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This is an alphabetical listing of the farms found in the 2008 Farm Fresh Atlas. Please browse this list or use the quick links at the left to find a specific farm. 1. A-Z Farm We grow pasture-raised lamb and poultry without hormones, growth stimulants or antibiotics. Freezer lambs (whole, half, individual cuts), sheep pelts and eggs from pastured hens are available. We also sell wool for spinning, weaving, crafts and blankets. Farm tours are offered by reservation for groups of all ages from March 4-August 1. Sheep Shearing for Spectators 2009 will be held February 21. Open Lambing Barn 2009 will be March 15, 22 & 29. All events are inside the 11,000-square-foot barn. 2. Anisoptera Acres Anisoptera Acres offers pasture-raised pork and beef and free-range chicken and duck. We grow most of our own feed on our 500-acre farm. We use no hormones, antibiotics or animal byproducts in our feed. All of our meat is processed by local, state inspected facilities. VISITORS WELCOME BUT PLEASE CALL AHEAD. 4. The Berry Farmer, Inc. We offer U-pick and pre-picked strawberries and peas. Our hours of operation are Monday-Friday, 8am-8pm and Saturday-Sunday, 8am-5pm. Call the Berry Hotline for picking information, (608) 355-1965. From Madison, take Hwy 12 north to Baraboo. Turn left on Cty W by the Super Wal-Mart. Travel west 2 miles and turn right on Hoot Owl Rd. We are 1/4 mile farther on the right. Our season runs early June to early July. Picking containers provided. 5. Berry Hill Farm Berry Hill Farm is a family-owned strawberry farm located in Middleton. From the Beltline, Hwy 12/14 around Madison, take exit 253 onto Old Sauk Rd. and head west about 3.8 miles. We are primarily a U-pick operation though some pre-picked berries are available. Our picking season typically begins mid-June and goes through early July. We provide trays and quart containers for picking. PLEASE CALL AHEAD TO CHECK ON HOURS AND FIELD CONDITIONS. 6. BisonRidge Ranch, LLC BisonRidge Ranch buffalo are strictly grass-fed. Our animals are allowed to graze in roomy pastures on chemical- and pesticide-free grass. We do not give our animals antibiotics or growth hormones, ensuring you clean, healthful meat. All our animals are raised ethically and allowed to be the wild creatures they are. Meat is available for purchase on the farm Saturdays, 12-4pm, by appointment or you can purchase online. Ranch tours available by reservation May 15- October 15. 7. Bleu Mont Dairy Our farm sits atop a ridge overlooking Blue Mound State Park in the picturesque driftless region of southern Wisconsin. We are committed to sustainable practices, which include organic farming, a passive solar house, wind and solar power, and underground cheese curing cave. We make all of our cheeses from grass-fed cows’ milk. We offer assorted organic, washed-rind and REAL raw milk cheeses. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. PLEASE CALL. 8. Blue Marble Family Farm At Blue Marble Family Farm we know that change happens one small revolution at a time. We have two passions: producing the finest single-farm milk available and honoring the planet we all inhabit. Ask for our glass-bottled milk products at your favorite grocer and restaurants or check out our “Cow Share” CSA program that delivers milk as well as eggs, butter, honey, meat and more to your door. Land→Farm→Table 9. Blue Moon Community Farm Blue Moon is known for its fresh, high quality vegetables and commitment to using sustainable practices and heirloom varieties. 2008 is an exciting year as the farm relocates to a new home in the Town of Dunn, just south of Madison. While we will not offer CSA memberships for this transitional season, please visit us at the Westside Community Market, and join our mailing list for farm events and ’09 CSA information! NO FARM VISITS, PLEASE. 10. Blue Skies Berry Farm We offer certified organic raspberries, heirloom vegetables, edible flowers and herbs. U-pick raspberries from mid-August to late September on Sunday mornings in season, and by calling ahead for weekdays and evenings. Pre-picked available, too. We’re on a quiet country road. Families are welcome. We are 16 miles south of the Beltline via Hwy 14, toward Evansville; turn right at Union (at tavern) onto West Union Rd., then left onto Crocker Rd. 11. Blue Valley Gardens We are a certified organic fruit and vegetable farm. We also raise pasture chickens, ducks and turkeys. Farming has been a wonderful experience and we truly enjoy providing fresh produce and meats to our friends and customers. 12. Bluestem Farm We grow local ecotype wildflowers, grasses, trees, shrubs and native orchids for your rain garden and landscaping projects. We do no wild digging; our nursery-grown potted plants suffer little or no transplant shock. We also sell apples, grapes and other produce grown without pesticides or synthetic fertilizers. We sell at the Dane County Farmers’ Market throughout the growing season, on the farm most Sundays in May and June, and other days by appointment. 13. Bures Berry Patch Bures Berry Patch is committed to providing area consumers with the highest quality produce in addition to a pleasurable farm experience. We cultivate: asparagus, rhubarb, pre-picked or U-PICK STRAWBERRIES, sweet corn, raspberries and fall ornamentals. Please call (608) 924-1404 for hours and availability. Directions from Madison: travel Hwy 18/151 west for approximately 30 miles. Go 2.5 miles past Barneveld. Turn left on W. Brigham Rd. and go 1 mile. See you in the patch! 14. Carandale Farm We’re celebrating 40 years of providing sustainably grown fresh fruit. Visit our farm for U-pick or fresh pre-picked strawberries, Concord grapes and fall raspberries in season. Tour our fruit crop test plot where over 40 unusual fruits are grown, many of which can be purchased at the Dane County Farmers’ Market. Test fruits include currants, gooseberries, quince, elderberry, Asian pear, Aronia, Saskatoon, mulberry, blackberry, sea berry, plums, cherries and much more. You can find us by taking the Fish Hatchery Rd. exit from the Madison Beltline and continuing south for 8.5 miles to the T intersection with Lincoln Rd. Visit our website at www.carandale.com for details about our farm. 15. Cates Family Farm We offer lean, natural Angus beef: frozen cuts, smoked summer sausage, beef sticks and jerky. Our steers are grass-fed and free-range; most are grass-finished but a few finished in winter receive some corn. First farm in Wisconsin to be certified for the Food Alliance Midwest label, indicating our meat is raised sustainably, locally, antibiotic and hormone free, and land and water friendly. We are also the first beef farm in Wisconsin to be certified by the Animal Welfare Institute. South from Spring Green 4 miles on Hwy 23 then left 2.5 miles on Cty T. VISITS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY, PLEASE. 