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Increasing access to local food and markets in Northwest Tennessee
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Bells and Whistles Diner and Grill
Owners: Michael & Tammy CappsMon & Tues : CLOSED
Wed & Thurs : 7am-8pm Fri & Sat : 7am - 9pmSunday : 10 am - 2pm
email: [email protected] out our Facebook page- Bells and Whistles Diner and Grill
46 S. Main St., Trimble • 731-297-0010Come by and join us for great food and
relaxing atmosphere in a little unique diner!We offer a wide variety of food, BBQ,
Country Style Cooking, Seafood, Handmade Pizza’s, and we also have Beer available
Anyone needing to get it on the go, we have our Drive Thru open as well
About the Northwest Tennessee Local Food Network
The Northwest Tennessee Local Food Network (LFN) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based out of Martin, Tennessee working in the Northwest Tennessee region to serve as a catalyst for a thriving and equitable local food system that is accessible to ALL.
We envision a sustainable regional food system that utilizes locally grown and produced foods to promote healthy individuals, equitable communities and thriving local economies.
Visit nwtnlfn.org to: Download the NWTN Local Food Guide; find NWTN Farmers Markets and Events; Read our Blog.; Volunteer Opportuni-ties and Donate to support the work of the Local Food Network.
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Biggs Nursery“Where great gardens begin”
3411 N. Meridian St. Greenfield 731-235-3944
Largest Selection of Spring Bedding Plants in the Area
Perennials Vegetable PlantsHanging baskets
bulk garden seedsFertilizer
Potting soilWind CHimes
Open for Spring March-June
Mon - Sat: 8am - 5pm
Serving your grain handling needs
grain vacsaugersdrive oversseed cleaners
Martin TN731-587-3730
Persimmon HillsGolf Course
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Harvest of the MonthFarm to SchoolFarm to Pre-school - Nourishing ConnectionHunger Relief GuidePlant a Row for the Hungry
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Connect with us on social media: Facebook: @NWTNLFNFacebook Group Page: NWTN Essential Gardens
Local Food Network Staff - Co-DirectorsAshley Kite-Rowland, [email protected] Goyret, [email protected]
Local Food Network Board of DirectorsJustin Martin - Chairman, Todd Winters - Vice-Chairman, Whitney Stover - Treasurer
Credits:Design: Weakley County Press
Technical Support: Rachel Melton, Ben Reiter, Devon Coble, Luke Winters, Amber Graves, UTM Professor Lane Last’s Graphic Design Class
Learn more about our programs
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The Ray Smith Family Distribution Center, Camden
Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee helped celebrate its newest distribution center’s first an-niversary last November 15th, and to say the facility ‘hit the ground running’ during that time is quite an under-statement.
It’s an understatement because The Ray Smith Family Distribution Center has been helping more than 48,000 food insecure people within their fourteen-county service area.
The modern, well-lighted facility itself, at just under 26,000 square feet, has made use of every foot, with its warehouse area including refrigerated and freezer space to hold frozen or perishable foods, fresh produce, and rows of shelves storing non-perishable foods like peanut butter, macaroni and canned vegetables until distribution. It’s a big job, accepting, inventorying, storing and then getting that food into the hands of hungry families all across West Tennessee.
That big job doesn’t faze people at the center. Volunteers, age 12 and up, meet in their own area to sort and carefully pack food for families in cardboard cartons. In just their one year of full operation, almost 750 vol-unteers have contributed nearly 3500 hours of hard work, sorting more than half a million pounds of food.
That’s not the most astonishing figure, though – they’ve distributed enough pounds of food to make over three and a half million meals for those struggling with hunger.
So the city of Camden is rightfully proud of its new distribution cen-ter – and of the philanthropic folks who’ve helped fund and foresee the next steps in fighting hunger through-out their portion of Tennessee. The Center is named for Mr. Ray Smith, a
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Locally grown fruit, vegetables, chile,and honey at our Roadside Stand;
in our CSA, Home/Business Delivery, or Martin Area Farmers’ Market.For information and to register:
www.dixiechileranch.com.
NaNNey FarmsRow Crops & Cattle
Row Crops, Cattle, Custom Harvesting, Hay Baling, Pumpkins and Mums
Wholesale and Retail1767 Sharon Hwy, Sharon TNCody Nanney (731) 514-2431
Also in Union City behind The Pavilion at Houser Creek Crossing,
Beside Discovery Park of America
man truly partnering with Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennes-see to halt hunger in its tracks. “Mr. Smith has been a champion fighting hunger with Second Harvest Food Bank since June of 2012. A resident and business leader in Carroll and Benton Counties (until January of 2019, he owned the local Chevrolet Buick dealership - for over 58 years), Mr. Smith was instrumental in the efforts to build the SHFB western branch to feed so many in our area. Mr. Ray Smith and his wife, Ms. Wilma, often stop by the food bank to see and hear about the lives changed,” said Donna Vick, Donor Relationships Manager – West.
People interested in volunteering may call Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee, (615) 329-3491
Or for help in getting food: www.secondharvestmidtn.orgOnce on site, click GET HELP and
put in your county. The partner agen-cies closest to your location will be
shown, with addresses, hours open, and phone numbers.
Or if you have no internet access, call Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee, (615) 329-3491.
Terri-Jenkins BradyLFN Team Blogger
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Thank you for all you do!
