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FALL HARVEST 2015 IN THIS ISSUE
8 SWEETEST HARVEST 10 Getting honey direct from the source means trying to avoid stings.
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FALL FESTIVITIES As the summer winds down, the fun gears up.
AN ORIGINAL EARTH MOTHER 91-year-old organic gardener Lalla Lee Ostergren shares her secrets for longevity.
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CELEBRATING FALL’S HARVEST
Business is sweet at Dahlem Vineyard in Altus.
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SWEETEST HARVEST Delicious honey is always worth the risk of a sting
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Farmer and publisher Alan Leveritt inspects a new beehive at India Blue Farm.
“Of the 30,000 or so bees in my hive, all are all female with the exception of a few hundred drones whose only mission is to fertilize the queen.”
y uncle Elzie kept his beehives in amongst the wrecked cars and other metal debris behind his house on Highway 160 outside of Smackover. He was a big, friendly man, always in blue overalls and smelling of sweat, burlap smoke and honey. He had a honey stand in front of his unpainted house on the highway where my cousins and I would sell mason jars full of honey, along with petrified wood from the bottoms. It was always an exciting event when a car pulled into the yard and the stand would fill with customers. A few weeks ago I found myself channeling uncle Elzie, sweating under two shirts and a bee veil. This is honey season, and thousands of bees swarmed around me. Though I have raised bees for three years, I’ve never robbed them out of fear of starving the hive in the winter. But last fall I added two supers (boxes) to my hives giving me a super for brood, a super for capped honey to sustain the bees through the winter and two more supers of honey frames for me. Each super holds 10 frames of comb which the bees fill with brood, pollen or honey with the honey in the upper supers. My smoker was filled with burlap and pine needles which I first aimed at the opening of the hive. Some beekeepers say the smoke calms the bees, others that they move to protect the brood thinking the hive is on fire. Either way, the bees are distracted and a little less determined to find a way to sting. I set aside the smoker and used a hive tool to pop the top off the hive, prying up my first frame filled with golden-capped honey. Bees covered the comb, so I used the smoker and a soft bee brush to remove them. After placing the frame in an empty ice chest, I returned to the hive and repeated this about 25 or 30 times on the remaining hives. I’m always trying to find the queen, a bee twice the length of the other female worker bees, both to confirm she is alive and for just the pleasure of seeing her. Of the 30,000 or so bees in my hive, all are female with the exception of a few hundred drones whose only mission is to fertilize the queen. The successful males disembowel themselves in the process. Those who are unsuccessful might live through the summer, but are either expelled from the hive or killed by the female workers as winter approaches. A screened-in porch is a blessing when extracting the honey from the hive. As soon as the bees find where you have taken the honey, they will come to take it back. This year, the bees covered my screens like an insect version of Alfred Hitchcock’s The Birds. Last year, I took just two frames of capped honey, opened the honey capsules with a knife and left them to drip into a bucket. Late the next morning I went out to find all of the honey gone with just a few unfortunate bees stuck in the dregs. This year, I used a simple honey extractor, which after punctures the honey capsules with a spiked roller. I spin the extrator by hand, emptying the combs of honey by centrifugal force. By late that night I had extracted over 100 pounds of honey, filtered it of wings and comb wax and filled dozens of sterilized mason jars. Some will be gifts, but most will be added to the inventory of cut flowers and heirloom tomatoes at next year’s farmers market.
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or many Arkansans, the transition from summer into fall means a respite from heat and bugs along with the glorious colors that come when the leaves start to turn. For our Arkansas Little Rock Farmers Market growers, fall represents one last harvest before the winter, and this final push means all sorts of tasty fall produce available at our area markets, grocers and roadside stands. The best part of my job as editor of Arkansas Food & Farm is meeting farmers and folks who love to buy local produce. For this issue, I had the privilege of spending the afternoon at Barnhill Orchards in Lonoke, and in addition to a wonderful farm tour full of history and great stories from Mr. Bob Barnhill, the family sent me home with some of the best corn and peaches I’ve ever tasted. I love touring farms, because I always return to the city refreshed and energized. The late summer and early fall is when Arkansas’ grape country comes into its own, with a host of table and wine cultivars ripening into mouthwatering sweetness. We may not have quite the reputation for grapes as the storied vineyard regions of France, Italy or California, but I think that’s just because folks don’t realize what a long-standing and wonderful tradition of grape farming we have here in the state. Autumn is also a time for family fun, from choosing the perfect pumpkin from one of our many pick-yourself farms to hopping on the back of a wagon to take a hayride. The end of the summer corn harvest gives kids and adults alike a chance to lose themselves in one of the many corn mazes that pop up around the state every year, giving everyone a chance to celebrate the harvest with some fresh air and fun. The weather may be cooling off, but that only means that our fall crops and festivals are heating up. Our local growers work hard year-round, but fall is also a time when they play hard, too, providing a unique way to support local that only happens at this time of the year. I personally can’t wait to take a long drink of apple cider and choose just the right pumpkin for my holiday pies—because the best pie you’ll eat all year is the one made from an Arkansas pumpkin.
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Ozark Folk Center is home to the Heritage Herb Garden with tours and workshops all season long, as well as demonstrations in Ozark heritage crafts and – new for 2015 – 25 Feature Concerts. Visit with master craftsmen as they demonstrate, create and sell handmade items. Tap your feet to mountain music. Enjoy home-style cooking at The Skillet Restaurant. Book a cozy stay at The Cabins at Dry Creek during one of these upcoming events:
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Lalla Lee Ostergren attributes her longevity to healthy eating.
AN ORIGINAL EARTH MOTHER Coming home for Lalla Lee Ostergren by Lisa Armstrong
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alla Lee Ostergren and her husband, Richard, trekked to the Clinton area in June, 1974. She was “going home to die” after a diagnosis of systemic lupus, a result of exposure to pesticides and other pollutants in the Phoenix, Arizona, area, she says. She was only 50 years old at the time. “Everything in my body was starting to fail,” she says. Everything but her memory. She recalled that her grandmother had helped heal sick people with vegetables and herbs. “Food choices determine the health of your body.” And your body, she says, is “designed for staying alive.” Her own will to live included a determination to build a new life in Arkansas, near her family’s roots in southeast Missouri. At fi rst, day-to-day life on 40 acres of wooded land was dependent on her husband. “I had kidney and heart failure when we fi rst moved [to Arkansas]. I would have to sit down twice before I could get to the barn across the road,” she says.
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Ostergren started her healing journey partially from attending a family reunion where she gleaned tidbits about her paternal grandmother, Sophia Barbara Finger Stevens. Sophia’s own mother had lost her life giving birth to her daughter. But another woman who had recently given birth herself became the child’s wet nurse. This woman had an abundance of plant wisdom from her native Africa that she passed on to Sophia. That knowledge would come in handy many times in the grandmother’s life, especially during the Civil War, she says. “Wounded soldiers would crawl into the barn. She would use raw milk and vegetables to help them heal. Papa (Ostergren’s father) said he never knew of anyone who wasn’t healed by Sophia,” she says. Inspired by her grandmother, Ostergren decided that organic vegetables would be integral to her own healing. She wanted to go organic from start to fi nish, beginning with prepping the garden beds, spreading six-inch-thick
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Clockwise, from top left: Lalla Lee Ostergren’s greenhouse in Dennard, two stones Ostergren’s grandmother used to crush medicinal herbs, the garden entrance, Ostergren with one of her chickens, homemade Kombucha, and a ripening late-summer tomato.
layers of wet newspapers to kill the weeds. After that, load leaves or wood chips onto the newspapers, followed by compost, which she makes herself. An army of insects adds to her organic tool box. Stink bugs, assassin bugs and lady bugs are regular companions in the garden, she says. But her go-to garden pest remedy is a real stinger. “There’s nothing better than a red wasp. They will leave their nest and go completely over a cabbage plant,” she says. And even with all the years with these winged creatures, she claims she has never been stung. Asked how she attracts pollinators, her immediate response was to quip “Pray a lot,” adding, “Let your cabbage, broccoli and kale go to seed—bees need the pollen from those plants. They’ll grow a stalk and a big bunch of flowers, and the bees will come,” she says. In the summer, Ostergren’s garden regularly includes beans, beets, lettuce, squash, cucumbers, peppers, tomatoes and peas. Mulch is essential year-round, but is especially important when it’s warm, she says. “June is the best time to mulch your garden to keep the plants cool and moist. But slugs like the mulch, too. Sink a tuna
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can fi lled about one-third with beer into the ground underneath the plant. The slugs will crawl into the can and be no more,” she says. At 91 years of age, Lalla Lee Ostergren’s gardening time is slowing down, even though she continues to grow most of her own food. While she was spending as much as four hours a day tending to her vegetables before, she gardens only an hour at a time now. “I had worked hard since I was 7 years old. Then my husband died two years ago. I sat down in my chair and got lazy. But now—I’m coming back—I’m gardening again!” Although she still enjoys gardening as a source of spiritual refreshment and a good form of exercise, Ostergren returns to the reason she wanted to come home to Arkansas and to become an organic gardener: To grow the healthiest food possible at home. She credits her own healing from lupus to her grandmother ’s wisdom and to organic gardening methods. “First, you must clean [out] the body. Give it fresh vegetables and herbs—feed it the best that you have, and give it different teas to drink,” she says. “The sicker you are, the more you need.”
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A r k a n s a s Association CONSERVATION DISTRICTS ARE COMMIT TED TO LOCALLY-LED, cooperative conser vation to promote productive soils ; clean and abundant water; healthy plant and animal communities ; clean air; and ef ficient usage of water and energy. Conser vation district of fices are located in ever y county to provide technical and financial assistance for conser vation in par tnership with universities as well as local, state and federal agencies. They help landowners, farmers and ranchers develop conser vation activity plans and provide advice on the design and management of recommended conser vation practices. Conser vation practices are designed to :
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OUR PROGRAMS HAVE BEEN EXPANDED to include Beginning Farmers and Ranchers and Veterans. Recognizing that these individuals have unique barriers and needs the USDA of fers additional suppor t for these groups. Programs, technical assistance and financial incentives are available to all eligible landowners, farmers or ranchers.
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Luscious bunches of Ives grapes are just one variety available from Dahlem Vineyard in Altus.
STRAIGHT FROM THE VINE Business is sweet for Dahlem Vineyard by Kat Robinson
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he Dahlem family has been in the grape business for over a century. There were Dahlems that ran wineries, grew grapes and raised families in Altus and the surrounding viticultural region for generations. But James Dahlem got his patch the hard way. He bought it. “We went from one bank to another, and finally Regions out of Clarksville stepped up and gave us a half guarantee in the place,” he told me as we walked through his vineyard not far from Chateau aux Arc in Altus. It was 1996, and the land was already home to a vineyard and a peach orchard. Growing grapes is in his blood, and it’s something Dahlem and his wife have always wanted to do. He works as a mechanic during the day, but in the mornings and late in the evenings he’s working with his grapes, a mixture of table and wine grapes on a plateau north of Wiederkehr Village. The table-grape vines date back more than 35 years. On the twisted vines under huge f lat leaves,
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a multitude of colors emerge year after year— the purple Venus varietals, strong-flavored Mars, translucent pink Reliances and candy sweet, lightgreen Interlochens. From the first harvest in mid-July until the last of the Mars in late August, these seedless cultivars produce what Dahlem calls “pure heaven.” “I can come out here, and the Venus will be ready, and I’ll eat them off the vine,” he says, his eyes glowing. “Then a little later, I can come try some Mars and Reliance, and walk over and taste the first of the Cynthianas (a winemaking varietal that’s also the official state grape of Arkansas). The Niagara come in, and the Nobles (two other winemaking grapes). I can’t get enough of them.” While they ’re in season, Dahlem runs a steady business, taking grapes to grocery stores and produce stands in western Arkansas and eastern Oklahoma. Many of them go during the annual Altus Grape Festival while others are picked up after the event.
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James Dahlem shows off two clamshell containers of table grapes.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS TABLE GRAPE CULTIVARS by Kat Robinson
A few years ago, Dahlem decided to change things. “I was going to Oklahoma City, to Muskogee and Fayetteville, to Albertsons and Harps, CV and Marvin’s IGAs. And we’d spend a week on the road at a time.” All that driving limited the amount of time he could spend in the fields picking grapes, so he opened up his operation to individuals who wanted to pick their own. “The first year, I told a few people and they told a few more, and we had some come out. The second year, I let people know when they came by at the Altus Grape Festival, and we had a lot of people come out. There were some pickers who came up from Little Rock last year, and they told me they’d come back,” Dahlem says. “This year, I got a call from one of those families asking if the grapes were ready to pick. And when they showed up, I thought the police had come to take me away, there were all these cars at once. And it was a huge group of families. They went out and got more than 300 pounds that day. Some of them told others, and I had another group out. And a third group came and picked more than 800 pounds of the Cynthianas in one day.” Dahlem sells the grapes at 70 cents a pound if you pick them yourself, or a dollar a pound if you come to the vineyard to pick up grapes that are already in the package. With tons of grapes coming off the vine, that’s a pretty good situation. But, like most agricultural ventures, it’s not always guaranteed. Dahlem says he and his wife were lucky when they first started. “1996 was a good year, but 1997, we got a late frost and lost almost everything. Now, the bank had given us 12 months to make that first payment, and the 1996 grape harvest made that payment. It could have been a lot worse.” For a third straight year, he’s had a bumper crop. After a drought took its toll in 2012, Altus and the surrounding area have enjoyed very wet springs and evenly hot summers, which work together to strengthen vines and help the start of good fruit, then concentrate their flavor. This year’s leaves are lush and verdant, providing good cover that keeps most grapes from burning in the sun. Dahlem has noted a pick-up from some grocery stores that had previously turned a blind eye to these Arkansas-grown fruits—a turn that may be influenced by the farm-to-table movement that has swept the state. He also has to sometimes handle individuals who come to the vineyards even when they’re not open for business, because people are craving those grapes. Though his harvest is over for this year, Dahlem expects more to come pick their own grapes next summer. He advertised on the radio this season and he receives a lot business word-of-mouth. For a table-grape grower in a wine-grape region, Dahlem Vineyard is managing to survive and thrive. Dahlem Vineyard is located at 8411 Log Cabin Road in Altus. They are open for picking 6:30 a.m.-10 a.m. daily during season. 18 | FOOD & FARM
Many of the table grapes grown in Arkansas’ Viticultural Region are crossbred and cultivated through the University of Arkansas tablegrape breeding program . The operation at the Clarksville Fruit Research Station near Lamar has introduced several interspecific cu ltivars that make production easier in the humid eastern portion of the United States. These produce mostly seedless fruit that tends to be more resistant to cracking and disease while being hardier in the cold. Most of these varieties are crisp, and they come in a variety of colors and shapes: FAITH: Early season blue GRATITUDE: Late-season green, thin skinned and crisp HOPE: Mid-season white (light green) with large yields JOY: Mid-season blue with thinnest skin of all Arkansas cultivars JUPITER: Hardy high-yield reddish blue and large MARS: A reddish blue grape with a “foxy” (bold) flavor NEPTUNE: A smaller white grape with a very fruity flavor RELIANCE: Reddish pink thin skinned grape, very popular SATURN: A lower yield red grape with a crisp texture VENUS: Dark grape with “foxy” flavor and a high yield SUNBELT: A blue juice grape open-pollinated with Concord that ripens evenly under hot conditions
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Chateau Aux Arc Vineyards Winery 8045 Champagne Dr., 479-468-4400 chateauauxarc.com This Altus winery cultivates one of the oldest and largest Chardonnay vineyards in the South, and is one of the largest propagators of Cynthiana grapevines in the world. Other grape varieties grown include Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Muller Thurgau, Syrah, Pinot Noir, Primitivo and Petite Sirah. Take a taste of Chateau Aux Arc’s wines in their tasting room, shop in the gift shop or take advantage of their RV park for your own vacation in Arkansas wine country. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat., noon-5 p.m. Sun. Mount Bethel Winery 5008 Mount Bethel Dr., 479-468-2444 mountbethel.com Mount Bethel is one of Arkansas' oldest wineries, operated by a branch of the celebrated Post family. The winery offers Cynthiana grapevine cuttings for sale, along with wines that include the Domaine Montel Merlot, Harvest Moon Vignoles, Domaine Montel Chardonnay, Niagara, Muscadine and a line of fruit wines like Blueberry, Blackberry, Elderberry, Plum and Strawberry. Offers tours, tastings and on-site sales of wines and gift baskets. 9 a.m7 p.m. Mon.-Sat., noon-5 p.m. Sun. Post Familie Vineyards 1700 St. Mary’s Mountain Rd. 479-468-2741 postfamilie.com Post Familie Vineyards is Arkansas’ largest producer of wine in varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Muscadine, Altus Delaware, Niagara and White Zinfandel. Not a fan of alcohol? The Post line of muscadine and grape juices might be just for you. Fresh grapes are available in season, and grape juice and wine are available year-round both on-site and retail locations statewide. 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. 20 | FOOD & FARM
Wiederkehr Wine Cellars 3324 Swiss Family Dr., 479-468-9463 wiederkehrwines.com Wiederkehr Wine Cellars survived Prohibition to become one of Arkansas’ most widely distributed wine labels. Tours and a tasting room are available for visitors to the Swiss-themed winery, and fine dining is available at the on-site Weinkeller Restaurant. The winery also offers retail sales of wine, including varieties like Johannesburg Riesling, Muscat di Tanta Maria, Pink Catawba, Alpine Rose, Merlot and Sangria. Tours operate from 9 a.m.4:30 p.m. daily. Restaurant hours are 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 5 p.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun.