17. Christensen’s Farm Christensen’s Farm is a family venture offering a variety of vegetables and berries grown without chemicals. Our U-pick season begins in June with currants and raspberries and continues throughout the summer with tomatoes, peppers and more. Farm fresh eggs and beautifully decorated gourds are also available. Please call to find out what is available, visit us at the Monroe Farmers’ Market or visit the farm. We are 8 miles west of Monroe on Cty M. 18. Circle M Market Farm Circle M is a family homestead nestled in a cozy valley 40 minutes southwest of Madison, reached by curvy country roads. We steward the land in a circle of nurture with sheep, goats, chickens, horses, steers, pigs, dogs, cats and geese, joined by shareholders who visit often by appointment and for festivals. We deliver organically grown CSA produce shares biweekly to Madison, and also sell natural meats and wool products. Visit daily via our farm blog. 19. Cook Farms Farm-raised elk and red deer meat: steaks, roasts, bacon, breakfast links, brats, sausages, smoked sticks, hamburger and specialties. Also whole and halves. Elk horns available. The elk and deer are grass- and grain-fed for choice meat. Cook Farms meats are state inspected and CWD tested. We are a Wisconsin-licensed wholesaler and retailer. All meat is vacuum-sealed and frozen. Come and see the elk and deer. 20. Cornerstone Community Farm
Cornerstone Community Farm is located in the beautiful, hilly land of southwestern Wisconsin where woods, oak savannah and gardens abound. Close to the Wildcat Mountains and the Kickapoo Valley Reserve, we offer 100% chemical-free, GMO-free, pasture-raised meats and farm produce. Our family is committed to developing a sustainable life, protecting natural resources, building community and being good stewards of God’s creations. Farm tours are available. VISITORS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME. 21. Country Bumpkin Farm Market
Come to “our farm” to enjoy fresh, pre-picked garden produce, walk our gardens, or browse our gift shop and greenhouses. U-pick also available for our homegrown berries, fruits, vegetables, herbs, cut flowers, plus we plant and grow our own beautiful, jumbo flower baskets! Open daily, 10am-6pm, April 20-October 31. Take exit 89 to Hwy 23. Travel south 1/2 mile to Hwy P on right. (Super Wal-Mart and Home Depot are on left.) Turn right onto Hwy P for 1 mile. We are on the left. 22. Country Haven Farm Country Haven Farm, on the banks of the Maunesha River, is ideal for raising Scottish Blackface sheep. This hardy breed flourishes on our farm’s natural grasses. The mild-flavored lamb meat is naturally lean. We feature frozen lamb available year-round, including legs, chops, steaks, ground, stew meat and delicious lamb brats. The long staple wool is excellent for spinning, felting, tapestries and rugs. Both raw fleeces and washed wool are available. Shipping/delivery available. MasterCard/Visa accepted. 23. Country Hill Farm Country Hill Farm is a small family-owned and -operated business nestled in the scenic and tranquil Wisconsin countryside. We specialize in the production of high quality, 100% natural botanical soaps handcrafted on- site using blends of natural ingredients (herbs, flowers, goat’s milk) and pure essential oils that fragrance our soaps naturally. For product description and additional information regarding personalized labels for special events, fundraising and vendor application, you may visit us at www.countryhillfarmproducts.com. NO FARM VISITS, PLEASE. 24. Creek Bed Farm, LLC We are very proud of our four-generation sustainable farming history. For years, friends have savored the quality Holstein beef we raise without growth implants, sub-therapeutic antibiotics or animal byproducts. Our cattle are processed at an award-winning, state- inspected butcher. We sell our dry-aged beef by the whole, half, quarter or individual retail cuts. We farm just outside of Poynette and WELCOME VISITS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY, PLEASE. Check our web page to see which farmers’ markets we’re at in your area. 25. Crystal Ball Farms We are a certified organic dairy farm, processing our milk on the farm into vat-pasteurized, non-homogenized milks, butter, ice cream, cheese curds and yogurts. To ensure top quality, we control all aspects of our product, from the growing of the crops that our cows eat to the processing right on the farm. We primarily package our milk in glass bottles but are currently working on also packaging in individual plastic containers and bags for milk machines in order to better serve food service institutions. 26. Donna’s Organic Gardens, LLC Donna’s Organic Gardens, LLC, is located 10 miles west of Hartford or 1 mile east of Hustisford on Hwy 60. The farm is south of Hwy 60 on Hwy EE. Sales are at both the gray house and gray barn locations. I am certified organic with Global Organic Alliance and pasture-raise Piedmontese beef, chicken, turkey and lamb. I also have eggs, strawberries, raspberries and potatoes. Available year-round is wild Alaska salmon and purebred Icelandic wool. Gourds are available for crafts. 