Congaree and Penn Farm
This is a young farm with big vision, putting interesting new crops in the ground and bringing cutting edge products to our regional markets. From mayhaws to grapes and rice, Congaree and Penn is one ...
2016 Local Food Hero: Congaree & Penn
NAME Congaree & Penn
CATEGORY Farm
STARTUP STORY Congaree and Penn was born out of a desire to work with the land, grow and create genuine products and to become involved with the culinary scene in Jacksonville. They needed to figure out what would grow well in their rich clay soil and the answer was rice! The first crop grew surprisingly well in 2014. Local chefs caught wind of their product grains, and it’s been through the support of these chefs, foodies, friends and family that they have grown into a real and productive farm.
WHY LOCAL? “We’re passionate about food and where it comes from. As food producers (and food consumers!), we like knowing where what we’re eating came from, and we’re really proud to share products that we grow and craft ourselves.”
RUNNER-UP Down to Earth
HONORABLE MENTIONS Bacon Farms, Alvarez Farms, Traders Hill Farms, GYO Greens, Urban Folk Farms
For more information about Congaree and Penn visit their website at http://www.congareeandpenn.com
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Congaree and Penn Farm
Congaree and Penn is known for rice; they grow a Jupiter medium grain in six Japanese style rice paddies,...
