Our Mission:

Our first goal is to provide a venue for the family farms in the area to sell what they are producing. We believe that farming is an important heritage of this great country.

Unfortunately, the family farm is disappearing. It gets harder and harder for families to make a living on their farms. Many local farms are squeezed out of wholesale markets due to large multinational corporate agribusiness undercutting them. Often when they are in a financial bind, the same corporations who undercut prices take advantage of the situation and buy the farm, usually for next to nothing.

Farmers also find it hard to withstand pressure from developers looking for large tracts of land for housing and other business ventures. It is our hope that with community support our local farms will stay productive for generations to come.

Our second objective is to bring fresh, nutritious food to your family. Did you know that almost all produce in large supermarkets comes from Florida, California or as far away as Mexico and South America? Most of this produce is many days old before it is even put on the shelf. The nutrient content of this food is in decline due to natural enzyme activity. Many fruits and vegetables are treated with chemicals to delay this process. In addition, many chemical agents that are banned for use by the USDA & FDA are sold to other countries and then used on food that gets shipped back to us. If you are concerned about the quality of the food on your dinner plate buy from local growers. Our farmers pledge to only sell what they grow. Our produce is in season in our area, and we will never ship in from distant states so you are assured of fresh food for the health of your family.

Education is our third objective. We provide a place where you and your children can learn about nutrition and the ways of the family farm. Our farmers are interested in sharing their extensive knowledge, so feel free to ask questions. We are planning demonstrations and educational material through out the season. The best experience of all will be tasting the difference in our food!

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