Turner Grain Company LLC106 S. Lindell St., Martin
731-281-4595
Local Grain Elevator,Selling High Quality Mulch, Livestock Feed, and 100 lb bags of Shelled Feed Corn
Supporting local farmers
Making a difference in Crockett County
With approximately 149,000 acres in farmland, Crockett County is ranked 2nd for cotton production in the state of Tennessee. Other than cotton, the county’s primary crops are soybeans and corn. The combined market value of the production of these crops is over $81 million in Crockett County alone. In addi-tion to these extensive agricultural operations, agricultural education is an important part of community life. This is evident by the Farm Bureau Women of Crockett County’s efforts to educate children about agriculture, growing food and sustaining the local economy. The nine-member Farm Bu-reau Women’s group focuses on two inter-related projects each year that seek to provide children with hands-on agricultural education experiences.
Farm Day is held each October for
an average of 300 fourth grade stu-dents from five different elementary schools. This annual event consists of many activities that teach students about the importance of agriculture in relation to food, clothing and many other aspects of life. The students get to participate in interactive activi-ties that help them understand their food comes from a farm and not just the grocery store, and that numer-ous by-products are made from their own county’s crops: cotton, corn and soybeans. For instance, tires are made from corn and t-shirts from cotton. The most unique experience the students get to take part in is learning how cotton is processed from boll to fiber via a working mini cotton gin. The students are even provided the chance to experience picking cotton from the field.
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“Allowing my students to par-ticipate in the Farm Day has exposed students to so many life experiences. From growing an appreciation of the farmer to picking and touching cotton, all of my students gain a new life experience from that day. Living in a farming community, we assume that all children have been exposed to farm life, have seen a cotton field, have picked and touched cotton, and have ridden on a tractor. This is not the case. So many of my students have never been in a cotton field, picked cotton, and felt the soft boll, we truly appreciate all that Farm Day adds to our classroom lessons,” says Eliza-beth Conley, Fourth grade teacher at Alamo City School, about her love for Farm Day.
The other annual activity of the Farm Bureau Women centered around
education is the offering of Ag in the Classroom (AITC) workshops each June. These workshops provide teach-ers with resources that facilitate the inclusion of agricultural education within their curriculum throughout the school year. These workshops provide approximately $300 worth of grade level activities that incorporate AITC while still meeting state stan-dards and STEM principles.
The Crockett County Farm Bureau Women are enhancing classroom education through their educational initiatives focused upon hands-on ex-periences related to food, fiber, health and agriculture. This group is not only making a difference in the lives of Crockett County children, but also the wider community.
* By Amber Graves, Crocket County FBW.
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Benton County:
Family Farms: Circle K FarmLeo and Joyce KonikoskiWatermelons - seeded and unseededCamden, TN 38320(731) [email protected] Farm sales, six days a week during harvest season (August/September)
mike’s Produce Mike Katrutsa U-Pick Strawberries and Seasonal VegetablesCamden, TN 38320(731) [email protected] West TN Farmers Market in Jackson every Saturday, Huntingdon Flea Market every Tuesday, as well as from the farm 6 days a week
utopia Farm Steve and Sharon OsborneGrass Fed and Finished USDA inspected Beef,raised naturally without the use of hormones or antibioticsCamden, TN 38320(731) [email protected] www.facebook.com/utopiafarm for prices Call for a Farm visit or see us at Dresden Farmers Market on the first and third Saturday of each month.
Carroll County:
Farmers marKets:mcKenzie Farmers market Season Opening: June 13, 20202431 Cedar Street, McKenzie, TN 38201Saturday: 8AM – 12PM, Tuesday: 2-6PMManager: Nancy Holland; (731) 358-5011https://www.facebook.com/Mckenzie-Farmers-Market-1711985152390897/Vendor Info: Booth is $5, $20 for the season
Family Farms:H&H Farms David and Jessica HochreiterFarm Fresh produce, Whole hog Sausage and Chicken ProductsMcKenzie, TN 382901 (731) [email protected]
Sells at Martin and McKenzie Farmers Markets. Call ahead.
mcDonald Family Goods and ProduceKathryn McDonaldHomemade baked goods, canned goods, garden produce, crochet & Cross-stitched needle artMcKenzie, TN 382901(731) 235-4404 [email protected] Call Ahead. McKenzie Farmers Markets Saturday 8am-12pm
rickey Fuzzell Farm rickey FuzzellVegetablesMcKenzie, TN 382901(731) 694-0313 [email protected] Farmers Market - Saturday
Wise Farm (mennonite)Charlotte WiseFarm Fresh Produce, USDA processed farm fresh beefYuma, TN 38201(731) 986-2192Call in advance, McKenzie Farmers Market Saturdays
artisan: Burke’s Jams and Jellies Steve & Melanie BurkeHomemade Jams and Jellies McKenzie, TN 382901(731) 535-9814 (cell) [email protected] McKenzie Farmers Market on Saturdays
Dry Hollow Farms Kathryn Adams Artisan Goat Milk Soap products crafted with milkHuntingdon, TN 38344 (731) 415-7656 [email protected] Open Daily
