Organic & Sustainable
Burke County |
Beans ‘N Berries
Loch Hoffman
7155 Rhoney Rd., Connelly Springs, NC 28612
828-403-6989
Date & Time: March-Dec: 7 days a week, except Wed & Sat am
Drop off to CSA members at several places in Hickory on Wednesday morning, March 12-Dec 24
Directions: From Hickory: exit 121, go south. At Advent crossroads go between 2 gas stations – George Hildebrand School Rd – to end. Turn left on Hwy 18 and go one mile. Right on Rhoney Rd. In 200 yards, driveway on right. From points South: go to Cooksville, continue to Hwy 18. Turn right, cross Jacobs Fork, go to top of hill. Turn left on Rhoney Rd.; driveway 200 yards on right.
Services & Information: Agritourism, Community Supported Agriculture, Farm Tours, Organic/Sustainable Agriculture, Pick-Your-Own. Running water, Ablution block (rest room). We are vendors at the French Broad Co-op in Asheville.
Items: Blueberries, sweet corn, eggs, herbs, melons, shiitake mushrooms, pumpkins, organic vegetables. Not certified organic but chemical free and raised sustainably.
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Catawba County |
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Julie Lehmann
Market address: 501 1st Avenue South, Conovor, NC 28613
Mailing address: PO Box 549 Conover, NC 28613
828-234-7075
Date & Time: April 25– end of Oct 2009: Sat 8am-12:30pm
Directions: Downtown Conover at the railroad tracks
Services & Information: Farmers Market
Items: Apples, beef, blackberries, blueberries, corn, eggs, herbs, honey, jams & jellies, melons, Shiitake mushrooms, peaches, poultry, pumpkins, strawberries, organic vegetables, traditionally grown vegetables.
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Joanne Brown
PO Box 45, Hickory, NC 28603
828-308-6508 , 828-308-6508
Date & Time: April 18-Nov 25, 2009: Sat 7am–1pm, Wed 12noon–5:30pm
Directions: Downtown Hickory on Government Ave across from Union Square in the parking lot of the former Hickory Station Restaurant near the post office. Parking on the street, in Union Square parking area, and city parking lots nearby
Services & Information: Farmers Market. City restrooms are available. Shopping and dining within walking distance. Some vendors at the market accept Farmers Market Nutritional Program Vouchers supplied through WIC.
Items: Apples, baked goods, beef, blackberries, blueberries, sweet corn, crafts, cut flowers, goat cheese, eggs, grapes, herbs, honey, jams/jellies, melons, peaches, plants, pork, poultry, pumpkins, soaps, strawberries, organic vegetables, traditionally grown vegetables.
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Greasy Branch Gardens
Harold Edwards
7196 Sherrill’s Ford Road, Sherrill’s Ford, NC 28673
828-478-2557
Date & Time: June-Nov: Mon-Sat 6am-8pm
Directions: North of Sherrill’s Ford School about 2 miles. South on Sherrill’s Ford Rd. 2 miles from Gold Mine Store.
Services & Information: Roadside Stand; Organic/Sustainable Agriculture. We are a vendor at the Catawba Valley Farmers Market.
Items: Organic vegetables
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Cleveland County |
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Greg Traywick
Market location: Washington Street on the Courthouse Square, Downtown Shelby
Mailing address: 130 S Post Road, Suite 1, Shelby, NC 28152
704-482-4365,
Date & Time: April 25-Oct 31, 2009: Wed & Sat, 8am-1pm
Directions: East side of Washington Street on the historic courthouse square in the heart of Uptown Shelby
Services & Information: Farmers Market, Organic/Sustainable Agriculture. Wheelchair accessible, and bathrooms are available nearby.
Items: Apples, asparagus, beef, blackberries, blueberries, sweet corn, eggs, muscadine grapes, herbs, honey, jams and jellies, lamb, lettuce, melons, shiitake mushrooms, onions, peaches, pork, poultry, pumpkins, strawberries, organic vegetables, traditionally grown vegetables, azaleas, camellias, daylilies, hosta, crepe myrtles, Japanese maples, bedding plants, hanging baskets.
