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6 A far mer’s note

This cool, wet summer has been tough on part of the garden, but the Goldies and Carbons coming out are bigger than a man’s hand.

MOSS MO U N T A I N 8 FA RM CON FA B

Writers join P. Allen Smith for the first Farm2Home event at his farm to meet up with farmers, sample Arkansas-grown food.

by Alan Leveritt

By P. Allen Smith

Bites Seed to tap

Flyway Brewing is working to create the first all-Arkansas sourced brew.

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Chicken man

Learning about backyard chickens with P. Allen Smith.

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The ASU Regional Farmers’ Market has grown from a few stands under a stand of trees to a large pavilion with plans to expand. by Michael Roberts

Urban Gardening evangelist

Sarah Brown’s Cereus Solutions and Project Bloom.

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18 A FARM AT ST. JOSEPH 20 S L E E P N E A R S H E E P Once an orphanage, the St. Joseph building and grounds are being transformed into a sustainable farming project by Jody Hardin

A road trip to agritourist sites in Arkansas, including wineries, sheep farm and the Fayetteville Ale Trail. By Michael Roberts and Kat Robinson

By Michael Roberts

22 Big Cheese

By Michael Roberts

White River Creamery’s Nigerian Dwarf goats producing feta, chevre and fromage blanc.

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A Farmer’s Note by Alan Leveritt

Above: Sambo, the author’s personable Friesian and Katahdin sheep mix.

I have heard of bait crops before, but the sunflower solution has been a surprise…

can’t remember a wetter or cooler summer. The low July 4 was 62 degrees and there’s so much standing water in my lower pasture, the heirloom tomatoes are drowning atop their raised beds. It seems like it’s either drought or downpour with little in between. But not all the tomatoes are in the lower pasture and those that aren’t are beautiful. The first Goldies and Carbons are wider than my hand. At $4 a pound I’m picking $5 tomatoes. As the season progresses they’ll get smaller, but their complex, sweet, slightly acidic flavor never diminishes. We’re trying to get ready to host a Cuban-style hog roast and tomato fest at the end of the month. Friends and their friends bring potluck and we supply the hog and heirloom tomatoes. Barbara Armstrong at Scott Heritage Farm is supplying the hog, and I’ll be using my China Box roaster. The big change in our mix this year has been the addition of cut flowers, mostly sunflowers, zinnias, dahlias and gladiolus. The most destructive pest for heirloom tomatoes has always been the stink bugs. It appears flowers might be my salvation. Stink bugs are tough to kill even with conventional pesticides. They puncture and suck fruit rather than munch, so whether you are using organic Pyganic or conventional Carbyl, it’s harder to poison them. They destroy hundreds of tomatoes each year in our field. The sunflower harvest began in earnest a few weeks ago, and I noticed a lot of stink bugs on the flowers but none on the tomatoes

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just a dozen yards away. I do a pest census by shaking several plants and, depending on what falls to the black plastic mulch, I have a pretty good idea of my bug problem. So far this year I have found two stink bugs on the plastic, which is pretty amazing. I have heard of bait crops before, but the sunflower solution has been a surprise and apparently the insects do no apparent damage to the sunflowers. This last, brutal winter was rough on our sheep herd, with 10 lambs stillborn, dying in the cold or succumbing to extreme diarrhea before we could medicate them. One of the bright spots has been our ram, Sambo, a cross between a Friesian milk sheep and a Katahdin meat sheep. While most sheep stay five steps away from a human, Mr. Personality greets each visitor, rubbing his head on the visitor’s thigh and inviting a good scrub. He then escorts you throughout the herd of some 80 ewes while you go about your business. The one drawback to having a playful, affectionate, 300 lbs. ram is that he delights in butting you when your back is turned. As being butted goes, it’s a gentle butt, but one that will send you sprawling and bruised. The farmer’s markets are absolutely bursting with watermelons, tomatoes, squash, flowers, cheeses and just about anything you can imagine that is edible or beautiful and can be grown in a temperate climate. During this time we have tomatoes every night, topped with fresh basil, mozzarella cheese and dressed with a balsamic vinegar glaze. Just as it starts to get routine, I think forward toward the next 42 weeks of the year that will be without world-class tomatoes and fresh basil. It’s a good reason to appreciate this moment and this place.