ruby schrock’s Baked Goods (amish)Ruby D. Schrock All Kinds of Baked Goods and Seasonal VegetablesMcKenzie, TN 382901(731) 415-1134, (731) 352-9109 or (731) 234-6200McKenzie Farmers Market Saturdays 8-12
Plant VenDors: FFa - mcKenzie Kim Lowe, Agriculture Instructure/FFA Advisor
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We offer vegetable plants, bedding plants, and hanging basketsMcKenzie High School23292 Hwy 22, McKenzie, TN 382901(731) 352-2133; [email protected] 8am-3pm; Annual Plant Sale
ProCessors: Cmr Processing llCProcessing Facility Meat Processing: Beef, Pork, Lamb, and Goat402 Rowland Mill Road, Bruceton, TN 38317(731) 358-1933
Kendall’s Deer Processing Bobby KendallHunters for the Hungry: Process Deer Meat 143 6th Avenue, Huntingdon, TN 38444(731) 333 - 6147Seasonal
CroCKett County:
Family FarmsGreen Frog Farm John Freeman U-pick: Blueberries, Blackberries Bells, TN 38006(731) 663-3319 [email protected] Farmers Market at Memphis, on farm sales
Ken’s Fresh eggs and Produce Ken NortonWe offer free range chicken eggs and garden vegetables.Friendship, TN 38034(731) [email protected] - 5 pm
Dyer County:
Farmers marKet:mainstreet Dyersburg Farmers market Season Opening: June 13, 2020Market accepts WIC VouchersForked Deer River Park, Downtown Dyersburg335 Clark Avenue, Dyersburg, TN 38024Tuesday, Saturday 8AM- 12PMManager: Steve Guttery (731) [email protected]://www.dyerchamber.com/community/farmers-market.htmlhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/119877659959/Vendor Info: Producer-Only Farmers Market, Application required, $10/day or $300/prepaid year
Family Farms:alan Burchfiel FarmsAlan Burchfiel
Peaches and Sweet cream cornNewbern, TN 38059(731) [email protected] Ahead
Bud’s Blueberries Brad Smith U-Pick: Blueberries Call aheadDyersburg, TN 38024(731) 676-8116 [email protected] Dyersburg Farmers Market, Onsite, Pick your own, Seasonal, On Farm Sales, Call Ahead
lenox apple orchard Chris Wilcox U-pick: Apples, Blueberries, Blackberries Dyer, TN 38024(731) 694-8942 [email protected] Pick Your Own, On Farm Sales, Dyersburg Farmers Market
m&r Produce Malcom and Ruby HarrisSeasonal Fruits and VegetablesNewbern, TN 38059 (731) 445-4034 Dyersburg Farmers Market, Trenton Farmers Market
riggs Produce Bo & Carol RiggsSeasonal VegetablesNewbern, TN 38059(731) [email protected] Farmers Market, Call ahead for on Farm sales
tin roof Family Farm/ BusinessMolly Escue Sweet Corn and Pumpkins for festivals3175 Highway51 South, Dyersburg, TN 38024(731) 413-7383 Store Front
artisan: Farm House Barkery llC all things Pie and more ™Dog Treats and Traditional Bakery. Farm House Barkery produces all natural fresh oven baked dog treats with many locally sourced ingredients. All Things Pie and More bakes from scratch from crust to filling. 116 East Main Street, Newbern, TN 38059Becky Bruewer: (870) 918-5411info@farmhousebarkerytreats.comwww.farmhousebarkerytreats.comTU-TH 11:00am-6:00pm; FRI 8:00 am-7:00 pm at store front on Main St., Newbern. Sell at various Farmers Markets up and down West TN
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sovereign essentials Ben & Lace Smith Homemade 100% Natural Body Products Dyersburg, TN 38024(919) 526-6971 sovereignessentials.tn@gmailcom Online and Dyersburg Farmers Market
BeeKeePers:Honey B Farms Wayne RudseillRaw Honey Newbern, TN 38059 (731) 286-1019 [email protected] Dyersburg Farmers Market Saturdays
serio Farms William Serio Bee Products: honey, wax candles, vegetables in season, decorated gourdsDyersburg, TN 38024 (731) 287-0726/ (731) 334-9847 Dyersburg Farmers Market Saturdays
Plant VenDors: Wells tree Farm U-pick Christmas Trees and custom wreathsBrian and Jill Wells175 Featherston Road, Newbern, TN, 38059(731) 589-0341 or (731) 334-7921; [email protected] follow us on Facebook for updates and closures for the holiday season.
FFa - Dyer Dan Smith, Horticulture Instructor/FFA AdvisorDyer County High School1000 West Main Street, Newbern, TN 38059(731) 627-2229; [email protected] Plant Sale
ProCessors: Develey mustard Company - the mustard Com-pany storeDeveley Mustard and CondimentsStore: 204 N. Main Street Dyersburg, TN 38024Lacey Norris (731) 445-0489; [email protected]
GiBson County:
Farmers marKets:Farm market trenton Season opening: Mid June 2020110 North Church Street, Trenton, TN 38382Wednesday: 10AM - 2PM, Saturday: 8AM -12PMManager: Bob Wilson (731) [email protected]
https://www.facebook.com/trentonfarmmarket/
Humboldt Farmers market Season Opening: June 20, 2020Bailey Park, 400 North 22nd Avenue, Humboldt, TN 38343Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday: 8AM – 4PMManager: Amanda Love (731) 784-1842 [email protected]://www.facebook.com/humboldttnfarmersmarket/
milan Farmers market Season Opening: May 16, 20201109 W. Front Street, Milan, TN 38358(Behind City Hall)Wednesday 9-1, Friday 7-2, Saturday 7-2Manager: Seth Lee, (615) 739-8454; [email protected]://www.facebook.com/farmersmarketmilan/Vendor Info: Set-up is Free
Family Farms:Bobbitt Farms John BobbittGrassfed, antibiotic free lambDyer, TN 38330(731) [email protected] by appointment
Chris turnbo Farm Chris Turnbo Clemson Spineless OkraTrenton, TN 38382(731) [email protected] for hours during Okra harvest season (July/August)
Cowen Farms Charles and Amy CowenU-pick: Blackberries and Fresh VegetablesBradford, TN 38316 (731) [email protected] runs mid-June – late July; Milan and Jackson Farmers Markets
Green acres Farm Denton ParkinsU-Pick: Strawberries and Pumpkin Patch158 Medina Highway, Milan, TN 38358(731) [email protected]
morgan Farm Donnie MorganSeasonal fruits (apples), vegetables (sweet corn, peas), pecansTrenton, TN 38382, Trenton Farmers Market (731) 414-2472
