Meet The Farmers
Fifer Orchards:
Fifer Orchards preserves its heritage and family tradition by growing high quality produce. The farm looks for innovative ways to remain viable and successful as a family business in very challenging and quickly changing agricultural industry. At Fifer Orchards their mission is to grow and sell high quality produce, while preserving the environment, serving the community and maintaining family values.
Filasky’s Produce:
Filasky's Produce has been farming in Middletown for 22 years. Filasky’s is one of the few farms in New Castle County that has been farming a full range of produce. John is a fourth generation farmer with roots in Long Island New York. He has lived all but one year of his life in Delaware. I ( Cindi) was a suburnanite till I married John 35 years ago this November. We have farmed here on Bunker Hill Road since 1981 along with our three children, Julia, John Jr., and Tim. John Jr. remains in the daily operation of our farm. We have a retail farm market on the farm and also offer wholesale to grocery stores and other farm markets and restaurants. We also offer spring school tours and fall pumpkin school tours. We take pride in growing the most ear-resistable produce!!
Woodside Farm Creamery:
Woodside Farm Creamery opened in May of 1998, serving fresh premium ice cream made with our own milk, right here on the farm. We hope you’ll enjoy visiting the Creamery and eating our fresh, premium, homemade, ice creams.
Lavender Fields Farm:
Lavender Fields Farm is the only lavender farm in Delaware and is a wonderful place to visit while you vacation on the eastern shore.
Blair View Farm:
Blair View Farm operated by Floyd & Joel Blessing is Delaware’s one major fish farming operation. The Blessing’s raise delicious tilapia which is distributed through a local seafood market in Delaware.
Highland Orchards:
At Highland Orchards, we are committed to taking care of Mother Earth. We want the earth to yield its best for us, so we give our best to the soil. We think the fruits and vegetables taste better. We know that earth-friendly agriculture is good for all of us. Ruth Linton and her family have been farming in the same location since 1832, and as the name Highland Orchards suggest, we have fruit trees--peaches, plums, apples, pears. We also grow all kinds of berries--strawberries, raspberries, gooseberries, blackberries, blueberries-- and a wide range of vegetables. We are a family operation, with everyone involved in some way, and we work directly with the public through our store located in the 150-year-old barn. We love food that tastes good, and that is why it is so much fun for us to work with the chefs in our area.
Misty Morning Herbs & More:
Owned by Kathy Brooks. I have had the privilege of being associated with farming most of my life and owning my business for twelve years. Herbs fit in everywhere!
Shellbark Hollow Farm:
Shellbark Hollow Farm is a family operated business from a small farm in Chester County, PA. We offer a variety of dairy products from our herd of Nubian goats.
Cheese making started out as a hobby and when family and friends enjoyed the cheese, we decided to offer it to the local community. We feel it is important to support the local farmers so they can continue to bring fresh and healthy food to your table. It will also prevent the development of farmland, preserving open space in the community which will help with pollution, over crowding of schools and many other important issues affecting communities today.
The Farm:
Quality Certified Organic Products. Producers of pastured eggs, pastured poultry, selected vegetable's and Cock-A-Doodle Poo Compost. Our products can be found at Lloyds Food Rite in Lewes, Hickman’s Meats in Rehoboth, Good Earth Market in Clarksville, Ocean City Organics in Maryland and The Lewes Historical Farmers Market. Our farm, one of only 5 certified farms in Delaware, is family owned and operated and is located in Georgetown.
Bob Russell, Custom Grower:
The business is in it's 24th year supplying specialty vegetables, herbs, and edible flowers to resort area restaurants. Produce is selected for premium quality to insure full flavor, extended shelf life, and beauty. “My wife Barbara and I are strong advocates of the viability of small farms, and the use of locally grown products.”
Stewart Ramsey:
Stewart Ramsey (Farmer Stewart) is the 5th generation of Ramsey's to operate Ramsey's Farm. The farm has been in existence since 1860 and has evolved from a dairy operation to a U-pick pumpkin farm offering fall produce, hayrides, educational tours, and more. Farmer Stewart enjoys having the public visit the farm, pick pumpkins, and ask questions about everything from growing the crop to cooking it. Ramsey's Farm is one of Delaware's Northern most operation located on the DE/PA state line along the Brandywine River.
Willey Farms:
Tucked halfway between Delaware’s two cities of Wilmington and Dover is a true gem for the eyes and palate. We are a retail country food market and plant center offering exceptional produce, specialty groceries, garden products and home decorations. We sell fresh vegetables, fruit, candy, natural and organic food.
T.S. Smith & Sons
Our farm was established in 1907 by Thomas Sterling Smith and today is one of the only two orchards remaining in the state of Delaware. We are best known for our fresh and tasty apples and juicy sweet peaches, but you'll love the fresh seasonal vegetables including tender asparagus in the spring, sweet corn and cantaloupes in the summer, and pumpkins and squash in the fall.
Birchrun Hills Farm
The farm has been producing cheese since August of 2006, making the quality of their cheeses in such short time nothing short of amazing. After 20 years of producing milk from their herd of Holstein cows, they found they were no longer able to maintain their livelihood and turned to cheesmaking.
Magee Farms
Come pick your own asparagus, cantaloupes, corn, cucumbers, peas, pumpkins, squash, strawberries, tomatoes and watermelons. We also have hanging baskets, herbs, honey, jams and jellies.
Hazeye Farm
J. R. Stinson and Sons
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