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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

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.

Christensen’s Farm
Mark & Katy Dickson
N2780 Cty M, Browntown, WI 53522
(608) 966-3886
bluestarr26@hotmail.com

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.

Cornerstone Community Farm
Keith & Monica Trost
E11211 E. Bloomingdale Rd., Westby, WI 54667
(608) 625-6706
fax: (608) 625-6706
www.cornerstonecommunityfarm.com

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.

Country Hill Farm
Mag Miller
W1156 Hill Rd., Ixonia, WI 53036
(920) 206-8817
fax: (920) 206-8278
magmlr1@aol.com
www.countryhillfarmproducts.com

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.

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

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
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.

Emerald Meadows
Tim Zander
W1547 Hwy K, Columbus, WI 53925
(920) 623-2296

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.

JR’s Country Acres
Randy & Judy Tholen
N7597 Rock Lake Rd., Lake Mills, WI 53551
(920) 648-3450
jrscountryacres@yahoo.com
www.jrscountryacres.com

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.

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.

Krusen Grass Farms
Sue & Altfrid Krusenbaum
W3194 Cty D, Elkhorn, WI 53121
(262) 642-7312
fax: (262) 642-7312
krusen@krusengrassfarms.com
www.krusengrassfarms.com

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.

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.

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.

Prairie Hill Farms
Will & Sue Halser
W514 Hooper Rd., Palmyra, WI 53156
(262) 495-2213
mail@prairiehillfarms.info
www.prairiehillfarms.info

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.

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

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).

River Valley Ranch
Eric Rose
39900 60th St., Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 539-3555
fax: (262) 539-2433
eric@rivervalleykitchens.com
www.rivervalleykitchens.com

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.

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.

Sassy Cow Creamery
James & Robert Baerwolf
W4192 Bristol Rd., Columbus, WI 53925
(608) 445-2010
kara@sassycowcreamery.com
www.sassycowcreamery.com

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.

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.

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.

Trautman Family Farm
Scott & Julie Trautman
2049 Skaalen Rd., Stoughton, WI 53589
(608) 205-9798
family@trautman.net
www.trautmanfarm.com

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.

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.

The Yesteryear Farm
Ellen & Henry Bunn
2090 Town Hall Rd., Mt. Horeb, WI 53572
(608) 437-5426
yesteryearfarm@mhtc.net
www.yesteryearfarm.com

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.


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.