.<br />
(828) 397-5801<br />
townhall@hildebrannc.org<br />
hildebrannc.com/farmers-market<br />
In the Hildebran Town Hall parking lot.<br />
Marion Tailgate Market<br />
MARION, NC<br />
67 W. Henderson St.<br />
Sat., 10 am-2 pm, May-Oct.<br />
(828) 378-4848<br />
grace@foothillsfoodhub.org<br />
foothillsfoodhub.org/tailgate-market<br />
Under the permanent open-air shelter.<br />
FARMS<br />
A Way of Life Farm<br />
BOSTIC, NC<br />
(828) 287-1253<br />
awayoflifefarm@gmail.com<br />
awayoflifefarm.com<br />
We support healthy people, a healthy economy,<br />
and healthy ecology through the no-till,<br />
regenerative production of pastured pork (soyfree<br />
and organic fed) and Certified Organic<br />
produce available through a CSA in Asheville<br />
and Rutherford County.<br />
Edwards Family Farms NC<br />
NEBO, NC<br />
(828) 772-5994<br />
hello@edwardsfamilyfarmsnc.com<br />
edwardsfamilyfarmsnc.com<br />
We are Edwards Family Farms NC, offering<br />
meats, poultry, and eggs from animals raised<br />
the way nature intended. We are passionate<br />
about knowing where your food comes from<br />
and know others are too.<br />
Encompass Farm<br />
UNION MILLS, NC<br />
(330) 800-8680<br />
farmervannah@gmail.com<br />
encompassfarm.com<br />
Encompass Farm is committed to beyond<br />
organic practices, biodegradable packaging,<br />
and easy seasonal eating. Pick up your custom<br />
weekly veggie box year-round from multiple<br />
locations around Asheville and Rutherford<br />
County.<br />
Hedge Family Farm<br />
LENOIR, NC<br />
hello@hedgefamilyfarm.com<br />
hedgefamilyfarm.com<br />
Hedge Family Farm is a 1.5-acre market<br />
garden. We have also planted 5,000 fruit and<br />
nut trees, berry bushes, and briar patches. All<br />
our diverse variety of fruits and vegetables are<br />
Certified Naturally Grown and chemical-free.<br />
Her Heartbeat Farm<br />
OLD FORT, NC<br />
(828) 719-2998<br />
pantherblues2@gmail.com<br />
facebook.com/herheartbeatfarm<br />
Morganton Farmers<br />
Market<br />
MORGANTON, NC<br />
300 Beach St. and 111 N. Green St.<br />
Sat. 8 am-12 pm & Wed.,<br />
11 am-2 pm, May-Oct.<br />
(828) 438-5252<br />
millsriverfarm@gmail.com<br />
downtownmorganton.com<br />
Sat. location: Beach St. behind Morganton<br />
Station. Wed. location: N. Green St. across<br />
from Burke Co. offices. Check website for<br />
holiday market dates.<br />
Rutherford County Farmers<br />
Market<br />
FOREST CITY, NC<br />
172 Park Place<br />
Sat., 8 am-12 pm, Apr.-Oct.;<br />
Sat., 10 am-2 pm, Nov.-Mar.<br />
(828) 789-9421<br />
rutherfordfarmersmarket@gmail.com<br />
rcfarmersmarket.com<br />
Across from Pavilion on Park Square (POPS).<br />
Get a taste of<br />
SOUTHERN CULTURE<br />
Visit and learn about the<br />
artisan cheesemakers of<br />
Western North Carolina!<br />
Learn More at:<br />
WNCCHEESETRAIL.ORG<br />
Scan our QR code to view the<br />
WNC Cheese Trail Map and start<br />
planning your trip!<br />
wnccheesetrail<br />
WNC Cheese Trail<br />
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Year-round multi-farm CSA with customized<br />
weekly shares. Choose from local eggs,<br />
produce, baked goods, goat cheese, hydroponic<br />
lettuce, microgreens, honey, and meats<br />
(if requested). Visit our studio where we<br />
handcraft leather goods and rawhide drums.<br />
J4 Cattle Company<br />
MORGANTON, NC<br />
(828) 413-5808<br />
beef@j4cattlecompany.com<br />
j4cattlecompanync.com<br />
J4 Cattle Co. offers 21-day dry-aged beef<br />
with no added hormones. Our cattle are<br />
pasture-raised and pasture-finished with<br />
a supplemented barley-based diet. Beef is<br />
processed at a North Carolina USDA-inspected<br />
facility.<br />
Lee’s One Fortune Farm<br />
MARION, NC<br />
(828) 803-1581<br />
leesonefortunefarm@gmail.com<br />
Lee’s One Fortune Farm is a small, multifamily<br />
owned business. We grow produce<br />
traditionally served on our tables. Our<br />
specialty product is rice. We offer four<br />
varieties. The heirloom seeds are from our old<br />
country, the beautiful mountains of Laos.<br />
New Beginnings Historic<br />
Farm<br />
RUTHERFORDTON, NC<br />
(828) 275-1683<br />
newbeginningsfarm8@gmail.com<br />
newbeginningsfarms.com<br />
History and heritage call us to a simpler time<br />
through education about food, farming, and<br />
health. Our focus is on heirloom varieties,<br />
apothecary herbs, heritage breed animals,<br />
and homesteading.<br />
Perry’s Berry’s Vineyard &<br />
Winery<br />
MORGANTON, NC<br />
(828) 432-7631<br />
perrysberrysnc@gmail.com<br />
perrysberrys.com<br />
In March the winery opens with sweet and dry<br />
fruit wines, general store, blueberry ice cream,<br />
and local honey. In April, we have greenhouse<br />
vegetable plants and flowers. June to August<br />
we have u-pick blueberries. We’re five minutes<br />
to Lake James and 10 minutes to the Fonta<br />
Flora Trail. Nightly rentals.<br />
Revival Garden - Design -<br />
Studio<br />
MARION, NC<br />
(501) 765-2732<br />
revival.gardendesignstudio@gmail.com<br />
We are an emerging family-owned-andoperated<br />
market garden. We offer heirloom<br />
produce, flowers, and eggs. Lovingly cultivated<br />
using regenerative, beyond organic practices<br />
to cultivate soil health for a more beautiful<br />
world for future generations.<br />
Sleight Family Farm<br />
MARION, NC<br />
(828) 803-7371<br />
sleightfamilyfarm@gmail.com<br />
sleightfamilyfarm.com<br />
Our family sustainably farms high-quality<br />
microgreens, fruits, and vegetables. We also<br />
produce cold-pressed wheatgrass juice. Our<br />
growing practices provide you with the most<br />
nutritious produce possible using organic<br />
practices.<br />
Table Rock Farms<br />
MORGANTON, NC<br />
(336) 399-4949<br />
tablerockfarmsnc@gmail.com<br />
Table Rock Farms is a family operated<br />
blueberry farm, situated at the foot of Table<br />
Rock and Shortoff Mountains in the foothills<br />
of Burke County. This multi-generation farm<br />
focuses on organic, sustainable farming<br />
practices.<br />
TendWell Farm<br />
OLD FORT, NC<br />
(828) 713-0450<br />
steven@tendwell-farm.com<br />
tendwell-farm.com<br />
TendWell Farm produces 200 acres of organic<br />
vegetables in Western North Carolina. We<br />
specialize in organic leafy greens, summer<br />
vegetables, and five varieties of tomatoes!<br />
We have a retail produce stand in Old Fort.<br />
Wild East Farm<br />
MARION, NC<br />
wildeastfarm@gmail.com<br />
wildeastfarm.com<br />
Growing no-till vegetables and raising organicfed<br />
chickens, turkeys, and pigs in a diverse<br />
silvopasture system of several hundred fruit<br />
and nut trees. Check our calendar for farm<br />
events, workshops, and volunteer days.<br />
GROCERIES<br />
Ingles Markets<br />
STORES THROUGHOUT THE REGION<br />
(828) 669-2941<br />
ingles-markets.com/store_locations<br />
Ingles carries a wide variety of local grocery<br />
items and meats and is the largest purchaser<br />
of local produce in Western North Carolina.<br />
Laura Lynn milk only comes from local cows.<br />
WHOLESALE/<br />
DISTRIBUTORS<br />
TendWell Farm<br />
OLD FORT, NC<br />
(828) 713-0450<br />
steven@tendwell-farm.com<br />
tendwell-farm.com<br />
TendWell Farm produces 200 acres of organic<br />
vegetables, specializing in organic leafy<br />
greens, summer vegetables, and five varieties<br />
of tomatoes. Our products can be found at<br />
retailers up and down the East Coast.<br />
Photo by Bluff View Farms<br />
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CHINESE<br />
BROCCOLI WITH<br />
FRIED GARLIC<br />
By Chue Lee, Lee’s One Fortune Farm<br />
Marion, NC<br />
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For many years the simple fact is the greens we<br />
wanted to eat, that are familiar to us, weren’t grown<br />
here. If I wanted gai lan or the yu choy, I go to<br />
Charlotte or somebody will bring it from Atlanta. So over<br />
time, the Hmong ladies got very creative. Families would<br />
send a little bit of seed from all over the place—California,<br />
Laos, Vietnam, Thailand, even Australia. Everybody<br />
started to propagate whatever they had on hand. So that<br />
is the reason why we grow a lot of these greens.<br />
Our spinach is very unique. It’s a Japanese Taiwanese<br />
variety. It’s got a wonderful magenta root. There is a stir<br />
fry dish in Taiwan that requires just the root and bit of<br />
the stem. It’s a very earthy texture and flavor. The rest<br />
of this spinach plant does everything like regular spinach.<br />
It is very tender and cooks down. This variety is very<br />
cold tolerant at 10 to 15 degrees. It’s a little bit sweeter<br />
than common spinach and has less of the oxalate acid,<br />
less of the tannins, so it comes off a little bit cleaner<br />
on your taste buds.<br />
Yu choy is something that not a lot of people know either.<br />
It’s similar to bok choy, but it’s got a very nice, bold flavor.<br />
