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Herbs and flowers 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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). 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 ONLY, PLEASE. |
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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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