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Keels Creek Winery 3185 E. Van Buren, 479-253-9463 keelscreek.com The Keels Cree Vineyard grows eight varieties of grapes including Cabernet Franc, Chambourcin Frontenac, Chardonel, Coro Noir, Noiret, Vidal and Vignoles. Cleverly named varieties of wine like Franc ‘N Zin, Red Shirt, Embarrassed and Viva Eureka showcase a playful spirit as well as a skill at blending grape cultivars and aging techniques into delicious wine. The tasting room shares space with the Keels Creek Art Gallery, so enjoy a glass of wine and some fine art. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. 7 days, (May-Nov.); noon-5 p.m. 7 days (Dec.-Apr.). Railway Winery 4937 Hwy. 187, 479-244-7798 railwaywine.com This small winery is just a short drive from historic Eureka Springs, and offers a selection of wines like Chambourcin, Strawberry Train Wreck, Peach Train and Cynthiana. Tasting room available, including a deck overlooking a vineyard where Railway grows 12 varieties of grapes and a selection of other fruits for winemaking. 11a.m.-5p.m. Wed.-Sat., 12p.m.-5p.m. Sun.
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An Enchanting Evening Winery 29300 Hwy. 300, 501-330-2182 anenchantingevening.com This private wedding venue, luxury log cabin getaway and winery is located just 20 minutes away from west Little Rock. The small winery grows one acre of grapes and sources other Arkansas grape varieties to create wines like Savant, Riesling, Traminette, Rose Blend, Chambourcin, Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir. Features an on-site tasting room. 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., noon-5 p.m. Sun.
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Movie House Winery 112 E. Commerce St., 501-215-4899 moviehousewinery.com This Morrilton winery is located in the renovated Petit Jean Movie Theater and features an interesting line of flavors that includes Peach Chardonnay, Strawberry Riesling, Watermelon, Cranberry Chianti and Lime Blackberry, along with more traditional varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Shiraz. Also offers wine- and beer-making supplies, along with classes. 10 a.m-6 p.m. Mon.-Sat.
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Sassafrass Springs Vineyard 6461 E. Guy Terry Rd., 479-530-0912 ssvwinery.com This Springdale wedding venue began making small-batch wine in the spring of 2015, offering daily tasting flights in their on-site tasting room. Sassafrass Springs prides itself on using grape cultivars from the University of Arkansas’ hybrid grape program. Noon-7 p.m. Sun., Tues.Wed., noon-9:30 p.m. Thurs.-Sat.
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Dedicated & Determined Delicious food and community service are the hallmarks of Barnhill Orchards by Michael Roberts
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Bob and Carlotta Barnhill pack hybrid tomatoes, and Rex Barnhill picks ears of sweet corn.
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o central Arkansas farmers market visitors, Bob Barnhill of Barnhill Orchards in Lonoke is a fixture, as is the diverse selection of fruits, vegetables and nuts available from the farm almost year-round. Barnhill and his wife Carlotta started Barnhill Orchards in 1980 with 60 acres, and the business has grown to encompass nearly 300 acres today. The farm remains a family operation, with Barnhill’s children Rex and Ekko working alongside their parents daily to grow the excellent produce for which the farm is famous. “If it can grow well in Arkansas, we try to grow it,” Barnhill says as he maneuvers one of his farm’s three golf carts among the various cultivated areas of the farm. There are the two high tunnels, barren now but with rows sculpted into perfect plateaus of soil in anticipation of winter broccoli and cauliflower, three patches of yellow-and-white sweet corn in various stages of maturity, a late-summer tomato crop of heat-resistant hybrids, purple hull peas, okra, summer and winter squash and a patch of lettuces. Each new row is full of thriving produce, a balancing act that Barnhill describes as “growing just enough to sell without waste.”
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Rex Barnhill checks a pear, lush squash fields and a ripening winter acorn squarsh almost ready to pick.
Anyone passing through all that bounty would be tempted to say that the Barnhill family has quite a farm, but the row crops tell only part of the story. In another area of the farm, behind the farmhouse, a grove of pear trees stands heavy with green-gold fruit, and pecan trees dot the landscape all around. Just up the road from the main farm, a peach grove is full of luscious red-andorange fruit, and the patches of blackberry and blueberry bushes, while not producing now, offer a promise of delicious things to come. Growing such a wide selection of crops requires serious planning and logistical control, and the Barnhills are dedicated to using the most sustainable practices possible to preserve their land. A large rain-fed pond provides most of the water for the farm, supplying water to a series of irrigation and drip-tape lines to keep everything lush and green. The fruit and nut trees provide more than just crops to sell; the root structure of each tree also serves as erosion control, keeping the soil that the family works so hard to care for in place year after year. Pride for the land on which he lives is an important part of Bob Barnhill’s character, and it is something he has expressed not only by farming, but by serving his country in the United States Air Force. While he grew up on a farm near his native Corning, he says with a laugh that he was “away from farming for many years.” Those years saw him complete a degree in mathematics and chemistry from Arkansas State Teachers College (now UCA), parlaying that degree into a commission in the Air Force to study meteorology. 24 | FOOD & FARM
This interest and training in weather patterns led Barnhill to fly missions over hurricanes and typhoons in a B-47 bomber, tracking storms and helping lay the foundation for modern weather reporting and prediction. When the Vietnam War escalated, Barnhill traded his weather-spotting B-47 for a combat-ready B-66 bomber, flying a total of 157 combat missions in service to the country he loves. It’s this same sort of fearless determination that keeps him going year after year, even as he downplays his achievements with an honest and compelling humility. The elder Barnhill is not the only member of the family to have served in the armed forces. Between himself, his children and grandchildren, the family has a combined 135 years of service, each instilled with the discipline and problem-solving skills needed to be successful in both the armed forces and the farming business. As for that business, it’s never been better. Barnhill O rc h a rd s ’ 3 5t h yea r i n oper at ion f i nd s t he fa r m maintaining a thriving presence at the Hillcrest Farmers Market and Bernice Garden Farmers Market in Little Rock, the Argenta Farmers Market in North Little Rock and the Cabot Farmers Market in Cabot. In addition, the farm operates its own on-site farm store that Barnhill’s daughter Ekko plans to expand in the coming year into a community hub full of fresh produce, farm-prepared jams and jellies, and antiques, and the farm also provides an online farm basket program similar to a CSA. Barnhill Orchards produce can also be found on the menus of Little Rock restaurants like The Root Café, South on arkansasfoodandfarm.com
“IF IT CAN GROW WELL IN ARKANSAS, WE TRY TO GROW IT.”
THE WINERY AT SASSAFRAS SPRINGS VINEYARD • We are a newly designed venue in NWA that accommodates all your celebrations. • Enjoy exceptional wines inside our beautiful tasting room, under our covered patio next to the fireplace, or on one of our many over-sized decks. • We offer our own wine bottled here at SSV as well as many other wines.
Main, Community Bakery, Mylo Coffee Co., Terry’s Finer Foods, the Country Club of Little Rock, ZAZA, Trio’s and David’s Burgers. The farm also works with the farm-toschool program to provide food to schools in both Cabot and Lonoke. Creat i ng a su s t a i n able fa r m bu si ness for h i s c h i ld ren a nd grandchildren has always been important to Bob Barnhill, but ser v i ng h i s com mu n it y i s ju s t as important. The farm conducts tours for local student groups, prov ides s t r aw ber r ies for t he Special Olympics, holds an annual strawberry pick for veterans, and provides food to area food banks and churches. Growing amazing food, caring for the land, supporting his family and giving back to the community—these are the things that make up every single workday for Bob Barnhill, and although he treats each as simply a matter of course, the people of Arkansas are lucky to have him on the local food scene, and luckier still that future generations of Barnhills stand ready to maintain and grow Barnhill Orchards through hard work, sustainable practices and a love of the people around them. arkansasfoodandfarm.com
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Parker Pioneer Homestead in Harrisburg features craft demonstrations from the 19th century.
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A look at all the family friendly fun available this autumn in Arkansas by Lisa Armstrong
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rkansas is lovely all year, but it’s when summer’s heat gives way to the cool weather and brilliant colors of fall that the state really comes into its own. For farmers, autumn is a time to grow an entirely new set of crops in one last push before winter’s fallow chill takes the land in its icy grip. The fall harvest is a time of celebration, and farmers across the state open up their farms so that everyone can join in the festivities. Hayrides, pumpkins, corn mazes and more make for days of family fun good for kids of all ages. CENTRAL ARKANSAS ARKANSAS FRONTIER Oct. 1-Oct. 31, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat.; available for reservations 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Mon.-Fri. 1625 Wesley Chapel Rd., Quitman 501-589-3122 facebook.com/arkansasfrontier Admission: $8, children under 2 free. Cash only. Visitors to Arkansas Frontier can learn about the lifestyles of both early territorial settlers and the Native American populations that came before them. Guides in period garb take visitors for a journey through replicas of an early 1900s dog-trot house and oneroom school house. Hop aboard a hayride and pick your own pumpkin at a nearby patch, or wend your
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way down the Storybook Nature Trail, where costumed characters wait at every turn. Other activities include panning for gold, milking demonstrations, grinding corn into cornmeal, rides on a one-of-a-kind slide and more. BOBROOK FARMS Oct. 1-Nov. 1, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat.-Sun. 3810 Combee Ln., Roland 501-519-5666 bobrookfarms.com Admission: $6 Set in a lovely valley near Pinnacle Mountain, families can enjoy hayrides, an animal petting farm and a sunflower maze on this 230-acre farm. Other activities include a hay bale mountain and a corn pit filled
with dried corn kernels. Don’t miss the pumpkin patch, where families can either choose u-pick or pre-cut pumpkins. Crafts and refreshments are available for purchase. J&P RANCH, INC. Sept. 29-Nov. 2, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Sat.-Sun; available for reservation 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Mon.-Fri. 966 McCoy, Scott 501-920-6537 Admission: $5, free pumpkin for every child under 12 This pumpkin patch has been bringing happiness to little ones and their families for more than a decade. Kids can toddle their way through a maze of round hay bales, take a ride in a covered wagon, learn about exotic fish in an aquarium or arkansasfoodandfarm.com
feed rabbits, goats and chickens in the petting zoo. Children can also hop on a pony for a guided horseback ride or play to their heart’s content at the basketball and volleyball courts. There’s even a mobile pumpkin patch for visits to schools and churches that includes chickens, rabbits and pumpkins. SORGHUM FESTIVAL Mid-to-late Oct., depending on harvest 819 Luzerne St., Mount Ida 870-867-4422 hhmmc.org Admission: Free Pioneers often kept sorghum molasses handy for a quick pickme-up, and many a child toted homemade biscuits topped with the syrup to school during the last century. The Heritage House Museum in Mount Ida has kept this long-ago autumn ritual of sorghum making alive. Come watch the authentic mule-drawn sorghum mill squeeze the juice from cut canes, then watch the juice get cooked in aluminum pans over an open fire until it turns into thick, gooey molasses. Besides sorghum making, the family can enjoy other old-time demonstrations such as grinding corn, shelling peas and woodworking, while feasting on samples of foods made with sorghum, including gingerbread and molasses cookies. The festival is usually held on a weekend in mid-to-late October, but since the sorghum crop is harvested and processed by volunteers, contact the museum for more details and the exact date. MOTLEY’S PUMPKIN PATCH Sept. 27-Nov. 2, Sat.-Sun. 9 a.m.-6 p.m., available for reservations Mon.-Fri. 13724 Sandy Ann Dr., Little Rock 501-888-1129 motleyspumpkinpatch.com Admission: $8, children under 3 and senior adults over 55 free This southwest Little Rock farm offers a wide variety of autumn activities for kids and families. There’s a pick-your-own pumpkin patch, a country store, tractor-drawn wagon rides and a petting zoo packed with chickens, goats and pigs. arkansasfoodandfarm.com
Don’t miss a special performance of Tommy Terrific’s Wacky Magic Show set for Sundays and Mondays during October. And if you’re decorating the manse for the season, there are lots of other gourds, hay bales and bound corn shocks to help provide that that down-home country feel. EAST ARKANSAS HICKS FAMILY FARM Sept. 27-Nov. 1, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat., 1 p.m.-6 p.m. Sun.; available for reservations Mon.-Fri. 184 Lasiter Rd., Lonoke 501-941-2703 hicksfamilyfarms.com Admission: $8, children under 4 free with paid adult At Hicks Family Farm, visitors can romp through a corn maze, visit the pumpkin patch and make friends with a barnyard full of farm animals. Little ones can saddle up for a pony ride and the whole family can take a hayride together, too. Pumpkins and food items like hamburgers, hot dogs and pumpkin pie are sold at the onsite Wagon Wheel Cafe. PEEBLES FARM Sept. 26-Nov. 2, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat., noon-dusk Sun. CR 249, Augusta 870-919-6162 peeblesfarm.com Admission: $8 entry, $3 hayrides, $3 horse and carriage rides, $1 per shot for the corn cannon Peebles Farm has grown into one of Arkansas’ most popular fall attractions with more than a dozen activities for visitors to enjoy. Pumpkins take up over 60 acres of the farm, with 10 acres set aside specifically for guests to select their own prized specimen. The farm also features horse and carriage rides, a compressed-air corn cannon, a pick-your-own cotton field and more. Adventurous kids can take a turn through the 20-acre corn maze—the aerial view takes a different shape each year and is posted on the Peebles Farm website. NORTH CENTRAL ARKANSAS MOUNTAIN HOME BERRY FARM Sept. 19-Nov. 2, noon-5 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat.-Sun.; available for
reservations Wed.-Fri. 693 CR 57, Mountain Home 870-425-7028 mountainhomeberryfarm.com Admission: $6 for all attractions; pumpkin patch only, free This winner of the 2013 Baxter County Farm Family of the Year is a don’t-miss attraction. During the annual Fall Festival, families can enjoy a long hayride tour that stops by a petting zoo, a kid’s corn maze and the pumpkin patch. Rides leave every 30 minutes, and visitors can investigate the Springhouse Trail and Mulch Mountain while waiting. An on-site store features apple cider and homemade jams, jellies and other delectable foods. NORTHEAST ARKANSAS HOMESTEAD FESTIVAL Oct. 11-12, Oct. 18-19 16738 Homestead Rd., Harrisburg 870-578-2699 parkerhomestead.com Admission: Free Four generations of Parkers have farmed this land just six miles south of Harrisburg. Activities include a recreated 19th-century town where visitors can explore an inn, several homes, a general store, blacksmith shop, post office, print shop, smokehouse, broom shop, loom house, sorghum mill and an oldtime one-room schoolhouse. Other activities include demonstrations of sorghum making, butter churning, cross-cut sawing, broom making, hay baling and more. Parker Homestead is one of only four Arkansas farms that is a member of the National Sweet Sorghum Producers Association. NORTHWEST ARKANSAS FARMLAND ADVENTURES Sept. 11-Nov. 7, 3 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Thurs. (Oct. only), 1 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Fri., 9 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Sat. 5355 Parsons Rd., Springdale 479-799-5033 farmlandadventures.com Admission: $10, adults; $9, children; children under 2, free Farmland Adventures is northwest Arkansas’ place for autumn family fun on the farm. There’s a variety of attractions, including a nine-acre “Wild West Adventures” corn maze, FOOD & FARM | 27
a pumpkin patch, pony and wagon rides, pig races, pedal karts and a farm animal petting zoo. Pumpkins can be had pre-picked or chosen from the u-pick pumpkin patch. There’s also a hay bale maze, a picnic area and concessions. Also open for group reservations, including birthday parties and school groups. SOUTHWEST ARKANSAS GARNER FAMILY HOMESTEAD Sept. 26-Nov. 7 1376 Hwy. 128, Lonsdale 501-463-0510 garnerhomestead.com Admission: $6 A trip to this family farm near Hot Springs encompasses the complete autumn harvest experience, including hayrides, a barnyard animal show featuring kissing goats, nature and cornfield trails, and an animal petting area. Youngsters can also play on tire swings, slip through tunnels, scale climbing poles, hunt for arrowheads or hike to a creek bank to pan for “fool’s gold.�
SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS OLD MILO TREE FARMS Oct. 1-31, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat.-Sun. 601 CR 485 870-853-2379 oldmilotreefarms.com Admission: $5 adult; $7 kids (includes pumpkin) At Old Milo Tree Farms, visitors can get lost in the kid-size corn and hay mazes, take a tractor-drawn hayride or ride the barrel train. Other activities include a petting zoo, pumpkin painting and carving. There are even peanut and popcorn fields to explore! In addition to the activities, visitors can select from a variety of sizes, shapes and colors of pumpkins and other gourds, plus mums and hay bales for fall decor. Picnic tables and on-site concessions are also available.