27. Door Creek Orchard U-pick and pre-picked apples (70 bearing varieties) are offered as well as U-pick table and wine grapes, fall raspberries and pumpkins. Fresh, unpasteurized apple cider is pressed weekly. Naturally colored yarn from our black Welsh mountain sheep and Lincolns is now available. Season: mid-August to late November. Directions: From Madison take Hwy 12/18 east 3 miles past I-90, turn right on Vilas Rd. and go 1/2 mile. 28. Dreamfarm Dreamfarm has the pleasure of milking goats morning and evening to create fresh cheese on its small family farm. Artisan cheese maker Diana Murphy handcrafts fresh goat cheese. Laying hens of various breeds produce an assortment of colorful eggs. All animals on our farm are free to roam their pastures and are fed organic grain and hay. 29. Driftless Organics Driftless Organics is a certified organic vegetable and fruit farm, nestled in the hill and valley region of northern Crawford County. Our specialty is potatoes but in the past few years we’ve diversified and expanded to include a wide array of fruits and vegetables. All in all, we have roughly 40 acres under cultivation. Our product line can be seen at local food co-ops in Madison and the Twin Cities. We now offer a 19-week CSA with pick-up sites in Madison and Viroqua! Come visit our website for more information or stop by our booth at the Dane County Farmers’ Market and say hello. 30. Emerald Meadows Our family’s 140-acre farm is certified organic. In addition to grains and hay, we grow a wide variety of vegetables, fruits, herbs and flowers. Favorites include asparagus, heirloom tomatoes, sweet corn, raspberries, kohlrabi and onions. We sell our products at the Sun Prairie, Monona and Madison Eastside farmers’ markets. Special orders for produce, chicken and eggs can be called in and picked up at the farm by appointment. Call about CSA. 31. Eplegaarden, LLC An old-fashioned farm where families, kids of all ages and adults have fun while selv plukking their own apples, raspberries and pumpkins, enjoying hayrides, and seeing animals up close. Wisconsin Sesquicentennial Barn, tours, Billy Goat Gruff family, picnics, 100 varieties of apples and 15 acres of pumpkins—plukked or selv-plukked. Four miles south of Madison’s Beltline (Hwy 12/18) on Seminole Hwy in the city of Fitchburg. 32. Evans Family Farm Third generation family-run farm. Healthy vegetable and flower plants sold at market in May. Chemical free. Specialty: Nine varieties of gourmet rocombole garlic, garlic scapes and bushels of ground cherries. Perennial flower plants available all summer. Cubaneles, poblanos, Anaheims, Brandywine tomatoes and other heirlooms grown. Hot pepper variety boxes and ristras. Call (608) 289-6331 or email us. Garlic, scapes and ground cherries can be mailed. Visit us at the Janesville and Dane County farmers’ markets. NO FARM VISITS, PLEASE. 33. Foster’s Fall Harvest Foster’s Fall Harvest has all of your fall decorator needs in one spot. We specialize in a large variety of pumpkins. Select from the lawn or take a free hayride to our pumpkin patch and pick from the field. Hayrides offered Sundays in October, 1-4pm. Also have squash, gourds (including dried birdhouses), ornamental corn, corn shocks, straw bales and mums. Apples, Amish jams and candy, along with crafts are sold in the shed, Monday-Friday, 5-7pm, and Saturday-Sunday, 9am-7pm. Open September through October. Come enjoy the farm animals and take pictures. Look for our Big Turkey. Located 4 miles north of Marshall on Hwy 73. 34. Fountain Prairie Inn & Farms We’re proud of our grass-fed, grain-finished beef, raised without hormones or antibiotic food additives. Our 21-day dry aging results in tender, intensely flavored meat. Fountain Prairie Inn & Farms offers a comfortable, welcoming retreat nestled within a working farm. Come stay in one of the five elegant bedrooms in our restored Victorian inn, with views of Wisconsin’s largest herd of Highland cattle grazing alongside restored wetlands and tallgrass prairie. Our beef and pork can be found at area restaurants and at the Saturday Dane County Farmers’ Market. We welcome you to come to our farm, but please call first. 35. Future Fruit Farm Our certified organic family orchard grows unusual varieties of pears and apples. The delicious flavor and quality of our Future Fruit is sought after. Our farm also produces organic pear cider and organic pear and apple butters using our own fruit and home kitchen recipes. You can find our organic fruit and butters at fine stores and restaurants locally and at Madison farmers’ markets. 2008 begins the fifth year of our Future Fruit Farm Organic Fruit CSA. NO FARM VISITS, PLEASE. 36. Gentle Breeze Honey, Inc. Our family has been producing Gentle Breeze Honey since 1965. We market raw, fancy white clover honey in sizes from half pints to five pounds. Our old-fashioned honeycomb is a specialty Grandma remembers eating as a kid! We also have handmade pure beeswax candles that burn longer and cleaner than paraffin wax and seldom drip. From Mt. Horeb, take Hwy 92 south 5 miles to Town Hall Rd., turn left and continue to the Gentle Breeze Honey sign. PLEASE CALL BEFORE YOU VISIT. 37. Gooch Farms We are a small family farm. We raise European red deer for meat, breeding stock, antlers and hides, without the use of antibiotics, growth hormones, or animal byproducts in our feed. Our animals are born and raised on our farm. We sell our venison at the Dane County Farmers’ Market and other venues. We also offer both U-pick and pre-picked pumpkins. Come to our annual Pumpkin Fest (hayrides, corn maze and feed the deer). Open every weekend in October. 38. Good Earth Farms, LLC Our mission is to produce the highest quality organic grass-fed beef and lamb, pastured pork, pasture-raised chicken and turkey at a reasonable price. We believe in the benefits of organic production and raise our animals using only natural methods. Our farm is located between Stevens Point and Marshfield off Hwy 10 near the Village of Blenker in Wood County. Orders can be picked up at the farm or we can ship them directly to your home! 39. Green’s Pleasant Springs Orchard We grow 65 varieties of apples, tomatoes, specialty lettuces, sweet corn and pumpkins. We offer U-pick and pre-picked apples. We do not pre-bag apples. The customers pick out each apple they want. Fresh, unpasteurized cider is pressed each week in season. For 30 years, we have grown quality fruit and produce with food safety and the environment in mind. We offer our products at the orchard, the Dane County Farmers’ Market and the Westside Community Market in Madison. Directions: 1.5 miles from the I-90 and Hwy N interchange. From I-90, south on Hwy N, right turn on Koshkonong Rd., right turn on Williams Dr. 40. Greenspirit Farm Greenspirit Farm is an ecologically focused, family-run farm. We grow a wide selection of high quality, often heirloom, vegetables for you. We pledge always to grow your food in a sustainable way, to treat our land with love, respect and care, and to remain local. You are welcome at the farm anytime. We are here because of you and we value your presence here. Please see our website for how you can share in the fun at Greenspirit! 