It lends itself to heavy cooking versus bok choy. It kind of<br />
melts. This will go in your classic Japanese ramen dish.<br />
As far as a very quick, easy dish to do, I want to introduce<br />
you to the Chinese broccoli—gai lan. This is no different<br />
than all the other broccoli, but it doesn’t make a big flower<br />
head. It’s actually closer to your heirloom variety.<br />
This recipe is quick and feeds a bunch of hungry young<br />
boys. Everybody knows how boys will eat you out of a<br />
house! Because the stalks are very robust, the greens<br />
don’t wilt down. So this is filling as well as very nutritious.<br />
One bunch will make about two servings.<br />
Servings: 4–6<br />
Time: 25 minutes<br />
Ingredients<br />
1–2 bundles of Chinese broccoli (gai lan)<br />
3 tablespoons of cooking oil (such as canola,<br />
coconut, etc.)<br />
Salt<br />
Pepper<br />
Oyster sauce to taste (use dark soy sauce for vegan)<br />
1 clove of garlic<br />
Chili pepper (optional)<br />
Directions<br />
1. Rinse the Chinese broccoli. Cut the stalks in half<br />
lengthwise.<br />
2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Submerse the entire<br />
Chinese broccoli in boiling water. Add 2 tablespoons of<br />
oil to the water while it’s boiling and stir. Cook for 3 to<br />
5 minutes.<br />
3. Remove the broccoli and place it on a platter or paper<br />
towel to drain off most of the water. You will see it turn<br />
a beautiful deep green due to the oil.<br />
4. Toss with oyster sauce (about half a teaspoon per<br />
serving), salt, and pepper to taste.<br />
5. Thinly slice a clove of garlic. Heat remaining tablespoon<br />
of oil in a pan. Fry garlic until it’s crispy, like a<br />
potato chip.<br />
6. Top the broccoli with the garlic chips. If you want some<br />
heat, slice a chili pepper on top as well!<br />
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HIGH<br />
COUNTRY,<br />
NORTH CAROLINA<br />
The High Country subregion contains the<br />
most acres of farmland in Western North<br />
Carolina, primarily in Ashe and Wilkes<br />
counties. With high elevations and cooler<br />
temperatures, the High Country is ideal for<br />
growing Fraser firs, and Ashe County is one of<br />
the nation’s top producers of Christmas trees.<br />
Livestock is another important product here—<br />
Wilkes County is one of the highest cattle<br />
producers in the state.<br />
ASHE<br />
Jefferson<br />
ALLEGHANY<br />
WATAUGA<br />
Boone<br />
WILKES<br />
MITCHELL<br />
AVERY<br />
Wilkesboro<br />
Spruce<br />
Pine<br />
Photo by Daybreak Homestead<br />
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FARMERS MARKETS<br />
Alleghany Farmers Market<br />
SPARTA, NC<br />
Crouse Park at E. Whitehead St.<br />
Sat., 9 am-1 pm, May-Nov.<br />
(336) 372-5597<br />
jccocker@ncsu.edu<br />
Ashe County Farmers<br />
Market<br />
JEFFERSON, NC<br />
108 Backstreet<br />
Sat., 8 am-1 pm, Apr.-Oct.<br />
(336) 588-0348<br />
farmersmarketashe@gmail.com<br />
ashefarmersmarket.com<br />
Check website for holiday market dates.<br />
Avery County Farmers Market<br />
BANNER ELK, NC<br />
185 Azalea Cir. SE<br />
Thu., 3:30-6 pm, Apr.-Oct.<br />
(828) 733-8270<br />
info@averycountyfarmersmarket.net<br />
averycountyfarmersmarket.net<br />
On the lawn in front of the Historic Banner<br />
Elk School.<br />
Bakersville Main Street<br />
Farmer’s Market<br />
BAKERSVILLE, NC<br />
177 Crimson Laurel Way<br />
Sat., 9 am-12 pm, May-Oct.<br />
facebook.com/<br />
bakersvillemainstreetfarmersmarket<br />
Between Maple St. and Hemlock Dr., across<br />
from the Creek Walk.<br />
King Street Market<br />
BOONE, NC<br />
126 Poplar Grove Connector<br />
Tue., 3:30-6:30 pm, May-Oct.<br />
(828) 386-1537<br />
farmersmarkets@brwia.org<br />
brwia.org<br />
In the green lot in front of the Watauga County<br />
Social Services. In the case of dangerous<br />
weather, we may move to the Agricultural<br />
Conference Center.<br />
Watauga County Farmers’<br />
Market<br />
BOONE, NC<br />
591 Horn in the West Dr.<br />
Sat., 8 am-12 pm, Apr.-Oct.;<br />
Sat., 9 am-1 pm, Nov.<br />
(828) 355-4918<br />
wataugacountyfarmersmarket@gmail.<br />
com<br />
wataugacountyfarmersmarket.org<br />
In the parking lot of Horn in the West.<br />
Wilkes County Farmers’ Market<br />
NORTH WILKESBORO, NC<br />
842 CBD Loop, Yadkin Valley<br />
Marketplace<br />
Tue., 3:30-6 pm &<br />
Sat., 7:30 am-12:30 pm, Apr.-Sep.<br />
(336) 667-7129<br />
wilkescountyfarmersmarket@gmail.com<br />
downtownnorthwilkesboro.com/see-dodowntown/wilkes-county-farmers-market<br />
In the Yadkin Valley Marketplace.<br />
Winter King Street Market<br />
BOONE, NC<br />
252 Poplar Grove Rd.<br />
Sat., 10 am-1 pm, Dec.-Mar.<br />
(828) 386-1537<br />
farmersmarkets@brwia.org<br />
farmersmarkets.brwia.org<br />
At the Watauga Agricultural Conference<br />
Center.<br />
FARMS<br />
Against the Grain<br />
ZIONVILLE, NC<br />
(828) 406-4439<br />
atgfarm@gmail.com<br />
atgfarm.com<br />
We are Certified Organic through USDA<br />
National Organic Program and Real Organic<br />
Project. We specialize in a broad spectrum<br />
of vegetables and Animal Welfare Approved<br />
pastured beef. Find us at Watauga County<br />
Farmers Market, High Country <strong>Food</strong> Hub, and<br />
Boone Winter Market, or contact the farm<br />
directly.<br />
Apple Brandy Beef<br />
NORTH WILKESBORO, NC<br />
(336) 990-9310<br />
applebrandybeeforder@gmail.com<br />
applebrandybeef.com<br />
Enjoy our beef and take part in the shortest<br />
beef supply chain in the country. Apple Brandy<br />
Beef is raised on pasture, finished on corn,<br />
and processed at Apple Brandy Prime Cuts. All<br />
part of the same fourth-generation family farm<br />
in Wilkes County.<br />
Blue Ridge Blueberries<br />
SPRUCE PINE, NC<br />
(317) 658-3259<br />
blueridgeblueberries1@gmail.com<br />
blueridgeblueberries.com<br />
We are a u-pick blueberry farm and art gallery.<br />
U-pick available June to September.<br />
BRG Farms<br />
ELK PARK, NC<br />
(828) 963-0536<br />
brgfarms@gmail.com<br />
brgfarms.com<br />
We offer grassfed beef from registered Angus<br />
seedstock, pasture-raised pork, and honey.<br />
Customers may purchase direct from the farm,<br />
by the pack, half or whole. Call ahead to make<br />
an appointment.<br />
Carringer Farm<br />
NEWLAND, NC<br />
(828) 349-9062<br />
carringerfarms@yahoo.com<br />
carringerfarms.com<br />
We grew up in Western North Carolina and<br />
farming is part of our family heritage. We grow<br />
corn, potatoes, tomatoes, okra, winter squash,<br />
and more on a nine-acre farm in Altamont. We<br />
participate in the King Street Market.<br />
Covered Creek Flower Farm<br />
DEEP GAP, NC<br />
(919) 532-6127<br />
coveredcreekflowerfarm@gmail.com<br />
We are a small, family-owned farm selling<br />
fresh cut flowers and potted perennials. Our<br />
desire is to connect people with one another<br />
and nature through the beauty of locally grown<br />
flowers. Find us online at the High Country<br />
<strong>Food</strong> Hub or email us directly.<br />
Fraser Ridge Farm<br />
CRUMPLER, NC<br />
(828) 406-0339<br />
cowbignbrown@yahoo.com<br />
Fraser Ridge Farm is a family-owned-andoperated<br />
farm. We offer heirloom apple trees,<br />
annuals, perennials, shrubbery, vegetable<br />
transplants, produce, cherries, blackberries,<br />
and Christmas trees.<br />
KEY:<br />
ACTIVITIES<br />
CSA U-PICK FARM STAND LODGING<br />
& EVENTS<br />
SNAP<br />
SNAP<br />
INCENTIVES<br />
FARM FRESH PRODUCE<br />
PRESCRIPTION<br />
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Harmony Ridge Homestead<br />
NORTH WILKESBORO, NC<br />
(336) 932-3095<br />
harmonyridgenc@gmail.com<br />
Harmony Ridge offers the only u-pick<br />
blackberry experience in the county. Our farm<br />
offers fresh blackberries and cut flowers grown<br />
using organic practices. Come visit us and<br />
make sweet memories, one plump blackberry<br />
at a time.<br />
Hellbender Farm<br />
LANSING, NC<br />
info@hellbenderfarm.com<br />
hellbenderfarm.com<br />
We are a small, sustainably run farm on<br />
eight acres bordering Helton Creek, north of<br />
Lansing in Ashe County. Our products include<br />
cut flowers, herbal teas and tea concentrates,<br />
and wool from our herd of Navajo-churro<br />
sheep.<br />
Ivy Point Farm<br />
WEST JEFFERSON, NC<br />
(336) 846-2470<br />
jcbarlow@skybest.com<br />
We are a North Carolina Century Farm<br />
specializing in u-pick berries and choose-andcut<br />
Christmas trees. We offer heirloom apples,<br />
including Virginia Beauties, Wolf River, Early<br />
Transparent, Burgundy, Spice of Old Virginia,<br />
Brushy Mountain Limbertwig and Summer<br />
Rambo.<br />
The Liar’s Table<br />
ELK PARK, NC<br />
theliarstablenc@gmail.com<br />
theliarstable.com<br />
We are a unique market with farm fresh<br />
produce, farm-raised meats, artisan breads,<br />
handmade chocolates, homemade pickles and<br />
jams, and ready to eat foods, serving lunch<br />