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1351 U.S. Hwy. 64 W., 501-882-2802 Sells hay for cattle, both Bermuda and mixed grass. On-Farm Sales. SW Certified Beef 488 Hwy. 64 W., 501-882-6182 Ranch raises USDA-certified beef. Wholesale Farm. Feast For All Catering 2321 Silica Heights, 501-322-0939 Offers local honey. Wholesale Farm.
Unique Craft and Green House 307 E. Sevier St., 501-776-0297 Sells a variety of house plants and bedding plants. Part of the Stride House Community Support Program, a division of the Counseling Clinic, Inc. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Wholesale Farm. Arkansas’ Killer Bee and Tomato Farm 38 Fox Ln., 501-912-5819 arkillerbee.com Bees, beeswax, honey creams and lotions, chickens, small orchard, kale, spinach, turnips, collards, garlic, sugar snap peas, herbs, green beans, purple hull peas, crowder peas, lady cream “zipper” peas, okra, yellow and white potatoes, red and yellow onions, cucumbers, peppers, tomatoes, spaghetti squash and sugar baby watermelons. On-Farm Sales. Food for Thought Farm 522 Breezewood Rd., 501-213-5561 facebook.com/foodforthoughtfarm Sustainable farm with gardens, orchards, pigs, goats, chickens and rabbits. No pesticides, herbicides, hormones, GMOs arkansasfoodandfarm.com
The Cabot Patch Monticello 500 Mt. Carmel Rd.,Warren 501-605-1313 cabotpatch.3m.com on Saturdays at the Argenta Farmers Camden Hampton Pick yourself or find pre-picked Market and Hillcrest Farmers Market. Texarkana strawberries, peaches, okra, plums, Operates a café and deli in Bryant. Louann purple hull peas, tomatoes, cantaloupe Artisan Foods. Lak Fouke and watermelons. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. 7 days, Magnolia April-Aug. U-Pick. Hambur Early Bird Farm Crossett El Dorado The Dragon’s 1213 W. Cleland Rd., 501-773-9401 Bradley 85 Liberty Ln., Apt. A Small family farm that produces Junction Cityincluding soap, Makes local products tomatoes, garlic, onions, peppers, corn, body butter, lip balm, ointment, candles green beans and purple hull peas using and knitted goods. Wholesale Farm. organic practices. On-Farm Sales.
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Caney Creek Berry Farm 2568 Little Creek Dr., 501-548-0475 U-pick berry farm. Call for availability. U-Pick. David Wilson 2568 Little Creek Dr., 501-548-0475 Small u-pick and pre-picked berry sales to individuals or restaurants. Call ahead for availability. U-Pick. Flying C Ranch 725 Rocky Point Rd., 501-454-2667 cowsandpecans.com Cattle ranch that uses a portion of its herd to produce grass-fed, grainfinished cattle. Hay and straw also available to the public. Wholesale Farm. Los Tibiriches Farm 437 Acklin Gap Rd., 501-952-9445 Offers naturally-grown vegetables, fruits, eggs and chickens. On-Farm Sales. My Cookie Crumbs 245 Scenic Hill Rd., 501-470-0484 mycookiecrumbs.etsy.com Arkansas made, baked and decorated cookies, cookie cakes, brownies and small cakes. Artisan Foods. Park Hill Home 1011 Oak St., 501-358-3537 facebook.com/parkhillhome The retail home of Park Hill Collection, which sells farm-inspired decorative and practical items. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.Sat. On-Farm Sales. Wylde Abandon Farm 2 Ponderosa, 501-831-7769 Grows a variety of local produce including annuals, asparagus, peppers, herbs, beans, berries, broccoli, squash, cabbage, tomatoes, corn, cucumbers, flowers, fruits, kale, peas, pumpkins, radishes, lettuce, watermelon and zucchini. Available at the Conway Farmers Market. Wholesale Farm.
newcheesecakeco.com Artisan cheesecakes. Artisan Foods. Battles Cadron Crest Orchard 86 Mode Rd., 501-679-3243 battlesorchard.com Offers u-pick strawberries, peaches, apples, watermelons, cantaloupe and tomatoes throughout the season. Call in advance for availability, May-Sept. U-Pick. HEBER SPRINGS Karen Ott Mayer 3199 Wilburn Rd., 501-362-3253 heritagefarmworks.com Pasture-based hog and cattle farm. Practices sustainable and conservation practices and farms without chemicals, antibiotics, hormones or confinement. Wholesale Farm. HENSLEY Reeder’s Christmas Tree Farm 5610 E. Sardis Rd., 501-888-1216 Pick your own Christmas tree from a selection of Virginia pine, white pine, Leyland cypress, eastern red cedar or burkii cedar. On-Farm Sales. Vaughn and Vaden Goff 22728 N. Springlake Rd., 501-563-5924 Small garden with seasonal produce. Wholesale Farm. HOT SPRINGS Bennett’s Farm Fresh Eggs 211 Forest Heights Tr., 501-463-8284 facebook.com/bennettsfarmfresheggs Sells all-natural, farm-fresh eggs. 8 a.m.5 p.m. 7 days. On-Farm Sales. Natural Born Tillers 291 Kight Tr., 501-520-5836 Seasonal produce including tomatoes, beans, cucumbers, eggplant, squash, peppers, beets, lettuce, melons and herbs. Wholesale Farm.
Maria Barbarotto 86 Batesville Mountain Rd., 501-472-1523 Makers of canned products, specializing in providing chemical-free products purchased from farmers within the county when possible. No use of corn syrup in any products. Small batches made for best rotation of product. Artisan Foods.
Farm Girl Meats 16 Short Farm Ln., 501-215-0419 farmgirlfood.com Produces grass-fed meats, eggs and milk through sustainable, integrated farming techniques on 18 acres. Sells to Hillcrest Artisan Meats, Boulevard Bread and South on Main, and provides to conway.locallygrown.net and littlerock. locallygrown.net. Wholesale Farm.
Daley Farm 435 Hwy. 225 E., 502-581-1957 Produces grass-fed beef, fresh eggs and seasonal produce. Wholesale Farm.
Hill Greenhouse Nursery 362 Copperas Gap Rd., 501-889-5260 Nursery offering trees, shrubs, plants, perennials, annuals, fruit trees and vegetable plants. On-Farm Sales.
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Weal and Woe Farm 835 Stony Point Rd., 501-425-0602 facebook.com/wealandwoefarm Produces a diverse mix of fresh, seasonal vegetables and cut flowers using ecological practices. Wholesale Farm. Goatroper Farms 13 S. Beryl Rd., 501-313-9296 facebook.com/goatroperfarms Small family farm in central Arkansas that both rescues and breeds goats and chickens. On-Farm Sales. Jane Elaine’s Plants and Produce 4011 Hwy. 294, 501-765-3202 Grows seasonal produce including blackberries, blueberries, strawberries, figs, peaches, plums, peas, green beans, squash, onions, potatoes, okra, corn, eggplant and tomatoes. Wholesale Farm. Val Sviridov 5003 W. Republican Rd., 501-416-0730 Grows seasonal produce including apples and peaches. Wholesale Farm. LE Jennifer Harper 200 Walter Adams Tr., 501-984-5095 Small family-owned garden that produces organic seasonal produce. Wholesale Farm. LITTLE ROCK Arkansas Local Food Network 509 Scott St., 501-291-2769 littlerock.locallygrown.net Year-round online farmers market. Products include grass-fed meats, organic and naturally grown fruits and vegetables, gourmet cheeses, artisan breads, mushrooms, honey, nuts, garden supplies, jams, jellies, pickled products, and locally-produced bath & beauty products. Farmers Market. Arkansas Sustainability Network 509 Scott St., 501-291-2769 littlerock.locallygrown.net An online farmers market operated by the Arkansas Sustainability Network. Farmers Market. Arkansas Urban Gardening Educational Resource 1800 S. Chester St., 501-529-8520. Sells produce and fresh cut flowers. Farmers Market. Arkaponics 1906 Brownwood Rd., 501-231-9157 arkaponics.com A new kind of urban farm that uses aquaponics (aquaculture and hydroponics) to grow fish and produce. Uses a recirculating system that uses arkansasfoodandfarm.com
95-percent less water and grows plants faster than traditional farming/gardening. Wholesale Farm. Bemis Honey Bee Farm 13206 Asher Rd., 501-897-4931 bemishoneybeefarm.com Offers on-farm sales of local honey. On-Farm Sales. Bemis Pumpkin Patch 13206 Asher Rd., 501-897-4931 bemispumpkinpatch.com U-pick pumpkin patch that offers hayrides, games and other family fun. Facilities available for birthday parties, weddings and educational programs. Call for hours and availability. U-Pick. Bemis Tree Farm 13206 Asher Rd., 501-897-4931 bemistreefarm.com. Grows, sells, and transplants shade trees and landscaping. Also provides stump removal. 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat. On-Farm Sales. Bernice Garden Farmers Market 1401 S. Main St., 501-617-2511 thebernicegarden.org A Sunday market that only includes Arkansas growers and producers. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sun. May-Oct. Farmers Market. Bhealthy Farmers Market 9601 Baptist Health Dr. Farmers market hosted by Baptist Health featuring fresh produce and health information. 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Tues. Farmers Market. Depriest Enterprises 7500 Earl Ln., 501-490-1973 Tomatoes, okra and peas available June through August. On-Farm Sales. Diva Bees 7325 Raines Tr., 501-455-2262 Hobby beekeeper offering raw honey. On-Farm Sales. Dunbar Garden Project 1800 S. Chester St., 501-529-8520 dunbargarden.org One of the first teaching gardens serves Gibbs International Magnet Elementary School and Dunbar Magnet Middle School and also hosts field trips and other visitors. Sells at farmers markets and to restaurants. Items available include eggs, vegetables, fruit, flowers, nuts and worm castings. On-Farm Sales. Erin Gildner 2600 West Markham St., 501-296-1810 arkansasschoolfortheblind.org/Parent_ Teacher_Association.html Offers an annual Christmas tree sale with all proceeds going to benefit the Arkansas arkansasfoodandfarm.com
School for the Deaf and Visually Impaired. Wholesale Farm. Garden Press 700 E. 9th St., 501-467-0466 gardenpressar.com Juicer that uses organic, locally grown produce. Artisan Foods. Geislers Holiday Forest Christmas Tree Farm 2406 Clapboard Hill Rd., 501-224-3797 Christmas tree farm featuring eastern white pine, Virginia pine, Leyland cypress, Carolina sapphire and native eastern red cedar. Cut your own, saws provided. On-Farm Sales. Hastings Bransford 32 Tallyho Ln., 501-225-8083 Grows tomatoes, squash, cucumbers, green beans, okra, peppers and wild flowers. Sells at Little Rock Farmers Market. Wholesale Farm. Hillcrest Artisan Meats 2807 Kavanaugh Blvd. Ste. B, 501-671-6328 facebook.com/HillcrestArtisanMeats A fancy charcuterie and butcher shop that is the first of its kind in Little Rock, offering cured and fresh meats from a veteran chef. Limited seating is available. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat. Artisan Foods.
Le Pops 5501 Kavanaugh Blvd. Ste. J, 501-313-9558 lepops.com Gourmet ice lollies made using locally grown or produced products whenever possible. Noon-6 p.m. Sun. and Mon., noon-8 p.m. Tues.-Thurs., noon-9 p.m. Fri., Sat. Artisan Foods. Loblolly Creamery 1423 Main St., 501-396-9609 loblollycreamery.com Small batch artisan ice cream and sweet treats company. Everything is made from scratch using local, fair-trade and organic ingredients. Operates a soda fountain inside The Green Corner Store. Artisan Foods. Market at Green Tree 9305 Rodney Parham Rd., 501-225-6303 visitgreentree.com Showcases fresh, locally grown produce and grocery items during the Arkansas growing season. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Farmers Market. Melissa Mencer 12300 Case Rd. Produces honey, beeswax and beeswax candles. Wholesale Farm.
Hillcrest Farmers Market 2200 Kavanaugh Blvd., 501-661-1129 Little Rock-area locally grown produce. Also offers jams, jellies, pastries, cut flowers and food trucks. Farmers Market.
River Market Farmers Market 400 President Clinton Ave., 501-375-2552 rivermarket.info Open-air farmers market beneath the River Market Pavilions in Little Rock. Wide selection of produce, prepared food and crafts from around the state. Farmers Market.
Holiday Forest 2406 Clapboard Hill Rd., 501-224-3797 Christmas trees available, including Virginia pine, eastern red cedar and Leyland cypress. Provides saws. On-Farm Sales.
Rock Town Distillery 1216 E. Sixth St., 501-907-5244 arkansaslightning.com Local distiller of whiskey, gin and rum that utilizes Arkansas grains whenever possible in its line-up of spirits. Distillery.
J.P. Reep 8900 South Heights Rd., 501-565-9577 Specializes in Arkansas Traveler tomatoes. Grows bell peppers, okra, muscadines and hot peppers as well. On-Farm Sales.
Shuffield Family Farm 10124 Garrison Rd., 501-285-5017 Offering organic salad greens, herbs, sprouts, tomatoes, squash, melons, beans, peas, wheat grass, cabbage and peppers. Wholesale Farm.
Katie Connally Confections 405 Brookpark Dr., 501-773-2762 katieconnallyconfections.com Specializes in desserts with just a dash of spirits, including bourbon brownies, amaretto brownies, butter rum cakes and chocolate whiskey cakes. Also has a line of specialty breads and cornbread. Artisan Foods. Kent Walker Artisan Cheese 323 S. Cross St., 501-301-4963 kentwalkercheese.com Artisan cheese maker with a revolving list of handmade cheeses. Artisan Foods.