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mud Creek Farm Robert GillilandFresh Grown Produce Dyer, TN 38330 Seven Days a Week in the spring and summer, Milan Farmers Market
todd Family Fun Farm and Corn maze James and Martha ToddAgri-tourism: Corn maze, pig races, gemstone mining and geocaching. A free easter egg hunt is held in the spring 101 Tom Austin Road, Yorkville, TN 38059 (731) 420-6404 [email protected] Open in September
turtle Hollow Farm Seth LeeSeasonal jams, jellies, produce, eggs, pasture raised poultry, and soon to come pasture raised pork, also sell heritage and specialty breed chicken and turkeys Milan, TN 38358(615) 739-8454 [email protected] ahead, Milan Farmers Market
artisan: “Cookin from scratch” by momma sheryl Sheryl Hopgood Jams, jellies, sourdough bread, cakes, pies, sugar free items Newbern, TN 38059(731) 589-8570 [email protected] Pre-Orders Only
nanny’s natural ProductsSusan Eaton Natural skin care cleaning products 2705 Vine Street, Humboldt, TN 38343 (731) 420-6404 [email protected] 9am-6pm Monday through Saturday
nature’s Pup Bakery Dana HodgeNature’s Pup Bakery is dedicated to providing your best friend natural treats with no artificial preservatives or dyes with lots of different flavors plus gluten-free and grain-free options! 174 Wisdom Street, Jackson, TN 38301(731) [email protected] on website, in stores: Antonia’s Paw Spa, Tail Wagger’z & Phipp’s pharmacy in Jackson, S.Y. Wilson & Co in Arlington; at Farmers Markets in Jackson and Collierville.
Wyldewood soap Works Kristie Meade Goat milk soaps, lotions, lip balms, bath salts and bath bombsTrenton, TN 38382(731) 483-9663 [email protected] ahead for farm, at Main street Dyersburg Farmers Market Saturdays
Plant VenDors: FFA - South Gibson County Kensey Boroughs, FFA and Agriculture DepartmentSouth Gibson County High School1000 Hornet Drive, Medina, TN 38355(731) 783-0999; [email protected] Saturday of April from 8-4pm
restaurants, BaKeries, anD Wineries: a taste of texas BBQ Food Truck: Pulled pork, Brisket and Ribs with sides8135 N First St, Milan, TN 38358Amy Bumbalough; [email protected] 11-5
Crown Winery Handcrafted Wine, Beer, and pizza3638 E. Mitchell Street, Humboldt, TN 38305 Dawn Fallert: (731) 784-8100 [email protected] Open Wednesday – Sunday 11am – 6pm
FooD relieF: milan Vineyard Christian Fellowship 1076 Wahl Street, PO Box 1, Milan, 38358On call for emergency food boxes731-487-2810; 731-487-6815Leanne [email protected] 5-7pm; Sat 10am-12noon; Sun 10am-12noon
Henry County:
Farmers marKets:Henry County Farmers market Henry County Fairgrounds, 517 Royal Oak Drive, Paris, TN 38242Tuesday/Friday: 3-6PMManager: Tyler Smith (731) [email protected]://www.facebook.com/henrycountyfm/Vendor Info: Annual Fee of $35 with signed Rules and Regulations Agreement
Family Farms:Blueberry acres Loretta & Tom Kenny U-pick: Blueberries Henry, TN 38231 (731) 243-3190
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Open Monday through Saturday sun-up till sundown in June/July. Closed Sundays. Call for availability.
Future Visions Farms Tyler SmithFarm fresh produce3830 Whitlock Road, Paris, TN 38242(731) 336-4892, [email protected]
artisan: earth’s Bounty Melissa McDadeBakery: Varieties of sourdough, whole wheat, multi-grain, oat, rye, pumpernickel, French, and sweet breads; also granola, granola bars, Streusel filled coffee cake, cookies and muffins5410 Whitlock Road, Paris, TN 38242(731) 336-0302 [email protected] Dresden, Jackson, TN and Murray, KY Farmers Markets. Also sold at Yoder’s Country Store
natalie’s Kitchen Natalie Wade Herbal jellies, preserves, and fruit butters Paris, TN 38242(731) 641-0891 [email protected]/ [email protected] – 2pm
BeeKeePers:sincerity Farms Clint Diggs Creamed honeyParis, TN [email protected] at Yoder’s Country Store
Plant VenDors: ladyBug landscapes Casey Gant Plants, Perennials, herbs, produce, natural crafts4565 Ben Smith Road, Mckenzie, TN 38201(731) 499-0255; [email protected] Call ahead – Hours and availability change with the
season, McKenzie Farmers Market Saturday Mornings
ProCessors: K&J meat Processing Jimmy and Holly JacksonHunters for Hungry: Beef, Deer, Pork11417 Hwy 218 Bypass, Paris, TN 38242(731) 642-6490https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Local-Busi-ness/K-J-Meat-Processing-1671060763036522/Monday - Friday 8-4:30 pm
yoder Bros meat Processing James YoderWe offer custom and USDA processing for beef, pork, lambs, and goats.1650 Briarpatch Lake Road, Paris, TN 38242(731) 642-3333; [email protected]: 7 AM-5PM, Sat: 7 AM-1PM
multiPle Counties:
ProCessors: Higher Ground Coffee Company (obion, Weakley)Green coffee from different origins is purchased from importers and craft roasted locally in our Union City roastery; brewed coffees, specialty grade whole-leaf teas, smoothies, fresh baked goods, fruits, fresh made salads and protein bowls, pastries, sandwiches, and soups.320 West Reelfoot Avenue, Suite D, Union City, TN 38261147 Commons Drive, Martin, TN 38237Stacie Herrell: (731) 446-7052; [email protected]. 6am-9pm; Fri-Sat 6am – 10pm, (Martin Only: Sun 8am – 9pm)
oBion County:
Farmers marKets:obion County Farmers and artisan market Graham Pavilion, 800 Bream Boulevard, Union City, TN 38261Saturday: 7AM-12PM; Tuesday/Thursday: 3-6PM
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Manager: Anna [email protected]://obioncounty.org/index.php/chamber/obion-county-farmers-market.htmlwww.facebook.com/ObionCountyFarmersMarket/Vendor Info: Application required, $5/day, $150 Saturdays only pass, $300 all season pass. Tables and chairs included.
