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Bee Log Garlic and Flower Farm
Robert Thompson
Phone: (828) 682-0601
Products offered: Garlic - 12 varieties selected for flavor and size. Most have large, easy to use cloves. Flavors are rich and vary from very mild to
very hot.
Tailgate markets we sell at: Yancey County Farmers' Market, West Asheville Tailgate
Market
Production practices: organic (not certified)
# acres in production: 1.25
Minimum order requirement: 10 lbs garlic
Distribution area: Downtown
Why this farm would make a great partner for a
restaurant: We have tested 34
different garlics to find the ones that grow best in western
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Birch Springs Farm
Richard Whittaker
Phone: (828) 456-1793
E-mail: birchsprings@msn.com
Products offered: apples, herbs, venison coldpack, peppers, tomatoes, greens, beets,
broccoli, arugula, carrots, cucumbers, lettuce, salad mix, beans, squash,
potatoes, edible flowers, venison broth
Tailgate markets we sell at: Waynesville Tailgate Market
Growing practices: biodynamic, organic (not certified), permaculture
Why this farm would make a great partner for a restaurant: We grow with the land and offer Winesap and many other heirloom varieties of apples.
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Birdbrain Ostrich Ranch, Inc
Pat Roberts
6691 Little
Sherrills
Phone: (704) 483-1620
FAX: (704)483-8585
E-mail: pat@birdbrainranch.com
Website: www.birdbrainranch.com
Products offered: ostrich eggs when available, all cuts of ostrich meat (will process to
your specifications, when possible), Race City Track Snacks
CSA pick-up spots: from farm, ask about delivery options
Why this farm would make a great partner for a
restaurant: We have a unique product
which is a healthy option for red meat.
Our birds are raised without steroids, growth hormones, or
antibiotics. No chemicals are used on
the grounds. Our facility is also open
for tours. We try to educate our
visitors about this unusual product so they will try it when seen on a menu.
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Broadwing Farm
Pete or Mary Dixon
Phone: (828) 622-3647
E-mail: mary@broadwingfarmcabins.com
Website: www.broadwingfarmcabins.com
Products offered: strawberries, blackberries, heirloom tomatoes, cucumbers
Tailgate markets we sell at: French Broad Food Co-op Saturday Tailgate Market,
Greenlife Tailgate Market on Wednesday Afternoon
Production practices: organic (not certified)
# acres in production: 2
Minimum order requirement: at least two flats berries or at least 20 pounds
tomatoes/cucumbers
Why this farm would make a great partner for a
restaurant: Everything is fresh and
only of the highest quality.
Notes: Wednesday/Saturday
delivery only.
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Missy Huger or Aubrey Raper
Phone: (828) 251-1189
FAX: (828) 251-1481
E-mail: manager@carolinaorganicgrowers.com
Website: www.carolinaorganicgrowers.com
Products offered: blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, figs, watermelon, rosemary,
Greek oregano, apple mint, spearmint, lemongrass, stinging nettles, cilantro,
dill, Italian parsley, Vietnamese coriander, burdock root, Genovese basil, lime
basil, fennel, beans, broccoli, bok choi, cabbage, savoy cabbage, asian
cucumbers, lemon cucumbers, chard, kale, collards, mustard, lettuce, okra,
onions, peppers (hot and sweet), radish, turnips, summer squash, winter squash,
potatoes (fingerlings, Yukon, Kennebec, redskin), mesclun mix, leeks, celeriac
Production practices: certified organic
# acres in production: 15
Minimum order requirement: $50
Distribution area: 15 miles from Western
Why this business would make a great partner for a
restaurant: We are more than willing to grow specialty crops for
restaurants.
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Phone: (757) 817-6899
E-mail: wild_iris000@yahoo.com
Products offered: blueberries, elderberries, paw paws, persimmons, melons, dill,
cilantro, basil, lemon balm, licorice mint, fennel, lettuce, french beans,
soybeans, summer squash, winter squash, heirloom tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers,
broccoli, peas, collards, endive, heirloom tomatoes, stuffing peppers, edible
flowers, cut flowers
Tailgate markets we sell at: Greenlife Tailgate Market on Wednesday Afternoon,
Friday Afternoon Tailgate Market at Greenlife
Production practices: biodynamic, GMO-free, Integrated pest management, low
spray, organic (not certified), permaculture, wild harvested
# acres in production: 1.5
Why this farm would make a great partner for a
restaurant: We have specialty produce
that is fresh, delicious and well-cleaned, that can be delivered to your
door. No order is too small and we
already have established connections with notable local and organic
restaurants. We use 80% organic seed.