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Moss Mountain Farm Gets a Taste of Local Our first Farm2Home event celebrates Arkansas’s farmers, artisans, chefs and writers. by P. Allen Smith

riters, farmers and the Arkansas Grown program are working together to bring more of Arkansas’s food to Arkansas plates. I’ve partnered with the program to bolster our local food system and hosted the first Farm2Home event at my farm. At the event, 25 Arkansas writers joined me at Moss Mountain Farm to learn about the value of a strong local food system from Arkansas Secretary of Agriculture Butch Calhoun and a panel of four local farmers. More than 20 local farmers and producers set up an outdoor tasting area and writers sampled an assortment of exquisite locally made and grown items like vegetables, fruit, wine, beer, bread, jams and jellies, among other tasty delights. arkansasfoodandfarm.com

Buying local supports Arkansas’s economy, builds community and helps protect the planet. This event provided an opportunity to deepen or create relationships with local producers. I’m passionate about the future of closer relationships in our community between farmers, producers and restaurants. For the local food system to be viable, quality has to be excellent, supply reliable and price reasonable — and Arkansas has what it takes. See what a few of the attendees had to say: “For too long we have gotten away from our roots. Our roots were people with gardens; people fishing; people huntFood & Farm 9 Food & Farm 9

Famers and vendors who participated in the 2014 Farm2Home event: Barnhill Orchards Diamond Bear EG’s Funky Yard Bird BBQ Sauce Ethan’s Heirloom Gardens Hall Family Farms Laughing Stock Farms Like Yo Mama’s Homemade Pies Loblolly Creamery McCool Farms New Cheesecake Company North Pulaski Farms Peach Pickin’ Paradise Post Winery Pratt Family Salsa

ing; people growing their own vegetables and fruits. And we see, even though we’re becoming more urbanized as a state, people getting back to those things again, kind of back to the past in the state of Arkansas.” Rex Nelson RexNelsonSouthernFried.com “I like the idea of giving back to my community.” Jerusalem Greer JerusalemGreer.com “People should know where their food comes from.” Stephanie Buckley, TheParkWife.com “Being sustainable and protecting the Earth — you can’t go wrong there.” James Moore YouTube.com/BusVlogger “I just very much appreciate being able to get the local food, and knowing there was a heart behind it. And I just want to support my local friends and eat healthy.” Amanda Farris, AmandaFarris.org

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“I feel like it’s the basics. I’m getting back to the simple things and eating what I’m supposed to eat. And my body appreciates it.” Bethany Stephens, LittleMagpie.org

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“We have a seven year old and a four year old and to me it’s very important that they know where food is coming from and that food is safe.” Peter Horton, OneWorldPlate.com

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“They can get really great products, great vegetables, great meat or great wine, locally.” Joseph Post, Post Winery “I grow and sell local produce, and I think what I’m really selling is not so much a vegetable, but I’m selling the way it makes people feel when they buy that vegetable and prepare it for their family.” Georgiaberry Mobley SunshineforDinner.com

Clockwise from top left: Tammy Sue’s Critters, P. Allen Smith speaks with local writers; Arkansas Grown was one of the main partners in the first Farm2Home event; writer Heather Disarro during a panel discussion about farmers in Arkansas and buying locally grown produce; the Hardin Farms & Market booth.

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Don’t Plow UnDer ProDUce Donate it.

Arkansas Times Publishing 201 E. Markham St. 200 Heritage Center West Little Rock, Arkansas 72203 501-375-2985 | arktimes.com Publisher Alan Leveritt Associate Publisher Rebekah Hardin Editor Lindsey Millar Associate Editor Michael Roberts Art Director Bryan Moats Advertising Art Director Mike Spain Assistant Art Director Patrick Jones

Good for Growers and Arkansas’s Hungry

Gleaning,

the age old practice of

gathering produce left in the fields after harvest as a source of food for the poor, is alive and well in Arkansas. Through partnerships between Arkansas growers, the Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance and the Society of Saint Andrew, volunteers go into fields after harvest and gather left over produce. In 2013, growers donated 1.5 million pounds of gleaned produce which was collected and donated to food banks, food pantries, soup kitchens and shelters that feed

“I never want to plow under produce I’ve grown when there are hungry people who need it. Being involved with the Arkansas Gleaning Project means I don’t have to. I feel good about donating what’s left in my fields.” – Randy Clanton Clanton Farms, Bradley County

the hungry all across the state. From urban gardens to GAP-certified operations, there’s a place for growers of all sizes in The Arkansas Gleaning Project. All your produce donations are tax deductible.

