Farms and Farmers in Northeast Florida

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picking squash at ben wells farm st. augustine
Megan DeJonge picking squash at Ben Wells' farm.

November is International Thank a Farmer Month. Why limit our appreciation to one month a year? Every day we eat is a good day to show our appreciation to those who toil from sun up to sundown to bring food to the market. Here are some of the farms and farmers working to create a sustainable local food community in Northeast Florida. Give thanks.

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The State of Organic Farming in Northeast Florida

Megan DeJonge and Ben wells in the field at Ben Wells organic farm
Sustainable practices are slowly taking root in Northeast Florida.

Frog Song Organics

Frog Song Organics in Hawthorne Florida
Frog Song Organics is a diversified, family-owned farm located in Alachua County. You can find them weekly at the Farmers Market in St....
|4317 NE US Hwy 301, Hawthorne, FL, us
|(352) 468-3816

Talking Turkey

Interest in local food is driving demand for turkeys raised by area farmers.

5 Points Farm: Nurturing a Greener Future

5 points farm
A unique indoor vertical operation featuring aeroponic towers

Ben Wells Produce

Megan DeJonge picking squash
As a third generation farmer, Ben Wells knows his way around the fields. While potatoes have been his family’s main crop for many years,...

Down to Earth Farm

Farm to Table dinner at Down to Earth Farm Jacksonville
Down to Earth Farm is a small, sustainable farm on the west side of Jacksonville. Their goal is to grow healthy, delicious veggies in a...
|9355 old plank road, jacksonville, FL, us

Berry Good Farms

Chicken and fresh picked sprouts from Berry Good Farms on the Go Jacksonville Florida
Berry Good Farms on the Go is a food truck that offers up seasonal menus using produce grown and harvested at Berry Good Farms on...
|223 Mill Creek Road , Jacksonville, FL, us

Cultivating a Micro Farm at Sawgrass Marriott Resort

Chef Matt Sanchez
Chef Matt Sanchez has big plans for the future.

A Fungus Among Us

Growing Mushrooms
Looking for ways to eat less meat? This local mushroom farm is growing a tasty, planet-friendly fix.

Congaree and Penn Farm

Congaree and penn rice and Mayhaw Farm in North Jacksonville Florida
  Congaree and Penn is known for rice; they grow a Jupiter medium grain in six Japanese style rice paddies, but that's not all...
|11830 Old Kings Road, Jacksonville, FL, us

Datil Work

datil peppers
Bringing Northeast Florida's signature pepper to the wider world

Rare Breeds: Preserving Heritage Pigs

lola farms
Gloucestershire Old Spot and Meishan are both rare and threatened breeds

Dirt-Free Farming

Trays of microgreens sit on tables in the greenhouse at Gyo Greens Farm in ponte vedra
When we think of the food we put on our plates each day, most of us imagine verdant fields where our salads sprout from the ground and orchards where our fruit dangles freely from the trees, but new...

Taking Root in the Family Business

Stephen Singleton
On the farm with Stephen Singleton

How Now Suntanned Cow

Cheryl Wainwright Finney and Granola
Dairy farming used to be a big industry in Northeast Florida. Where have all the farms gone?

The Lowdown on Local Clams

Local Florida Clams on a net
In addition to being a culinary delight, clams act as effective underwater maids by filtering water, removing nitrogen and then ejecting cleaned water back into the ecosystem.

Green is Her Name

Ashantae Green at Green Legacy Farm
Going green is her passion

The Shroom Boom in Northeast Florida

mushrooms
The spore the merrier.

Bivalve Aquaculture: A Case for Oyster Farming

oysters at boat drinks
Oyster farming in Florida involves growing oysters from seed

On the Farm with Katie Versaggi

Bee Hill Farm
Patience and flexibility are critical skills for this young farmer and her husband at Bee Hill Farm in Elkton.

Urban Agriculture in Northeast Florida

Urban farms, like Native Fresh, Atlantic Beach Urban Farm and Kravey Gardens in Jacksonville, respond to growing demands for local food in metropolitan areas.

Peace of Heart Community

peace of heart community
This year-round working farm grows fresh, seasonal fruits and vegetables.

Asian Vegetables Find a Home in St. Johns County

asian vegetables
Nearly 5,000 acres have been planted with Asian vegetables in 2020.

Growing Artichokes in Florida

artichoke plant
This Mediterranean crop is finding a new home on Florida's First Coast.

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