and coffee! We also offer a CSA and sell to<br />
restaurants, chefs, and other retailers.<br />
The Little Half Acre<br />
BAKERSVILLE, NC<br />
(252) 675-9989<br />
jackie@thellittlehalfacre.com<br />
thelittlehalfacre.com<br />
We are a teaching and touring half-acre<br />
homestead practicing no-till, organic growing.<br />
Our farm-to-table brunch and lunch programs<br />
include workshops on food abundance in<br />
difficult conditions.<br />
North Fork Farm<br />
ZIONVILLE, NC<br />
(828) 297-5755<br />
northforkfarm@skybest.com<br />
northforkfarmbeef.com<br />
North Fork Farm is a small family farm in<br />
Watauga County. Our beef, pork, and chicken<br />
are raised without antibiotics or added<br />
hormones. Our meats are prepackaged or<br />
custom cut for retail or wholesale. We offer a<br />
meat CSA and have a farm store.<br />
Sheraton Park Farms<br />
MCGRADY, NC<br />
(336) 957-1196<br />
sheratonparkfarms@gmail.com<br />
sheratonparkfarms.com<br />
Sheraton Park Farms is a 70-acre regenerative<br />
farm located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge<br />
Mountains in Wilkes County. We raise beef<br />
cattle, egg chickens, meat chickens, turkeys,<br />
and our favorite—pigs!<br />
GROCERIES<br />
Apple Brandy Prime Cuts<br />
NORTH WILKESBORO, NC<br />
106 Chestnut St.<br />
(336) 990-9310<br />
abprimecuts@gmail.com<br />
applebrandybeef.com<br />
USDA-inspected abattoir and retail storefront<br />
for Apple Brandy Beef.<br />
High Country <strong>Food</strong> Hub<br />
BOONE, NC<br />
252 Poplar Grove Rd.<br />
(828) 412-0834<br />
foodhub@brwia.org<br />
highcountryfoodhub.org<br />
The High Country <strong>Food</strong> Hub is a year-round<br />
online farmers market specializing in products<br />
grown and produced within 100 miles of<br />
Boone, NC. We offer produce, dairy, eggs,<br />
meat, bread, honey, coffee, body care, plants/<br />
flowers, and value-added goods.<br />
Ingles Markets<br />
STORES THROUGHOUT THE REGION<br />
(828) 669-2941<br />
ingles-markets.com/store_locations<br />
Ingles carries a wide variety of local grocery<br />
items and meats and is the largest purchaser<br />
of local produce in Western North Carolina.<br />
Laura Lynn milk only comes from local cows.<br />
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RESTAURANTS<br />
Bistro Roca & Antlers Bar<br />
BLOWING ROCK, NC<br />
143 Wonderland Tr.<br />
(828) 295-4008<br />
mgmt@bistroroca.com<br />
bistroroca.com<br />
One of Blowing Rock’s most popular<br />
restaurants, serving inventive American bistro<br />
cuisine in a rustic, elegant setting. We combine<br />
efficient service with gracious hospitality,<br />
offering a wide selection of wines and craft<br />
cocktails in Antlers Bar.<br />
Vidalia<br />
BOONE, NC<br />
831 West King St.<br />
(828) 263-9176<br />
brutus2830@yahoo.com<br />
vidaliaofboonenc.com<br />
Upscale-casual creative American cuisine,<br />
featuring seasonal menus, wine tastings, and<br />
other special events. Please check our website<br />
for our current dining hours.<br />
KEY:<br />
ACTIVITIES<br />
CSA U-PICK FARM STAND LODGING<br />
& EVENTS<br />
SNAP<br />
SNAP<br />
INCENTIVES<br />
FARM FRESH PRODUCE<br />
PRESCRIPTION<br />
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THE LIAR’S TABLE:<br />
Connecting with Community<br />
Photo by NC Cooperative Extension<br />
farm is just something that we started doing as a hobby, something<br />
we wanted to do for ourselves—and it kind of grew into this bigger,<br />
“The<br />
wider thing we could share with the community,” says farmer Kaci<br />
Nidiffer, who co-owns The Liar’s Table in Elk Park, NC, with her husband, Amos.<br />
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The store’s location quickly began to bring in more people from<br />
the community. Since Elk Park doesn’t have a grocery store, The<br />
Liar’s Table is a place where people can access fresh produce. To<br />
build on that, Kaci and Amos are working to implement SNAP as<br />
a form of payment at the store. Through the WNC Double SNAP<br />
Network (see page 14), they will eventually be able to match an<br />
additional $20 for SNAP customers to spend on produce. “We<br />
hope it will bring new people in, or bring in more customers<br />
regularly,” says Kaci. “We’d like to become as convenient as the<br />
Dollar General.”<br />
Back in 2010, when the couple started sowing seeds on their land,<br />
they had no idea their shared interest in growing food would<br />
eventually turn into a thriving farm business with two retail<br />
storefronts and community hub for their neighbors in Avery<br />
County. But a life-threatening car accident prompted them to<br />
focus on the farm full time. “We were lucky to survive,” says Kaci.<br />
“It put some things into perspective,<br />
and we decided to quit our jobs. We<br />
thought, ’This is what’s important<br />
and we’re gonna go for it!’”<br />
They sold their produce and freshly baked bread at their local<br />
farmers market and soon began a CSA (Community Supported<br />
Agriculture) with five families. After adding a farm stand to<br />
the property—open one day a week for CSA members to pick<br />
up their produce—they started dreaming about a full retail<br />
storefront. “We wanted a space where we could interact with the<br />
community,” says Kaci.<br />
In 2020, Kaci and Amos bought a local greasy spoon diner, easily<br />
accessible from the main road in Elk Park. Initially they thought<br />
they would unveil a storefront a few years down the road, but<br />
quickly realized they’d need to open much sooner to cover the<br />
cost of renovations. The fully updated space opened a mere five<br />
months later with produce from the farm as well as housemade<br />
sourdough, locally raised eggs, and meat for sale. Amos and<br />
Kaci rebranded the store and farm—formerly called Trosly<br />
Farm—The Liar’s Table as an homage to the diner’s legacy.<br />
“At the diner, a lot of the old timers would sit at this big, long<br />
table and tell stories,” says Kaci. “Exaggeration was very common<br />
in those stories, and they had a big sign over the table that said<br />
’The Liar’s Table.’ We hope the name gives a bit of ownership to<br />
the people who come through here.”<br />
Continuing to Grow<br />
With the success of the Elk Park store, Amos and Kaci opened<br />
a second retail location of The Liar’s Table in Linville this past<br />
December. The new store is closer to Boone and has expanded<br />
their customer base. Both locations now offer a menu of coffee,<br />
pastries, and sandwiches, as well as heat-and-eat meals. They’ve<br />
also added catering services and a supper club series.<br />
Even as their business model shifts toward the retail outlets,<br />
their CSA—now with about 40 members—remains central to the<br />
farm. Kaci and Amos host gatherings throughout the year for<br />
shareholders to “come out to the farm and see what we’re doing<br />
and how their food is being made.” They also offer a work share,<br />
where shareholders can help out on the farm for a few hours a<br />
week as payment for their CSA. “It’s a great way for people to<br />
interact with the food that they’re eating,” says Kaci. “We’ve had<br />
a lot of repeat work share customers.”<br />
They’ve also found ways to add educational opportunities<br />
through the store and farm, encouraging their neighbors to<br />
connect with local food. “I used to be an art teacher and have<br />
always been very involved with kids,” says Kaci. “I wanted to<br />
keep encouraging hands-on activities through the farm.” They<br />
offer on-farm classes, school tours, and educational internships,<br />
and work with their local FFA (Future Farmers of America) to<br />
bring agricultural experiences to high school students.<br />
“A lot of kids are able to try, smell, taste, and see new vegetables<br />
that they normally wouldn’t try,” says Kaci. “We’ve had several<br />
teachers that have come out for school farm tours come back to<br />
the farm store or even become regulars.”<br />
While the retail stores aren’t what Kaci and Amos expected<br />
when they started growing their own food, they’re excited<br />
about the opportunities they’ve brought. “It’s opened up<br />
a lot of doors that we never even thought of,” says Kaci.<br />
“We’ve had a lot more interaction with people than in the<br />
past and that’s been great.”<br />
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SOUTHWEST<br />
VIRGINIA<br />
The farms of Southwest Virginia are the<br />
largest in the Appalachian Grown region,<br />
with an average of 164 acres per farm, twice<br />
the average size of farms in Western North<br />
Carolina. This is still significantly smaller than<br />
the national average of 463 acres. This area<br />
is characterized by rolling hills and pastures.<br />
Approximately three-quarters of farms here<br />
are raising cattle or producing hay.<br />
SMYTH<br />
WYTHE<br />
SCOTT<br />
WASHINGTON<br />
GRAYSON<br />