St. Ambrose Apiary 7 Pinnacle Pt., 501-603-9650 Little Rock-area beekeeper with honey products available. Wholesale Farm. The Green Corner Store 1423 Main St., 501-374-1111 thegreencornerstore.com General store and gift shop focusing on Arkansas made and produced products. Houses a soda fountain serving locally made ice cream and beverages produced by Loblolly Creamery. Artisan Foods. FOOD & FARM | 35
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Westover Hills Farmers Market 6400 Kavanaugh Blvd., 501-420-4132 westoverhills.org Selection of central Arkansas vendors of fruits, vegetables, and prepared products. 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Tues. Farmers Market. Wicked Mixes 2321 Cantrell Rd., 501-374-2244 wickedmixes.com A gourmet snack mix of almonds, cashews, pecans and other morsels and seven savory spices. Artisan Foods. Willow Springs Market Garden 4924 Willow Springs Rd., 501-247-5077 facebook.com/WSMGLLC Sells tomato, lettuce, spinach, peas, peppers, pumpkins, strawberries, herbs and flowers. Available at Hillcrest Farmers Market and Bernice Garden Farmers Market in Little Rock. Wholesale Farm. LONOKE Barnhill Orchards 277 Sandhill Rd., 501-676-2305 barnhillorchards.com Offers strawberries, blackberries, peaches, squash, cucumbers, sweet corn, cantaloupe, watermelons, okra, pumpkins, pecans and sweet potatoes. Wholesale Farm. Dean or Misty White 73 Humke Ln. Produces pecans for on-site pick-up. Call for availability. Noon-sundown daily, Nov. 1-Dec. 1. On-Farm Sales. DM Nuthouse and Orchard 333 Humke Ln., 501-676-2468 Produces pecans. Noon-sundown daily. On-Farm Sales. LONSDALE The Farm at Barefoot Bend 6608 Narrows Rd., 501-515-8286 Produces both hay and livestock. Also operates a CSA. CSA, Homegrown by Heroes
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MABELVALE Bradbury Christmas Tree Farm 9427 Donna Ln., 501-602-2449 Cut your own tree from a selection of Virginia pines. Saws provided. Wreathes and other Christmas accessories also available. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. ThanksgivingChristmas. On-Farm Sales. Little Brick Oven 16001 Vimy Woods Rd., 501-847-3823 Small cottage industry that bakes bread, cookies and desserts. Weather permitting, goods are baked in an outdoor brick oven using wood-fired heat, with sustainable firewood coming from land owned by the bakery. Homegrown herbs and Arkansas wheat are used in some products, and Arkansas pecans and other ingredients are used when available. Available at the Bryant Midtown Farmers Market. Artisan Foods. Pratt Family Food Products 14811 Heinke Rd., 501-416-8547 Specialty dry spice mixes that can be added to fresh or canned tomatoes to produce a very fresh salsa product. No preservatives, gluten free. Available at Little Rock-area farmers markets. Artisan Foods. MAUMELLE Rick Jensen 10920 Maumelle Blvd., 501-517-2834 Picked fresh products including berries, peaches, melons, figs and grapes. Wholesale Farm. Clark’s Pecan Grove 59 Jones Ln., 501-454-2667 cowsandpecans.com A 30-acre orchard growing Papershell, Stuart, Desirable and Native pecan trees. Features 140 trees that are 30 to 40 years old. Open to the public in the latter part of October for picking. Customers can come pick pecans and are allowed to keep half of what they pick for free, but have the option to purchase more. U-Pick. H & R Farm 22 Donaghey Ln., 501-269-7627 Offers a variety of produce including peppers, basil, beans, beets, blackberries, broccoli, squash, cabbage, cantaloupe, tomatoes, greens, corn, cucumbers, flowers, kale, muscadine grapes, okra, peas, perennials, potatoes, watermelon and zucchini. On-Farm Sales.
SalScilla Farms 845 Lollie Rd. facebook.com/salscillafarms Fresh produce, including tomatoes and greens. Wholesale Farm. Schaefers Collins Produce Farm 864 Lollie Rd., 501-470-0014 Seasonal produce including sweet corn, cranberry beans, purple hull peas, cucumbers, squash, tomatoes, potatoes, eggplants, peppers, watermelons and cantaloupe. Fall decorations available including pumpkins, Indian corn, corn stalks and gourds. Pumpkin patch hayrides in autumn. On-Farm Sales.
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WaterVeg 4608 Colvert Rd., 501-786-2126 waterveg.com Waterveg aquaponics is leading a new method for urban farming. Locally grown vegetables and herbs for commercial sales. Wholesale Farm.
MT. IDA Evergreen Acres Farm 272 Evergreen Rd., 501-617-2928 evergreenacresminifarm.com Raises vegetables, chickens for fresh eggs and Nigerian Dwarf goats for fresh raw milk and for goat milk soap. Produces honey for sale and use in beauty products. Wholesale Farm. NORTH LITTLE ROCK Argenta Farmers Market 6th and Main St., 501-831-7881 argentaartsdistrict.org/argenta-farmersmarket Verified Arkansas farmers and artisans selling products grown or made only in Arkansas. Farmers Market. Foodshed Farms at St. Joseph Farm 6800 Camp Robinson Rd. stjosephfarm.com A diversified sustainable agriculture enterprise that provides education, community outreach and hunger relief. Runs a community supported agriculture cooperative with farmers in the Arkansas Delta, maintains a food forest, community garden and hosts farm to table dinners. On-site farm stand open during the week. On-Farm Sales, CSA. Me and McGee Produce 10409 Hwy. 70, 501-454-6701 Grows several different types of tomatoes, peppers, beans, peas, cucumbers, okra, onions, peaches, strawberries, melons and corn. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Sat. On-Farm Sales. North Little Rock Community Garden 2400 Lakeview Rd., 925-303-6344 facebook.com/NLRCommunityFarm Half-acre intensive school farm that raises vegetables and eggs for market in North Little Rock. Sells produce arkansasfoodandfarm.com
FOLLOW US! and eggs through a mobile farmers market, weekly farm stand and at local farmers markets. Also functions as an educational tool for the school district and is open to the public for tours, work days and to host events for the community. Farmers Market.
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Scott Staples 15205 Clinton Rd., 501-851-6014 Small hobby farm raising chickens and guineas. On-Farm Sales.
HOMEGROWN BY HEROES In July 2015, the Arkansas Agriculture Department and the Department of Veteran Affairs announced that Arkansas would expand the existing Arkansas Grown program to include a new Homegrown by Heroes label for farmers who have served in the armed forces. Secretary of Agriculture Wes Ward, introduced the program at the state capitol along with Veteran Affairs Director Matt Snead and Governor Asa Hutchinson, unveiling a new labeling system that will allow veteran farmers to advertise their products and showcase their service to the United States. The goal of the program is two-fold: First, to allow veterans who are already farming another marketing tool with which to sell their crops, and second, to help attract veterans transitioning to civilian life into agriculture. The Homegrown by Heroes program started in Kentucky and has expanded nationwide through the efforts of the Farmer Veteran Coalition. To apply for the Homegrown by Heroes program, visit arkansasgrown.org, or call 501-225-1598 for more details. arkansasfoodandfarm.com
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Sow and Sow Gardens 1016 Yarrow Dr., 501-961-1178 sowandsowgardens.com Urban garden growing tomatoes, cucumbers, broccoli, lettuce and beans. Wholesale Farm. Stevi Nelson 211 Steed Rd. Home gardener who sells surpluses at local farmers markets. Wholesale Farm. Stewart’s Apiary 14806 Cedar Heights Rd., 501-851-1746 Pure honey from soybean flowers. On-Farm Sales. Tammy Sue’s Critters 4 Cheyenne Tr., 501-920-1532 tammysuescritters.com Small family farm that raises goats, bees, chickens and produces goat’s milk and beeswax products, including soap, lotion, body butter, lip balm, solid perfumes and laundry soap. Available at the Freckled Frog in Little Rock. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun.Sat. Wholesale Farm. Tasty Acres 15612 Faulkner Lake Rd., 501-961-1476 facebook.com/TastyAcres Small family farm in the Scott area. Farms on approximately seven acres and seeks to broaden people’s culinary horizons by offering classic favorite vegetables in slightly different colors and shapes than the grocery store norm. On-Farm Sales. V.L. Cox 4210 Glenmere Rd., 501-786-1382 Different varieties of heirloom tomatoes available in season. Wholesale Farm. ONIA Honey Bird Soap 294 Wilson Springs Rd., 501-454-9839 facebook.com/honeybirdsoap Makes and sells cold-process lye soap using recycled cooking oils and lard rendered from feeder pigs raised on the farm. Soaps are processed with handpicked herbs and natural essential oils. Artisan Foods. PERRYVILLE
Cole Farm 31 Bell Branch, 501-333-2204 Farm offering seasonal produce including squash, beans, okra, tomatoes, corn, sweet peppers, hot peppers, bell peppers and cabbage. Wholesale Farm. Crimmins Family Farm 11 Lexie Ln., 501-889-2138 Offering vegetables including green beans, beets, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cucumbers, collards, kale, eggplant, lettuce, melons, spring peas, purple hull 38 | FOOD & FARM
peas, okra, peppers, potatoes, pumpkins, peanuts, radishes, spinach, summer squash, tomatoes, Swiss chard, winter squash and turnips. Assorted flowers and herbs available also. Wholesale Farm. Farmer Brown’s Pigs 25 Calfneck Rd., 501-366-2818 Produces Berkshire Cross pigs. On-Farm Sales. Gudahl Gardens 1616 Scenic Dr., 501-889-5369 Local farm offering blackberries, blueberries, corn, flowers, okra, squash, strawberries, tomatoes and other vegetables. Wholesale Farm. ROLAND D and J Hall Farms 18025 Junebug Ln., 501-920-7422 Bermuda grass hay and vegetables. On-Farm Sales. Wye Mountain Flowers and Berries 20309 Hwy. 113, 501-330-1906 wyemountain.net U-pick blackberries, blueberries and raspberries. U-Pick. SCOTT Kwanisai Produce 13803 Upper Steel Bend Rd., 501-6903317 Grows onions, blueberries, butternut squash, tomatoes, peas, apples, peaches, jalapeno peppers, yellow squash, green onions, potatoes, radishes, spinach, carrots, melons, cucumbers, beets and bell peppers. Sells at the River Market Farmers Market. Wholesale Farm. Lake in the Willows Apiary 11801 Willow Ln., 501-920-1381 Honey and bee sales on-site, at farmers markets and at special events. Also offers beeswax candles and beauty products. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Wholesale Farm. Scott Heritage Farm 15301 Alexander Rd., 501-831-7881 scottheritagefarm.org A 30-acre family farm and participant in the Arkansas Grown Farm to Table program. CSA, Wholesale Farm. Scott Melons & Produce 8114 Titanic Cr., 501-920-2901 Grows tomatoes, squash, zucchini, eggplant, peppers, okra, onions and cucumbers on an acre of land, as well as more than 35 acres of watermelon and cantaloupe. Wholesale Farm.
on the farm or at local farmers markets. Wholesale Farm. Wayne Plantation 9217 Hwy. 161 S., 501-412-8102 Offers bottled sunflower and canola oils. Artisan Foods. SHERWOOD Harvey’s Honey 48 Shoshoni Dr., 501-835-3428 Apiary that produces honey, beeswax and pollen. Wholesale Farm. K-Bee Honey 12 Houston Dr., 501-833-0649 Apiary with honey for sale to the public. Wholesale Farm. Sherwood Farmers Market 2303 E. Lee, 501-835-4699 keepsherwoodbeautiful.net Arkansas-grown products from all around central Arkansas. Farmers Market. ST. JOE Mud Hollow Greenhouse 325 Mud Hollow Ln., 870-439-2531 Grows heirloom variety bedding plants and herbs all naturally. Wholesale Farm. VILONIA Eden Valley Farms 141 Southfork Rd., 501-796-3611 Wholesale nursery growing a wide variety of bedding plants, herbs, vegetables, hanging baskets, perennials and succulents. Delivery and on-site pick-up available. On-Farm Sales. Meurer Grass Fed Beef 37 Bayou Rd., 501-733-2855 Grass and hay fed beef with no hormones, steroids or antibiotics. Wholesale Farm. WARD Swiminn Farm 211 Foxwood Ln., 501-605-9328 Sells pasture-raised Duroc and Hampshire hogs, corn-fed wean to harvest. Call ahead for appointment. Wholesale Farm. WOODSON McMurray Farms 24123 Hwy. 65 S., 501-397-2606 All vegetables available except for fruit tree products. 6 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat. On-Farm Sales.
Sue’s Garden 744 Walkers Corner Rd., 501-590-4904 Local producer of vegetables and fruit sold in Little Rock-area Kroger stores, arkansasfoodandfarm.com
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summer, approximately 100 pumpkins in the fall. On-Farm Sales.
Jerry Gill Farm 2004 Newtown Rd., 479-651-4733 Large round and small square bales of hay available. On-Farm Sales. ALTUS Dahlem Vineyard 8411 Log Cabin Rd., 479-667-7967 Operates a vineyard specializing in both table and wine grapes. Available for both retail and U-pick. Wholesale Farm, U-Pick. P.C.H. Farms 3243 S. Roseville St., 479-468-0070 Sells 1,100-pound round bales of hay. Wholesale Farm. ATKINS Bluebird Hill Berry Farm 3434 Bells Chapel Rd. E., 479-641-0987 Thornless blackberries, muscadines and seedless grapes. Seasonal vegetables available including sugar snap peas, sweet corn, okra, summer squash, hot peppers, eggplant, green beans, tomatoes and purple hull peas. Custom pea-shelling available. On-Farm Sales. Jerry Markham 3434 Bells Chapel Rd. E., 479-264-0197 Sells blackberries and blueberries in June, muscadines in September, arkansasfoodandfarm.com
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Bentonville Farmers Market • Texarkana Louann • 105 N. Main St. (Bentonville Square) • Fouke Ramo d’Olivo 1101 S.W. Citizens Cr. (Bentonville 217 S. Main St., 479-715-6053 Magnolia Community Center) ramodolivo.biz• 479-254-0254 Shop offering olive oils and vinegars. • El Dorado • Bradley downtownbentonville.org/events/ Artisan Foods. • Junction City farmers-market A producer-only market that sells BERRYVILLE local foods, produce and meats, Berryville Farmers Market along with arts and crafts. With 601 Dr. Spurlin Cr., 870-654-5589 special programming such as chef facebook.com/pages/Berryvilledemonstrations and live music, too. Farmers-market Two locations: Bentonville Square, 7:30 Locally grown seasonal produce, flowers, a.m.-1 p.m. Sat. Bentonville Community eggs and baked goods. From Apr. 27-Oct. Center, 2:30 p.m.-7 p.m. Wed. Farmers 31. 7:30 a.m.-noon Sat. Farmers Market. Market. Fiddlehead Farm Daily Harvest Farms 993 CR 601, 870-423-4681 4004 N.E. Kensington Ave., 479-381-5771 Farm that produces seasonal vegetables Operates a controlled-environment and cut flowers. Wholesale Farm. facility to produce herbs for the restaurant industry. Wholesale only, call Razorback Koi for details. Wholesale Farm. 838 Hwy. 21 S., 501-772-2296 razorbackkoi.com Doorganics Koi and other goldfish species for 703 SW 2nd St., 479-802-1624 garden ponds. Wholesale Farm. doorganics.com Online meal kit delivery service that supplies some ingredients from an urban farm. Also sources from local farms and farmers markets. CSA. FOOD & FARM | 39
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Waterfall Hollow Farm 5854 Hwy. 21 S., 870-423-2773 waterfallbeef.com Premium grass-finished beef from a homegrown herd. Steaks, roasts and other cuts available. Appointment only. Wholesale Farm. BRUNO Schot’s Slopes Farm 134 Keystone Ln., 870-449-4294 schotsslopesfarm.com All-natural free-range chickens, turkeys, raw milk and eggs. Wholesale Farm. CAVE SPRINGS Ewe Bet Farm 1020 Wallis Rd., 479-903-5556 Small diversified grass-pasture-based farm. On-Farm Sales. CEDARVILLE Cedar Creek Farm and Hobbtown Grassfed 8800 Prater Ln., 479-650-1104 hobbtowngrassfed.com 100-percent grass-fed beef, pastured pork, pastured poultry, pastured goats and free-range eggs. All antibiotic-, hormone- and steroid-free. Available at the Fort Smith Farmers Market. Wholesale Farm. CENTER RIDGE Big D Beef 173 Miller Ln., 501-208-6120 bigdranch.net Produces grass-fed, grain-finished beef. Wholesale Farm. CENTERTON A Twisted Bloom 112 Hailey Dr., 479-366-4420 instagram.com/atwistedbloom Arkansas-grown plants, fresh flowers and herbs in antique and eclectic containers finished with Arkansas driftwood and planted in 100-year-old Ozark barn wood. Wholesale Farm. The Country Pumpkin 1325 Main St., 479-795-2563 Offers several varieties of pumpkins, decorative gourds and squash. Sells crafts in a small country store. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Sun. On-Farm Sales. CHARLESTON Pine Grove Christmas Tree Farm No. 1 2919 Yocum St., 479-965-2130 Pick your own Christmas tree from several types available. On-Farm Sales. CLARKSVILLE Cox Berry Farm 1081 Hwy. 818, 479-754-3707 Offers strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, tomatoes, 40 | FOOD & FARM
peaches, apples, pumpkins and nursery plants. 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Sat. U-Pick. CLEVELAND Cedar Rock Acres 1171 Claude Schoolhouse Rd., 501-592-3367 Offers blackberries in June, blueberries and grapes in July, and fresh vegetables May through September. Sells at the Hillcrest Farmers Market and allows orders directly from the farm. On-Farm Sales. CLINTON Grass Roots Farmers Cooperative 314 Highway 65B, 479-310-0037 grassrootscoop.com Farmer-owned and farmer-operated co-op. All members raise livestock in Arkansas and are committed to the highest standards of agricultural sustainability. CSA. The Dirty Farmers Community Market 364 Main St., 501-253-4716 Farmers market features locally grown produce and the Greater Good Cafe, where you “eat what you need and pay what you can.” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Tues.-Sat. Farmers Market. DARDANELLE Mike Baldwin Rt. 2, Box 1446, 501-229-4510 Hay available in square or round bales. Wholesale Farm. DECATUR Sabras Garden 9672 Mount Zion Rd., 479-233-0582 Small garden project from Decatur offering vegetables and flowers. Wholesale Farm. DEER Bean Mountain Farms HC 62, Box 665, 479-225-8179 facebook.com/pages/Bean-Mtn-Farms Specializes in naturally grown heirloom and open-pollinated plants. On-site sales by appointment only. Wholesale Farm. DENNARD Patrick and Judy Odle 607 Peyton Creek Rd., 501-745-6891 onceuponatimefarm.com Farm offering chickens and milk. Wholesale Farm. DOVER Bates Hay Farm 2621 Old 7 Hwy., 501-331-3576 Bermuda grass hay available in round or square bales. On-Farm Sales.