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Farside Farms
Mike Brown
Alexander NC 28701
Phone: (828) 683-3255
Products offered: eggs, beans, corn, squash, cabbage, tomatoes, grape tomatoes, bell
peppers, cucumbers
Production practices: conventional, free range, low spray
# acres in production: 15
Why this farm would make a great partner for a
restaurant: We sell by the pound or
box. Our eggs and produce are as fresh
as if you picked them at home. We pick
and pack daily (in season). Our eggs are
delivered the next day after they are laid.
Note: We prefer to sell all
products from Farside Farms Market,
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Flying Cloud Farm
Annie Perkinson
Phone: (828) 628-3348
FAX: (828) 628-9402
E-mail: perkinsoni@bellsouth.net
Website: www.flyingcloudfarm.net
Products offered: strawberries, blueberries, basil, dill, cilantro, parsley, greens,
lettuce, squash, peppers, eggplant, tomatoes, winter
squash
CSA pick-up spots: Trout Lily Market in
Tailgate markets we sell at: North Asheville Tailgate Market, French Broad Food
Co-op Saturday Tailgate Market, Wednesday Afternoon
Downtown Tailgate Market
Production practices: Integrated pest management, organic (not certified)
# acres in production: 5
Minimum order requirement: $40
Distribution area:
Why this farm would make a great partner for a restaurant: We grow a great variety of fruits, veggies, and herbs that change with the seasons. We also grow flowers, which could be arranged on restaurant tables. We come to town several days a week which could facilitate deliveries. We also welcome chefs to come see us at the markets – or to place orders to be picked up next market!
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Pat Tompkins
Phone: (828) 766-0904
E-mail: patiapplefarm@yahoo.com
Products offered: apples, blueberries, raspberries, pears, cherries, grapes, winter
squash, edamame, sunchokes
Tailgate markets we sell at: Bakersville Farmers’ Market
Production practices: GMO-free; Integrated pest management; organic (not certified);
permaculture
# acres in production: 3
Distribution area:
Why this farm would make a great partner for a
restaurant: We would be sharing the
personal and global rewards of a simple and sustainable lifestyle.
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Full Sun Farm
Vanessa Campbell, Alex Brown
90 Bald
Phone: (828) 683-1607
E-mail: fullsunfarm@earthlink.net
Products offered: strawberries, blueberries, melons, basil, heirloom tomatoes, lettuce
mix, beets, carrots, winter squash, potatoes, fava beans, summer squash, squash
blossoms, arugula, red peppers, italian peppers, bell
peppers, blue and fingerling potatoes, heirloom tomatoes, specialty radishes
CSA pick-up spots: Wednesdays at French Broad Food Co-op parking lot, 2-6:30pm
Tailgate markets we sell at: Wednesday Afternoon Downtown Tailgate Market, North
Asheville Tailgate Market
Production practices: GMO-free, organic (not certified)
# acres in production: 5
Distribution area: tailgate markets
Why this farm would make a great partner for a
restaurant: We have excellent quality and variety of
produce. We have worked with restaurants
in the past and enjoy helping chefs bring something really special to the
table.
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Fullam Creamery
Lynette Raines or Claret Fullam
Phone: (828) 891-2086
FAX: (828) 891-7168 (call first)
E-mail: FarmFresh@fullamcreamery.com
Website: www.FullamCreamery.com
Products offered: fresh cheeses: yogurt cheese, panela (farmer's cheese), queso fresco,
jalapeno panela, jalepeno queso fresco, and yogurt.
Tailgate markets we sell at: Hendersonville Curb Market
Production practices: conventional, humanely raised
# acres in production: 400
Minimum order requirement: yes
Distribution radius:
Why this farm would make a great partner for a
restaurant: “Farm Fresh is best!"
Our products are made from our own milk.