CARROLL<br />
Photo by Camilla Calnan Photography<br />
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FARMERS MARKETS<br />
Abingdon Farmers Market<br />
ABINGDON, VA<br />
100 Remsburg Dr.<br />
Tue., 3-6 pm, Apr.-Sep.; Sat., 8 am-12 pm,<br />
Apr.-Oct.; Sat., 10 am-12 pm, Nov.-Dec.;<br />
1st & 3rd Sat., 10 am-12 pm, Jan.-Mar.<br />
(276) 698-1434<br />
abingdonmarket@gmail.com<br />
abingdonfarmersmarket.com<br />
Independence Farmers<br />
Market<br />
INDEPENDENCE, VA<br />
Hwy. 58 and Hwy. 21<br />
Fri., 9 am-1 pm, May-Oct.<br />
(276) 768-0597<br />
independencefarmersmarket@gmail.com<br />
independencefarmersmarket.org<br />
Year-round online market at<br />
independencefarmersmarket.<br />
localfoodmarketplace.com.<br />
Rural Retreat Farmers Market<br />
at the Depot<br />
RURAL RETREAT, VA<br />
105 W. Railroad Ave.<br />
Wed., 3-5:30 pm, Jun.-Aug.<br />
(276) 620-2572<br />
depotatrr@gmail.com<br />
therrdepot.com<br />
Inside and outside at the Rural Retreat Depot<br />
historic train station and museum.<br />
Wytheville Farmers Market<br />
WYTHEVILLE, VA<br />
210 W. Spring St.<br />
Sat., 8 am-12 pm, year-round<br />
(276) 620-4095<br />
info@wythefarmers.org<br />
wythefarmers.org<br />
FARMS<br />
Hayes Valley Farms<br />
MARION, VA<br />
(276) 299-3747<br />
hayesfarmlife@gmail.com<br />
hayesvalleyfarms.com<br />
Hayes Valley Farms is a family-owned-andoperated<br />
farm in transition to becoming<br />
Certified Organic. We offer raw milk dairy, via<br />
herdshares for milk, butter, and cheeses, eggs,<br />
poultry, beef, lamb, and pork.<br />
Old Rich Valley Farm<br />
SALTVILLE, VA<br />
(276) 780-8191<br />
oldrichvalleyfarm@gmail.com<br />
oldrichvalleyfarm.com<br />
We are a small family farm raising pastured<br />
chicken, beef, and pork. None of our animals<br />
receive antibiotics or added growth hormones<br />
and we use non-GMO feed. Our goal is to raise<br />
the healthiest possible animals for our family<br />
and yours.<br />
GROCERIES<br />
Ingles Markets<br />
STORES THROUGHOUT THE REGION<br />
(828) 669-2941<br />
ingles-markets.com/store_locations<br />
Ingles carries a wide variety of local grocery<br />
items and meats and is the largest purchaser<br />
of local produce in Western North Carolina.<br />
Laura Lynn milk only comes from local cows.<br />
Photo by Jack Sorokin<br />
KEY:<br />
ACTIVITIES<br />
CSA U-PICK FARM STAND LODGING<br />
& EVENTS<br />
SNAP<br />
SNAP<br />
INCENTIVES<br />
FARM FRESH PRODUCE<br />
PRESCRIPTION<br />
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BERRY CORN<br />
CLAFOUTIS<br />
By Duane Gibson and Lindsey Giglio,<br />
Two Stones Farm + Mill,<br />
Greeneville, TN<br />
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Servings: 6–8<br />
Active time: 10 minutes<br />
Inactive time: 35 minutes<br />
Duane’s great-grandfather farmed fruit in<br />
Colorado, then the family moved to blueberry<br />
patches in Northern Georgia. Some of the<br />
family vines are cultivated here! In addition to blueberries<br />
we grow seedless blackberries, black raspberries, and<br />
strawberries. We are growing and milling our own wheat<br />
and corn for flour as well! Growing and pressing sorghum<br />
was definitely a moment we’re proud of from last year.<br />
We drizzle the syrup on everything!<br />
We both love cooking and eating dessert. This dish is an<br />
elevated version of a cobbler, without the complexity of<br />
work. It’s a great treat in June to welcome summer, or if<br />
you save any of the jammy blueberries in your freezer, a<br />
smile in deep winter.<br />
It can be changed up in a lot of ways and still taste great.<br />
Use a common 12-inch cast iron skillet if you’re going to<br />
a potluck or want leftovers for breakfast. You can cut the<br />
recipe in half for a 6-inch skillet for two.<br />
Ingredients<br />
¼ cup (33 grams) whole grain flour (we use Appalachian<br />
White Wheat)<br />
¼ cup (33 grams) corn flour<br />
¼ cup (50 grams) sugar<br />
½ teaspoon salt<br />
3 eggs<br />
3 tablespoons (60 grams) butter, melted<br />
Zest of 1 orange or lemon<br />
½ cup whole milk<br />
2 cups (310 grams) blueberries, strawberries, or<br />
blackberries (or a combination)<br />
Whipped yogurt (optional)<br />
Sorghum syrup (optional)<br />
Directions<br />
1. Place a cast iron skillet in oven set to 350 degrees. Melt<br />
the butter in a separate pan while the skillet warms.<br />
2. Whisk together the dry ingredients (flours, sugar, salt)<br />
in a large bowl.<br />
3. Whisk in your wet ingredients (eggs, melted butter,<br />
milk, zest) one at a time.<br />
4. Pour the batter into the heated cast iron skillet, lightly<br />
buttered, and sprinkle berries over top.<br />
5. Bake for about 25 to 30 minutes, until golden. Let cool<br />
before serving.<br />
6. Optional flare: Serve with whipped yogurt (our local<br />
favorite is from our friends at Grassroots Farm and<br />
Dairy) and drizzle with sorghum syrup.<br />
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TENNESSEE<br />
MOUNTAINS<br />
Farms in the 14 mountain counties of East<br />
Tennessee have Knoxville as an economic<br />
center as well as close to 20 farmers markets.<br />
Unlike in the western part of the state, farms<br />
in the Tennessee Mountains don’t produce<br />
cotton, but grow and raise a diversity of<br />
products, from grassfed cattle and heirloom<br />
vegetables to u-pick berries and lavender.<br />
Tennessee is a top producer of several niche<br />
products, including sorghum syrup and goat<br />
meat and dairy.<br />
KNOX<br />
Knoxville<br />
SULLIVAN<br />
JOHNSON<br />
Johnson City<br />
WASHINGTON CARTER<br />
GREENE<br />
UNICOI<br />
JEFFERSON<br />
COCKE<br />
BLOUNT<br />
SEVIER<br />
MONROE<br />
BRADLEY<br />
POLK<br />
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FARMERS MARKETS<br />
Circle Farmers Market<br />
KNOXVILLE, TN<br />
8529 Rutledge Pike<br />
2nd Sat., 9 am-1 pm, May-Oct.<br />
(865) 765-3458<br />
circlefarmersmarket@gmail.com<br />
facebook.com/groups/1108870239931474<br />
Dandridge Farmers’ Market<br />
DANDRIDGE, TN<br />
Gay St. and Meeting St.<br />
Sat., 8 am-12 pm, Apr.-Oct.<br />
(865) 397-7420<br />
Dixie Lee Farmers’ Market<br />
KNOXVILLE, TN<br />
12740 Kingston Pike<br />
Sat., 9 am-12 pm, May-Oct.<br />
(865) 816-3023<br />
jeff@dixieleefarmersmarket.com<br />
dixieleefarmersmarket.com<br />
In the Renaissance Farragut parking lot.<br />
Eastside Sunday Market<br />
KNOXVILLE, TN<br />
2020 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave.<br />
Sun., 1-4 pm, Jul.-Sep.<br />
(865) 214-7678<br />
eastsidesundaymarket@gmail.com<br />
eastsidesundaymarket.org<br />
In Dr. Walter Hardy Park.<br />
Ebenezer Road Farmers’<br />
Market<br />
KNOXVILLE, TN<br />
1001 Ebenezer Rd.<br />
Tue., 3-6 pm, Apr.-Nov.<br />
(865) 320-6453<br />
info@easttnfarmmarkets.com<br />
easttnfarmmarkets.com<br />
In the parking lot of Ebenezer United<br />
Methodist Church.<br />
Erwin Community Market<br />
ERWIN, TN<br />
102 N. Main Ave.<br />
Fri., 5-8 pm, Jun.-Aug.<br />
(423) 220-7624<br />
communications@erwintn.org<br />
In the parking lot of Unicoi County Jail Annex.<br />
Greeneville Farmers’<br />
Market<br />
TUSCULUM, TN<br />
690 Erwin Hwy.<br />
Sat., 9 am-1 pm, May-Oct.<br />
(423) 552-3023<br />
greenevillefarmersmarket@gmail.com<br />
greenevillefarmersmarket.com<br />
At Doak House Museum on Tusculum<br />
University campus. Year-round online market<br />
with curbside pickup at gfm.locallygrown.net.<br />
Johnson City Farmers’<br />
Market<br />
JOHNSON CITY, TN<br />
105 W. Main St.<br />
Sat., 8 am-1 pm, May-Oct.<br />
(423) 963-6624<br />
managerjcfm@gmail.com<br />
johnsoncityfarmersmarket.org<br />
Johnson County Farmers<br />
Market<br />
MOUNTAIN CITY, TN<br />
210 S. Church St.<br />
Sat., 9 am-12 pm, May-Oct.<br />
marketmanager@johnsoncountyfm.com<br />
johnsoncountyfm.org<br />
In Ralph Stout Park, the gravel parking lot<br />
beside the playground.<br />
Johnson County Winter<br />
Farmers’ Market<br />
MOUNTAIN CITY, TN<br />
716 S. Shady St.<br />
Sat., 9 am-12 pm, Nov.-Dec.<br />
marketmanager@johnsoncountyfm.com<br />
johnsoncountyfm.org<br />
In the basement of the Welcome Center.<br />
Jonesborough Farmers<br />
Market<br />
JONESBOROUGH, TN<br />
100 E. Main St.<br />
Sat., 8 am-12 pm, May-Oct.<br />
(423) 753-2401<br />
jfm@jonesboroughlocallygrown.org<br />
jonesboroughlocallygrown.org<br />
Behind the courthouse.<br />
Kingsport Farmers Market<br />
KINGSPORT, TN<br />
308 Clinchfield St.<br />
Sat., 7 am-1 pm, Apr.-Nov.<br />
kingsportfarmesmarket.org<br />
Main Street Marketplace<br />
SWEETWATER, TN<br />
105 S. Main St.<br />
Daily, 8 am-dark, year-round<br />
(423) 337-6979<br />
jmorgan@sweetwatertn.net<br />
sweetwatertn.net<br />
Market Square Farmers<br />
Market<br />
KNOXVILLE, TN<br />
Market Square<br />
Wed., 10 am-1 pm &<br />
Sat., 9 am-1 pm, May.-Nov.<br />
(865) 805-8687<br />
markets@nourishknoxville.org<br />
nourishknoxville.org<br />
Maryville Farmers’ Market<br />