Drewry Farm and Orchards 267 Vaughn Cr., 479-331-2987 Features homemade fudge and baked goods, seasonal vegetables, commercial greenhouse shrubs, plants, fruit trees, berry plants and bedding plants. Sells honey from bees raised on site. On-Farm Sales. ELKINS Tad Reed 21743 Mount Olive Rd., 479-643-3895 Family farm located just outside of Elkins that offers a variety of seasonal vegetables, flowers and herbs. On-Farm Sales. White River Creamery 11701 S. Hwy. 16, 479-310-0355 whiterivercreamery.com Dairy offering artisan cheeses from hormone- and antibiotic-free goat and cow’s milk. Cheeses include chevre, feta, fromage blanc and neufchâtel. Available at the Green Fork Farmers Market (Fayetteville), Eureka Springs Farmers Market, Hillcrest Farmers Market (Little Rock), Post Winery (Altus), Hillcrest Artisan Meats (Little Rock), Eureka Market (Eureka Springs), Boulevard Bread (Little Rock) and Wellspring (Siloam Springs). Artisan Foods. ELM SPRINGS Kyya Chocolate 337 N. Elm St., 479-268-1245 kyyachocolate.com Single origin bean-to-bar chocolate manufacturer that produces a variety of bars, cocoa powder and single origin chocolate syrups. Artisan Foods. MelonJ Gardens 126 Water Ave., 479-601-3099 Offers a variety of gardening services, from simple tilling and soil preparation to full garden installation and maintenance throughout the growing season. Also offers an on-site and u-pick market. U-Pick. EUREKA SPRINGS Ashley’s Blueberries 245 CR 329, 501-253-8344 Sells organic high-bush blueberries. U-Pick. Blossom Nursery 216 CR 326, 501-253-7895 Regionally adapted, container-grown fruit and nut plants. On-Farm Sales. Eureka Springs Farmers Market 2075 E. Van Buren St., 507-413-2573 facebook.com/ESFarmersMarket Produce, eggs, beef, pork, honey, flowers, fruit trees, planting vegetables, ornamental plants and baked goods. Free coffee. 7 a.m.-noon, 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Tues.-Thurs. (April-Nov.), 9 a.m.-noon Thurs. (Nov.-April). Farmers Market.
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Falling Sky Farm 4154 Hwy. 254 E. fallingskyfarm.com Raises chickens, turkeys, pigs, cattle and grass. Cattle are 100-percent grass fed, and the poultry and pigs are supplemented with a custom-mixed GMO-free grain ration. Antibiotic-, steroid- and hormone-free meat. Wholesale Farm.
OMAHA Roberson Orchards Farm Market Hwy. 14 E., 877-504-9050 facebook.com/robersonorchards Peaches, vegetables in summer, apples in fall. Store carries a selection of dried fruits, nuts, honey, sorghum, jams, jellies, relishes and candies. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily Aug.-Feb. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. daily JuneSept. Farmers Market.
Ozark Mountain Market Corner of Oak and Main St., 870-504-1034 A bimonthly produce and crafts market. Second and fourth Sat. April-Oct. Farmers Market.
OZARK Franklin County Farmers Market 300 W. Commercial St., 479-667-2525 ozarkareacoc.org Local produce and crafts from area growers. 7 a.m.-10 a.m. Sat. Farmers Market.
LONDON ABC Nature Greenhouse 509 CR 1750, 479-885-6575 Herbs, plants and medicinal products. Wholesale Farm. Pine Ridge Gardens 832 Sycamore Rd., 479-293-4359 Offers a wide variety of Arkansas native trees, shrubs, vines, grasses and wildflowers. Wholesale Farm. Renee’s Berry Garden 1265 Will Baker Rd., 479-293-3229 sites.google.com/site/ reneesberrygarden Pre-picked and u-pick blueberries. Call ahead for picking conditions. U-Pick. LOWELL Eliza Wood 15124 E. Hwy. 264, 501-756-5688 Farm offering seasonal vegetables and fresh flowers. Wholesale Farm. MORRILTON Conway County Farmers Market 117 S. Moose St., 501-354-2393 Locally grown, in-season fruits and vegetables. 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Sat. Farmers Market. Lewis Miller 195 Arrowhead Dr., 501-215-0808 Round bales of wrapped hay, 800-900 pounds. Wholesale Farm. MULBERRY Bluebird Song Farm 5260 Chastain Rd., 479-997-1996 Conventionally grown muscadine grapes and blueberries. U-pick fruit and blueberry bushes for sale. U-Pick. Eda-zen 532 Industrial Park Rd., 479-431-6018 edazen.com First manufacturer in the United States that is dedicated to producing edamame (green soybeans). Artisan Foods. 44 | FOOD & FARM
PARIS Paris Farmers Market 25 W. Walnut, 707-502-5544 facebook.com/parisarkansasfarmersmkt Farmers market on the courthouse square in Paris. Vendors are all required to be strictly Arkansas growers, producers, craftsmen and artisans. Farmers Market. Prestonrose Farm 201 St. Louis Valley Rd., 479-847-5174 facebook.com/PrestonroseFarm Small, organic (certification in progress) farm producing heirloom vegetables and fruit, including herbs, beans, peanuts, potatoes, cotton, flowers, melons and squash. Wholesale Farm. The Farmstead 2162 Short Mountain Rd., 479-963-9999 Offers lamb in late spring, goat kids in January and mid-summer, fresh eggs and goat milk. Grows some seasonal produce. On-Farm Sales. PARTHENON Rivendell Gardens HCR 72 Box 34, 870-446-5783 Certified organic fruits and vegetables, USDA-inspected meats. Wholesale Farm. PETTIGREW
Lisa Judd 410 Madison 3175, 479-677-2382 Small farm grows seasonal vegetables, sells honey and potted plants. Available at the Huntsville Farmers Market. Wholesale Farm. PRAIRIE GROVE Fly Creek Valley Farm 15996 Greasy Valley Rd., 479-848-0137 Breeder of Dorper and Dorper-cross feeder lambs and commercial breeding stock. On-Farm Sales.
Maple Gorge Farm 12601 Greasy Valley Rd., 479-846-4485 Sells registered Alpine and Saanen dairy goats, hardy-wool sheep, eggs, pork, fleeces, lambs, goats and raw goat milk. On-Farm Sales. ROGERS Joe LaRoche 1202 E. Walnut St., 479-925-0018 Honey for pick-up or local delivery in the Rogers area. On-Farm Sales. Neal Family Farm 1246 W. Laurel Ave., 479-659-1750 facebook.com/Nealfamilyfarm U-pick blueberries in season. U-Pick. Renegade Hens 1421 Feast Pl., 479-640-0936 Offers free-range eggs. Wholesale Farm. Rogers Farmers Market Corner of First and Walnut 479-246-8383 rogersfarmersmarket.org Farm fresh produce and local crafts. 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Wed., Sat. April 27-Nov. Farmers Market. Souls Harbor NWA 1206 N. 2nd St., 615-927-2511 SoulsHarborNWA.org A transitional living facility for men that has launched a sustainable food program that includes a commercial kitchen and greenhouse. Products available on-site and at area farmers markets. Wholesale Farm. Sweet Joe’s Honey 1202 E. Walnut St., 479-925-0018 Locally produced and harvested honey. On-Farm Sales. The Blueberry Barn 650 Lippert Dr., 479-636-9640 U-pick blueberries. Call for picking conditions. U-Pick. The Blueberry Patch 1201 Longview Dr., 479-631-2483. Offers pre-picked and u-pick blueberries. Buckets and bags furnished. 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Sat. U-Pick. ROVER McCool Farms 10946 Hunts Cemetery Rd., 479-264-9182. Producer of seasonal vegetables, including summer crops and a fall pumpkin patch. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. On-Farm Sales. RUDY
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RUSSELLVILLE Rudy Rebels Ranch 5020 N. Rudy Rd., 479-459-3380 Produces grass-fed beef products, eggs and sheep. 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-noon Sat. On-Farm Sales.
Giraffe Gardens 2692 Powell St., 479-750-4141 Farm offering seasonal produce including onions, leeks, garlic, beans, corn, tomatoes, peppers, celery, bamboo shoots, beets, carrots, potatoes, flowers, herbs and raspberries. Wholesale Farm.
Dowell Farms 103 Marina Rd., 501-680-8811 Sells mixed grass hay in 400-pound bales. On-Farm Sales.
McGuire Farms 2325 Reed Ave., 479-751-3352 Sells beets, blueberries, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, cantaloupe, Chinese cabbage, collards, cucumbers, dill, eggplant, figs, green beans, kale, kohlrabi, lettuce, mustard, okra, peaches, peanuts, peas, peppers, persimmons, poke salat and potatoes. Wholesale Farm.
Pope County Farmers Market 2200 W. Main St., 479-747-5429 Arkansas produce sold directly by the grower. Farmers Market. Russellville Community Market 501 S. Phoenix Ave., 913-636-8193 russellville.locallygrown.net Online market sells products farmed within 150 miles of Russellville yearround. Farmers Market. Tri Peaks Community Market West C St., 479-264-3682 facebook.com/ tripeakscommunitymarket Downtown market featuring local farmers, crafters, artists, musicians and food vendors. 8 a.m. to noon Sat. Farmers Market. SILOAM SPRINGS Siloam Springs Farmers Market Corner of University and Mt. Olive 479-524-4556 siloamsprings.locallygrown.net Producer-only market offering fresh produce, garden and landscaping plants, fresh-cut flowers, seasonal vegetables, local raw honey, baked goods and crafts. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Tues. and Sat. Apr. 20-Oct. 26. Farmers Market. SOLGOHACHIA Voss Farm 70 Fryer Bridge Rd., 501-354-2021 Bermuda grass hay available in square or round bales. Wholesale Farm. SPRINGDALE Dickey Farms 14306 Wildcat Rd., 501-354-2021 or 479-361-9975 facebook.com/pages/dickey-farms Offers tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, lettuce, broccoli, cucumbers, squash, winter squash and pumpkins. 4 p.m.7:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Sat., 1 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Sun. On-Farm Sales. Farmland Adventures 5355 Parsons Rd., 479-799-5033 farmlandadventures.com A u-pick pumpkin patch that features a corn maze, petting zoo, pony rides, a play area for kids, campfires, wagon rides and pig races. On-Farm Sales.
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Ranalli Farms 2122 W. Henri De Tonti Blvd., 479-361-4313 ranallifarms.com Seasonal vegetables, grapes and blueberries. On-Farm Sales. Songbird Gardens 301 Michael St., 479-966-3255 songbird-gardens.com An urban farm selling CSA-style garden boxes. CSA. Springdale Farmers Market Corner of Hwy. 265 and E. Emma, 479466-1285 springdalefarmersmarket.org Fresh fruits and vegetables, herbs, honey, nuts, farm fresh eggs, frozen meat, flowers, plants, jams, jellies, baked goods, homemade soaps, wood furniture and crafts available. Accepts SNAP/ EBT and WIC. 7 a.m.-1 p.m. May-Oct. Farmers Market. Tiffany Selvey 301 Michael St., 479-200-0588 Small urban garden in the heart of Springdale offering direct produce sales. On-Farm Sales. SPRINGFIELD Heifer Creek Highlands 288 Heifer Creek Rd. heifercreek.com Free-range, all-natural Scots Highland lean beef by the side or half-side. No hormones, antibiotics or steroids. USDA-butchered, custom cut and custom wrapped, then dry aged. Advance notice from 1 to 4 weeks for shipping. Wholesale Farm. VAN BUREN Van Buren Farmers Market 1409 Main St., 479-218-2316 Offers a variety of seasonal vegetables, handmade crafts and artisan food products. Farmers Market.
Scott County Farmers Market 100 W. 1st St. (Scott County Courthouse), 479-207-1040 Tomatoes, potatoes, melons, peppers, fruits, berries and other produce. First Sat. of every month. Farmers Market. WEST FORK David J. Dajani 12238 Sheehan Rd. Family farm producing okra, peppers and tomatoes. Wholesale Farm. Great Fermentations 15451 Jones Branch Rd., 479-200-1908 greatfermentations.net Produces lacto-fermented pickled vegetables at the University of Arkansas Food Innovation Center. Available at local farmers markets and grocers. Products contain active cultures and probiotics. Artisan Foods. Terrell Spencer 320 Bullard Rd., 479-601-5390 Pasture-raised chickens for eggs and meat. Processed in a USDA-inspected facility. Wholesale Farm. West Fork Farmers Market Corner of Hwy. 170 and Campbell Lp., 479-225-1611 Market offers USDA meats, organic vegetables and artwork. The growers are expanding to year-round production and working to implement a “Farm to School� program with the West Fork Schools. 7:30 a.m.-noon Sat., 3 p.m.-dusk Wed. Farmers Market. WINSLOW Black Sheep Ranch 15451 Jones Branch Rd., 530-587-2912 blacksheepranch.net Specializes in antibiotic-, hormone-, pesticide- and herbicide-free grassfed lamb as well as probiotic-rich fermented (pickled) vegetables. OnFarm Sales. Debbie Brown 21199 Summer Hill Rd., 479-459-1340 Seasonal produce, herbs and native plants. Wholesale Farm. Greg Trimble 22431 U.S. Hwy. 71 N., 479-220-2514 Produces free-range, grass-fed beef and free-range pork. Wholesale Farm. Ozark Plant Farm 21199 Summers Hill Rd., 479-459-1340 ozarkplantfarm.com Seasonal produce, including cabbage, celery, green beans, tomatoes, kale, Swiss chard and more. 7 a.m.-8 p.m. daily. On-Farm Sales.
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Operates a small apiary, selling honey by the gallon, quart, pint or smaller amounts. Pollen sold by weight. Wholesale Farm. Meacham Meat Packing 1651 White Dr., 870-793-7541 USDA-inspected meat-processing plant for beef, pork, sheep and goats. Custom butchering, wholesale and retail meat sales. 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.noon Sat. Wholesale Farm. Williams Berry Farm 350 Harmontown Rd., 870-793-2074 Grape crush July-Aug. Call ahead to make a reservation. On-Farm Sales.