Family Farms:Dixie Chile ranchTimothy D. Brady & Terri Jenkins-BradyFreshly locally grown strawberries, blueberries, black-berries, peaches, apples, chile peppers, sweet peppers, tomatoes, pumpkins, and local raw honey from our beehives sold on the farm, local restaurants and busi-nesses, and at area Farmers’ Markets.3159 E. Union Grove Road, Kenton, TN, 38233 (731) [email protected] Farmers Market, on Farm Sales, wholesale on large quantities
Giffin FarmsDerek and Micayla GiffinIndividual Steaks, ground beef packages at the Obion County Farmers and Artisan Market, or wholes, halves, and quarters of animal from farm4314 Ken Tenn Hwy, Union City, TN 38261 (731) 446-8142 [email protected]
Call Ahead. Pickup or delivery both available. Obion County and Martin Farmers Markets. Contact us for any additional requests
Grasfeder Farm Nathan GrasfederSweet corn, okra, purple hull peasUnion City, TN 32861(731) [email protected] Supply parking lot, 425 W. Reelfoot Drive, Union City
sequoyah Farms Danny Jowers Seasonal Vegetables and Fruit Kenton, TN 38233 [email protected](731) 225-0456
shirley Farms Pumpkin Barn, llC (obion)Alan Shirley Agri-tourism: Hay Bales, Pumpkins, a petting Zoo, a playground, and inflatables2557 S. Bluff Road, Obion, TN 38240(731) 442-0644 [email protected] Call for hours, third Friday in September through Hal-loween
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421 Linden St., Dresden, TN38225
(731) [email protected]
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EBTDresdenFarmersMarket421 Linden St., Dresden TN, 38225
City of Dresden
cityofdresden.net/community-dresden-farmers-market
Farmers Market Vendors – $10 Setup Fee Per Month Per Space
Flea Market Vendors – $5 Setup Fee Per Month Per Space (1st Saturday of Every Month)
artisan: Purrrfectly HomemadePatty Jorgensen Raw Local Honey, flavored honeysticks, Goats milk soap products, specialty jamsUnion City, TN 38261(732) [email protected] – 5 PM, sell at area farmers markets
BeeKeePers:Borrowed Vessels Beeworks Shane Cockman 100% raw unfiltered honey and propolisHornbeak, TN 38232(731) 446-9079 Call ahead for availability, if no answer leave a message
Country Boy Honey (obion)Merlin Lyell100% Pure Raw HoneyTroy, TN 38260(731) 885-5290Call ahead
Plant VenDors: soleilGardening, Landscaping and Events Center2317 Nailing Drive, Union City, TN 38261(731) [email protected] 10 AM – 5 PM
restaurants, FooD truCKs, anD Wineries: Blue Bank resort Restaurant Serving local catfish, onsite gardens and hosting local events813 Lake Drive Hornbeak, Lake, TN 38232 (731) 538-2112 [email protected]
DoughssertsFood Truck: Premium ice cream, cookie dough, and baked goods1574 Ella Groom Road, Troy, TN 38260Katelan Surr: (731) [email protected]
White squirrel Winery Sanderson Family Farm grows 20 acres of grapes for rich, flavorful wines on their 100 acre farm & vineyard in the rolling hills of NW Tennessee.4385 45 W Kenton, TN 38233Bill and Marjie Sanderson: (731) [email protected] Room - Gifts - Country Store HOURS: Friday & Saturday 1:00-6:00 pm; Sunday 1:00-5:00 pm
WeaKley County:
Farmers marKets:Dresden Farmers market Accepts EBT cardsSeason Opening: June 6, 2020Terry Oliver Plaza, 421 Linden Street, Dresden, TNThursday: 2PM – 6PM, Saturday: 8AM – 12PMManager: Dede Morris, (731) 364-2270Email: [email protected]/community/dresden-farmers-marketVendor Info: Farmers Market Vendors – $10 Setup Fee Per Month Per Space; Flea Market Vendors – $5 Setup Fee Per Month Per Space (1st Saturday of Every Month)
martin Farmers market Season Opening: June 6, 2020Between Frederick Street and Hwy 431, Downtown Martin, TN 38237Monday/Wednesday at 2PM, Saturday: 8AM -12PMManager: Richard Gallagher (731) [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/MartinFarmersMarketh-ttps://www.cityofmartin.net/local-food-guideVendor Info: $5/day
sharon market Place Season Opening: June 202099 E. Main Street, Sharon, TN 38225Friday/Saturday 7AM-4PMManager: Pam Goodrum, (731) 514-0955Email: [email protected] Info: Set-up is FREE
Family Farms:Bell Family Farms Floyd and Beverly BellSquash, watermelons, cantaloupes, and pumpkins255 Luellen Road, Gleason, TN 38229(731) 514-0851 –Beverly / (731) 234-7377 –Darrell [email protected] Call ahead, May-November, sold at Dresden, Martin Huntingdon Markets
Blackberry Pond FarmJames MillerHydroponic Lettuces, greens, and vegetables 153 UT Farm Road, Martin, TN 38237(731) 587-5336 [email protected] Farmers Market, Call ahead for on farm sales
Cook Farms Danny CookFreezer BeefMartin, TN 38237 (731) 514-5717 [email protected] Ahead
