barefootgardens.net

Barefoot Gardens is a small scale community-centered farm based upon biodynamic and organic farming methods. It is their goal to provide our community with high quality food while promoting the benefits of regenerative ecology.

Barefoot Gardens believes that good health & healthy communities have their roots in sustainable agricultural practices. The farm directly serves the community through a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) produce membership program, direct marketing to restaurants and sales through farmers markets in the area.

What do they grow? Green Onions, Herbs (Mint, tarragon, parsley), Leeks, Lettuce, Mustard Greens, New Potatoes, Early Peas, Radishes, Spinach, and Wild Greens (Lambs quarters, watercress, nettles, mustards), Beets, Carrots, Corn, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Fennel Bulb, Garlic, Green Beans, Herbs (Basil, cilantro, rosemary, tarragon, mint, thyme, oregano, savory and many more?), Kohlrabi, Melons, Okra, Late Peas, Peppers, Potatoes, Tomatoes, Tomatillos, Summer Squash, and Swiss Chard.

http://www.lancasterfarmfresh.com

Lancaster Farm Fresh Cooperative is a nonprofit organic farmers cooperative of 75 farmers in Lancaster County Pennsylvania. LFFC focuses on creating healthy high quality foods from highly maintained and enriched soils on small scale family farms. The produce sold through LFFC is certified organic.

LFFC supports farmers that are looking to make their farms sustainable. LFFC also supports local farms that use Integrated Pest Management (I.P.M.) techniques. The animal products that you purchase are from small family farms with small herds and flocks. These animals always have access to pasture and enjoy the freedom of foraging through the grasses with the earth under their feet.

LFFC products are the freshest farm products, raised humanely, with consideration for the land, animals and people. Lancaster Farm Fresh Cooperative is owned by the farmers working in cooperation with each other to bring you healthy, quality foods.

What do they grow? Lettuce, Arugula, Kale, Chard, Beets, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Potatoes, Squash, Spinach, Mushrooms, Sprouts, Herbs, Garlic, Tomatoes, Horseradish, Cheese, Eggs, Milk, Yogurt, Maple Syrup, Beef, Chicken, Pork, Honey, Bread)

www.ladymoonfarms.com

Lady Moon Farms began in 1987 on a 22 acre farmette in Selinsgrove, PA. They added land as demand for organic vegetables grew, and moved to their current location in Chambersburg in 1996.

People often think food is mechanically planted, harvested and warehoused. Nothing could be farther from the truth. Many people lend their skill, love and back to the growing of food. It is very difficult work, dependant on the whims of weather and because the product is so perishable. Timing of planting, harvest, cooling and shipping are paramount to a good product.

What do they grow? Arugula, Collards, Kale, Lettuce, Spring Mix, Spinach, Radish, Chard, Cabbage, Beets, Squash, Cucumbers, Peppers, Eggplant, Tomatoes, Melons

www.bloomingglenfarm.com

Tom Murtha and Tricia Borneman have been farming together for 11 years. They have worked on organic farms in Connecticut, Oregon, New Jersey and Pennsylvania and have been involved in all matters of diverse vegetable production and marketing. They returned to Bucks County where Tricia grew up because we are committed to preserving and encouraging the rich agricultural heritage of this region.

Tom and Tricia strive to be good stewards of the land by maintaining and enhancing soil, water and air quality through sustainable farming practices. Their crops are grown without synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides or genetically modified organisms. They believe a healthy body is inseparable from a healthy soil. In order to be a healthy economically viable farm, it is important to have both a diversity of crops, and a diversity of markets.

What do they grow? a little bit of everything

www.bluemoonacres.net

Blue Moon Acres is a family run business located in the heart of beautiful Bucks County, Pa. and in Pennington, NJ. Throughout the years, owners Jim and Kathy Lyons have remained dedicated to growing the highest quality specialty greens with the least amount of environmental impact.

Blue Moon Acres has been growing specialty lettuces and produce for the past nineteen years using natural methods. No chemical pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers or growth regulators are used in our growing practices.