We do not use any additional hormones in our cows. Our ingredients are natural. We work with wholesale customers to package
according to their needs. We deliver to
Henderson, Buncombe and
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Goodwater Vineyard
Carol Hood
Phone: (423) 625-5307
E-mail: carolrhood@hotmail.com
Website: www.goodwatervineyard.com
Products offered: large grade A eggs, grade A quail eggs
Production practices: humanely raised, organic (not certified), pasture
raised
# acres in production: 100
Minimum order requirement: 45 doz. chicken eggs/ 5 doz. quail eggs per week
Why this farm would make a great partner for a
restaurant: Our goal is to deliver an egg that you can trust as far as
quality, taste and safety. Our chickens
are true free range - ranging over 10+ acres of pasture and woodland. We are not certified organic, but raise our
chickens and quails and deal with their eggs following organic principles. They are fed a vegetarian feed and are not
treated with hormones or antibiotics.
Their diet is supplemented with marigolds (increases lutein). Our hens'
eggs are high in omega-3 fatty acids and have a rich taste. Our eggs are collected twice daily, sorted,
cleaned with FDA-approved egg-washing solution, and refrigerated until
delivered to guarantee a fresh product.
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Mike Fortune
Phone: (828) 775-0548
E-mail: envirrhyment@hotmail.com
Products offered: blackberries, black raspberries, figs, peaches, apples, mulberries,
licorice mint, apple mint, chocolate mint, cinnamon basil, basil, marjoram,
dill, cilantro, bronze and Florence fennel, oregano, chamomile, garlic, lemon
balm, horseradish, parsley, grape leaves, black walnuts, cut flowers, lettuce,
greens, arugula, summer and winter squash, eggplant, rhubarb, chard, broccoli,
collards, endive, heirloom tomatoes, specialty peppers, purple and orange
carrots, asian varieties, potatoes (blue, red, purple, yukon), edible flowers,
specialty greens, specialty melons, french beans, wild greens, wild mushrooms
(9+ varieties)
CSA pick-up spots: The farm:
Production practices: biodynamic, GMO-Free, humanely raised, integrated pest
management, low spray, organic (not certified), permaculture, wild harvested.
# acres in production: 1+
Minimum order requirement: no
Distribution area: negotiable
Why this farm would make a great partner for a
restaurant: We grow from organic
seeds with biodynamic/organic/permaculture methods in mind. We grow most of our crops inside the city of
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Jamie and Amy Ager
Phone: (828) 628-1027
E-mail: farm@springhousemeats.com
Website: www.springhousemeats.com
Products offered: beef, pork, and lamb (all cuts)
Tailgate markets that we sell at: North Asheville Tailgate Market
Production practices: GMO-free beef and lamb, humanely raised, pasture
raised
# acres in production: 90
Distribution area:
Why this farm would make a great partner for a
restaurant:
Healthy meat grown in your
neighborhood, delivered weekly. Buying
locally and putting local on your menu is a benefit to your restaurant's image.
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Imladris Farm
Walter Harrill
45 Little
Phone: (828) 628-9377
E-mail: info@imladrisfarm.com
Website: www.imladrisfarm.com
Products offered: rabbit meat (hormone- and antibiotic-free), gourmet jams: blueberry,
raspberry, blackberry, berry best (a mix of the previous three berries), apple
butter, shiitake mushrooms, shiitake mushroom dip
Tailgate markets that we sell at: Portico Market at the Grove Arcade
Production practices: humanely raised, integrated pest management, organic
(not certified)
# acres in production: 7
Why this farm would make a great partner for a
restaurant: Imladris provides that
local touch that customers love. With
three years experience selling to local restaurants, we can provide a
professional relationship to go with our wonderful product. Call for references!
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Jake's Farm
Missy Huger or Chris Sawyer
Candler NC 28715
Phone: (828) 665-4472
E-mail: jakesfarm@msn.com
Products offered: raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, watermelon, figs, rosemary,
Greek oregano, sage, apple mint, spearmint, Italian parsley, Vietnamese
coriander, cilantro, lemongrass, dill, basil (Genoese, Mexican, lime, Thai),
chervil, marjoram heirloom tomatoes (moskvitch, green zebra, brandywine, etc),
beans (haricort verts, snap), beets, cucumbers, oriental eggplant, onions, snow
peas, radish, zucchini, summer squash, pumpkins, winter squash, head lettuce,
mesclun mix, turnips, mesclun mix, kale, chard, collards, specialty herbs, specialty
peppers
CSA pick-up spots: on the farm
Tailgate markets that we sell at: Black Mountain Tailgate Market
Production practices: certified organic
# acres in production: 5
Minimum order requirement: $25
Why this farm would make a great partner for a
restaurant: We enjoy working with restaurants. We are very willing to try to grow specialty
crops.