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easy acres FarmJessica and Andy PenceBeef ¼, ½ Christmasville, TN 38201(731) 819-6295/ (731) 819-4446 [email protected] ahead
Hidden Hill Farm Richard and Nicolle GallagherCSA – Community Supported Agriculture vegetable shares246 W. Maple Street, Dresden, TN 28225 (731) 332-1910 [email protected] Call or visit us at Martin Farmers Market
Holt Family Farms Andy & Ellie Holt Agri-tourism: Pumpkins, Mums, Fall décor, jams, eggs, local honey, all natural bath and body products, goat milk soaps461 Jewell Store Road, Dresden TN 38225(731) 364-3459 Ellie Holt (731) [email protected] (last Saturday in September to last Saturday in October) and Dresden Farmers Market
Jill magness and richard Duncan Farm Fresh VegetablesSouth Fulton, TN 38257(731)335-4980Sell at Martin Farmers Market
Kemp Family Farm and seed, Dresden, tn Keith KempAgri-tourism/U-pick: Pumpkins, Gourds, Mums, Hay Rides, honey4571 Sharon Highway, Dresden, TN 38255(731) 588-3934; [email protected] in October: Friday: 2-7PM, Saturday: 10AM – 7PM, Dresden Farmers Market
nanney Farms Pumpkin Patch Cody Nanney Agri-Tourism: Sweet corn, Pumpkins, Mums1767 Sharon Road, Sharon, TN 38255 (731) 514-2431 [email protected] September- October
ogg Farms Scotty, Sammy, and Orren OggCustom Fed Angus beef, pork, sweet cornMartin, TN 38237(731) 588-3009 (corn) (731) 332-0238 (beef and pork)Beef – Available Late July – August Pre-Order. Pork Available Fall and Winter. Sweet corn available at Martin and Dresden Farmers Markets
Parham Farm Kurt and Lindsey ParhamAgri-tourism: U-pick Pumpkins1250 Jewel Store Road, Dresden, TN 38225(731) [email protected] in the Fall
riley’s small Farm Rick and Tina Riley Fresh produce, fresh brown eggs, pedigree rabbits for pet or meat, homemade specialty breads, cookies, jams, and jellies and condiments Sharon, TN 38255(731) [email protected] Mon – Thur 8am-7pm, Friday 8am -4pm, Martin Farmers Market
southern Fresh Farms, llC Bart JacksonOrganically grown and certified hydroponic lettuce and greens599 South Red McCorkle Road, Martin, TN 38237(731) [email protected] ahead to order, Martin Farmers Market
Vine & Branch Farm Richard & Linda McIntosh U-Pick Blueberries (June) and Blackberries (July) 1623 Chestnut Glade Road, Martin, TN 38237 (731) [email protected] June-July, check facebook for times, call ahead for pre-pick orders
artisan: amazing luffa sponge soap Company Peg Vogel Goat Milk soaps with luffa sponges inside, bath bombsDresden, TN 38225 (731) 588-4569/ Cell Phone (731) 799-9051 [email protected]
Carrie’s Country oven (mennonite) Carrie KoehnPies, sweet rolls, breads, dinner rolls, cookies, frozen casseroles, soups, pizzas and burritos(270)[email protected] Farmers Market
Charities ChocolatesCharity Riley Handmade Gourmet Chocolate520 North College Street, Martin, TN 38237 (731) 571-3743 [email protected] Seasonally or by special order
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Five starr Farms Amanda Vincent Soaps and other productsDukedom, TN 38226 (731) 223-1005 [email protected] Dresden Farmers Market
James P special recipeJim Crawford BBQ Sauce and RubsMartin, TN 38237 (731) 820-2704/ (573) 820-2704 [email protected] Martin and Dresden Farmers Markets
lala’s Cakes and sweet treats Summer Dooley Cakes and cupcakes for all occasions Martin, TN 38237(615) 987-9567 [email protected]
oma’s Country Kitchen Francine & Darren Wingate Fried Pies – apple, chocolate, cherry, and peach; peanut brittle, fudge-peanut butter and chocolate, sugar-free pies available, too Dresden, TN 38225(731) 819-8906 [email protected] Farmers Market
Pat’s Body Butter & Boo salve Pat Rogers Body Butter, Boo SalveDresden, TN 38225 (731) 822-6101Dresden Farmers Market. Thursday 2-6pm Saturday 8-12pm
Wilson Farm soaps Davida Wilson Goat milk products. Soap, lotions, washing powders, and bath bombs Martin, TN 38237(931) [email protected] – Saturday 9AM – 5PM
BeeKeePers:Biggs apiariesSteve Biggs, Pure Raw Honey Gleason, TN 38229(731) 588-8018 [email protected] ahead, NWTN Beekeepers Association stand at Dresden Farmers Market
Bruce apiary Thomas Ray BruceHoney, Bottles, Strained, not heated, ready to goDukedom, TN 38226(731) [email protected]
star Pastures apiary Stephen PenickRaw HoneyMartin, TN 38237Home: (731) 587-4166 or Cell: (615) 415-9229 [email protected] Saturday 9am – 6pm
Woodard apiaries Terry & Debbie Woodard100% pure local honey produced by our chemical treat-ment free honeybeesDresden, TN 38225 (731) 514-2515 (cell) [email protected] Call ahead for on Farm Sales, Dresden Farmers Market