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Five Acre Farms 630 Scoggins Rd., 501-412-0817 facebook.com/pages/Five-Acre-Farms Sustainable farm located outside of Pleasant Plains. Grows a wide variety of vegetables in permanent, no-till beds. Uses no synthetic fertilizers, herbicides or pesticides. On-Farm Sales. BROOKLAND Nine Oaks Quality Beef 1044 CR 762, 870-273-2733 All-natural beef fed with a special homemade grain mixture. On-Farm Sales. CASH Cache River Valley Seed Hwy. 226 E., 870-477-5427 Producer and processor of registered and certified seed including rice, soybeans, wheat, milo, corn and cotton. Wholesale Farm. CAVE CITY Brood Farm 1054 Cypress Ln., 870-834-5315 broodfarm.com
Spring River Farmers Market Cherokee Village Town Center, 870-8477286 facebook.com/pages/Spring-RiverFarmers-Market Selling fresh produce and locally made crafts. 8 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Sat. Farmers Market.
CHERRY VALLEY Johnson Farm 581 CR 333, 870-588-4832 Sells seasonal sweet corn, peppers, tomatoes, green beans, peas, blackberries, cucumbers and squash. On-Farm Sales. Karen Lester 1911 Bay Village Rd., 870-588-4643 Farm raised beans, broccoli, cabbage, okra, peppers and tomatoes. On-Farm Sales. Riley’s Orchard 3964 Hwy. 364, 870-588-4335 Offering peaches and grapes. Grapes are u-pick. Peaches sold at Jonesboro Farmers Market. Call ahead for availability and picking conditions. U-Pick. arkansasfoodandfarm.com
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CORNING Bowers Plants 3450 Hwy. 135, 870-259-3437 Bedding plants, potted flowers and hanging baskets. Wholesale Farm.
GASSVILLE Gassville Farmers Market 204 S. School St., 870-435-6439 New market opened in 2014, offering produce from the Gassville area. Looking for vendors; call for information. Located next to the Gassville Branch Library. 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Sat. Farmers Market.
COTTER Isom and Sons White River Berry Farm 184 Hazel St., 901-299-4599 Offers blackberries for sale. Wholesale Farm. DES ARC Saul Fish Farm 8343 Hwy. 11 N., 866-728-5228 saulfishfarm.com Wholesale shiners, fathead minnows and other fish bait. Wholesale Farm. DEVALL’S BLUFF Harry Saul Minnow Farm 7689 Hwy. 70 E., 870-998-2585 Raises minnows for wholesale bait distribution. Minnows are certified by the Arkansas State Plant Board to be free of disease and aquatic nuisance species. Wholesale Farm. EL PASO Armstrong Beefalo Farm 684 Ridge Rd., 501-351-4551 facebook.com/pages/ArmstrongBeefalo-Farm Grass-fed, hormone- and antibiotic-free beefalo. On-Farm Sales. Tom and Judy Riley 1943 Hwy. 64 W., 501-796-2298 Hormone- and antibiotic-free grainand grass-fed beef. On-Farm Sales. EVENING SHADE Piney Fork Berry Farm 163 Blueberry Ln., 870-368-5001 Highbush blueberries available during season. Call ahead for availability. U-Pick. FORREST CITY Kevin Vandiver 7596 Hwy. 284, 870-630-0607 Offers Christmas trees and seasonal produce. On-Farm Sales. Seven Harvest 393 SFC 320, 870-630-6161 7harvest.org Nonprofit grows affordable vegetables, including kale, chard and lettuce, and offers classes in soil building and arkansasfoodandfarm.com
Ike and Sandy Yates 1101 Hwy. 126 N., 870-405-6038 Worms for fishing and worm castings for fertilizer. On-Farm Sales. JONESBORO ASU Regional Farmers Market N.E. corner of Stadium Ave. and Aggie Rd., 870-892-2087 asuregionalfarmersmarket.org Offers local produce from Jonesboro-area growers. 7 a.m.-11 a.m. Sat. Farmers Market. Herb & Root Apothecary 297 CR 726, 770-403-0882 Sells herbs and prepared herbal products. Artisan Foods. Mid-South Nursery and Greenhouses 3321 Dan Ave., 870-932-2036 Grows and sells all types of trees, shrubs, vines, flowers, vegetables and herbs. Largest wholesale and retail nursery and greenhouses in Jonesboro. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 1 p.m.-6 p.m. Sun. Wholesale Farm. JUDSONIA George Friedrich 291 Moccasin Bend Rd., 501-278-7177 Farm of several thousand acres with 200 acres devoted to specialty edible crops. Wholesale Farm. Gillam Farms 251 Hwy. 258, 501-729-0042 gillamfarms.com Grower of muscadines, grapes, blackberries, blueberries, strawberries, asparagus, okra, peas, sweet potatoes and pumpkin. Latta and Josie’s Place store on farm operates year-round. Pumpkin festival in October. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat. April-Nov. On-Farm Sales. Wholly Cow Farms 615 Graham Rd., 501-593-2666 whollycowfarms.com All-natural grass-fed beef. No antibiotics
or hormones, finished on grass. Wholesale Farm. KNOBEL Bambi Perez 220 Pine St., 870-259-3512 Crops include seasonal vegetables, herbs, flowers, potted plants and mushrooms. Wholesale Farm. Carter-Cox Seeds 3162 Hwy. 90, 870-259-3231 Seed producer offering soybeans, rice, wheat, corn and milo seed. Wholesale Farm. LAFE Donna Reinhart 35 Main St., 870-586-0685 Sells tomatoes and peppers. On-Farm Sales. MARION Palm Source 4069 N. Airport Rd., 901-672-3541 midsouthpalms.com Offers perennials, palms and other landscaping plants. Wholesale Farm. MAYNARD Falling Star Farms 4068 Hwy. 166 N., 870-202-9595 facebook.com/FallingStarFarms Produces a line of jellies, preserves and fruit butters. Also sells farm fresh eggs and seasonal fruits and vegetables. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Tues.-Sat. Artisan Foods. MCCRORY Charles Vondran 2733 Hwy. 17 N., 870-731-5653 Variety of vegetables and fruits, including muscadine grapes. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat. On-Farm Sales. Corner Market Corner of Hwy. 64 and Hwy. 775, 501-281-0893 Local farm offering seasonal produce including cucumbers, green beans, green onions, okra, peas, peppers, potatoes, radishes, squash and tomatoes. On-Farm Sales. MELBOURNE Cooper Farm 800 Dixon St., 870-368-4555 Bermuda and mixed grass hay. On-Farm Sales. Tate Brothers’ Farm HC 89 Box 240, 870-368-7489 Wholesale farmer specializing in peas and cantaloupe. Wholesale Farm.
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MOUNT PLEASANT Earth Art and Foods HC 89 Box 205, 479-715-8377 Shiitake mushrooms, soaps and woodworks. Visitors by reservation only. On-Farm Sales. MOUNT VERNON Chester Davis 104 Beverly Dr., 501-206-7177 Grows radishes, squash, beans, onions, cucumbers, okra, peas and tomatoes. Also features eggs from free-range hens and occasional sales of small and fullgrown chickens. On-Farm Sales. MOUNTAIN HOME Barren Creek Farm 1105 CR 618, 870-425-6359 barrencreekfarm.com Offers lumber gleaned from the forest and fields of a rehabilitated family farm, including eastern red cedar, white and red oak, hickory and walnut. Also offers ducks, duck eggs, fish, ornamentals and pork from a small-but-growing operation. By appointment only. On-Farm Sales. Mountain Home Berry Farm 693 CR 57, 870-425-7028 Offers asparagus, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries and sweet onions. Holds a fall festival with pumpkins, gourds, hayrides and a corn maze. On-Farm Sales. Mountain Home Farmers Market 3296 Hwy. 201 S., 870-492-2303 Fresh local produce from area producers. 6 a.m.-noon Wed. and Sat. May-Sept. Farmers Market. Ozark Locally Grown U.S. Hwy. 62 W., 870-421-2203 ozark.locallygrown.net/welcome Online farmers market covering northern Arkansas and southern Missouri. Farmers Market. MOUNTAIN VIEW Common Threads 17467 Hwy. 66, 870-269-6808 commonthreadsfiberarts.com Small family farm that raises Jacob sheep, angora goats and dairy goats. On-Farm Sales. NEWPORT Bottomland Naturals 420 Beech St., 870-523-5611 bottomlandnaturals.net Produces edible birdseed houses and other birdseed products. 5:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Wholesale Farm. Downtown Newport Farmers Market Newport Lake, 870-664-0542 Farmers market selling local produce 50 | FOOD & FARM
and crafts from the Newport area. Wed., Sat. June-Oct. Farmers Market. Farmers Elevator and Warehouse 124 Beech St., 870-523-3195 Seed processor and chemical sales. Wholesale Farm. Shoffner Farm Research 6355 Hwy. 17 S., 870-744-8237 shoffneragresearch.com Rice, soybean and wheat seed in several varieties. Wholesale Farm. PIGGOTT Al Williams and Son Nursery 1167 E. Main St., 870-598-3357 alwilliamsnursery.com Tree grower specializing in flowering and shade trees. Offers conifer and flowering shrubs for landscaping. 8 a.m.noon Mon.-Fri. Wholesale Farm. Pumpkin Hollow 671 CR 336, 870-598-3568 Grows pumpkins and gourds. Features a gourd trellis, farm animals, hay slides, pony, train and hay rides; cornfield mazes, pig scrambles and other special events. On-Farm Sales. POCAHONTAS Earth Sprung Grain 907 Amy Rd., 870-892-3249 Produces specialty grains, offering quality eco-grown aromatic rice. On-Farm Sales. PROCTOR Peace Bee Farm 37 Peace Farm Rd., 870-514-0105 Produces locally grown honey from cotton, soybean and other floral sources. Uses beeswax in the production of candles. On-Farm Sales. QUITMAN Pumpkin Rose Farm 11 Mortar Creek Rd., 501-339-6911 pumpkinrosefarm.blogspot.com Grows produce, herbs and flowers. Jellies, jams and preserves also available. Wholesale Farm.
Mount Olive Pepper Company 755 AR 69B, 870-368-3091 mountolivesmokedpepper.com Grows peppers as well as purchasing peppers from local growers to produce whole dried peppers and ground pepper products. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Artisan Foods. SALEM Warren Newman 2645 Greasy Creek Rd., 870-458-2523 Small family farm that grows seasonal produce for sale at Salem-area farmers markets. Wholesale Farm. SEARCY Bailey Cattle Co. 3 Ridgewood Ln. baileycattle.com Heritage-breed turkeys, free-range chicken eggs and a wide array of vegetables. Raises heritage and rare breed stock upon request. Hormoneand antibiotic-free. On-Farm Sales. Little Rock Tomato 3720 E. Broadway, 501-945-0511 Wholesale warehouse supporting local farmers and products for over 30 years. Packs produce to ship all around the state. 6 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Memorial Day-Labor Day. Wholesale Farm. ST. JOE Taylor Farms 1870 Silver Hill Rd. Santa Gertrudis, Angus and Red Angus, plus crossbreed Star 5 cattle. Sells at local sale barns. Wholesale Farm. SWIFTON Green Acres Hay Farm 151 Jackson Co. 632, 870-219-6237 Hybrid Bermuda hay. On-Farm Sales. TRUMANN Taylor Stuckey Inc. 10415 Stuckey Ln., 870-483-7625 Sells agricultural seeds, chemicals and fertilizers, specializing in cotton and grain. Wholesale Farm.
ROMANCE Honeysuckle Lane Cheese 1192 Hwy. 5, 501-556-4480 honeysucklelanecheese.blogspot.com Arkansas’ only certified raw-milk cheese maker. Artisan Foods.
VIOLA Select Cuts 9085 Elizabeth Rd., 870-458-2291 All-natural grass-fed USDA-inspected cuts of beef. All animals are born and raised on the ranch. By appointment only. Wholesale Farm.
SAGE M M Landscape and Lawn 259 McAnally Dr., 870-368-5522 Landscaping and ornamental shrub retail. On-Farm Sales.
WALNUT RIDGE Beary Farms 486 U.S. Hwy. 412, 870-886-5515 Offers pumpkins and gourds. Call for availability. On-Farm Sales.
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WYNNE April Muhammad 403 Church St. N., 870-636-0990 Makes three different pre-washed, pre-seasoned rice mixes ready-to-cook. Artisan Foods. Bassham Orchard 3422 Hwy. 284 E., 870-238-2153 Growing peaches, apples and nectarines. On-Farm Sales. Betty, Howard, and Jeremy Walker 2648 Hwy. 163 On-farm sales of corn, peas and tomatoes. On-Farm Sales. Caubble Orchards 296 U.S. Hwy. 64 B, 870-238-8627 Various varieties of fruit including 30 varieties of peaches, five varieties of nectarines, eight varieties of apples and two varieties of plums. On-Farm Sales.
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John and Mel Fender 1070 Lawrence 612 Rd., 870-759-2920 Longtime vegetable growers. On-Farm Sales.
Visit the Southern Tenant Farmers Museum in Tyronza, which documents the lives and struggles of Arkansas’ agricultural laborers.
Cross County Farmers Market 705 E. Union Ave., 870-238-5745 Fresh fruit, vegetables and handmade crafts. 7 a.m.-10 a.m. Tues., Thurs., Sat. Farmers Market. Killough Farms 661 Highway 64B, 870-238-7038 Pick your own blueberries on-site. Daylight hours during season. U-Pick. Linda or Mike Stegall 729 Hwy 350, 870-238-2817 Farm offering varieties of beans and peas for sale. On-Farm Sales. Matthews Ridgeview Farms 2400 Bartlett Rd., 870-238-8828 arsweetpotatoes.com Commercial sweet potato farm with year-round availability. Call for an appointment. Wholesale Farm.
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Matthews Sweet Potato Farm 18 CR 377, 870-238-0244 wearpotatoes.com Arkansas-grown sweet potatoes available for pickup by appointment. Call for availability. On-Farm Sales.
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ARKADELPHIA Clark County Farmers Market U.S. Hwy. 67/10th St., 870-246-1050 facebook.comclarkcountyfarmersmarket Produce-only market featuring Clark County growers. 7 a.m.-noon Tues., Sat. Farmers Market. Desiree Barnes 1411 Evans St., 870-210-9700 A start-up company growing organic herb plants and table vegetables. Wholesale Farm. Grannie's Bloomers 107 E. 7th St., 870-898-8515 Garden center and nursery. Some plants can be grown to order. Wholesale Farm. Joe Crews 217 Little River 142, 870-542-7220 Seasonal produce that you pick yourself. Call for availability. U-Pick. BISMARCK J V Farms 5754 Sycamore Dr., 501-865-2388 Offers free-range eggs, whole hog sausage, rabbits, pasture-raised lamb and seasonal produce. Wholesale Farm. DONALDSON Bunn Farm 4892 Lucky Pine Rd., 501-580-5331 Pure sorghum syrup produced in the New DeRoche community of Hot Spring County. On-Farm Sales. McAlpine Christmas Tree Farm 197 Christmas Tree Ln., 501-865-3731 Sells Virginia pine Christmas trees from Thanksgiving through Christmas. On-Farm Sales. 52 | FOOD & FARM
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Ouachita River Valley Farm 4399 Midway Rd., 479-216-1991 Chemical-free vegetables, fruits and herbs, available at the Hot Springs Farmers and Artisans Market, the Green Market of Hot Springs Village and Clark County Farmers Market in Arkadelphia. Wholesale Farm. EL DORADO Richland Creek Farm 1101 N.W. Ave., 870-875-1078 facebook.com/farmfreshfoods Sustainable-practice farm sells a wide variety of vegetables, fruits and flowers to El Dorado and surrounding community. 7:15 a.m.-4 p.m. Tues., Fri. Wholesale Farm. FOREMAN York Pecans Co. 2919 Hwy. 32 W., 870-542-6196 Pecan farm that also has a commercial pecan-shelling plant with a 10-million pound capacity available for bulk pecan processing. Wholesale Farm. FOUKE Gladden Farms 390 MC 459, 903-824-0140 Seasonal produce including banana peppers, basil, snap beans, pole beans, green beans, beets, cantaloupe, cherry tomatoes, cilantro, cucumbers, tomatoes, cilantro, flowers, green beans, green onions, herbs, okra, parsley, potatoes, radishes, lettuce, squash, turnip greens, watermelon, yellow squash and zucchini. Wholesale Farm.