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Maverick Farms
Leo Gaev
Banner Elk NC 28604
Phone: (828) 963-4656
FAX: (828) 963-5317
E-mail: info@maverickfarms.org
Website: www.maverickfarms.org
Products offered: organic red and golden raspberries, basil, cilantro, parsley, oregano,
chives, edible flowers, spinach, mixed asian greens, arugula, lettuces,
tomatoes, haricourt beans, fingerling potatoes, husk cherries, wild crafted
greens, tomatillos, heirloom tomatoes, late fall and early spring produce
availability, many varieties of garlic
CSA pickup spots: downtown Boone
Tailgate markets that we sell at: Watauga County Farmers’ Market
Production practices: biodynamic, GMO-free, Integrated pest management, low
spray, organic (not certified), wild harvested
# acres in production: 2.5
Minimum order requirement: yes
Distribution area: Boone, Blowing Rock, Banner Elk
Why this farm would make a great partner for a
restaurant: Established
supplier. Specialty Asian
greens and spinach to restaurants for over 25 years.
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Oliver Organics
Hal Oliver
101 Winsom Trail
Phone: (828) 697-1153
E-mail: olivorg@bellsouth.net
Products offered: basil, chives, oregano, thyme - please e-mail for seasonal list
Tailgate markets that we sell at: Hendersonville Community Co-op
Production practices: organic (not certified)
# acres in production: 2
Minimum order requirement: yes, depends on overall volume
Distribution area:
Why this farm would be a great partner for a
restaurant: Oliver Organics has had
many years of working with chefs of discerning restaurants. Hal Oliver has been property/garden manager
of a large upscale restaurant and has worked intimately with chefs.
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Spinning Spider Creamery
Chris Owen
Phone: (828) 689-5508
E-mail: cowen@madison.main.nc.us
Website: www.spinningspidercreamery.com
Products offered: farmstead goat cheese: fresh chevre, aged raw milk feta,
Tailgate markets that we sell at: North Asheville Tailgate Market, French Broad Food
Co-op Saturday Tailgate Market, Madison
Production practices: GMO-free, humanely raised, integrated pest management,
pasture raised,
# acres in production: 5
Minimum order requirement: $50
Distribution area:
Why this farm would make a great partner for a restaurant: The ideal of Spinning Spider Creamery is one of a family farm with a mission of maintaining a lifestyle that incorporates the cycles of the seasons with our love of our animals, our craft of cheese making, and our family unity. The entire family participates in the operation of the creamery. The end result is a variety of award-winning hand crafted artisan chesses, brought to their fullest complexity of flavors through care and attention to detail in an old world style.
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Sunburst Trout
Sally Eason
Phone: (828) 648-3010
E-mail: sunburst@brinet.com
Website: www.sunbursttrout.com
Products offered: Fresh rainbow trout fillets; hot smoked and cold smoked trout, trout
dip, trout mousse, trout burgers, trout sausage, trout chowder, trout caviar.
Production practices: organic (not certified)
Minimum order requirement: none
Distribution area: We deliver to
Why this farm would make a great partner for a
restaurant: We currently supply
approximately 200 restaurants across the country. We cut to order. We sell only top quality product: no
pesticides, harvested humanely, all-natural feed, no hormones, no antibiotics.
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Sunswept Farm
John or Dory Brown
444 Beasley Cove
Phone: (828) 622-7145
E-mail: dory@sunsweptfarm.net
Website: www.sunsweptfarm.net
Products offered: blueberries, fresh corn, oregano, basil, parsley, comfrey, nettles,
nasturtiums, trout,
CSA pick-up spots:
Production practices: biodynamic, free range, humanely raised, integrated
pest management, organic (not certified), pasture raised, permaculture, wild
harvested
# acres in production: 1.5 acre veggies, 5 acres cows, 1/5 acre pigs; we
protect another 50 acres of rare forest herbs
Minimum order requirement: negotiable
Distribution area:
Why this farm would make a great partner for a
restaurant: We are a small family
farm way up high (3450 ft). Our spring
crops usually last till July. Fall crops
start in late August. We grow food for
ourselves and then some, so you get what we give to ourselves. Been farming for 50 years. We will always be a small family farm. Our primary reason for farming is for the
freedom, joy and community contribution.