All lettuces and specialty greens from their Pennington farm are now Certified Organic by NJDA. They are also currently working with Rutgers University to develop GAP and HACCP plans for the near future.

What do they grow? Micro Greens, Arugula, Spinach, Spring Mix

www.onestrawfarm.com

'One Straw Farm is the largest certified organic vegetable farm in Maryland. Lovingly tended by Drew and Joan Norman since 1985, One Straw Farm supplies families, restaurants and wholesalers with the finest certified-organic produce. From our family to yours, we invite you to enjoy our gorgeous home-grown vegetables either through our Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program, the Mill Valley General Store, the Waverly Farmers Market, Boordy Vineyards, Kennilworth Farmers Market or the many grocery stores and restaurants that feature our produce. New in 2010 Food Alliance certified.'

What do they grow? Arugula, Beets, Bok Choy, Broccoli, Beans, Cabbage, Chard, Collards, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Hard Squash, Herbs, Kale, Lettuce, Onions, Peppers (Sweet & Hot), Potatoes, Radishes, Snap Peas, Spinach, Squash, Strawberries, Tomatoes, Watermelon, Zucchini

www.cokefarm.com

'Coke Farm has been producing organically grown fruits and vegetables for over twenty-five years. In 1981, founder Dale Coke was prompted by a doubting conventional farmer, who speculated that strawberries could not be grown organically. Dale planted his first strawberries in August of 1981 on the home ranch near Aromas, California. The plants produced successfully and a local natural foods store became the first Coke Farm customer. Dale started planting more crops and joined the Santa Cruz chapter of C.C.O.F. (California Certified Organic Farmers).

Within a year Coke Farm connected with a chef at Chez Panisse who expressed interest in the strawberries and squash growing. Coke Farm expanded by growing different crops, selling more organic produce to local stores and to the San Francisco Bay Area restaurant trade.

Within a couple years,Coke Farm was growing specialty and baby lettuces for upscale restaurants on both the East and West coasts. When faced with the abundance of greens and lettuces in the field, Dale began harvesting and mixing several varieties together and created "spring mix". Large-scale wholesalers took an interest and began buying the spring mix for the the restaurant trade in major metropolitan areas. The popular mix created demand for a larger-scale production.

By 1990 Coke Farm had grown to a 200+ acre farm, harvesting over fifty crop varieties each year and shipping daily out of a cooler on site in San Juan Bautista. Today Coke Farm continues to provide its customers with organic, specialty, top quality, seasonal fruits and vegetables year-round. In addition to growing and shipping their own produce, Coke Farm also cools, stores, and ships for several local organic farms.'

What do they grow? Too numerous to mention.. everything under the sun :)

' John Givens started John Givens Farm in the Goleta Valley under the "Something Good" label in 1980 with 1 acre. Over the years, John Givens Farm grew slowly to its present size of 180 acres in 12 locations stretching over 30 miles. Our goal is to provide fresh, local, organic produce of excellent quality all year long. Our seasons for many items are extended due to the diverse microclimates on our land. We use innovative methods for cultivating produce, such as nurturing tomatoes in cold frames in the winter, which dramatically extends their availability into the cooler months. We plant many varieties of produce every week of the year. This gives us timely arrivals of seasonal products with extended growth terms.

We at John Givens Farm believe that diversity of crops creates a more sustainable farming ecosystem, while greater biological variety provides a healthier diet for its consumers. Our fertilizer program includes composting, cover cropping, and major and minor mineral additions that provide mineral and microbiological enhancement to the crops while providing you with tastier produce and better shelf life. We harvest daily to provide the freshest produce for your table.'

What do they grow? Basil, Beans, Beets, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cantelop, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Chard, Cilantro, Collard, Corn, Cucumber, Lemon Cuke, Dandelions, Eggplant, Endive, Fennel, Frisee, Kale, Leek, Lettuce, Mandarins, Onion, Parsley, Peas, Peppers, Potatos, Spinach, Strawberries, Zukes, Tomatoes