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Scott & Cynthia Glidden
130 Medlin Road, Grover, NC 28073
704-739-9327
Date & Time: Open all year, call first
Directions: Located 4 miles north of I85 off Bethlehem Church Rd or 5 miles south of Hwy 74 from Moss Lake exit
Services & Information: Advance Order, Direct Sales at Farm; Organic/Sustainable Agriculture. We are a vendor at the Lincoln County Farmers Market in Denver.
Items: Apples, asparagus, eggs, honey, lamb, peaches, heritage pasture raised organic turkeys, organic vegetables.
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Michael and Christy Underwood
1316-1 West Stagecoach Trail, Lawndale, NC 28090
704-538-5742 ; 704-477-6401
Date & Time: Call for availability and to schedule a visit
Directions: Three miles east on Hwy 182 off of Hwy 226 in Polkville (12-15 miles north of Shelby)
Services & Information: Advance Order, Agritourism, Farm Tours, Organic/Sustainable Agriculture. We are a vendor at the Charlotte Regional Farmers Market and Foothills Farmers Market in Shelby. Orders can be picked up at the farmers market or at the farm by appointment.
Items: Beef, lamb, pork.
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Gaston County |
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Arthur Duckworth
640 Mariposa Road, Stanley, NC 28164
704-263-2635, 704-718-4923 cell
Date & Time: Mon–Sat, 9am–6pm. Call ahead for availability. Need 6 weeks notice on whole animal purchases for the family freezer; special orders for cured and smoked meats (bacon, hams, etc.)
Directions: 1.5 miles on Mariposa Rd off Hwy 27 between Stanley and Alexis. 4.5 miles on Mariposa Rd off Plank Rd from Hwy 16 at Lowesville.
Services & Information: Advance Order, Agritourism, Community Supported Agriculture, Farm Tours, Meat Market, Honey Bee Demonstrations, Organic/Sustainable Agriculture, Roadside Stand, “Goodness Grows in NC” member. No public restrooms. We are vendors at the Mt. Holly Farmers Market and Charlotte Regional Farmers Market.
Items: Apples, asparagus, beef, apple cider, eggs, honey, jams/jellies, shiitake mushrooms, pork, organic vegetables. Camp outs, cooking and gardening classes, beekeeping classes available. Young farmers and new farmer start up, assistance and guidance.
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Carol Shrum
Market Address: 410 East Long Avenue, Gastonia, NC 28054
Mailing Address: PO Box 6193, Gastonia, NC 28056
704-853-0049
Date & Time: June - Nov. :Tue, Thurs, Sat 7am - 1pm
Directions: I-85 – exit 19 – turn right onto Ozark Ave. Ozark turns into E Long Ave. Go through one traffic light, market located on right with yellow and green banners.
Services & Information: Farmers Market, Organic/Sustainable Agriculture
Items: Apples, asparagus, baked goods, blackberries, blueberries, strawberry cider, sweet corn, eggs, muscadine grapes, herbs, honey, ice cream, jams/jellies, melons, peaches, pumpkins, shiitake mushrooms, strawberries, organic vegetables, traditionally grown vegetables, crafts. Kidz Garden Club on Saturdays, taste testing and chef demonstrations, bluegrass music, recycling center.
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Leigh Brinkley
Market Address: 120 South Main, downtown
Mailing Address: 130 Oakland St, Mount Holly, NC 28120
704-609-0666
Date & Time: May 9-Aug 29, 2009: Sat 8-12 noon
Directions: 120 South Main between BBT & City Café, downtown Mt Holly
Services & Information: Farmers Market, Organic/Sustainable Agriculture
Items: Apples, beef, sweet corn, eggs, herbs, honey, lamb, melons, shiitake mushrooms, peaches, pumpkins, strawberries, organic vegetables, traditionally grown vegetables.
