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Blue Moon Community Farm
Kristen Kordet
3856 Schneider Dr., Stoughton, WI 53589
(608) 446-6962
bluemooncommunityfarm@yahoo.com

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.

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 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.

Dreamfarm
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 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.

Driftless Organics
Josh & Noah Engel, Mike Lind
50561 Cty B, Soldiers Grove, WI 54655
(608) 624-3735
josh.engel@driftlessorganics.com
www.driftlessorganics.com

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.

Future Fruit Farm
Bob, Ellen & Selena Lane
5363 Knobs Rd., Ridgeway, WI 53582
(608) 924-1012
fax: (608) 924-1014
futurefruitfarm@hotmail.com
www.localharvest.org/farms/M7074

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.

Greenspirit Farm
Jennifer & Andrew Kerr, Rebecca Claypool
4352 State Rd. 23, Dodgeville, WI 53533
(608) 574-4569
info@greenspiritfarm.com
www.greenspiritfarm.com

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!

Harmony Valley Farm
Richard de Wilde
S3442 Wire Hollow Rd., Viroqua, WI 54665
(608) 483-2143 fax: (608) 483-2151
csa@harmonyvalleyfarm.com
www.harmonyvalleyfarm.com

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.

JenEhr Family Farm
Kay Jensen & Paul Erhardt
6837 Elder Lane, Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 825-9531
fax: (608) 825-9531
jenehr@aol.com
www.wisconsingrown.com

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.

Keewaydin Farms
Rufus & Jacob Haucke
15270 Haucke Lane, Viola, WI 54664
(608) 627-1701
rufus@keewaydinfarms.com
www.keewaydinfarms.com

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.

Marr’s Valley View Farms, LLC
Mike Marr & Lois Federman
21471 S. Oak Park Rd., Mineral Point, WI 53565
(608) 987-3096 or (608) 987-2097
jimarr@mhtc.net; federman@charter.net
www.marrvalleyviewfarm.com

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.

Middlebury Hills
Chris Klaeser
2605 Cty H, Barneveld, WI 53507
(608) 924-1175
info@middleburyhills.com
www.middleburyhills.com

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.

Narrow Gate Farms
Dawn Becher
N2106 Cty W, Campbellsport, WI 53010
(262) 483-1298
dbecher@narrowgatefarms.com
www.narrowgatefarms.com

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.

One Sun Farm & Bakery
Erin & Dave Varney
S4374 Haugrud Hollow Rd., La Farge, WI 54639
(608) 637-6895
onesunerin@hotmail.com

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.

Otter Creek Farm Enterprises
Eli King
15710 Hwy F, Darlington, WI 53530

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.

The Plahnt Sense Farm
Josh Lubenau
538 N. Main St., Fall River, WI 53932
(608) 332-5020
jlubena@hotmail.com
www.plahnts.com

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.

Pleasant Hill Market Garden
Robert Baratz
705 Hwy 51, Stoughton, WI 53589
(608) 873-0693
pleasanthill@tds.net
www.PleasantHillMarketGarden.com

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.

Primrose Community Farm
Mike Noltner & Cassie Wyss
3828 Pioneer Rd., Verona, WI 53593
(608) 698-1340
primrosecommunityfarm@gmail.com
www.primrosecommunityfarm.net

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.

Ruegsegger Farms
Ken & Sherrie Ruegsegger
75 York Valley Rd., Blanchardville, WI 53516
(608) 523-4705
krfarms@tds.net
www.naturalmeats.org

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.

Scotch Hill Farm
Tony & Dela Ends
910 Scotch Hill Rd., Brodhead, WI 53520
(608) 897-4288
fax: (608) 897-4288
scotchhillfarm@wekz.net; scotchhillgoats@aol.com
www.scotchhillfarm.com

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.

Shady Blue Acres
Blue Strom
16456 Alpine Lane, Richland Center, WI 53581
(608) 647-8934
shadyblueacres@earthlink.net
www.shadyblueacres.com

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.

Sprouting Acres
Andy Watson & Kelly Bratt
1746 Hwy 73, Cambridge, WI 53523
(608) 873-0348
andy@macwatson.net
www.sproutingacres.com

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.

Sweet Earth Organic Farm
Renee Randall
53652 Cty N, Wauzeka, WI 53826
(608) 875-6026
greener@mhtc.net

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.

Thimmesch’s Long Table Farm
Jason & Jennelle Thimmesch
S3251 W. Salem Ridge Rd., La Farge, WI 54639
(608) 625-2238
jasonthim@yahoo.com

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.

Tipi Produce
Steve Pincus & Beth Kazmar
14706 W. Ahara Rd., Evansville, WI 53536
(608) 882-6196 fax: (608) 882-6196
tipi@ticon.net
www.localharvest.org/farms/M4077

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.

West Star Farm, LLC
George Kohn
2571 West Star Rd., Cottage Grove, WI 53527
(608) 239-7570
fax: (608) 221-0831
information@weststarfarm.com
www.weststarfarm.com

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.

Wholesome Harvest
Chris Zastrow
810 N. Jackson Ave., Jefferson, WI 53549
(920) 675-6113
chriszas@yahoo.com

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.

Young Earth Farm
Shirley Young & Karol Niemann
W11544 Cty CF, Randolph, WI 53956
(920) 326-5724
youngearthfarm@centurytel.net
www.youngearthfarm.com

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 ONLY, PLEASE.


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.