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A-Z Farm
Ray & Alice Antoniewicz
1820 Schuster Rd., Oregon, WI 53575
(608) 835-5553
fax: (608) 835-0243
rayatoz@merr.com
www.a-zfarm.com

A-Z Farm offers pasture-raised lamb and poultry without animal byproducts, growth stimulants or antibiotics. Freezer lambs, sheep pelts, wool and eggs are available. Farm tours are offered by reservation. Open houses in February and March. See website for details. All events are inside the 11,000-square-foot barn.

Appleberry Farm
David Wildes
8079 Maurer Rd., Cross Plains, WI 53528
(608) 798-2780
fun@theappleberryfarm.com
www.theappleberryfarm.com

Conveniently located near the west Beltline of Madison, 4 miles west on Mineral Point Rd., left on Timber Lane, right on Maurer Rd. The scenic farm provides a wholesome family experience and famously fresh food. U-pick strawberries, raspberries and sweet corn. Heirloom apples, pumpkins, caramel apples, fresh cider, donuts, brats, hayrides and school tours.

Circle M Market Farm
Kriss Marion
1784 Cty H, Blanchardville, WI 53516
(608) 523-4341
maidmarion@circlemfarm.com
www.circlemfarm.com

Circle M is a family homestead 40 minutes southwest of Madison. We steward the land in a circle of nurture with various animals, joined by shareholders who visit by appointment and for festivals. We deliver CSA produce shares biweekly to Madison and sell natural meats and wool products. Visit daily via our farm blog.

Donna’s Organic Gardens, LLC
Donna M. Schmidt
N3730 Hwy EE, Neosho, WI 53059
(920) 349-3305
cell: (920) 285-4579

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.

Dreamfarm, LLC
Diana & James Murphy
8877 Table Bluff Rd., Cross Plains, WI 53528
(608) 767-3442
diana@dreamfarm.biz
www.dreamfarm.biz

Dreamfarm has the pleasure of milking goats morning and evening to create cheese on its small family farm. Artisan cheese maker Diana Murphy handcrafts fresh goat cheese. Laying hens of various breeds produce colorful eggs. Animals on our farm are free to roam pastures and eat organic hay and grain.

Driftless Market, LLC
95 W. Main St.
Platteville, WI 53818
(608) 348-2696
robin@driftlessmarket.com
www.driftlessmarket.com

Driftless Market is Platteville’s community grocery on Main Street. We offer a full line of natural and organic foods, focusing on local and regional products, including artwork. Enjoy homemade soups, baked goods, sandwiches and more in our deli. Shop in a friendly, warm environment committed to its community.

Evans Family Farm
Merry Evans
3513 Third St., Afton, WI 53501
(608) 365-0526
bogie3513@msn.com
www.evansfamilyfarm.com

Five generation Earth friendly farm. Bushels of our famous, sweet, rare ground cherries. Basil, dill, picklers, tomatoes, squash, rare and common peppers, and much more! Canning tomatoes also available. Place your order early to guarantee. Garlic scapes in early summer! Call or email us. Ground cherries and scapes can be mailed. Visit us at the Janesville and Dane County farmers’ markets.

Hillspring Eco-Farm
Linda Derrickson & Mark Kessenich
135 Helgeson Rd., Blanchardville, WI 53516
(877) 723-4212 (toll free)
hillspring@tds.net
www.hillspring.org

LAMB: tender, sumptuous Tunis (Ark of Taste list). BEEF: lean, ground Scottish Highland. BRATS, SUMMER SAUSAGE. Heritage animals plus eco-organic practices, pasture grazing (no grain), and loving care = heart healthy, nutritious meat with amazing gourmet flavors. Also, Tunis and Jacob fleeces, wool roving, yarn, socks, pelts, fiber classes and goats’ milk.

Homestead Animal Farm
Barbara & Mark Harmann
W320 N9127 Hwy 83, Hartland, WI 53029
(262) 966-3840
fax: (262) 966-7495
info@homesteadanimalfarm.com
www.homesteadanimalfarm.com

Homestead Animal Farm has been in our family for over 130 years. Come out and watch goats on the grass-roofed barns, take a hayride around the farm, or enjoy our corn maze. We offer homegrown pumpkins, gourds, cornstalks, straw bales and more. Open Saturdays and Sundays, 10am-6pm, from September 26-November 1. Field trips available by appointment.

Lapacek’s Orchard
Kim Lapacek
W7729 Bohling Rd., Poynette, WI 53955
(608) 635-4780
fax: (608) 635-3999
lapaceksorchard@gmail.com
www.lapaceksorchard.com
www.lapaceksorchard.blogspot.com

We are a small family-owned and -operated business conveniently located just 1/2 mile east of Poynette on Hwy CS and Q. During apple season, we offer over 30 varieties of apples, delicious caramel apples and unpasteurized apple cider. Our farm offers many family activities. Please see our website for more details!

Paoli Local Foods, LLC
6895 Paoli Rd.
Belleville, WI 53508
(608) 845-3663
paolilocalfoods@tds.net
www.paolilocalfoods.com

Paoli Local Foods (PLF) is owned and operated by Ken & Sherrie Ruegsegger of Ruegsegger Farms Natural Meats. Famous for our 100% grass-fed beef, free-range chicken, eggs, pastured pork, lamb, veal, goat and organic produce. PLF also carries LOCAL products from over 80 other LOCAL organic farmers and gardeners. If it’s LOCAL food, it’s here.

The Plant Petaler
Robin & Tom Kourakis
8144 Stagecoach Rd., Cross Plains, WI 53528
(608) 445-1281
contact@ThePlantPetaler.com
www.ThePlantPetaler.com

The Plant Petaler specializes in quality organic herbs, edible flowering plants and gourmet vegetable plants. Find our healthy, diverse inventory at the Dane County Farmers’ Market. Contact us to fulfill your bulk herb, edible flower and gourmet vegetable needs. Also, check out www.VasesForSpaces.com for our floral design.

Rainbow Fleece Farm & Carding Co.
Patty Reedy & Andy Wersal
W7181 Hustad Valley Rd., New Glarus, WI 53574
(608) 527-5311
rainbowfleece@yahoo.com

A domestic fair trade farm with sustainable practices: access to fresh air, sunshine; grass-based, free-range; no antibiotics or hormones for our lamb, chickens, turkeys…who live the ‘dolce vita’! Whole/halves/various cuts inspected, licensed lamb. Farm events: educational programs, fiber/felting workshops. Local Markets: Fitchburg, Eastside Madison.

Sunrise Orchards, Inc.
Lynne Teach
48340 Hwy 171, Gays Mills, WI 54631
(608) 735-4645
fax: (608) 735-4640
sunrise@mwt.net
www.sunriseapples.com

Farm fresh apples, bakery, caramel apples, cider, potatoes, onions and antique apple varieties. Specializing in Wisconsin-grown and -made food products. Open late August to mid-December. Outdoor play area for children. Samples of our products available every day. Located on Hwy 171 east of Gays Mills.


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.