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Larnie Bosmyer Hughes serves grilled summer vegetables — zephyr squash, zucchini, baby carrots and spring onions — to the diners at the May Farm-to-Table benefit dinner at St. Joseph Farm. The former orphanage on Camp Robinson Road in North Little Rock is operated as a farm and food education facility by longtime Arkansas farmer Jody Hardin. Hardin plans a fall festival as well. Chefs Scott McGehee and Travis McConnell prepared the meal for the May event with locally grown ingredients from St. Joseph and 15 other Arkansas farms.

To contribute this year’s excess produce contact Jeremy Adams at Jeremy@arhungeralliance.org Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance 1400 W. Markham St. • Little Rock, AR 72201 501-399-9999 • ARHungeralliance.org The Arkansas Gleaning Project is a program of the Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance. 12 Food & Farm

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BITES Seed to tap:

Making a Natural State brew Arkansas beer. Just a couple of decades ago, the phrase would have been meaningless. These days, craft breweries are sprouting up all around the state, many of them producing brews that can stand up to any in the country. But there’s “Arkansas beer” and then there’s Flyway Brewing’s “Arkansas beer.” Flyway’s Matt Foster, who turned his hobby brewing into a business that supplies brew to Little Rock restaurants and bars, decided that even though Arkansas isn’t known as a barley- and hops-producing state, he could step outside the usual practice of importing the main ingredients for beer by growing them. He uses barley grown in the fertile Delta soil of a University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service plot outside of Marianna and at Little Rock’s Dunbar Community Garden, which had already been experimenting with hops production, looking for strains that would grow well in Arkansas’s warm, moist climate. Thus the Arkansas Native Beer Project’s “Seed to Tap” initiative was born. The project has run into difficulties in recent months, because although Foster is a master of controlling conditions within his brewery, controlling the weather is an entirely different matter. Heavy spring rains this year caused some damage to the Marianna crop, but the harvest was still large enough for Foster to begin his experimentation of malting the barley, a process that requires germinating the barley grains and then drying them. Foster is also working with the Arkansas Native Beer Project’s Grant Chandler to isolate yeast 14 Food & Farm

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strains found only in Arkansas, putting the final touch on a truly native Arkansas beer. Foster says that this first step of the project proves that “growing” beer in Arkansas is possible, although he admits that the climate here is tough on barley. He has only just now begun to coordinate the malting process, and he plans to make several small test batches before releasing his finished product. If all goes well, Foster says to expect completely Arkansasgrown and Arkansas-made pale ale this fall, something he hopes

will become an annual seasonal for his brewery. Foster thinks that the project is a worthwhile endeavor that will grow, and with the interest in Arkansas beer growing as well, demand for his truly native ale is sure to be great. Matt Foster, owner of Flyway Brewing, is trying to make the first beer to come from Arkansas’s soil. Proving that barley and hop can be grown in Arkansas — in plots in Marianna and at the Dunbar Community Garden — Foster’s next step is to malt the barley. Weather permitting — barley is hard to grow in Arkansas — Foster hopes to have his first Arkansas-grown beer by the fall.

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Chicken man

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Noted gardener, stylist and foodlover P. Allen Smith is excited about chickens, and he wants everyone else to get excited about them, too. “Backyard chicken farming is growing in popularity,” Smith says, “and we want to teach people how to do it.” Smith keeps 17 breeds of heritage chickens at his Moss Mountain Farm outside Roland, and his passion for chickens runs deep — from his childhood visits to his grandparents’ farm through his experiences as a 4-H member. Smith raised his own chickens, showing them at local fairs, and is still proud of the blue ribbons he received. A successful career in growing plants, chickens and other livestock has given Smith a unique view of agriculture, a view he wants to share with anyone who is interested. To promote growing locally, Smith offers a series of workshops, including a popular one about backyard chicken farming. The next Moss Mountain poultry workshop will be Sept. 27, with a cost of $90 per person. For that price, attendees will receive information about different chicken breeds, how to raise them, how to nourish and keep them healthy, and how to market the resulting eggs and meat. It’s a complete “eggs-to-the-store” experience that will serve to encourage anyone interested in raising his or her own chickens. The seminar includes lunch, and the lovely Moss Mountain Farm setting is an added bonus. Reserve tickets at gardenhome@pallensmith.com or call 501519-5793 for more information. arkansasfoodandfarm.com