41. Harmony Valley Farm Located in a secluded, spring-fed valley in western Wisconsin, we have been providing the La Crosse-to-Madison area with certified organic produce since 1985. Through sales at the Dane County Farmers’ Market, to 1,000 families in our CSA program, and to retail stores and fine restaurants, we have earned a reputation for especially flavorful, high quality vegetables, fruits and herbs. For information on our annual field days or CSA membership, please see our website. 42. Hazeltines Strawberries Hazeltines Strawberries, located 6 miles west of Janesville on Hwy 11, has been in the strawberry business for over 25 years. As a family-run business, Hazeltines offers 15 acres of high quality strawberries, both U-pick and pre-picked. For more information or picking conditions, call the farm directly at (608) 876-6161. Driving directions from Madison: Hwy 14 south, 28 miles. Turn right (south) at Hwy H, continue about 5 miles. Turn right onto Hwy 11 for 1/2 mile. Hazeltines will be on the right (north) side. 43. Hermanson Pumpkin Patch Hermanson Pumpkin Patch is no ordinary pumpkin patch. We have 32 varieties of pumpkins of all colors and sizes. We also have squash, Indian corn, gourds and dried birdhouse gourds. Take beautiful fall pictures with the kids and farm animals. Pull a wagon into the field to pick or choose a pumpkin in the yard. Located 8 miles southeast of Stoughton or 4 miles from Edgerton on Cty N. Open the fourth week of September and all of October, 9am-6pm. 44. Hidden Oaks Apiary Hidden Oaks Apiary, home of bee barf honey, is a small, family-owned and -operated farm located on the outskirts of Oregon. We have been providing raw honey to the local area for over four years. Our original intent was to have a hive of bees to pollinate our small orchard. We now have over 20 hives and continue to grow. We provide pollination services, swarm removal and educational opportunities such as in-classroom “field trips” and presentations. NO FARM VISITS, PLEASE. 45. Hillspring Eco-Farm We specialize in gourmet meats: tender, juicy lamb, extra-lean ground beef and sausages (no preservatives). Take Hillspring heritage animals, blend with eco-friendly organic stewardship, fold in pasture grazing (hold the grain), and sprinkle with loving care: This is our recipe for amazing gourmet flavor and healthy, nutrient-dense meat. Also: heritage Tunis and Jacob wool, and snuggly black-and-white spotted pelts—each a work of art. Email or call us for on-farm sales or delivery. 46. Homestead Animal Farm Homestead Animal Farm is a unique farm that has been in our family for over 130 years. We are located minutes from Holy Hill. Visit the farm’s friendly animals. Watch the goats play on the grass-roofed barns. Take an “I spy” hayride around our beautiful country farm. Challenge yourself in our corn maze. We offer homegrown pumpkins, gourds, cornstalks, straw bales and more. We are open Saturdays and Sundays, 10am-6pm, from September 27-October 31. Educational field trips are available during the week by appointment. 48. JenEhr Family Farm Organic diversity—good for the land, neighbors and everyone who enjoys great-tasting, nutritious, locally raised organic produce and pastured poultry. Kay and Paul at JenEhr are Wisconsin born and bred farm kids, raising more than 50 different fruits and vegetables, offering organic strawberry U-pick and enough pastured chickens and turkeys to keep you well fed year-round. Check us out at farmers’ markets, join our CSA or find us at our store and restaurant partners. 49. Jordandal Farm Jordandal Farm raises Scottish Highland beef cattle, Icelandic lamb and pastured pork, chicken and turkey along with 8 acres of produce. Though not certified organic yet, there are no pesticides or herbicides used on the pastures or gardens. The beef and lamb are 100% grass-fed. Poultry and pork are pasture-raised with a corn/soybean/organic mineral supplement. A beautiful 45-minute drive from Madison. Also look for us at the Westside Community Market and Dane County Farmers’ Market. WE WELCOME VISITS BY APPOINTMENT. 50. JR’s Country Acres We are located in Lake Mills, midway between Milwaukee and Madison off the interstate. We offer eggs, broiler chickens, turkeys and limited seasonal fresh produce such as sweet corn, tomatoes, peppers, plums and peaches. We occasionally have pork for sale, by the whole or half. Our vision for the future includes the ability to offer you additional naturally raised meats, including lamb and beef. Visit our website for more information. NO FARM VISITS, PLEASE. 51. Keewaydin Farms Keewaydin Farms is a 200-acre organic family farm located at the end of Haucke Lane in Wisconsin’s beautiful hill country. As a family, we are committed to diversity, sustainability and social justice, choosing to produce organic dairy, meats, market vegetables, fruits, flowers and herbs. We are also a pioneering farm, having been certified fair trade—one of the first farms in the country. Join our growing CSA or look for our product on the shelves of your local co-op/grocery. 52. Kinkoona Farm/Baabaashop, LLC Kinkoona Farm is a beautiful farm full of laughter, life and activity. Visitors are always welcome. We have a variety of sheep: Icelandic, Border Leicester, Navajo Churro and Shetland producing both spinning and felting wools, and also Targhee/Texel cross sheep for pasture-grazed lamb meat. We sell pure wool, chemical-free mattress toppers and comforters that are covered in wonderful organic cotton sateen. During the summer vacation, we run day camps to encourage kids to get back in touch with their creativity and own involvement with nature. We are located 15 minutes south of Brooklyn in the Amish community. 53. Kojis Produce We are a self-serve with two stands in Waterford. We have raised sweet corn since 1972 and moved into a very wide range of vegetables in the year 2002. We raise everything we sell. Many items are picked the same day they are sold for the freshest possible product. We are third generation farmers. The present owner and operator is in a wheelchair. 