We are off the grid! Come see.
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Thomas Berry Farm
J. Pelham Thomas
Phone: (828) 293-5132
E-mail: jpelhamt@aol.com
Products offered: blueberries
Production practices: conventional
# acres in production: 2
Why this farm would make a great partner for a restaurant: Fresh
blueberries available August and early September.
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John Pilson
WWC
Phone: (828) 771-3014
E-mail: jpilson@warren-wilson.edu
Products offered: beef (grass finished), pork (pasture raised)
Production practices: humanely raised, pasture raised
# acres in production: 275
Minimum order requirement: 110 lbs beef, 35 lbs pork
Why this farm would make a great partner for a
restaurant: We sell our beef once per
year in the fall and the pork twice per year (fall and spring). The meat is cut and wrapped and frozen, and
must be ordered from an order form/brochure.
Call to get on the mailing list.
No meat is delivered, but must be picked up either at our butcher or at
the farm.
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Weeping
Dana Gowland
Candler NC 28715
Phone: (828) 337-8344
E-mail: weepingwillowfarm43@yahoo.com
Products offered: basil, oregano, fresh pasta, arugula, beets, broccoli, cabbage, Chinese
greens, cucumber, daikon, edamame, soybeans, eggplant, green beans, hot
peppers, kale, lettuce, okra, onions, peas, pole beans, pumpkins, radish, salad
greens, salad mix, spinach, summer squash, sweet peppers, tomatoes, winter
squash, gourds
Tailgate markets that we sell at: West Asheville Tailgate Market
Production practices: organic (not certified)
# acres in production: 0.5
Minimum order requirement: none - varies by location
Distribution area: Buncombe and
Why this farm would make a great partner for a
restaurant: We enjoy working closely
with other food lovers. We are growing
on a small scale and are willing to make an effort to make sure our produce and
pasta are available to local restaurants.
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Wild
Mitch Plemmons
Phone: (828) 273-3968
E-mail: wildberryfarmsnc@yahoo.com
Website: www.wildberryfarmsnc.com
Products offered: corn, potatoes, sweet potatoes, greens, turnips, carrots, beets,
squash, cucumbers, watermelons, other melons, sprite melons, peas, peppers,
cabbage, onions
# acres in production: 8
Distribution area:
Why this farm would make a great partner for a
restaurant: I have experience dealing
with restaurants and have established a great relationship with area
restaurants. I have fresh produce picked
the day before or the day of delivery and they get the freshest product
possible. One of my policies is if
anything is bad I will replace it. I use
good eating varieties not shipping and packing varieties of vegetables, so that
"homegrown" taste is prevalent.
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Victoria Baker
Phone: (828) 649-9266
E-mail: vbaker5@verizon.net
Website: http://www.windrockfarm-nc.com
Products offered: edible flowers
Production practices: organic (not certified)
Distribution area:
Buncombe and
Why this farm would make a great partner for a
restaurant: I have been growing edible flowers for more than ten
years and have experience delivering to several area restaurants.
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Anthony Owens
Phone: (828) 712-1919
E-mail: windyridgefarms2002@yahoo.com
Products offered: apples, peaches, nectarines, cantaloupe, watermelon, pasteurized apple
cider, broccoli, cabbage, corn, tomatoes (heirloom and slicer), cucumbers,
zucchini, acorn squash, green and red bell peppers, orange and lavender bell
peppers, green and yellow beans, other vegetables
Tailgate markets that we sell at: Hendersonville Curb Market
Production practices: certified organic, low spray
# acres in production: 93
Minimum order requirement: $30
Distribution area: 35-mile radius from farm
Why this farm would make a great partner for a
restaurant: We offer a wide variety
of certified organic fruits and vegetables.
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Yellow Branch Farm
Bruce DeGroot
136 Yellow Branch Cr
Phone: (828) 479 6710
E-mail: mail@yellowbranch.com
Website: www.yellowbranch.com
Products offered: farmstead cheese
Production practices: GMO-free, humanely raised,
organic (not certified), pasture raised
Minimum order requirement: 1 wheel
Distribution area: Southeast (by UPS)
Why this farm would make a great partner for a restaurant: We have been selling our product to restaurants for the past five years. We have an award-winning product and value customer satisfaction.