Urban gardening evangelist From the street, Sarah Brown’s house in Argenta looks like any other in the neighborhood. Around back, however, is an agricultural wonderland. Brown is the owner of Maison Terre, an online marketplace where she sells culinary and medicinal herbs along with all-naturally prepared food and bath products. The success of Maison Terre has allowed Brown to create Cereus Solutions, a nonprofit that seeks to promote “sustainability through research, creative design, practical application, and education by engaging individuals, organizations and communities,” according to its website, cereussolutions.org. The biggest jewel in the Cereus Solutions crown is the greenery in Brown’s backyard. Raised beds hold tomato, herb and root vegetable plants. Large plastic

trays on the side hold the roots of Cereus’ Project Bloom: approximately 1,000 seedlings — vegetables, greens, herbs, medicinals and edible flowers — to be given out for free to promote urban gardening in the neighborhood around Melrose Circle. Project Bloom is about more than just giving away plants, though. Brown and volunteers are providing all materials, including the plants, containers, soil and stakes. They will also be providing education on urban farming and plant care. Volunteers for the project will provide labor, tools and equipment to get the plants in the ground, while horticulturalists and gardeners will educate seedling growers on plant care and nutrition. Brown’s own small backyard garden features trellises for vertical gardening, raised beds and even logs inoculated with shiitake and oyster mushrooms, and she wants to spread her knowledge of good, nutritious food around to the neighborhood she loves so much.

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Above Left: White-Faced Black Spanish chickens on P. Allen Smith’s farm. Above: Sarah Brown’s garden grows up and around her backyard in North Little Rock. She is heading up Project Bloom to introduce gardening to her neighborhood, using seedlings grown in her yard. Food & Farm 15

This page: Peachy and Blue LLC is one of the many vendors at ASU’s Regional Farmers’ Market, held noon to 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays June through September and Saturdays 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. May through October at a pavilion at 3350 Aggie Road. Besides vegan soaps, area farmers sell vegetables, fruits, butters, jams, jellies, baked goods, beef, pork, eggs, even dog treats. Handmade crafts are available too. To see what’s being sold, go to asuregionalfarmersmarket.org. Opposite (clockwise from topleft): Peppers and tomatoes from the ASU Regional Farmers Market; shoppers walk through the pavilion; the Getaway Cafe at the Regional Farmers’ Market serves breakfast and lunch with produce from Once Upon a Farm.

ASU Regional Farmers’ Market 3350 Aggie Road, Jonesboro Bob Young, Market Manager 870-926-0250 asuregionalfarmersmarket.org rtyoung5455@sbcglobal.net Learn more about farmers markets like ASU Regional Farmers’ Market at arkansasfoodandfarm.com Br i an Chil son

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Market culture booming in Jonesboro

The ASU Regional Farmers’ Market eyes expansion.

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t all started under a small stand of trees near the Arkansas State University Agricultural Sciences farm back in 2006, but these days the ASU Regional Farmers’ Market operates under a large pavilion, built in 2010 at 3350 Aggie Road, that keeps its vendors selling rain or shine. The Jonesboro area is known for agriculture, but of a decidedly larger and more industrial scale than the local growers at the ASU Market. For Bob Young, director of the market, changing the perception that Northeast Arkansas agriculture was only industrial rice and soybean farms was important. With a growing market averaging over 1,500 customers and nearly 50 vendors, Jonesboro’s farmers market is making that point in a big way. A late May visit to the market saw a vibrant crowd perusing the various goods and produce for sale, and the vendors were so numerous that they spilled out from the pavilion area. Young said that June would bring even more vendors to the market, a situation that has the market’s board of directors planning a second pavilion. That pavilion will include indoor restrooms and a fully functional commercial kitchen. The kitchen will make the ASU Regional Market one of the few markets in the state that can host professional cooking demonstrations and classes, something Young says is an important part of the educational mission of the market. Like many farmers markets, the ASU Regional Market keeps strict vendor rules. Because of its location in the north of the state, the market does allow some growers from Misarkansasfoodandfarm.com