54. Krause Family Farms At Krause Family Farms, our beef and hogs are naturally raised. We participate in the certified Angus beef program. Locally processed and state inspected, our meats are sold frozen in any amount including halves and quarters. Each spring we make maple syrup and sell in glass and plastic containers of all sizes. We also grow natural-shaded ginseng in our farm woods. Our farm is located approximately 60 miles west of Madison. PLEASE CALL BEFORE COMING TO THE FARM. 55. Krusen Grass Farms We are a 240-acre grass farm 4 miles southwest of East Troy in southeastern Wisconsin. Our beef and eggs are certified organic, all-natural, grass-fed and pastured. We do not use confinement, antibiotics or hormones of any kind. 56. Lange Farm Meats We raise and sell certified organic beef, pork, chicken and turkey through our on-farm store. We provide individual cuts, sides or quarters of beef and pork. We are state inspected and certified organic through Oregon Tilth. Our dairy, beef, pork and poultry are all raised with access to pasture and sunlight. We do not use herbicides or pesticides on our fields, or antibiotics or hormones on any livestock. PLEASE CALL AHEAD FOR ON-FARM SALES AND/OR TOURS. We are a grass-based operation. 57. Lapacek’s Orchard We are a small family-owned and -operated business conveniently located just 1/2 mile east of Poynette on Hwy CS and Q. Throughout the apple season, we offer over 30 varieties of apples, delicious caramel apples and unpasteurized apple cider. Our farm offers many family activities including: feeding our cows apples, visiting our emus, playing in the sunflowers, finding a pumpkin or gourd, and searching for kittens. See you in the fall! 59. Lost Lake Acres Greenhouse, Inc.
Lost Lake Acres Greenhouse is a family-owned business started as a single greenhouse operation in 1992. We now have 10 greenhouses to shop from. We specialize in hanging baskets and planters for sun or shade. We offer a full line of vegetable plants, perennials, bedding plants and proven winners. Fresh asparagus is available in season. Open to the public April through June. Only 35 minutes northeast of Madison. PLEASE CALL FOR HOURS AND DIRECTIONS. 60. MacFarlane Pheasants, Inc. MacFarlane Pheasants, Inc. is the largest gamebird producer in the United States. Since 1929, we have been raising naturally grown, free-range pheasants. We have been featured on the “Food Network” and are members of “Something Special from Wisconsin.” We offer a great selection of nutritious exotic products in our retail store. Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm (Saturdays, November/December, 11am-3pm). Online at www.pheasant.com. TOURS ARE AVAILABLE BUT MUST BE PRESCHEDULED. 61. Marr Family Farm, LLC Our fine beef is grown using high quality grasses and some grain to add flavor and tenderness for your enjoyment of a very nutritious meal of steaks, burgers, roasts and more. We produce our beef using very sustainable practices that are environmentally friendly. Our hay and pasturelands receive no chemicals. Call ahead so we can bring your order to the Dane County Farmers’ Market on Saturday. 62. Marr’s Valley View Farms, LLC Our Black Angus beef farm has been in the Marr family since 1874. We are the fourth generation, second consecutive brother-sister team to own and operate the business. All animals are born and raised on our farm, grass-fed and corn-finished. We do not feed animal byproducts or use growth hormones. Choose from frozen cuts and specialty items such as beef bacon, summer sausage, beef sticks, jerky, deli-sliced corned beef and more. Visit us at the Mineral Point Farmers’ Market or join our CSA. FARM VISITS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY, PLEASE. 63. Marsden’s Pure Honey Marsden’s is a producer/packer. Products include local specialty honey in glass and plastic containers, comb honey, spun honey, homemade candles and seasonal fresh fruit including peaches, apples and plums. NO FARM VISITS, PLEASE. 64. Middlebury Hills We bring the simple pleasure of fresh seasonal food straight to your table. In addition to your favorite homegrown fruits and vegetables, we offer pesto, eggs, honey, fresh herbs and cut flowers. Members appreciate our half- and quarter-size share options and our annual garlic-tasting and pumpkin parties. Abandoned for 47 years, our farm is returning to a sustainable life through CSA. Join us, and become part of a new model of family farm. 65. Morningwood Farm Nursery We are a full-service nursery located just west of Madison, specializing in distinctive and Wisconsin-hardy bedding plants, vegetable plants, perennials, roses, shrubs and trees. At our scenic country location close to Madison, you will find a broad selection of choice plants and a staff of expert horticulturalists to assist you in designing your garden. We also provide landscape design and installation using native plants and earth-sustaining techniques. 66. Mountain Lane Farms Mountain Lane Farms is nestled in the hills of Crawford County. It’s a place where time stands eternal. Our Angus cattle graze 80 acres of rolling pasture in the same way they did when my father purchased the farm in 1964. This provides our cattle with a basic diet of sunshine, legumes, grasses and water. We believe this simple approach is best for the animal and ultimately produces the best grass-fed beef. 67. Narrow Gate Farms Narrow Gate Farms is a 45-acre, newly established, family-operated farmstead located in Campbellsport. We raise blueberries, which are sold pre-picked at the Campbellsport Farmers’ Market on Saturday mornings, in season. We also have a variety of heirloom vegetables for sale or available through CSA, as well as fresh, pastured eggs. Future offerings will include U-pick blueberries and a variety of other unusual fruits and berries. See our website for directions. 68. Northwood Farm Northwood Farm is a sustainably run, certified organic dairy, beef and crop farm that has been in our family over 100 years. We direct market frozen, dry-aged beef year-round in quarters, bundles or individual cuts. All animals are raised on homegrown forage and pasture. No antibiotics, GMOs or animal byproducts. Phone, email, stop by the farm, or visit us at the Dane County Farmers’ Market on Mifflin St. between Wisconsin and State streets. 