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Lincoln County |
Gilcrest Natural Farm
Gil & Amy Foster
1164 Lowes Lane, Iron Station, NC 28080
704-308-1431
Date & Time: Open year round, Mon-Sat by appointment
Directions: From Hwy 73 or 16 take Old Plank Road to Lowes Lane. Follow gravel road at the end of Lowes Lane.
Services & Information: Advance Order, Meat Market, Organic/Sustainable Agriculture, Sales to Restaurants. We are a vendor at the Lincoln County Farmers Market at Denver.
Items: Beef, eggs, herbs, pasture-raised chicken, organic vegetables, traditionally grown vegetables.
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Natalie Veres
3006 Mack Ballard Road, Denver, NC 28037
828-234-5182 cell
Date & Time: By appointment
Directions: Two miles west of the intersection of NC16 and Hwy 150. Turn south onto Mack Ballard Road. Farm is 1.5 miles on left.
Services & Information: Advance Order, Meat Market at Farm by Appointment; Organic/Sustainable Agriculture. We are a vendor at the Lincoln County Farmers Market at Denver, Charlotte Regional, Matthews, Davidson and Charlotte Tailgate markets.
Items: Eggs (chicken and duck), shiitake mushrooms, pork, duck.
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Kevin Starr
Market Site: Rock Springs School 3633 Hwy 16 North, Denver, NC 28037
Mailing Address: NC Cooperative Extension Service,
115 West Main Street, Lincolnton, NC 28092
704-736-8452
Date & Time: Opens April 2009 through September: Saturdays only 8am-sell out
Directions: Rock Springs School on Hwy 16, south of the intersection with Hwy 150
Services & Information: Farmers Market, Organic/Sustainable Agriculture
Items: Apples, baked goods, beef, blackberries, blueberries, chicken, corn, eggs, herbs, honey, melons, mixed vegetables, organic vegetables, muscadine grapes, organic vegetables, peaches, pork, pumpkins, shiitake mushrooms, strawberries, traditionally grown vegetables,local crafts and pottery.
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Kevin Starr
Market Site: 225 West Water Street, Lincolnton NC 28092
Mailing Address: NC Cooperative Extension Service
115 West Main Street, Lincolnton, NC 28092
704-736-8452
Date & Time: April 2009: Saturdays only from 7am-sell out. First week of June thru fall will open Tues, Thurs. and Saturday mornings from 7am-sell out.
Directions: From Hwy 27 west, go thru downtown Lincolnton and around the Court Square. Take a left at the
light on Grove St. Take the first left on Water St. Market will be on your right.
Services & Information: Farmers Market, Organic/Sustainable Agriculture
Items: Apples, asparagus, baked goods, bedding plants, blackberries, blueberries, corn, eggs, herbs, honey, jams/jellies, lettuce, melons, mixed vegetables, muscadine grapes, organic vegetables, peaches, pumpkins, strawberries, tomatoes, traditionally grown vegetables.
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New Beginning Farm
Donnie Cline
4048 Johnson Rd., Vale, NC 28168
704-462-2505
Date & Time: Open year round, 5 days of the week, 10am-5pm, for pick-up of advance orders only.
Directions: From Lincolnton Court Square, travel west on Hwy 27. In 0.2 miles, turn right onto N. Grove St. which becomes Reepsville Rd. In 4.6 miles, turn right on June Bug Rd. In 2.8 miles, turn right onto Cansler Rd. In 0.6 miles, left on Johnson Rd. In 0.2 miles, just before county line, look for farm sign on right.
Services & Information: Advance Order, Organic/Sustainable Agriculture, Pick-Your-Own, Wholesale Available
Items: Asparagus, melons, shiitake mushrooms, organic vegetables.
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The Specialty Farmer, Inc.
Donna & Bill Makuch
Farm Address: Hwy 182, Howards Creek
Mailing Address: 3119 King Olaf Drive, Waxhaw, NC 28173
704-843-9309
Date & Time: Contact for availability and pick up.
Services & Information: Advance Order, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), Organic/Sustainable Agriculture. We are vendors at the Waxhaw Farmers Market. Our second farm location is in Lincoln County.
Items: Sustainably grown vegetables and flowers.
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