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souri, as long as they are from within 100 miles of Jonesboro, but the majority of the vendors come from the rich farmlands surrounding the city. The market conducts periodic farm visits to ensure that what’s being sold has actually been grown or cooked by the farmer, something that Young says not only provides a level of comfort to the consumer, but also helps foster a sense of community among the regular vendors who attend the market weekly. The wide variety seen in May made it hard to choose just what to buy. Nine Oaks Beef of Brookland caught my eye, with a large case of steaks, roasts and sausage. The owners of Nine Oaks have been raising cattle for a century, and are firm in their commitment to raise their livestock hormone- and antibiotic-free — the calling card of industrial cattle production — and on feed that includes only pasture grass and specialty grains. With beef prices on the rise, Nine Oaks’ price listing wasn’t too far afield from the anonymous beef down at the local grocery store, and the fla-

vor was outstanding. Another vendor that will please anyone with a sweet tooth is Culp’s Honey Farm of Jonesboro. Featuring honey from bees fed on soybeans and wild flowers, Culp’s stands out among honey sellers for one reason: It has a size to fit any appetite, from “baby” bear-shaped bottles for a dollar all the way up to full gallons of sweet, golden honey. Culp’s honey is medium-dark and very clear, its deep flavor the hallmark of the good stuff. For a another stop, pay a visit to the two sets of Mennonite farmers, Amos and Lyla Shrock with Oak Ridge Produce, and Titus and Laura Shrock of Coffee Corner Kitchen. Fresh, delicious vegetables will be on your menu if you follow our lead — that is, if you can avoid filling up with the rolls, breads and sweet fried pies all laid out like a treasure trove of deliciousness by Coffee Corner Kitchen. This is home baking done extremely well and served extremely fresh. A pan of yeast rolls purchased on Saturday still tasted fresh when eaten for supper Monday night. The ASU Regional Market is a destination market, meaning it’s big enough to be worth a trip to Jonesboro all by itself. A twominute drive will put you right in the heart of the city’s bustling shopping district and just a couple of more minutes away from a thriving Main Street filled with great restaurants and lively music. Both the town and the market are growing fast, so if it’s been awhile since you’ve been to Jonesboro, you’ve got a lot of reasons to see what’s new — and revisit some old-time methods of growing, baking and selling great produce. Food & Farm 17

A community farming hub North Little Rock’s St. Joseph Farm project aims high. by Michael Roberts

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t first sight, the St. Joseph Farm project doesn’t call to mind a farm. Located off Camp Robinson Road in North Little Rock, atop a hill reached by driving under an imposing brick and concrete arch, the former Catholic orphanage built in 1910 looks like something right out of Dickens — or perhaps Poe’s “Fall of the House of Usher.” The former St. Joseph Home is 56,000 square feet and includes 80 rooms. Today, it’s poised to be the base of a potential revolution in Arkansas farming. At the head of the project is Jody Hardin, a man who is no stranger to farming and community organization in Central Arkansas. Along with Barbara Armstong, Hardin was instrumental in starting the Argenta Farmers Market as well as Scott Heritage Farm, two institutions that remain a vital part of the food scene to this day. He also comes from a farming family, and when the St. Joseph Center of Arkansas, a nonprofit corporation, began looking for ways to preserve and renew the orphanage property, Hardin began thinking in a big way about what the building, and the surrounding 60 acres, might be capable of. Hardin initially set up a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program at St. Joseph, working with several Delta-area farmers on sustainable growing practices, then taking the fruits of their labor into the Central Arkansas market. Hardin sees this partnership as a two-fold program: First, farmers get access to

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a new market that they might not be able to get into on their own, and second, Hardin gets to spread his knowledge of sustainable growing practices in an area of the state known mostly for conventional farming — something that usually means a lot of chemicals in the form of pesticides and herbicides. The farm’s own vegetables will also be a part of the CSA, currently run under the name Foodshed Farms (foodshedfarms.com); subscribers are paying a $450 seasonal fee for weekly boxes of the CSA’s bounty over the summer (this summer’s slots have been filled). The farm intends to operate a fall CSA as well, with pricing to be determined. In addition to the weekly boxes, visitors to St. Joseph can pick and choose from available produce at the recently opened farm stand, which operates 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. every Friday and Saturday. “The orphanage was set up to be self-sustaining,” Hardin says, pointing out the commercial kitchen in the basement and ample storage space for prepared goods. A topographical map of the land that hangs in his office inside the orphanage building shows a pasture (with a dairy in the works), a community garden and a large sloped hill that is the heart of his biggest project, the St. Joseph Farm Food Forest, a terraced gardening project that will grow a variety of fruit and nut trees, shade-loving crops, root crops, and plants that will enrich the soil with nitrogen and prevent erosion, while producing a cornucopia of food plants all in one space. It sounds at first like something new, but according to Hardin, it’s the “oldest method of farming in the world.” To create the food forest, mounds of charcoal produced in low-oxygen