MARYVILLE, TN<br />
330 E. Broadway Ave.<br />
Sat., 8:30-11:30 am, Apr.-Nov.<br />
(865) 268-9614<br />
maryvillefarmersmkt@gmail.com<br />
farmersmarketmaryville.com<br />
Near CBBC Bank.<br />
New Harvest Farmers<br />
Market<br />
KNOXVILLE, TN<br />
4775 New Harvest Ln.<br />
Thu., 3-6 pm, Apr.-Sep.<br />
(865) 805-8687<br />
markets@nourishknoxville.org<br />
nourishknoxville.org<br />
New Harvest Park behind the east Knoxville<br />
Target shopping center.<br />
Nourish Knoxville’s Winter<br />
Farmers Market<br />
KNOXVILLE, TN<br />
Market Square<br />
Sat., 10 am-2 pm, Dec.-Mar.<br />
(865) 805-8687<br />
markets@nourishknoxville.org<br />
nourishknoxville.org<br />
Seymour Farmers’ Market<br />
SEYMOUR, TN<br />
11621 Chapman Hwy.<br />
Sat., 8 am-12 pm, Jun.-Oct.<br />
(865) 386-1884<br />
seymourfarmersmarket.tn@gmail.com<br />
seymourfarmersmarket.org<br />
In the lower parking lot of Seymour First<br />
Baptist Church.<br />
KEY:<br />
ACTIVITIES<br />
CSA U-PICK FARM STAND LODGING<br />
& EVENTS<br />
SNAP<br />
SNAP<br />
INCENTIVES<br />
FARM FRESH PRODUCE<br />
PRESCRIPTION<br />
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when you purchase a new Annual Pass<br />
at biltmore.com/annualpass.<br />
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• Bring friends to Antler Hill Village &<br />
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supporting local farms and growers, and<br />
taste how deep our roots run in<br />
Western North Carolina.<br />
BILTMOREWINES.COM<br />
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FARMS<br />
Garner Farm Products<br />
KODAK, TN<br />
(865) 223-1178<br />
garnerfarmproducts@gmail.com<br />
etsy.com/shop/garnerfarmproducts<br />
Garner Farm Products grows all sorts of<br />
vegetables, cut flowers, and berries. We have<br />
various apple trees in our small orchard! We<br />
also offer farm fresh eggs, elderberry products,<br />
and honey.<br />
Green Pasture Farm<br />
CHUCKEY, TN<br />
(423) 823-4599<br />
greenpasturefarm17@gmail.com<br />
greenpasturefarm17.com<br />
We are a hydroponic farm located in<br />
sunny Chuckey between Johnson City and<br />
Greeneville. We specialize in supplying fresh,<br />
locally grown artisan lettuces, greens, and<br />
herbs year-round, along with hydroponic<br />
tomatoes March through July.<br />
Lick Skillet Farm<br />
NEW MARKET, TN<br />
lickskillet.farm<br />
We sustainably and humanely raise foragefinished<br />
beef and lamb and pastured heritage<br />
pork, chickens, and eggs. We protect the<br />
ecosystem by not using synthetic inputs. We<br />
sequester carbon, support biodiversity, and<br />
focus on soil health.<br />
Little Row Farms<br />
KNOXVILLE, TN<br />
(865) 740-3553<br />
littlerowfarms@gmail.com<br />
littlerowfarms.com<br />
We are a multi-generational farm with deep<br />
roots in the Blount, Knox, and Sevier County<br />
areas. We offer traditional vegetables as well<br />
as assorted, highly nutritious microgreens to<br />
local consumers, including restaurants and<br />
retail outlets.<br />
Mud Hollow Farms<br />
BRISTOL, TN<br />
(423) 418-0402<br />
mudhollowfarmstn@gmail.com<br />
mudhollowfarmstn.com<br />
We are a small family-owned farm in the<br />
Holston Mountains near South Holston<br />
Lake. We offer a wide variety of products and<br />
services from delivery CSA, seasonal plant<br />
material and gift baskets, hydroponic lettuces,<br />
leafy greens, and herbs.<br />
Naturally Green Farm &<br />
Flowers<br />
CORRYTON, TN<br />
(865) 387-6495<br />
naturallygreenfarm@gmail.com<br />
naturallygreenfarm.com<br />
We offer organically grown sustainability—<br />
chicken, veggies, mushrooms, herbs, and<br />
fruit, inspired by Korean Natural Farming and<br />
JADAM practices. Join us as we cultivate not<br />
just a farm, but a community rooted in shared<br />
values.<br />
Rocky Field Farm<br />
AFTON, TN<br />
(423) 620-0184<br />
wayne.hughes@fbitn.com<br />
rockyfieldfarm.com<br />
Founded in 1796, we specialize in antibioticfree,<br />
hormone-free Angus cattle. We grow<br />
various forages to support a 55-head cattle<br />
herd. We treat our cows humanely and the<br />
environment responsibly.<br />
Rocky Park Natural Farm<br />
FRIENDSVILLE, TN<br />
(865) 250-3475<br />
jpkirksey@yahoo.com<br />
rockyparkfarm.com<br />
Born out of the Kirkseys’ love for plants, food,<br />
and community, the vision for the farm grew<br />
to be a place where all-natural food could be<br />
produced for the community through u-pick<br />
and onsite farm stand, open Monday to Friday,<br />
10 am to 4 pm.<br />
Scott’s Strawberry & Tomato<br />
Farm<br />
UNICOI, TN<br />
(423) 743-7511<br />
scottfarmstn.com<br />
We offer produce for both wholesale and<br />
retail markets. We sell strawberries from our<br />
area retail stands. We opened Scott’s Farm<br />
Market in 2015 where we sell a variety of<br />
vegetables fresh from our fields and feature<br />
our homemade ice cream.<br />
Two Stones Farm + Mill<br />
(Formerly Gibson Berry Farm)<br />
GREENEVILLE, TN<br />
twostonesfarmandmill@gmail.com<br />
twostones.farm<br />
We are a USDA Certified Organic farm and<br />
grist mill offering blueberries, blackberries,<br />
strawberries, stone-ground corn and wheat,<br />
rolled oats, watermelon, cantaloupe,<br />
vegetables, herbs, and plant starts. Find us<br />
at farmers markets, online, and in groceries<br />
and bakeries.<br />
GROCERIES<br />
Ingles Markets<br />
STORES THROUGHOUT THE REGION<br />
(828) 669-2941<br />
ingles-markets.com/store_locations<br />
Ingles carries a wide variety of local grocery<br />
items and meats and is the largest purchaser<br />
of local produce in Western North Carolina.<br />
Laura Lynn milk only comes from local cows.<br />
KEY:<br />
ACTIVITIES<br />
CSA U-PICK FARM STAND LODGING<br />
& EVENTS<br />
SNAP<br />
SNAP<br />
INCENTIVES<br />
FARM FRESH PRODUCE<br />
PRESCRIPTION<br />
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SHRIMP AND<br />
STONE-GROUND<br />
GRITS<br />
By Belinda Carringer, Carringer Farms,<br />
Newland, NC<br />
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Servings: 4<br />
Time: 30 minutes<br />
Ingredients<br />
4 cups water<br />
Salt and pepper<br />
1 cup stone-ground grits<br />
3 tablespoons butter<br />
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded<br />
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined<br />
6 slices bacon, chopped<br />
4 teaspoons lemon juice<br />
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped<br />
1 cup scallions, thinly sliced<br />
1 large clove garlic, minced<br />
We love the process of taking seeds of<br />
different varieties and watching them turn<br />
into healthy vegetables that we provide to<br />
different restaurants, farmers markets, food hubs, and<br />
nonprofit organizations. It’s definitely a labor of love!<br />
The Jimmy Red corn was almost extinct about 20 or 25<br />
years ago. Because it has a higher BRIX (sugar content),<br />
the moonshiners brought it back. We enjoy growing it for<br />
cornmeal and grits. This is a fairly easy recipe and seems<br />
to turn out the same each time.<br />
We love using the stone-ground grits with this because the<br />
texture is a coarse grind and the flavor is much better than<br />
instant or quick-cooking grits. Also, the Jimmy Red grits<br />
have red specs in them, which look beautiful with the<br />
pink shrimp.<br />
Directions<br />
1. Bring water to a boil in a large pot. Add salt and<br />
pepper. Add grits and cook until water is absorbed,<br />
about 20 to 25 minutes, stirring frequently to keep<br />
the grits from sticking to the bottom of the pot.<br />
Remove from heat and stir in butter and cheese.<br />
2. Rinse shrimp and pat dry.<br />
3. Fry the bacon in a large skillet until browned.<br />
Remove, leaving grease in the pan. Place the bacon<br />
on a towel to drain.<br />
4. Add shrimp to the pan with the bacon grease.<br />
Cook until shrimp turns pink. Add lemon juice,<br />
chopped bacon, parsley, scallions, and garlic.<br />
Sauté for 3 minutes.<br />
5. Spoon grits into bowls and top with shrimp mixture.<br />
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NORTHEAST<br />
GEORGIA<br />
The trees that produce the highly sought-after<br />
sourwood honey grow most abundantly in<br />
the mountains of North Georgia and Western<br />
North Carolina. Appalachian Grown farms in<br />
Northeast Georgia have earned recognition<br />
for sourwood and other types of honey. Just as<br />
sweet, Northeast Georgia’s picturesque small<br />
towns—like Ellijay, Blue Ridge, Clayton, and<br />
Dahlonega—invite visitors to join community<br />
farmers markets, local food festivals, and<br />
wineries.<br />
FANNIN<br />
UNION<br />
TOWNS<br />
RABUN<br />
GILMER<br />
PICKENS<br />
LUMPKIN<br />
WHITE<br />
HABERSHAM<br />
STEPHENS<br />
FRANKLIN<br />
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FARMERS MARKETS<br />
Blue Ridge Downtown Market<br />
BLUE RIDGE, GA<br />