Plant VenDors: BIGGS Greenhouse Mike Biggs Seasonal plants, flowers, vegetable starts, seeds3411 North Meridian Street, Greenfield, TN 38230(731) 235-3944; [email protected] mid-February - July
FFa - Dresden Jonathan Holden, Agriculture Instructor/FFA AdvisorDresden High School7150 Hwy 22, Dresden TN, 38225(731) 364-3053; [email protected] Plant Sale
Floyd Greenhouses Edgar FloydSeasonal plants, flowers, vegetables starts, seeds107 Carlton Terrace, Gleason, TN 38229(731) 648-5377Seasonal 8AM - 6PM
Georges Plant Farm Vincent DillingerSweet Potatoes and Sweet Potato Plants1410 Public Wells Road Martin, TN 38327 (731) 587-9477; [email protected] – Friday 7am-5pm CST
Peach Grove nursery James A. WickSpecializing in rare and unusual plant material with an emphasis on conifers. With 10 acres of field and gardens, the property serves both as a nursery and research facility.258 Shady Grove Road, Martin, TN 38237731.587.6302; [email protected] by appointment Wed., Sun., and evenings
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steele Plant Company, llC Larry & Kay Hudson, Ken & Valerie SandersSweet potatoes and sweet potato plants 212 Collins St., Gleason, TN 38229 Business: (731) 588-8018/ Larry’s Cell: (731) 693-4938/ Ken Cell: (731) 43-8344 [email protected]
ProCessors:Birdwell Deer Processing Charles Birdwell$70 for regular deer processing393 Airport Road, Greenfield, TN 38230(731) [email protected]
Featherston Front Porch roast Coffees David & Sara FetherstonLocally roasted, imported coffee2156 Old State Rt. 22, McKenzie, TN 38201(731) 415-1134 [email protected] McKenzie Farmers Market, Saturday 8-12
Kauffman’s Processing (mennonite) Louis KauffmanHunters for the Hungry: Beef, Sheep (4-H after the fair), Deer, Pork, Goats2010 Hwy 140 N, Cottage Grove, TN 38224(731) 782-33688 am - 5 pm Monday - Friday; 8 am - 1 pmPortions for Sale Upon Request, call ahead
restaurants, BaKeries, anD FooD truCKs: Fresh start restaurant & Bakery International Cuisine, Steak and Seafood, European Style Bakery935 Main Street, Martin, TN 38237George Moufarrej: (731) [email protected]
life is What you Bake it Bakery Fresh, from scratch baked goods, also selling Gleason ball-clay hand-crafted pottery108 North Lindell Street, Martin, TN 38237Maria McClain: (731) [email protected] 6:30-5:30, Saturday 7:00-12:00
lindell street Bakery Fresh Baked Breakfast, Lunch, and Sweets, locally roasted coffee beans 407 Lindell Street Martin, TN 38237 John Sellers: (731) [email protected]
rolling smoke BBQ Food TruckJason Menees204 Main Street, Martin, TN, 38237(731) 514-0709
[email protected] and Saturday for LunchCatering by Appointment
FooD relieF:Gleason First Baptist Church Melanie Neumair: (731) 571-0332301 S.Cedar Street, Gleason, TN 38229731-648-5601Food Box (Food box by appointment only) Mobile Pantry Wednesday
little Free Food Pantry - Greenfield Ashley Bryson408 Hillsboro Street, Greenfield, TN 38230(731) [email protected] Nonperishable Food Items, HygieneLittle Free Food Pantry open from 7am - 7 pm
little Free Food Pantry - martin Lisa Griffin116 Clearwater Street, Martin, TN [email protected]://www.facebook.com/lisaslittlepantry/Open sunrise to sundown
sacks thrift avenuePastor Wendell Jellison2161 North Meridian Street, Greenfield, TN [email protected] Pantry Thursdays 10am - 2pm
santa’s Helpers LouAnn Powers216 West Main Street, Dresden, TN, 38255731-364-3130, cell: (731) 819-3635https://www.facebook.com/Dresdentn/Food boxOpen: Wednesdays and Fridays, 1-3pm, emergency food available upon request
We Care ministries (Weakley)Betty Baker530 N. Lindell Street, PO Box 292, Martin, TN, [email protected]://www.wecareministries.net/Food Box - call for registration requirements Mobile Pantry Mon/Thurs 9-11:30am
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Plant a Row for the Hungry with Stella Horton
Some problems seem so enormous, like ending hunger and food insecurity, an individual hesitates to get involved because… well, because what can one person do?
And then someone like Stella Horton comes along, and shows all of us that one person can indeed make a big difference in a problem like hunger. Ms. Horton started growing food about four years ago, and she’s been working hard at it ever since in the small West Tennessee town of Ripley.
When Miles Chapel in Ripley was torn down, that ground didn’t become just a weed patch or a parking lot. Horton headed a group of volunteers to literally grow a solution to hunger for some Ripley residents, and that was only the beginning. “The com-munity garden is trying to help people eat healthy food,” she said.