69. One Sun Farm & Bakery One Sun Farm specializes in perennial food crops like asparagus, raspberries and hazelnuts. Also available are 100% grass-fed beef and a variety of annual vegetables. One Sun Bakery uses our own farm produce, organic and local ingredients to produce high quality, wholesome and homemade foods. One Sun Farm Store welcomes everyone to come and visit and purchase our farm-friendly food: frozen meat, pizzas and berries, fresh produce in season, special-order baked goods, ice and refreshments. Food service and catering available. 71. Otter Creek Farm Enterprises We are a family-owned and -operated goat dairy and produce farm located midway between Darlington and Fayette off Hwy F in Lafayette County. We relocated from Pennsylvania in 2004 with plans to supplement the dairy with various farm products including aquaculture and raniculture in the future. Currently we have fresh produce. We connect with consumers through our CSA program, a farm stand open 6 days a week throughout the season, and the Darlington Farmers’ Market on Saturday mornings. We farm organically and sustainably. We have no Sunday sales and desire no outside Sunday activity whatsoever. 72. Otter Creek Organic Farm Otter Creek Organic Farm, located in the rolling hills just south of Spring Green, is an organic farm showcasing the system of mineralized balanced agriculture. The farm’s beef, dairy, pork and poultry are pasture-raised and rotationally grazed on finely tuned mineralized soils. All breeds are selected for taste and quality. For information or to purchase Otter Creek’s nutritious organic meats and specialty cheeses, visit or call Local Choice Farm Market in Spring Green, (608) 588-2321, www.localchoicefarmmarket.com. 73. Paine Family Farm At Paine Family Farm, we raise grass-finished natural beef. Our cattle are given fresh pasture and grassy hay with no grain or growth-promoting antibiotics or hormones. The meat is aged 21 days, cut, vacuum-packed and frozen. Our lean, tender, flavorful beef is available in 15-, 25- or 50-pound mixed packs of ground beef, steaks and roasts. For sides and quarters, we cut and package to your specifications. We have a delicious line of brats, natural-casing wieners and other sausages made with our beef. VISITORS ARE WELCOME; PLEASE CALL AHEAD. 75. The Plahnt Sense Farm We currently specialize in growing a large selection of vegetables. We also grow a nice selection of culinary, medicinal, and aromatic herbs and dye plants, both potted and fresh cut. We also grow edible and scented flowers for jazzing up your landscape. We can be found at the Sun Prairie and Fall River farmers’ markets and possibly others. Please ask about our sustainable farming methods. Please give us a call. Thanks. 76. The Plant Petaler The Plant Petaler specializes in quality organic herbs, edible flowering and vegetable plants. Find our healthy plants available at the Dane County Farmers’ Market. Stop by our booth and sample one of our 13 different varieties of edible flowers. Add interest and color to your meals. Please contact us throughout the summer to fulfill your bulk herb, edible flower and vegetable needs. Also, check us out for your floral design needs at www.VasesForSpaces.com. NO FARM VISITS, PLEASE. 77. Pleasant Hill Market Garden
We’re a certified organic farm growing over 200 varieties of vegetables and herbs. Produce is available through our CSA. We also sell to fine restaurants through the Home Grown Wisconsin cooperative. Our specialty potatoes, garlic and onions are available late summer/fall at the Dane County Farmers’ Market. 2008 is our 18th year farming and 16th year offering CSA shares. 78. Prairie Hill Farms Prairie Hill Farms offers grass-fed beef and lamb along with pastured poultry. Our Murray Grey cattle produce tender, great tasting meat on a diet of pasture and hay with no grain. Our animals are raised in a stress-free environment without hormones or maintenance antibiotics. We offer a convenient 25-pound beef assortment pack and individual cuts as well. Our pastured chickens and turkeys are available frozen in summer and fall. We also sell farm fresh eggs and locally produced honey. 79. Primrose Community Farm
Primrose Community Farm is a family-sized, diverse vegetable farm. Visit our website www.primrosecommunityfarm.net to learn about our CSA shares. Or visit us at the Westside Community Market (Madison) on Saturday mornings in the Hill Farms parking lot. 80. Priske’s Asparagus Farm Farm fresh asparagus picked daily. Volume discounts. Open 9am-6pm daily during the season (May-June). Located 2 miles west of Rio on Hwy 16. 81. Rainbow Fleece Farm Naturally raised and chemical-free since 1978, our holistic sheep and wool farm raises happy, healthy animals. Routine comments “Best lamb I’ve ever tasted” reflect their good life! Choose half/whole or inspected cuts of lamb. Awesome spinning/felting wool, artisan yarns, washable sheepskins and blankets. Free-range eggs, chickens and turkeys! Free Farm Days: April-shearing, October-fiber, holiday and cabin fever! Educational field trips and more! Thursdays-Fitchburg Farmers’ Market; Tuesdays-Eastside Farmers’ Market (Madison). 82. River Valley Ranch Seasonal fresh produce, 5 varieties of fresh mushrooms, wild mushrooms in season, all pesticide- and chemical-free. River Valley Ranch is the oldest commercial mushroom farm in the Midwest. Handcrafted sauces and salsas from our on-farm kitchen, using our farm-grown produce, as well as locally produced foods are available in our year-round market. Located at Hwy 50 and Cty P, 8 miles east of Lake Geneva, open 7 days per week, 9am-6pm. 83. Ruegsegger Farms We raise 100% grass-fed and -finished Black Angus beef. Our lamb, eggs, chicken, turkey and veal are raised without the use of hormones, antibiotics or chemicals. Our vegetables include mushrooms, asparagus, strawberries and much more. We also offer easy ordering and free home delivery. Orders may be placed online at www.naturalmeats.org, or by phone at (608) 523-4705. Visit our farm store in Paoli, just south of Madison on Hwy PB. Open Monday-Saturday. Call (608) 845-3663. FARM VISITS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY, PLEASE. 