400 W. Main St.<br />
Sat., 9 am-1 pm, Jun.-Nov.<br />
(706) 455-1152<br />
blueridgefarmersmarket@gmail.com<br />
facebook.com/downtownmarketblueridge<br />
In the park across from the courthouse.<br />
Clayton Farmers Market Rabun<br />
County<br />
CLAYTON, GA<br />
46 Plaza Way<br />
Sat., 9 am-1 pm, Apr.-Oct.<br />
claytonfarmersmarketrabun@gmail.com<br />
facebook.com/claytonfarmers<br />
In the side lot of the Rabun County <strong>Food</strong> Bank.<br />
Dahlonega Farmers Market<br />
DAHLONEGA, GA<br />
91 Hawkins St.<br />
Sat., 8 am-1 pm, May-Aug.;<br />
1st & 3rd Sat., 8 am-1 pm, Sep.-Oct.<br />
(706) 482-2726<br />
salexander@dahlonegadda.org<br />
dahlonegadda.org<br />
In Hancock Park.<br />
Lavonia Farmers Market<br />
LAVONIA, GA<br />
1269 E. Main St.<br />
Wed., 7 am-11 am & Sat., 7 am-11 am,<br />
Apr.-Oct.<br />
(706) 356-1926<br />
dda@lavoniaga.gov<br />
Near the gazebo.<br />
North Georgia Farmers Market<br />
BLUE RIDGE, GA<br />
83 Dunbarton Farm Rd.<br />
Sat., 9 am-12 pm, Apr.-Dec.<br />
In the parking lot of the Cohutta Country<br />
Store.<br />
Union County Farmers Market<br />
BLAIRSVILLE, GA<br />
290 Farmers Market Way<br />
Tue., 9 am-1 pm & Sat.,<br />
8 am-1 pm, Jun.-Oct.<br />
(706) 439-6043<br />
farmersmarket@uniongov.com<br />
ucfarmersmarket.com<br />
FARMS<br />
Ellijay Mushrooms<br />
ELLIJAY, GA<br />
(678) 570-6888<br />
howard@ellijaymushrooms.com<br />
ellijaymushrooms.com<br />
The farm harvests the highest quality shiitake,<br />
oyster and lion’s mane mushrooms. These<br />
are the Rolls-Royce of mushrooms due to our<br />
mountain water. Each mushroom is handharvested.<br />
From Whole <strong>Food</strong>s to Atlanta, Blue<br />
Ridge, and Ellijay restaurants—just ask for us!<br />
MtnHoney<br />
CLARKESVILLE, GA<br />
(706) 754-7062<br />
mtnhoney@windstream.net<br />
mtnhoney.com<br />
Direct from the beekeeper, our honey is 100<br />
percent pure, raw, and natural, just like the<br />
bees made it. We extract our honey with<br />
minimal straining, never applying heat.<br />
Sourwood is one the most sought-after honeys<br />
in the world.<br />
Reno’s Creek Farm<br />
ROYSTON, GA<br />
(706) 201-6784<br />
renoscreekfarm@gmail.com<br />
We offer seasonal produce such as green<br />
onions, garlic, red okra, Clemson spineless<br />
okra, summer squash, tomato varieties,<br />
Silver King corn, collards, kale and hot<br />
pepper varieties as well as artisan hot sauces,<br />
preserves, chow chow, pepper jellies, and<br />
baked goods.<br />
GROCERIES<br />
Ellijay Mushrooms Farm Store<br />
ELIJAY, GA<br />
1971 Old Flat Branch Rd.<br />
(678) 570-6888<br />
howard@ellijaymushrooms.com<br />
ellijaymushrooms.com<br />
Located in the foothills of the Appalachian<br />
Mountains, we offer our beautiful, organically<br />
grown mushrooms, along with locally sourced<br />
proteins, vegetables, fruit, artisan goods. Find<br />
local food, u-pick flowers, and so much FUNgi<br />
at the farm!<br />
Ingles Markets<br />
STORES THROUGHOUT THE REGION<br />
(828) 669-2941<br />
ingles-markets.com/store_locations<br />
Ingles carries a wide variety of local grocery<br />
items and meats and is the largest purchaser<br />
of local produce in Western North Carolina.<br />
Laura Lynn milk only comes from local cows.<br />
KEY:<br />
ACTIVITIES<br />
CSA U-PICK FARM STAND LODGING<br />
& EVENTS<br />
SNAP<br />
SNAP<br />
INCENTIVES<br />
FARM FRESH PRODUCE<br />
PRESCRIPTION<br />
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FETTUCCINE WITH<br />
ARUGULA PESTO<br />
AND BLISTERED CHERRY<br />
TOMATOES<br />
By Jessica Spiegel, Terra Lingua Growers,<br />
Landrum, SC<br />
76 ASAP’s <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Food</strong> <strong>Guide</strong>
Servings: 4–6<br />
Time: 15 minutes<br />
Ingredients<br />
3 cups arugula<br />
3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil<br />
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese<br />
1/2 cup walnuts<br />
1 tablespoon lemon juice<br />
2 cloves garlic<br />
1/4 teaspoon salt<br />
Freshly ground pepper to taste<br />
1 pint cherry tomatoes<br />
1 tablespoon olive oil<br />
1 pound dried fettuccine noodles<br />
Cherry tomatoes are one of the main summer<br />
crops at Terra Lingua. We sell both greenhouse<br />
and field-grown tomatoes, but our favorite by far<br />
is the Sakura, a large, super sweet cherry variety from the<br />
greenhouse. Because of its size it is quite versatile and is<br />
great cooked and fresh—truly a crowd pleaser.<br />
We also grow arugula year-round and have been making<br />
arugula pesto for many years. Pasta with pesto, however,<br />
just doesn’t quite work without tomatoes. The brightness<br />
and tanginess of the Sakuras cuts through the heaviness<br />
of the pesto and makes a truly stunning dish.<br />
Directions<br />
1. For the pesto, combine the first eight ingredients in a<br />
food processor and combine until it’s the consistency<br />
you want. Scrape down the sides and continue to<br />
process as needed. Taste and adjust salt and pepper.<br />
2. Cook fettuccine according to package directions.<br />
Al dente (with a little bite to it) works best. Drain<br />
and return to the pot.<br />
3. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a cast iron pan on<br />
medium-high heat. Add the tomatoes and cook for<br />
1 minute, until they start to blister. Toss with a pinch<br />
of salt and freshly ground pepper.<br />
4. Stir the pesto into the pasta. Portion onto plates<br />
or wide bowls and top each serving with blistered<br />
tomatoes.<br />
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UPSTATE<br />
SOUTH<br />
CAROLINA<br />
Despite Georgia claiming the Peach State<br />
nickname, South Carolina actually grows<br />
twice as many, second only to California as<br />
the top peach-producing state. More than<br />
a third of South Carolina’s peaches are<br />
grown in the Upstate, mostly in Spartanburg<br />
County. Because the Upstate is warmer than<br />
the rest of the Appalachian Grown region, it<br />
also gets the first strawberries of the season!<br />
The cities of Spartanburg and Greenville<br />
have both seen significant population growth<br />
in recent years, which has led to increased<br />
outlets for local food.<br />
GREENVILLE<br />
SPARTANBURG<br />
CHEROKEE<br />
PICKENS<br />
OCONEE<br />
Greenville<br />
ANDERSON<br />
Photo by Beth Frith<br />
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FARMERS MARKETS<br />
Anderson County Farmers<br />
Market<br />
ANDERSON, SC<br />
402 N. Murray Ave.<br />
Tue., 8 am-1 pm, Thu. 8 am-1 pm, Sat.,<br />
8 am-1 pm, Jun.-Nov.<br />
(864) 231-7275<br />
snicometo@andersoncountysc.org<br />
andersoncountysc.org/farmersmarket<br />
Clemson Farmers Market<br />
CLEMSON, SC<br />
578 Issaqueena Tr.<br />
Thu., 3:30-6:30 pm, May-Sep.<br />
(864) 654-1200<br />
facebook.com/clemsonfarmersmarket<br />
Check Facebook for holiday market dates.<br />
Foothills Heritage Market<br />
SENECA, SC<br />
2063 Sandifer Blvd.<br />
Sat., 9 am-12 pm, Apr.-Oct.<br />
(864) 247-7843<br />
farmoconee.org<br />
SWAMP RABBIT<br />
CAFE & GROCERY<br />
Bakery • Grocery • Cafe<br />
Catering • <strong>Local</strong> <strong>Food</strong> Hub<br />
EAT LOCAL.<br />
RIDE BIKES.<br />
H&H Produce<br />
CLEVELAND, SC<br />
4046 Geer Hwy.<br />
Thu., Fri. & Sat., 9 am-6 pm, Mar.-Nov.<br />
(864) 747-0189<br />
jholmes875@gmail.com<br />
Hub City Farmers Market<br />
SPARTANBURG, SC<br />
498 Howard St.<br />
Sat., 8 am-12 pm, Apr.-Dec.; 3rd Sat.,<br />
11 am-2 pm, Jan.-Mar.<br />
(864) 585-0905<br />
info@hubcityfm.org<br />
hubcityfm.org<br />
Landrum Farmers Market<br />
LANDRUM, SC<br />
221 W. Rutherford St.<br />
Sat., 8 am-12 pm, Apr.-Oct.<br />
(864) 237-3644<br />
landrumfm@gmial.com<br />
In the parking lot next to Dollar Tree and<br />
Beales.<br />
TD Saturday Market<br />
GREENVILLE, SC<br />
S. Main St.<br />
Sat., 8 am-12 pm, May-Oct.<br />
(864) 467-4494<br />
cbassie@greenvillesc.gov<br />
saturdaymarketlive.com<br />
Between Court St. and Washington St.<br />
Travelers Rest Farmers<br />
Market<br />
TRAVELERS REST, SC<br />
235 Trailblazer Dr.<br />
Sat., 8:30 am-12 pm, May-Sep.<br />
(864) 610-0965<br />
trfarmersmarketinfo@gmail.com<br />
travelersrestfarmersmarket.com<br />
At Trailblazer Park.<br />
Walhalla Farmer’s Market<br />
WALHALLA, SC<br />
101 E. North Broad St.<br />
Sat., 8-11 am, May-Oct.<br />
(864) 710-2025<br />
mainstreetwalhalla@gmail.com<br />
facebook.com/walhallascfarmersmarket<br />
In the parking lot of the Walhalla Performing<br />
Arts Center.<br />
FARMS<br />
Carolina Honey Bee<br />
Company<br />
TRAVELERS REST, SC<br />
(864) 610-2337<br />
sales@carolinabeeco.com<br />
carolinabeeco.com<br />
We are a family-owned-and-operated business<br />
with deep roots here in the western Carolinas.<br />
Beekeeping has been a part of our family for<br />
over 100 years. All of us are committed to<br />
providing the highest quality honey, creamed<br />
honey, and infused honey.<br />
