If you’re looking to buy fresh, locally grown produce or just want to experience farm life, visiting a farm is a great way to do both. Here are some farms that will be featured on our Healthy Eating website:
1. White Oak Pastures: This Georgia-based farm offers grass-fed beef, pastured poultry, and more. All their animals are raised without antibiotics or hormones.
2. Polyface Farms: Located in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, this family-owned and operated farm produces pasture-raised meat and eggs as well as seasonal vegetables.
3. The Farm at Doe Run: In Pennsylvania’s Chester County, The Farm at Doe Run specializes in artisanal cheese made from the milk of their own dairy cows.
4. Driftless Hills Farm: This Wisconsin-based farm features sustainably-raised pork and chicken along with honey from their own bees.
5. Full Belly Farm: Located in Northern California’s Capay Valley, Full Belly Farm grows over 80 different crops year-round using sustainable farming practices.
6. Blue Hill at Stone Barns: This New York-based working farm also houses a renowned restaurant that sources its ingredients directly from the land.
7. Green Dirt Farm Creamery: Specializing in sheep’s milk cheese, this Missouri-based creamery uses sustainable farming practices to produce award-winning cheeses.
Visiting these farms not only allows you to purchase fresh produce but also gives you an opportunity to learn more about where your food comes from and support local farmers who practice sustainable agriculture methods.
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