84. Rustlin’ Brook Farm Delicious food that is good and good for you is our goal at Rustlin’ Brook Farm. We specialize in jams and jellies made from locally grown, handpicked fruits. Each small batch is made from recipes of farm wives, past and present, with no artificial additives or preservatives. Visit our website at www.Rustlinbrook.com. NO FARM VISITS, PLEASE. 85. Sassy Cow Creamery Sassy Cow Creamery is a farmstead dairy built in 2007 by third generation dairy farmers James and Robert Baerwolf and their families. They have conventional and organic dairy herds, located within miles of each other. They bottle milk at their farmstead dairy located 7 miles north of Sun Prairie. Products include whole, 2% and fat-free milk in gallons, half gallons and pints. Chocolate and strawberry milk, as well as cream, are also available. The dairy also crafts ice cream. Products are available at the creamery’s farmstead store, as well as in local stores. 86. Schuster’s Playtime Farm, Inc. From adorable animals to zooming corncobs, Schuster’s Playtime Farm offers farm produce and excitement for everyone! Farm features include: centennial round barn, hayrides, corn maze (day and night), Haunted Forest, pumpkins, squash, fall decorations, animal menagerie, barnyard play area and bonfires. Group outings and field trips for the young or the experienced. Private bookings and/or centennial round barn rentals available May through October. Open to the public from Labor Day weekend through October 31. Visit our website for all the details. www.schustersplaytimefarm.com. 87. Scotch Hill Farm Family-owned MACSAC CSA for 14 years. Twenty-week vegetable shares and 10-week flower shares available in Janesville, Fitchburg, Madison and Chicago. All-natural and organic farmstead milk soap, skin care products, pet shampoo; limited lamb, turkey, eggs and rabbit. We accept Visa and MasterCard. VISITORS ARE WELCOME; PLEASE CALL AHEAD. 88. Shady Blue Acres Shady Blue Acres certified organic farm produces a colorful assortment of seasonal vegetables, creative canned goods, irresistible eggs, aromatic herbs, pastured poultry and garden transplants. In addition, we make fresh, wholesome baked goods from scratch using organic ingredients. Heritage breed hens lay our eggs and all poultry is free-ranged on pasture. Canned goods are processed on-farm in our licensed kitchen, available as a unique CSA share. Visit us at the Dane County Farmers’ Market year-round. NO FARM VISITS, PLEASE. 89. Snow Bound Bison Established in 2000, we are 100% grass-fed and -finished. No antibiotics or growth hormones. Our bison are grazed on chemical-free pastures. Bison is the most healthy and flavorful red meat available today. It is rich in omega-3 and CLA. Our Country Store provides your favorite cuts of meat, which are vacuum-packed for convenience, freshness and view of product. We also provide goat meat, pastured organic chicken, brown farm fresh eggs, bison hides, leather and skulls. Open Saturday and Sunday, 1-6pm or by appointment. (715) 537-3386 or (715) 296-3847. VISITORS ARE WELCOME. 90. Snug Haven Snug Haven Farm is just that—a farm nestled in a snug valley in southwestern Dane County. Our specialty is spinach grown in hoophouses over the winter. It’s incredibly sweet due to the freezing/thawing process (we do not heat). During the winter, we sell spinach shares to families around Madison and market to Madison and Chicago restaurants. We’re also at the Dane County Farmers’ Market selling early tomatoes and flowers. NO FARM VISITS, PLEASE. 91. Sow Little Farm Sow Little Farm produces fresh raspberries from early May through December. We grow the raspberries in high tunnels using organic practices. No pesticides or herbicides are used; therefore it is not necessary to wash the berries. This allows the berries to attain their highest quality. All our varieties are fantastically flavorful. Berries are pre-picked and packaged in half-pint containers. Join our email list for notification of when berries are available. We offer monthly CSA memberships to get berries each week. PLEASE CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT TO VISIT THE FARM. 92. Sprouting Acres Sprouting Acres is a locally owned, family-run farm that practices sustainable and organic farming methods. This year we are beginning the organic certification process. We produce a multitude of vegetables, flowers and berries and are adding new varieties every year. Members and families are invited to work, tour the farm and attend a late-summer open house. You can find us at the Tuesday Eastside Farmers’ Market (Madison) and the Saturday Dane County Farmers’ Market. NO FARM VISITS, PLEASE. 94. Sulzer Beef, LLC We produce delicious natural beef with no growth hormones, no antibiotics and no animal byproducts. By raising all of our own corn, oats and alfalfa for finishing and by rotationally pasturing our cow/calf herd on the rolling limestone hills of Green County, you can be assured of what is in the beef we deliver to your door. We sell a variety of packages, including 1/8 (custom packed), 1/4 (split-side), side and whole beef. Call, email, or visit our website for pricing and availability. 95. Sunborn Gardens Sunborn provides fresh, local, sustainably grown flowers starting with marvelous, dramatic parrot tulips in April and ending with dried flowers and ornamental peppers along with ornamental kale in October. Holiday and wedding arrangements are favorites here! PLEASE CALL BEFORE VISITING. 96. Sweet Earth Organic Farm The farm was first certified organic in 1974 and has been producing organically ever since. The farmer is a woman, a seed saver and heirloom grower, and especially dedicated to the nutrient value and overall energy of the food grown at this farm. Produce will be available from mid-June to early November. PLEASE CALL BEFORE VISITING. 97. Ten Eyck Orchard Ten Eyck Orchard consists of 40 acres of fruit trees. The farm—in our family since 1839—has evolved into a high-density dwarf orchard with 50 varieties of apples. All apples are tree-ripened, picked and sorted with great care and sold at their flavor peak. Our home market is located on Hwy 11/81, 3 miles west of Brodhead, and is open daily from late August into November. We also offer Asian pears and plums. 