Mushroom Mountain<br />
EASLEY, SC<br />
(864) 859-3080<br />
sporeprints@gmail.com<br />
mushroommountain.com<br />
Mushroom Mountain is Certified Organic<br />
mushroom spawn laboratory and farm.<br />
We carry over 100 different species of fungi<br />
that are used in mushroom cultivation, for<br />
medicinal purposes, and in mycoremediation.<br />
Peach Country<br />
CAMPOBELLO, SC<br />
(864) 468-4999<br />
dwhyder@gmail.com<br />
peachcountry.info<br />
We grow and sell our own peaches,<br />
strawberries, apples, pumpkins, produce,<br />
blackberries, and blueberries. We sell jams,<br />
jellies, honey, baked goods, pastries, and ice<br />
cream. We have seasonal fruit slushies.<br />
RedRoc Farms<br />
PICKENS, SC<br />
(864) 723-3241<br />
redrocfarms183@gmail.com<br />
RedRoc Farms specializes in humanely and<br />
woodland-raised purebred Duroc pigs that<br />
forage over our almost 20 acres and are fed<br />
an all-organic feed program with no fillers.<br />
We offer whole and half hog shares, cuts, and<br />
seven flavors of sausage.<br />
Terra Lingua Growers<br />
LANDRUM, SC<br />
spiegel@terralinguagrowers.com<br />
Terra Lingua Growers is an independent farm<br />
business committed to sustainable practices.<br />
KEY:<br />
ACTIVITIES<br />
CSA U-PICK FARM STAND LODGING<br />
& EVENTS<br />
SNAP<br />
SNAP<br />
INCENTIVES<br />
FARM FRESH PRODUCE<br />
PRESCRIPTION<br />
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Photo by Creasman Farms<br />
We operate in the beautiful Appalachian<br />
foothills of upstate South Carolina. We sell<br />
produce at several local farmers markets,<br />
through CSA, and to restaurants.<br />
GROCERIES<br />
Belue Farms Natural Market<br />
BOILING SPRINGS, SC<br />
3769 Parris Bridge Rd.<br />
(864) 578-0446<br />
market@beluefarms.com<br />
beluefarms.com<br />
Open all year with organic groceries, fruits,<br />
and vegetables, Belue Farms grassfed beef, raw<br />
milk, pastured meats and eggs, wild-caught<br />
seafood, cheeses, gluten-free products, and<br />
a wide variety of supplements to support a<br />
healthy lifestyle.<br />
Green Heart Awakening<br />
PENDLETON, SC<br />
102 East Main St.<br />
greenheartawakening@gmail.com<br />
greenheartawakening.com<br />
Green Heart Awakening is a brick-and-mortar<br />
natural wellness, produce, and plant-based<br />
foods market. We sell non-sprayed produce;<br />
local artisan and specialty foods; bulk dried<br />
herbs, teas, and spices; and housemade plantbased<br />
meals.<br />
Ingles Markets<br />
STORES THROUGHOUT THE REGION<br />
(828) 669-2941<br />
ingles-markets.com/store_locations<br />
Ingles carries a wide variety of local grocery<br />
items and meats and is the largest purchaser<br />
of local produce in Western North Carolina.<br />
Laura Lynn milk only comes from local cows.<br />
Swamp Rabbit Cafe and<br />
Grocery<br />
GREENVILLE, SC<br />
205 Cedar Lane Rd.<br />
(864) 255-3385<br />
swamprabbitcafe@gmail.com<br />
swamprabbitcafe.com<br />
The Swamp believes in a just and sustainable<br />
food system that allows local farmers to thrive.<br />
Located on a bicycle and walking trail, the<br />
Swamp’s bakery, cafe, food hub, and grocery<br />
purchase from over 450 local and regional<br />
farms and food makers.<br />
RESTAURANTS<br />
Swamp Rabbit Cafe and<br />
Grocery<br />
GREENVILLE, SC<br />
205 Cedar Lane Rd.<br />
(864) 255-3385<br />
swamprabbitcafe@gmail.com<br />
swamprabbitcafe.com<br />
The Swamp believes in a just and sustainable<br />
food system that allows local farmers to thrive.<br />
Located on a bicycle and walking trail, the<br />
Swamp’s bakery, cafe, food hub, and grocery<br />
purchase from over 450 local and regional<br />
farms and food makers.<br />
WHOLESALE/<br />
DISTRIBUTORS<br />
Carolina Honey Bee Company<br />
TRAVELERS REST, SC<br />
(864) 610-2337<br />
sales@carolinabeeco.com<br />
carolinabeeco.com<br />
We are a family-owned-and-operated business<br />
with deep roots here in the western Carolinas.<br />
We sell locally produced honey, pollen and<br />
beeswax products wholesale.<br />
Mushroom Mountain<br />
EASLEY, SC<br />
(864) 859-3080<br />
sporeprints@gmail.com<br />
mushroommountain.com<br />
Mushroom Mountain is Certified Organic<br />
mushroom spawn laboratory and farm.<br />
We carry over 100 different species of fungi<br />
that are used in mushroom cultivation, for<br />
medicinal purposes, and in mycoremediation.<br />
Swamp Rabbit <strong>Food</strong> Hub<br />
GREENVILLE, SC<br />
(864) 326-8351<br />
justin@swamprabbitcafe.com<br />
swamprabbitcafe.com<br />
We have partnered with other food hubs<br />
throughout the region to increase the markets<br />
for our farmers and extend the seasons for our<br />
customers. <strong>Local</strong> restaurants use our food hub<br />
to source farm fresh ingredients.<br />
KEY:<br />
ACTIVITIES<br />
CSA U-PICK FARM STAND LODGING<br />
& EVENTS<br />
SNAP<br />
SNAP<br />
INCENTIVES<br />
FARM FRESH PRODUCE<br />
PRESCRIPTION<br />
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A<br />
FARMS INDEX<br />
Addison Farms Vineyard ................... 20<br />
Against the Grain ............................... 59<br />
Appalachian Growers ......................... 36<br />
Apple Brandy Beef ............................. 59<br />
A Way of Life Farm ............................. 54<br />
B<br />
Barry Farms ........................................ 44<br />
Bearwallow Valley Farms ................... 44<br />
Bee-utiful Farm and Garden .............. 44<br />
Bellyfull Plants Nursery ..................... 20<br />
The Berry Farm .................................. 20<br />
Biltmore ............................................... 21<br />
Black Thorn Farm and Kitchen .......... 21<br />
Blazing Star Flowers ............................ 21<br />
Blue Meadow Farms ........................... 44<br />
Blue Ridge Blueberries ....................... 59<br />
Boyd Mountain Christmas Tree Farm ... 36<br />
BRG Farms .......................................... 59<br />
Brittain Farms .................................... 44<br />
Bumble Holler Farm ........................... 36<br />
Burley Stick Farm ................................ 21<br />
Burnette Family Farm ........................ 36<br />
C<br />
Caitlyn Farms Sustainably<br />
Raised Beef ...................................... 44<br />
Candy Mountain Farm ....................... 36<br />
Caney Fork Blueberry Patch .............. 36<br />
Carolina Flowers .................................. 21<br />
Carolina Honey Bee Company ........... 79<br />
Carringer Farm ................................... 59<br />
Clem’s Organic Gardens ................ 45-46<br />
Cloud 9 Farm ....................................... 21<br />
Covered Creek Flower Farm .............. 59<br />
Creasman Farms ................................. 45<br />
Creekside Farm at Walnut Cove ........ 22<br />
D<br />
D & D Gilbert Orchards ...................... 45<br />
Deal Family Farm ............................... 36<br />
Deep Woods Mushrooms .................... 45<br />
E<br />
Edwards Family Farms NC ................. 54<br />
Ellijay Mushrooms ............................... 75<br />
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Encompass Farm ................................ 54<br />
F<br />
The Farm Connection ........................ 22<br />
Farside Farm ....................................... 22<br />
Flourish Flower Farm ......................... 22<br />
Flying Cloud Farm .............................. 22<br />
Fool’s Paradise Farm ............................ 37<br />
Fraser Ridge Farm .............................. 59<br />
Fun Frolic Farm .................................. 22<br />
G<br />
Gaining Ground Farm ........................ 22<br />
Garner Farm Products ........................ 71<br />
Gladheart Farm .................................. 22<br />
Golden Foo Dog Mushrooms .............. 22<br />
Good Fibrations .................................. 22<br />
Good Wheel Farm ............................... 22<br />
Green Pasture Farm ............................ 71<br />
H<br />
Harmony Ridge Homestead ............... 60<br />
Harpp Flower Farm ............................. 37<br />
Hayes Valley Farms ............................ 65<br />
Hedge Family Farm ............................ 54<br />
Hellbender Farm ................................ 60<br />
Her Heartbeat Farm ............................ 55<br />
Herb Mamma ...................................... 22<br />
Hickory Nut Gap ................................ 22<br />
Hidden Gem Flower Farm .................. 22<br />
High Country Nursery ....................... 22<br />
Highgate Farm .................................... 23<br />
Holly Spring Farm .............................. 45<br />
The Holmestead Farm ........................ 23<br />
Honeybee Bliss ................................... 23<br />
Honey Mountain Bee Farm ................. 37<br />
I<br />
Ivy Point Farm .................................... 60<br />
J<br />