She believes the garden has flour-ished dramatically for a simple reason: “The ground is blessed because it was a church for so many years. ‘Blessed hands on blessed land’.” Its result-ing bounty is given away to those who need it most. “People who can’t afford fresh vegetables, senior citi-zens, people on food stamps, trying to stretch everything to the end of the month.” Many of them come to the First United Methodist Church in Ripley the last Tuesday of every month and line up outside the church doors, and quietly wait for the cheerful, busy volunteers inside to portion out food to see them through the rest of the month. “Two truckloads of food from Memphis come up with meat, cereal and needed food supplies.” Volunteers walk through the various groupings of food items, taking a designated por-tion of each, filling their Bags of Hope with nonperishable items and the Ri-
pley Garden fresh foods. “The church and its community garden program promote healthier eating,” Horton said. “And if we’ve grown a vegetable that people may not know about, like eggplant, I’ll put a recipe in the bag.”
This year the Ripley Garden under Horton’s expert guidance has lush, abundant plants as well as flowers for a burst of color. The Ripley Garden also donates produce to the Ripley Housing Authority, the Carl Perkins Center, seniors in the neighborhood and churches in the area who know of people struggling to feed themselves and their families.
During the rest of the week, you can find Stella selling her additional produce at the Mainstreet Dyersburg Farmers Market or Court Square Farmers Market in Covington, TN.
One person can do a lot to help other people. That’s why Stella Horton is a #Local Food Hero.
* By Terri Jenkins-Brady, Team Blogger
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Creating a Buzz for Beekeeping in Northwest Tennessee.
The Northwest Tennessee Beekeep-ers Association (NWTBA) has been buzzing for ten straight years. NWT-BA is a non-profit organization made up of sixty members diverse in age and ranging from beginning hobbyist to experienced beekeeper. Not only do NWTBA members care for hon-eybee colonies, the club also dedicates its time to promoting beekeeping in the local area by informing, educating, mentoring and demonstrating the var-ious aspects of keeping honeybees to new beekeepers, schools and commu-nity organizations. They also educate children and the community about the importance of honey bees and other pollinators to our food system.
NWTBA member beekeepers keep bees for many reasons: to collect honey and other products produced in the hive such as beeswax and pol-len; to promote pollination; and to produce bees to sell to other bee-keepers. Many members sell honey and other products from the hive
from their homesteads and at local farmers markets.
The club holds monthly meetings at the UT Martin Ag Complex. These meetings give club members and any visitors the opportunity to learn from other beekeepers’ experiences and connection to the broader beekeep-ing community. This connection allows everyone to stay up to date on any modern beekeeping techniques, laws and solutions to challenges.
Since the Northwest Tennessee Beekeepers Association began in 2010, they have inspired the formation of two other bee clubs, the Kentucky Lake and Reelfoot Beekeepers As-sociations. The club also sparked the beginning of the beekeeping project on the UT Martin campus where students are able to get hands-on experience with keeping bees and collecting honey. Through their many efforts, the NWTBA plays a valuable role in our Northwest Tennessee local food system. Amber Graves
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The Cowen family’s desire has always been to own and operate a family farm. In 2001, their dream came true when the family made their pur-
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Then, in 2010, they decided to take the leap into BLACKBERRIES. Why? Blackberries are a very healthy fruit. Picking Blackberries brings back fun childhood memories, and best of all – Blackberries taste great! Blackberry cobbler, Blackberry jam, Blackberry ice cream… You name it — they LOVE ’em all!
So – individuals, families and parties are invited to come for a visit and en-joy the Cowen Farm. As the Harvest of the Month featured product in July, there are plenty of fresh Blackberries to purchase, already picked in quarts and gallons. Most visitors really enjoy walking the rows of thornless Black-berry brambles and selecting their own personal Blackberries u-pick farm. And – if you eat a few while you are picking — it’s OK with the own-ers! It’s called GRAZING! And besides – the Cowen’s want you to enjoy your visit on their farm along with their Blackberries and other farm products!
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Feeding Our Children Locally Grown Foods in Schools
How do you feed half a million mouths each school year with a nutri-tious, well-balanced diet? What is the best way to procure local foods for children to try and taste? What hap-pens when the schools shut down and
there are STILL hungry kids to feed, and how do you get them food to eat? Trista Snider, Weakley County School Nutrition Director, has been tirelessly working to find creative solutions to address these issues.
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“The Weakley County School Nutri-tion Department is eager to serve your child delicious and nutritious meals,” stated Trista Snider. “One breakfast meal is available to students in grades PK-12 at no cost. Free and Reduced school lunches are also available.” And that’s not all, procuring local foods in schools by promoting “Taste-it-Tuesdays”, the school district has been sourcing their breakfast sausage from the Weakley County Schools Livestock Farm as part of a larger Farm to School project growing county wide.
The Weakley County School Farm is a key component of the county’s Farm to School vision. Working closely with the Weakley County Schools Livestock Farm Manager at Dresden High School, Keith Kemp and CTE Director, Lindsey Parham, Communications Director, Karen Campbell shared the School Farm’s vision: “Weakley County Schools Livestock Production Farm seeks to be the premiere high school agricultural complex that is both multi-disciplinary and multi-species. We are on a mission
to serve the needs of our students seeking relevant careers, industries needing a trained workforce, and the communities in our area by providing products that will feed our school chil-dren, families and our economy.”
Parham explained that the potential growth of the farm has implications be-yond students interested in agriculture. “Our vision is to build a harvest facility and store to enhance our students’ experience in real world career skills in the areas of agriculture, business and marketing,” she noted.
Without agriculture, there is no food. Access to food is important in sustain-ing the future for our children, but most important is being able to feed them on a daily basis. During the COVID-19 Crisis, Snider and her team have pre-pared meals by a caring cafeteria staff and delivered to vehicles at various sites throughout the county. As one principal put it, “It’s all hands on deck to keep our children fed.”
Samantha Goyret, nwtnlfn.org/farm-to-school
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