98. Thimmesch’s Long Table Farm Our family raises vegetables, herbs and flowers on our small farm in a thriving Amish neighborhood in beautiful Vernon County. We offer both summer and winter season CSAs, providing delicious, local, organically grown produce year-round. Greens, squash, root crops and preserves are stored using sustainable, old-world techniques. Our lamb and poultry flocks thrive on fresh air and lush pastures, in return contributing life and fertility to our soils. 99. Tipi Produce Our goal as farmers is to provide an appealing variety of high quality produce so attractive and tasty that you and your family will eat more vegetables than you ever imagined. Look for our certified organic produce in natural food stores and co-ops in Madison, Janesville and Milwaukee. Thirty-two years of farming experience ensure a satisfying season of CSA deliveries. Ten CSA pick-up sites in the Madison, Janesville, Milwaukee areas. Located just 35 minutes south of Madison. FARM VISITS BY CSA MEMBERS ONLY. 100. Trautman Family Farm Whether it’s our all-natural grass-fed beef, pastured pork, poultry or eggs (and more!)—every taste is an invitation to our certified organic family farm. Come and see for yourself why our grass farm foods are so wonderful. Our farm is located conveniently from I-90, near Stoughton, 12 minutes from Madison. Check our website for more details, www.trautmanfarm.com. No appointment necessary Saturdays, 9am-noon, or Wednesdays, 5-8pm; otherwise please email or call. 101. The Tree Farm Offering U-pick vegetables since 1973. Diversity is our specialty. Choose from about 190 different varieties of 40 kinds of vegetables—including ethnic and specialty vegetables—flowers, herbs, pumpkins, gourds, ornamental corn and popcorn. Pick quantities for canning or for supper. Enjoy our scenic ridgetop in northwestern Dane County overlooking Indian Lake County Park. Visit our website for driving directions, hours and produce availability (updated daily during the vegetable season), or call (608) 798-2286. 103. U Rock Ranch If you’re looking for healthy, grass-fed beef, look no further than U Rock Ranch’s certified zero trans-fat, low cholesterol Highland beef. We are committed to bringing our customers beef that is raised as naturally as possible without the use of steroids, implants, hormones, animal byproducts, herbicides or pesticides. Our beef is hung for 21 days along with wet-aging the prime cuts to bring you the most tender and flavorful meat one can buy. VISITORS WELCOME! 104. Uplands Cheese Co./Grass Dairy Uplands Cheese Co./Grass Dairy is an organic, rotational grazing farm and cheese manufacturing business in Dodgeville. Our cheese, Pleasant Ridge Reserve, is made on the farm using milk from our own pasture-fed cows. We only make cheese when our pastures are at their best and age it in caves for 4-18 months. Our award-winning cheese (Best of Show 2001 and 2005 American Cheese Society; U.S. Champion 2003 WCMA) is a raw-milk cheese made in the style and tradition of French alpine cheeses. The sweet flavors of pasture grasses, herbs and wildflowers permeate every taste. VISITS BY APPOINTMENT, PLEASE. 105. Valley View Emus, LLC Valley View Emus was established in 1994. The emus are free fed, grazed and raised naturally. They are raised for “heart healthy” meat and are oil rich in omega-3, -6 and -9. The oil is excellent for burns, skin problems, pain and lowering cholesterol, among other things. Besides oil and gel caps, other products include pain rub, skin products, shampoo, conditioner, soaps and animal salve. 109. West Star Farm, LLC West Star Farm vegetables, flowers and bedding plants are grown 7 miles east of Madison. We are located 1 mile south of Hwy 12/18 or 1 mile north of I-90 on Cty N and West Star Rd. We are a USDA certified organic grower. We grow several varieties of vegetables and flowers and offer a diverse selection of spring bedding plants. Buy fresh produce direct from our farm or join our CSA to enjoy a weekly box of produce from June to October. 110. Wholesome Harvest Wholesome Harvest is a produce farm located near Lake Mills. Our farm will be certified organic in the spring of 2008. We run a very nice CSA. We also sell at a variety of farmers’ markets in southern Wisconsin. We have CSA drop points in Jefferson, Waukesha, Watertown, Fort Atkinson and Lake Mills. We are also using the Westside Community Market (Madison) as a drop point. We enjoy growing a wide variety of produce in the healthiest way possible. 111. Willow Creek Farm Tucked away in the Baraboo Hills, we raise the highest quality purebred Berkshire pork. Our hogs are raised on pasture without antibiotics, growth hormones or animal byproducts. We are one of only 250 farms in the U.S. certified by the Animal Welfare Institute for humane pork production. We offer individual cuts, pork bundles, half or whole hogs, kielbasa, andouille sausage and many specialty items. PLEASE CONTACT US FOR DIRECTIONS. 113. The Yesteryear Farm The Yesteryear Farm features certified organic vegetables and eggs, natural beef and poultry, and education about life on the farm in the early 1900s. See our website for seasonal hours and availability of cucumbers, heirloom tomatoes, melons, pumpkins, other vegetables, beef and educational programs. Our farm is a relaxing 20-minute drive west of Madison, next to Dane County’s Donald Park. PLEASE CALL AHEAD TO ARRANGE A VISIT. 114. Young Earth Farm Young Earth Farm is located in Randolph, about 45 miles northeast of Madison. Our specialty is top-quality produce. Enjoy our produce Tuesday afternoons at Madison’s Eastside Farmers’ Market (May-October). We deliver CSA shares to several Madison locations and also supply restaurants in Madison and Oconomowoc. We accept our responsibility to grow food with respect for the earth. We use no synthetic herbicides, fertilizers or pesticides. Please visit our website for more information. VISITS BY APPOINTMENT
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The Farm Fresh Atlas is brought to you by REAP Food Group, the Dane County Farmers' Market, the Friends of the Dane County Farmers' Market, and the UW-Madison Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems. The 2008 Southern Wisconsin Farm Fresh Atlas is generously underwritten by Heartland Credit Union. |
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