J4 Cattle Company .............................. 55<br />
Jake’s Farm ......................................... 23<br />
J & M Farms ........................................ 45<br />
K<br />
KT’s Orchard and Apiary .................... 37<br />
L<br />
Leatherwood Family Farms ............... 37<br />
Lee’s One Fortune Farm ...................... 55<br />
The Liar’s Table .................................. 60<br />
Lick Skillet Farm ................................. 71<br />
The Little Half Acre ........................... 60<br />
Little Row Farms ................................. 71<br />
Little Spot of Blooms ........................... 37<br />
The Living Seed Company ................. 23<br />
Long Branch Environmental Education<br />
Center .............................................. 23<br />
M<br />
Meadow Cove Farm ............................ 23<br />
Mighty Gnome Market Garden .......... 38<br />
Montgomery Sky Farm ...................... 23<br />
Moss Farms ......................................... 23<br />
MtnHoney ............................................ 75<br />
Mud Hollow Farms .............................. 71<br />
Mushroom Mountain ......................... 79<br />
Myseanica Family Farm ..................... 23<br />
Mystic Roots Farm ............................. 24<br />
N<br />
Naturally Green Farm & Flowers ........ 73<br />
New Beginnings Historic Farm ........... 55<br />
North Fork Farm ................................. 60<br />
North River Farms .............................. 45<br />
O<br />
Oak Holler Farm ................................. 24<br />
Old Rich Valley Farm ......................... 65<br />
Olivette Farm ...................................... 24<br />
Outlaw Acres Farm ............................. 38<br />
P<br />
Peach Country .................................... 79<br />
Perry’s Berry’s Vineyard & Winery ..... 55<br />
Pink Boot Farms ................................. 24<br />
Q<br />
Queens Produce and Berry Farm ...... 45<br />
R<br />
RedRoc Farms ..................................... 79<br />
Red Scout Farm .................................. 24<br />
Reems Creek Nursery ........................ 24<br />
Reno’s Creek Farm ............................... 75<br />
Revival Garden - Design - Studio ....... 55<br />
Righteous Rebels Farms ..................... 38<br />
Rock Ridge Farm ................................ 46<br />
Rocky Field Farm ................................ 71<br />
Rocky Park Natural Farm ................... 71<br />
Ross Farm Nursery and Greenhouses 24<br />
Round Mountain Creamery ............... 25<br />
The Ruby Ranch ................................. 25<br />
S<br />
Sandy Mush Herb Nursery ................. 25<br />
Scott’s Strawberry & Tomato Farm ..... 71<br />
Seven Seeds Farm ............................... 25<br />
Sheraton Park Farms .......................... 60<br />
Sky Top Orchard ................................ 46<br />
Sleight Family Farm ............................ 55<br />
Soil Shine Farm & Ferments .............. 25<br />
Sprout Culture Microgreens .............. 25<br />
Stepp’s Hillcrest Orchard ................... 46<br />
Stump Farms ....................................... 46<br />
Sugar Hollow Farm .............................. 25<br />
Sunburst Trout Farms ........................ 38<br />
Sweet Betty Bee’s Honey and Hive .... 25<br />
T<br />
Table Rock Farms ................................ 55<br />
Talking Rock Farm ............................. 38<br />
TendWell Farm .................................... 55<br />
Terra Lingua Growers ........................ 79<br />
Thatchmore Farm ............................... 26<br />
Tierra Fértil Coop ............................... 46<br />
Tiny Bridge Farm ............................... 47<br />
TK Family Farm .................................. 47<br />
Tryon Mountain Farms ...................... 47<br />
Two Stones Farm + Mill ....................... 71<br />
Two Trees Farm .................................. 38<br />
W<br />
Walker Town Farm ............................. 26<br />
Warren Wilson College Farm ............. 26<br />
Wild East Farm .................................... 55<br />
Winding Stair Farm and Nursery ...... 38<br />
Woodswise Botanicals ........................ 47<br />
Wright-Way Nursery and<br />
Landscaping .................................... 38<br />
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ADVERTISERS<br />
INDEX<br />
A-B Tech Small Business Center &<br />
Business Incubation Program .............................................. 23<br />
AgSouth Farm Credit ..................................... Inside Back Cover<br />
Apple Brandy Beef/The Chop Shop Butchery ........................ 80<br />
ASAP’s Farm Tour .................................................................... 39<br />
Asheville City Market ............................................................... 15<br />
Biltmore Annual Pass ............................................................... 70<br />
Biltmore Estate ........................................................................... 4<br />
Biltmore Wines ......................................................................... 70<br />
Caitlyn Farms ........................................................................... 49<br />
Cultura ........................................................... Inside Front Cover<br />
Early Girl Eatery ....................................................................... 31<br />
Enka-Candler Farmer’s Market ................................................ 19<br />
Farm Burger .............................................................................. 29<br />
Gladheart Farm ........................................................................ 25<br />
Harpp Flower Farm .................................................................. 39<br />
Haywood’s Historic Farmers Market ......................................... 37<br />
Hendersonville Community Co-op .......................................... 47<br />
Hendersonville Farmers Market .............................................. 46<br />
Hickory Nut Gap ...................................................................... 24<br />
Ingles Markets ........................................................... Back Cover<br />
The Living Seed Company ....................................................... 26<br />
Mars Hill Farmers and Artisans Market .................................. 17<br />
Mills River Farm Market .......................................................... 46<br />
Mother Earth <strong>Food</strong> ................................................................... 27<br />
North Asheville Tailgate Market .............................................. 19<br />
The Omni Grove Park Inn ........................................................ 48<br />
Outlaw Acres Farm ................................................................... 39<br />
River Arts District Farmers Market ............................................ 18<br />
Sky Top Orchard ...................................................................... 45<br />
Soil Shine Farm & Ferments .................................................... 25<br />
Sow True Seed .......................................................................... 29<br />
Strada Italiano/Gemelli ........................................................... 30<br />
Stump Farms ............................................................................. 45<br />
Swamp Rabbit Cafe & Grocery ................................................. 79<br />
Transylvania Farmers Market ................................................. 44<br />
Weaverville Tailgate Market ..................................................... 17<br />
West Asheville Tailgate Market ................................................ 18<br />
Wilkes County Farmers Market ................................................ 61<br />
WNC Cheese Trail .................................................................... 54<br />
WNC Farmers Market .............................................................. 20<br />
Yancey County Farmers’ Market .............................................. 21<br />
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START LIVING.<br />
“We know agriculture is a capital-intensive business and we<br />
know you want to be financially secure for the upcoming season.<br />
Sorting through all of the financing options can be overwhelming.<br />
We help farmers get the funds they need to be successful<br />
throughout the year.”<br />
LOANS FOR:<br />
• Buildings & Fences<br />
• Land & Lots<br />
• Equipment<br />
• Homes<br />
• Operating Expenses<br />
• Livestock Facilities<br />
• Timberland<br />
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In 1963,<br />
Ingles<br />
started<br />
supporting<br />
local<br />
producers,<br />
growers,<br />
and<br />
distributers.<br />
We haven’t<br />
stopped,<br />
and we<br />
never will.<br />
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