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Youngblood Grassfed Farm 173 Polk Rd. 252, 870-385-7302 youngbloodgrassfed.com Grass-fed farm raising Angus-cross beef, Katahdin lambs, black hogs, Spanish cross goats and Jersey cows. Meat featured at MeatWorks Butchery Online Market, The Fold Restaurant (Little Rock), Good Earth Natural Foods (Hot Springs), the Culinary District (Hot Springs), Park Island Market (Hot Springs), Flour Child Fine Foods (Texarkana) and Old Fashioned Foods (Fort Smith). Wholesale Farm. HAMPTON Hearnsberger’s Gourd Farm 436 Sixth St., 870-798-3610 hearnsbergersgourdfarm.com Grows gourds, watermelons and cantaloupe. On-Farm Sales. HOPE Hope Farmers Market Third and Elm St., 870-703-8788 Home to some of the world's largest watermelons. Features farm-fresh produce straight from the back of the trucks. 7 a.m.-11 a.m. Tues., Sat. MaySept. Farmers Market. JUNCTION CITY Donald Ellison 614 E. State Line Rd., 870-924-4007 eecomfoundation.org Produces peas, corn and tomatoes for sale. Wholesale Farm.
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Double D Farms 920 Columbia Rd. 61, 870-234-6210 Fresh vegetables, including okra, squash and tomatoes. Wholesale Farm.
Howard County Farmers Market 110 S. Washington St., 870-557-2352 Produce grown within 50 miles of Nashville for sale by growers. Farmers Market.
Lake Sue Nursery and Farm Supply 1410 Columbia 36, 870-234-4477 Retail nursery and garden center. Also sells feed and farm supplies. Bedding and vegetable plants grown on-site. 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m Mon.-Sat., 1 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Sun., Sept.-June. On-Farm Sales.
Jamison Orchard 195 Orchard Rd., 870-845-4827 Third-generation peach farm, also grows plums and blackberries. Sold u-pick at the orchard, at farmers markets and wholesale to vendors and restaurants. U-Pick.
Pittman Nursery 700 Columbia 61, 870-234-1111 Container-grown nursery stock, ornamental and bedding plants, perennials, hardwoods, berries and fruit trees. Catalog available. 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Wholesale Farm.
Nashville Farmers Market 110 S. Washington St., 870-557-2352 A local-growers-only market in an open-air pavilion built by local volunteers with certified kitchen, small demonstration organic garden, gardening workshops and cooking demonstrations throughout most of season. Farmers Market.
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Amy's 527 Mcbee St., 501-467-3278 Full-service florist offering Arkansasgrown flowers and plants plus a variety of gifts. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sat. Wholesale Farm. Arkansas Natural Produce 20627 Hwy. 84, 501-865-1331 Grows fresh vegetables and herbs yearround in greenhouses. Pesticide-free herbs and lettuce. Wholesale Farm. MENA Farming Innovations 226 Polk Rd. 69, 479-437-3409 farminginnovations.com Chemical- and pesticide-free vegetables. On-Farm Sales. Old Dallas Ranch 3279 Polk 44, 479-234-0016 Specializes in grass-fed, hormone and antibiotic-free beef, Texas Longhorn or Longhorn-crossed breeds. Call ahead for availability and delivery options. Wholesale Farm.
PRESCOTT Black Bean Farm 940 Nevada 48 S., 870-602-0239 Grows and sells squash, purple hull peas, okra and cabbage. 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat. On-Farm Sales. ROYAL Like Yo Mama's Handmade Pies 126 Caladium Lp., 501-844-7149 Handmade fried pies made from as much fresh product as possible. Includes Arkansas apple, peach, strawberry, blueberry and blackberry in homemade crust and fried in an iron skillet. Also makes several types of breads, including gluten-free pumpkin and banana nut. Artisan Foods. Sunshine Store 3719 Sunshine Rd., 501-767-4614 Offering local vegetables, homemade salsa and other products on Saturdays. Farmers Market.
SHERIDAN Laughing Stock Farm 7621 Hwy. 46 N., 870-866-3753 Certified organic fruit, vegetable and transplant operation. Offers potatoes, ginger, turmeric, tomatoes, herbs, garlic, flowers, beets, onions, lemongrass and other crops. Wholesale Farm. TEXARKANA Farmers Market of Texarkana 3004 Linden Ave., 870-772-4558 Farm with seasonal produce including corn, fruits, honey and other vegetables. Wholesale Farm. Gateway Farmers Market 3019 E. 9th St. 870-774-9171 Locally grown produce (within 75 miles) sold by the grower. Farmers Market. Jerry Peary 4801 Union Rd., 870-773-9955 Seasonal vegetables. Wholesale Farm.
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Polk County Farmers Market 524 Sherwood, 479-394-6018 Local crops, fruits, honey, homemade breads, goat milk cheeses, local crafts, jams and relishes. 7 a.m. until sold out (about 10 a.m.) Tues., Thurs., Sat. MayOct. Farmers Market. NASHVILLE Blue Bayou Orchard 601 W. Hempstead St., 870-845-2333 Peaches available, either pick yourself or buy by the pound. Call ahead for availability. U-Pick.
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ALTHEIMER Steph’s Farm 6711 Walker Rd., 870-273-4192 Seasonal produce. Wholesale Farm. CROSSETT Ashley County Farmers Market U.S. Hwy. 82 Area produce from Ashley County growers. Informal market; no set times. Farmers Market. Townley Tomato Farm 298 Ashley Rd. 13, 870-304-7495 Family owned and operated tomato farm. On-Farm Sales. DERMOTT Branch Family Produce 586 Hwy. 35 N., 870-538-3775 Offers okra, peas, watermelons and pumpkins. On-Farm Sales. DEWITT Flowers Haven Nursery 84 Dillion Ln., 870-946-2946 Nursery that grows vegetables, bedding plants and hanging plants. Also grows a spring and fall crop. On-Farm Sales. DUMAS
Weston Esau 387 State Police Rd., 870-818-3237 Offers watermelons during season. On-Farm Sales. EUDORA Atkins Farms 253 Atkins Ln., 870-355-2211 Offers u-pick blueberries and blackberries during season. Also offers squash, cucumbers, eggplant, peppers, tomatoes, corn, string beans, butter beans, pink-eyed peas, zucchini and okra. U-Pick.
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Selman’s Nursery 151 Gin Rd., 870-355-2370 Grows and sells flowers, tomatoes, eggplants, squash, cucumbers, cantaloupe, watermelons, zucchini and lettuce plants in 3-inch cups. Seed available all year. Garden accessories, fertilizer and soil available. 8 a.m-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Wholesale Farm. FARGO Lighthouse Produce Farms 484 Floyd Brown Dr., 501-944-1093 Offers a variety of seasonal vegetables. Wholesale Farm. Rickey Bone 484 Floyd Brown Dr., 501-223-8427 Fresh produce including squash, okra, purple hull peas, melons, cantaloupes, tomatoes, eggplant, lettuce, celery, onions, bell peppers and pumpkins. On-Farm Sales. FORDYCE Stanfields Farm 16740 Calhoun 76, 870-313-2685 Cabbage, squash, peppers, cantaloupe and watermelons during season. Wholesale Farm. GRADY Hardin Farms 1 Disaster Ridge Rd., 870-866-3753 Sells squash, melons, peppers, peas, beans, blackberries, corn, tomatoes, potatoes, pecans and wheat. Also raises goats. Wholesale Farm. HAMBURG Old Milo Tree Farms and Pumpkin Patch 604 Ashley Rd. 485, 870-853-2379 oldmilotreefarms.com Fall pumpkin patch and Christmas trees in December. By appointment only. On-Farm Sales.
Triple M Farms of Ashley County 2383 Hwy. 189 N., 870-853-9285 Sells wholesale and retail u-pick tomatoes, peppers, watermelon, pumpkins and cantaloupe. U-Pick. LAKE VILLAGE Mel’s Farmers Market W. Main St., 870-265-5325 Farmers market offering fresh produce, nuts and eggs. Farmers Market. Sunrise Fisheries 2447 N. Lakeshore Dr., 870-265-1205 Lake Village fishery. On-Farm Sales. MCGEHEE Triple D Farms 516 Holly St., 870-501-1199 Offering peas, okra and greens seasonally; beef and pork all year. On-Farm Sales. MONTICELLO Jim A. Hall 251 U.S. Hwy. 425 N., 870-723-3724 Fifth-generation farm growing heirloom watermelons. On-Farm Sales. Market in the Park 335 W. Gaines, 870-723-2247 marketinthepark.org Farmers market and more located in the Main Street Mini Park in Monticello. The market offers homegrown produce, as well as homemade and handcrafted products. Farmers Market. Webb Tomato Farm 277 Connie Veasy Rd., 870-951-0187 Offers cantaloupe, cucumbers, peppers, tomatoes, watermelon and squash, all grown in the heart of Arkansas tomato country. On-Farm Sales. PINE BLUFF arkansasfoodandfarm.com
Chantrelles by Kim 8121 Hwy. 54, 870-341-2654 Offers chanterelle mushrooms and ornamentals in season. Contact for availability. Wholesale Farm. Christopher Doolittle 2205 N. University Dr., 870-413-0406 Offers purple hull peas in season. Wholesale Farm. D&S Produce 2205 N. University Dr., 870-413-0060 Offers broccoli, collard greens, kale, okra, peas, pecans, squash, turnip greens, turnips, watermelons and yellow squash. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Sat. On-Farm Sales. Pine Bluff Farmers Market Saracen Landing, Martha Mitchell Expy. Produce and crafts from Jefferson County. WIC participant. 6 a.m-1 p.m. Tues., Thurs., Sat. Farmers Market. POYEN Ken Landreth 706 W. 6th St., 501-844-6510 Seasonal produce available for wholesale or u-pick. U-Pick.
WARREN Chase Cox 122 Bradley 370, 903-330-2547 Family owned farm offering watermelons, tomatoes, peppers, squash and cantaloupe. On-Farm Sales. Deepwoods Farm 155 Bradley Rd. 26, 870-820-0702 deepwoodsfarm.org Family owned farm with a 70-year history of growing Bradley County’s famous tomatoes. Offers several varieties of heirloom tomatoes, plus the Amelia hybrid tomato. Tomatoes are never picked green, gassed or dipped in chlorine. USDA GAP Certified and Food Safety Insured. On-Farm Sales. Jim Parker 23210 U.S. 63 N., 870-357-2748 Sells u-pick tomatoes, blackberries and cantaloupe. U-Pick.
WASHINGTON Old Washington Farmers Market 106 W. Carrol St., 870-703-4154 oldwashingtonfarmersmarket.com Farmers market in historic Washington offering seasonal produce and artisan prepared foods. Farmers Market. WHITE HALL Arkansas Culinary Herbs 1413 Stowe Rd., 870-247-1205 Specializes in culinary herbs including dill, basil, cilantro, rosemary, thyme and chives. Wholesale Farm. Stowe Market Garden and Nursery 1305 Stowe Rd., 870-247-1205 Organic farm growing vegetables, herbs and cut flowers. On-Farm Sales.
King Farms 612 E. Cedar St., 870-226-5657 Seasonal vegetables and prepared jams, jellies and preserves. Wholesale Farm.
PRATTSVILLE A&B Berry Farm 2929 Hwy. 190 S., 870-699-4792 Pick your own blueberries during season. U-Pick. RISON Joe Willis 10920 Hwy. 63, 870-357-2302 Offers tomatoes, peaches, squash, okra, cucumbers, cantaloupe and watermelon. Farmers Market. Richard Tanner 3820 Hwy. 63 S., 501-773-3891 Specializes in fruits, vegetables, eggs and cut flowers. Produce offered includes heirloom tomatoes and cherry tomatoes, blueberries, blackberries, peaches, plums, watermelon, cantaloupe, sweet corn, peppers, tomatoes, Swiss chard, kale, kohlrabi, okra, cucumbers and squash. On-Farm Sales. Triple R Farms 1370 Hwy. 35 N., 870-325-6689 Raises and breeds Black Angus cattle. Offers breeding services and cattle for sale. Wholesale Farm. STUTTGART Harvey Edwards 55 D & J Rd., 870-830-6567 arbiofuel.com Soybean oil-based soaps made to order. Wholesale Farm.
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Blue Canoe Brewing Company 425 E. 3rd St. 501-492-9378 bluecanoebrewco.com This nanobrewery is proof that good things come in small packages. The taproom is usually full, but the bar maintains a steady pace that doesn’t keep anyone waiting very long for drinks. Damgoode Brews 500 President Clinton Ave., 501-664-2239 damgoodepies.com Damgoode Pies has been a name in Little Rock dining for some time, but it was when the pizza chain took over the former Boscos Brewing space in Little Rock’s River Market that it became a name in craft brewing, too. Frequent collaborations with master brewer Josiah Moody have elevated Damgoode into the top tier of Arkansas breweries right from the start. Lost Forty Brewing 501 Byrd St. 501-319-7335 lost40brewing.com This popular brewery is often standing room only, and with quality brews like the sweet crisp Love Honey Bock and refreshing Bare Bones Pilsner it’s easy to see why. Stone’s Throw Brewing 402 E. Ninth St. 501-244-9154 stonesthrowbeer.com The growth of Stone’s Throw has been steady since opening in 2013. In 2015, the brewery announced extended hours and a new beer garden—and since the taproom is generally full, the added space should come in handy immediately. Vino’s Pizza and Brewpub 923 W. 7th St. 501-375-8466 vinosbrewpub.com Little Rock’s oldest brew pub is, for many long-time Arkansas beer lovers, 56 | FOOD & FARM
where it all began. Trends come and go, hairstyles change—but Vino’s seems to keep on doing what it does best: Serve up pizza and beer with a side of delightfully low-rent rock n’ roll. Diamond Bear Brewing 600 N. Broadway St., North Little Rock 501-708-2739 diamondbear.com For the longest time, Diamond Bear was the only production brewery anywhere in Arkansas. The rise of competition didn’t catch Russ Melton’s company flatfooted, though—the brewery expanded its production facilities with a move to North Little Rock and added a tasty pub grub menu with its Arkansas Ale House taproom. Flyway Brewing Company 314 Maple St., North Little Rock 501-920-9291 flywaybrewing.blogspot.com Matt Foster started brewing his Flyway beer in an old carriage house, selling kegs to restaurants like Little Rock’s South on Main. In early 2015, Flyway announced it was moving into a permanent space in North Little Rock’s hip Argenta neighborhood, and renovations are currently underway. Must-have brew: Red Velvet Ale NORTHWEST ARKANSAS
Bentonville Brewing Company 1000 SE 5th St. 479-464-0150 bentonvillebrewing.com Bentonville’s newest brewery has a small taproom and a line-up of basic, tasty brews. Bike Rack Brewing Co. 410 SW A St. 479-268-6648 bikerackbrewing.com Benton County’s first brewery rolled out in 2015 with a biking-related theme and some tasty craft beers. There is pizza next door for the hungry, and a large patio area for outdoor beer enjoyment.
Apple Blossom Brewing Co. 1550 E. Zion Rd. #1 479-287-4344 appleblossombrewing.com This brewery offers elite pub grub, innovative beers and its own line of artisan breads used in-house and sold at Ozark Natural Foods and Blackboard Grocery and Eatery. Bar décor imported from Ireland gives the place a very comfortable feel. Columbus House Brewery 701 W. North St. 479-935-3752 facebook.com/columbushousebrewery This locally owned brewery in Fayetteville opened in 2015 offering signature brews and tours. Fossil Cove Brewing Co. 1946 N. Birch Ave. 479-445-6050 fossilcovebrewing.com Fossil Cove took a chance by opening in a part of town known more for industrial space than delicious beer back in 2012. Since then, one excellent brew after another has solidified the brewery’s reputation as one of the best in the state. Must-have brew: Paleo Ale Hog Haus Brewing Company 430 W. Dickson St. 479-521-2739 hoghaus.com There has been a brewpub on this site for a long time—and for many of those years, Hog Haus (and Ozark Brewing Co. before it) was one of the only breweries in operation around Arkansas. Tiny Tim’s Pizza and West Mountain Brewing Company 21 W. Mountain 479-521-5551 facebook.com/tinytimspizza This brewpub on the historic Fayetteville square has a wide selection of beer and pizza served in a casual, fun environment. This brewery sat dormant for many years, so it’s nice to celebrate its coming to life at last. arkansasfoodandfarm.com
Ozark Beer Co. 1700 S. First St., Rogers 479-636-2337 ozarkbeercompany.com Manufacturing brewery located in northwest Arkansas, producing handcrafted beers. Ozark beers have received national attention from the likes of Southern Living, and after tasting them it’s easy to see why. Core Brewing & Distilling Co. 2470 Lowell Rd. 479-879-2469 corebeer.com Core is a past Fayetteville Foam Fest winner and has become a mainstay of taprooms all across the state. Core has expanded into Rogers with a pub and announced in May 2015 that it would open a new location in Fayetteville. It began distilling liquor in the spring of 2014. Saddlebock Brewery 18244 Habberton Rd. 479-419-9969 saddlebock.com A production brewery that makes, among others, a Dirty Blonde, a pale ale, a chocolate stout, an amber lager, a Hefeweizen, an Arkansas Farmhouse and a Fayettechill Farmhouse. Open for tours. SOUTHWEST ARKANSAS
Bubba Brew’s Sports Pub & Grill 8091 Airport Rd., Bonnerdale 870-356-4001 facebook.com/bubbabrews2 Bonnerdale isn’t a name familiar to many outside the Hot Springs area, but this joint has a lot going for it. State of the art brewing equipment and a huge restaurant area make it worth a drive out to the country to get a cold one. Superior Bathhouse Brewery and Distillery 329 Central Ave., Hot Springs www.superiorbathhouse.com The first brewery ever opened in a national park, Superior has taken over one of the historic bathhouses in the Spa City and turned it into a hotspot for food and beer.
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Allen’s Food Market 60 Sugar Creek Ctr., Bella Vista facebook.com/allensfoods Grocery store that specializes in organic, locally and regionally produced items. Producers, contact Steve Morrow at steve@allensfoods.arcoxmail.com or 479-876-6190. Brookshire’s Food & Pharmacy brookshires.com Full-service grocery in various locations in southern Arkansas. City Market citymarketfoodstore.com Grocery store with locations on 12th Street and Colonel Glenn in Little Rock, and Rose City in North Little Rock. Culinary District 510 Ouachita Ave., Hot Springs 501-624-2665 culinarydistrict.com Offers kitchen supplies, gourmet ingredients and a large selection of local meats and prepared products. Edward’s Food Giant edwardsfoodgiant.com Grocery store with locations in Little Rock, Bryant, Forrest City, Harrisburg and Marianna. Producers, contact Jeff Nosbisch at 501-850-6338 for produce or Bob Childers at 870-295-1000 for meat. Fresh Market thefreshmarket.com Specialty grocer with locations in Little Rock and Rogers. Producers, contact Neal Augustine at 501-225-7700. Good Earth Natural Food 3955 Central Ave., Hot Springs 855-293-2784 goodearthvitamin.com Offers fresh organic local produce, packaged organic foods, earth-friendly home and personal care products, and a huge variety of supplements.
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Greg & Jim’s Grocery & Grill 46 Old Military Rd., Colt 870-633-0541 Grocer that also serves breakfast and lunch six days a week and dinner two days. Full line of groceries and produce. Harps Foods harpsfoods.com Regional, employee-owned grocery store with dozens of locations in Arkansas. Hillcrest Artisan Meats 2807 Kavanaugh Blvd., Ste. B, Little Rock 501-671-6328 facebook.com/HillcrestArtisanMeats Butcher shop that carries local and regional meats. Also carries local artisan products and a limited selection of produce. Producers, ask for Brandon or Tara Brown. Hogg’s Meat Market 4520 Camp Robinson Rd. North Little Rock 501-758-7700 hogsmeatmarket.com Butcher Shop and catering business in operation since 1961. Processes wild game. Kroger kroger.com National grocery store with some 50 locations in Arkansas. Producers should contact produce managers at individual stores.
Meat Works Butchery 816 De Queen St., Mena 479-394-2900 Grass-fed and finished beef, lamb, goat, pastured pork and chicken as well as eggs, breads, vegetables, fruits, specialty oils, sauces, honey and spices. Also delivers. Natural Things 5407 Hwy. 5 N., Bryant 501-213-0034 Natural foods store that sells mostly grocery items. Olde Fashioned Foods 8434 Phoenix Ave., Fort Smith 479-649-8200 Offers local and organic foods, herbs, alternative medicine and health products. Ozark Natural Foods 1554 N. College Ave., Fayetteville 479-521-7558 ozarknaturalfoods.com Natural foods co-op owned by a community of more than 10,000 investors. Producers, contact produce manager Pauline Thiessen at 479-5217588 or Pauline@onf.coop. Stratton’s Market 405 E. Third St., Little Rock 501-244-0542 duganspublr.com Small grocery and liquor store attached to Dugan’s Pub in Little Rock.
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Terry’s Finer Foods 5018 Kavanaugh Blvd., Little Rock 501-663-4154 Gourmet neighborhood grocery. Walmart Bentonville (corporate office) 800-925-6278 The international discount chain has sold Arkansas produce in its store for 20 years. Local and organic produce available statewide. Whole Foods 501 Bowman, Little Rock 501-312-2326 wholefoodsmarket.com National chain with location in Little Rock.
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M-TO-TABLE FAR Milo Coffee Co. in Little Rock.
1620 Savoy 1620 Market St., 501-221-1620 1620savoy.com Fine dining in a swank space, with a menu redone by the same owners of Cache downtown. The scallops are especially nice. 5 p.m-10 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sun. Big Orange 17809 Chenal Pkwy., 501-821-1515 207 N. University Ave., 501-379-8715 bigorangeburger.com Gourmet burgers and salads are featured on a menu that uses local and seasonal produce whenever possible. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Boulevard Bread Co. 1417 Main St., 501-375-5100 1920 N. Grant St., 501-663-5951 4301 W. Markham St., 501-526-6661 boulevardbread.com Offers fresh bread, fresh pastries, a wide selection of cheeses, meats and side dishes at at each of the Arkansas chain’s locations. Good coffee, too. Brave New Restaurant 2300 Cottondale Ln., 501-663-2677 bravenewrestaurant.com Chef/owner Peter Brave was doing “farm to table” before most of us knew the term. His focus is on fresh, highquality ingredients prepared elegantly but simply. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 5 p.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 5 p.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat.
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Cache Restaurant 425 President Clinton Ave., 501-850-0265 cachelittlerock.com A stunning experience on the wellpresented plates and in terms of atmosphere, glitz and general feel. It doesn’t feel like anyplace else in Little Rock. 11 a.m.-close Mon.-Fri., 5 p.m.close Sat. Last seating at 9:45 p.m. each evening. Capital Bar and Grill 111 Markham St., 501-370-7013 capitalbarandgrill.com Big hearty sandwiches, daily lunch specials and fine evening dining all rolled up into one at this landing spot downtown. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-midnight Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun. Cheers in the Heights 2010 N. Van Buren, 501-663-5937 cheersith.com The menu includes great burgers and sandwiches, vegetarian offerings and salads at lunch, and fish specials and good steaks in the evening. 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Ciao Baci 605 N. Beechwood St., 501-603-0238 ciaobaci.org The focus is on fine dining in this casually elegant Hillcrest bungalow, though excellent tapas are out of this world. The tree-shaded, light-strung deck is a popular destination.
Copper Grill 300 E. Third St., 501-375-3333 coppergrilllr.com Comfort food, burgers and more sophisticated fare including fresh salads. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Milford Track 10809 Executive Center Dr., 501-223-2257 milford-track.com Healthy and tasty are the key words at this deli/grill that serves breakfast and lunch. Bread is baked in-house, and there are several veggie options. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sat. Mylo Coffee Co. 2715 Kavanaugh Blvd., 501-747-1880 mylocoffee.com Bakery with a vast assortment of handmade pastries, house-roasted coffee and an ice cream counter. Soups and sandwiches, too. 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Tues.Thurs., 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. So Restaurant 3610 Kavanaugh Blvd., 501-663-1464 sorestaurantbar.com Call it a French brasserie with a sleek, but not fussy American finish. The wine selection is broad and choice. The Fold Botanas Bar 3501 Old Cantrell Rd., 501-916-9706 thefoldlr.com Gourmet tacos and botanas, or small plates. Try the cholula pescada taco. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.midnight Fri.-Sat. arkansasfoodandfarm.com
The Root Café 1500 S. Main St., 501-414-0423 therootcafe.com Homey, local foods-focused cafe. With tasty burgers, homemade bratwurst, banh mi and a number of vegan and veggie options. Breakfast and Sunday brunch, too. 7 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Tues.-Fri., 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Sat., 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sun. Trio’s 8201 Cantrell Rd., Ste. 100, 501-221-3330 triosrestaurant.com Fresh, creative and satisfying lunches; even better at night, when the chefs take flight. Best array of fresh desserts in town. 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., 5:30-close Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sun. NORTH LITTLE ROCK Good Food by Ferneau 521 Main St., 501-725-4219 goodfoodbyferneau.com Healthy lunch options during the week with a weekend dinner service that lets chef Donnie Ferneau stretch his legs in the kitchen. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 10 a.m.-2 a.m. Fri., 6 p.m.-2 a.m. Mugs Café 515 Main St., 501-379-9101 mugscafe.org
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Quaint and casual breakfast and lunch spot located in the heart of North Little Rock’s Argenta district. Farm fresh sausage and eggs make up the backbone of a tasty menu beyond standard breakfast fare. 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Ristorante Capeo 425 Main St. 501-376-3463 capeo.us This excellent, authentic Italian restaurant was the trailblazer in the nowhot Argenta neighborhood of downtown North Little Rock. 5 p.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Sat. BENTONVILLE The Hive 200 N.E. A St., 479-286-6575 thehivebentonville.com The chef describes the menu as “Ozark High South,” with offerings like pimento cheese, an “Arkansas Trail Mix” of pecans, soybeans, black walnuts and cheddar straws, grits, etc. You must have the frisee, egg or no. The pork chop is great. Breakfast 6:30 a.m.-10 a.m. Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Sat.-Sun.; lunch 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; dinner 5 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., 5 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; Sunday brunch 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Bar hours: 5 p.m.-11 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., 5 p.m.-11:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat.
Tusk & Trotter 110 S.E. A St., 479-268-4494 tuskandtrotter.com Brasserie focused on locally-sourced ingredients. The dinner menu has everything from French fries (pommes frites) to burgers to duck confit. At lunch, find a lamb sandwich from local growers to hot dogs. Microbrews, too. 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun. EUREKA SPRINGS Fresh 179 N. Main St., 479-253-9300 freshanddeliciousofeurekasprings.com Farm to table full-service restaurant and market serves homemade breads and pastries, cured meats, gourmet cheeses, salads, homemade pasta and more, dine in or take out. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sun. The Garden Bistro 119 North Main St., 479-253-1281 eurekagardenbistro.com Farm-to-table bistro featuring fresh vegetables and herbs from local producers. Seasonal menu featuring meats and produce available from the area. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tues., Sat.; 10 a.m.-3 p.m., 5 p.m.-9 p.m. Wed. - Fri.
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FAYETTEVILLE The Farmer’s Table Café 1079 S. School Ave., 479-966-4125 thefarmerstablecafe.com Locally-sourced café serving some of the best breakfast and lunch in the state. 6 a.m.-4 p.m. Tues.-Sun.; 5 p.m.-9 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Greenhouse Grill 481 S. School Ave., 479-444-8909 greenhousegrille.com Menu created with local and organic products when possible, including herbs grown by the restaurant. Among the offerings: Sweden Creek Farm Organic Shiitake Mushroom Fries, Kale & Carrot Summer Rolls, Roasted Fennel and Apple Salad, and Cage Free Chicken & Apricot Marsala. Live music on occasion. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Tues.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sun.
Hammontree’s 326 N. West Ave., 479-521-1669 hammontreesgourmet.com Fancy grilled cheese with local ingredients and gourmet cheeses. Salads, turkey burgers and soups also available. There’s outdoor seating along the front. 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Ozark Natural Foods Café 1554 N. College Ave., 479-521-7558 onf.coop Small cafe housed in Ozark Natural Foods grocery store offers locally roasted coffee, muffins and scones for breakfast, salads and sandwiches, hot bar, vegan dishes, bakery items, local meats and produce when possible. Hot bar 11 a.m.-2 p.m. daily. JASPER Boardwalk Café 215 E. Court St., 870-446-5900 arkansashouse.net/menu-wide.html Specializes in organic food, made from locally grown and raised ingredients. Adjacent to the Arkansas House resort. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Mon., Tues., Thurs., 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. The Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance’s effort to source surplus locally grown food.
NONPROFITS
What’s listed below is just a sampling of the many nonprofits devoted to local food-and-farm-related projects. Know of one we should include? Contact Rebekah Hardin at rebekah@arktimes.com. Apple Seeds appleseedsnwa.org Partners with schools and community organizations to establish activities that serve students and their families such as gardening clubs, school garden education, farm field trips, student-run farmers markets and healthy snack classes. Arkansas Garden Corps arkansasgardencorps.com Promotes school and community gardens to provide nutrition education and reduce childhood obesity. AmeriCorps members provide labor. Has more than a dozen service sites. Arkansas Gleaning Project 1400 W. Markham St., Little Rock 501-399-9999 arhungeralliance.org 62 | FOOD & FARM
Delta Garden Study arteengarden.com A $2 million research study, funded by the USDA’s Agriculture Research Service, designed to prevent childhood obesity and improve academic achievement in middle school children in central Arkansas and the Delta. Provides middle schools with a one-acre garden and greenhouse and access to healthy foods. Dunbar Garden 1800 S. Chester St., Little Rock dunbargarden.org A two-acre outdoor classroom adjacent to Dunbar Middle School and Gibbs Elementary in Little Rock. Supplies produce to local schools and restaurants as well as selling at area farmers markets. Feed Communities feedcommunities.com Works with individuals, organizations, schools, universities, government agencies and foundations to create sustainable partnerships for increasing access to healthy foods and improving healthy food choices. Feed Fayetteville is the organization’s pilot project. Food Corps foodcorps.org/where-we-work/Arkansas Promotes sustainable community development, local food and farmer education projects in northwest Arkansas.
HARRISON Prairie Market’s Tall Grass Deli 115 W. Industrial Park Rd., 870-743-3267 Health food restaurant in a health food store that also functions as farmers market, serves locally sourced food. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat. ROGERS The Green Bean 5208 Village Pkwy., Ste. 11, 479-464-8355 or 479-381-2055 itsagreenbeanworld.com Organic, often local, luncheon fare; also at the Rogers Farmers Market on Saturdays. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Mon.-Fri. SILOAM SPRINGS 28 Springs 100 E. University, 479-524-2828 28springs.com Inn at the Mill’s Chef Miles James’ new restaurant features seasonal menu, locally sourced food, craft beers and hand-mixed cocktails. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Sat., bar open until last call.
Heifer International: Seeds of Change heifer.org A campaign to end poverty in the Arkansas delta and Appalachia by promoting locally produced food. Partner in the renovation and development of St. Joseph Farm in North Little Rock. Donate or learn more at heifer.org. NCAT FoodCorps Southeast Regional Office, Fayetteville ncatt.org/ncat-south-east-regionaloffice FoodCorps Arkansas’ sustainable agriculture program ATTRA offers workshops, materials and technical assistance to farmers interested in sustainable or organic arms. Ozark Slow Food ozarkslowfood.org An organization devoted to promoting healthy foods and the relationship between consumers and sustainable farming. The People Tree thepeopletree.us Works with Vestal Urban Farming Project in North Little Rock. Also working to develop the Arkansas Food Resource Co-Op and regional and seasonal food guides for central Arkansas growers.
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