kilns known as “biochar” and other organic material are piled in rows along the hillside, then inoculated with a bacteria soup that helps keep the soil fertile. While the idea of bacteria may make you think of microscopic bugs that spoil food and cause sickness, these bacteria slowly break down the organic matter, creating a layer of compost rich in nutrients. The building of the forest has been a community effort, with students from North Little Rock’s Youth Challenge, a program for atrisk youth sponsored by the Arkansas National Guard, spending several weekends coming to the farm to work. It’s this sort of involvement from the people around the farm that Hardin wants to grow as much as he wants to grow his crops. The St. Joseph facility has also attracted attention from artisans around Central Arkansas. Amy Bradley-Hole, founder of Bonta Toscana, a start-up company that sells a Tuscan-style garlic sauce, maintains a garden plot in the St. Joseph community garden, which she calls her “own little slice of Italy.” BradleyHole takes her Italian heritage seriously. “Whenever I go to Tuscany, I often buy seeds from a garden center there, so many of my plants are literally from Italy,” she said. Noting that the kitchen space has some large canning baths, Bradley-Hole envisions a day when she can use St. Joseph’s facilities to mass-produce her popular sauce in large batches. Unfortunately, the kitchen still needs a few repairs to get up and running, but BradleyHole sees the potential for a business like hers to participate in all steps of commerce at the farm project: grow products in the gardens, process them in the kitchen and sell them at the farm’s produce stand. In addition to growing and proarkansasfoodandfarm.com

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cessing space, St. Joseph has another thing going for it: a grand front lawn that stretches like a soft green carpet in all directions. It’s here that the St. Joseph project team sees the potential for a lot of fun, with a large harvest festival planned for the coming fall and space for a series of farm-to-table dinners. The first dinner, held May 22, drew well-known chefs Scott McGehee and Travis McConnell. McConnell in particular has become a fixture around the farm, organizing and participating in nearly half a dozen dinners, but he sees a future far beyond just dinners. He is in the process of using his Butcher and Public name to create a charcuterie meat share program, using meats from the farm and from farm partners to create high-quality processed meats. St. Joseph is, in many ways, still an abstract concept, although work in the recent months has made it much more concrete. The plans that Hardin and his team have for the place are as large and daunting as the first sight of the former orphanage is, but they are exciting at the same time. The property could have easily gone into disrepair, abandoned and empty, to be torn apart by the ravages of time, vandals and the weather. Instead, the stained glass of the small, serene chapel glows with a newfound hope — that the farm project will bring an agricultural space into an urban area and, by doing so, bring a community together to celebrate healthy eating, sustainable farming practices and the joy of food and fellowship with one another. There is plenty of work to be done to get the farm project fully on its feet — and there’s always room for one more volunteer.

Jody Hardin, who comes from a farming family and who helped created the Argenta Farmers Market, has for the past year been working to turn the former St. Joseph Orphanage into a working farm. Hardin works with farmers spreading the word of sustainable agriculture and has hosted several farm-to-table dinners, including one in May that drew well-known chefs Travis McConnell of Butcher and Public (below, left) and Scott McGehee of Yellow Rocket Concepts. Their menu (opposite page) included slow-roasted pork shoulder from Falling Sky Farm and fresh vegetables from the St. Joseph farm.

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Sleep near sheep, try some locally produced beer or wine and try to navigate a corn maze. by Michael Roberts and Kat Robinson Post Familie Vineyards 1700 St. Mary’s Mountain Road, Altus 479-468-2741 | postfamilie.com

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When Jacob Post began setting the vines that would become the basis of cultivars for Post Familie wines, he could not foresee the ups and downs of Arkansas and its wine industry over the next five generations. His children and grandchildren have managed to keep Post Familie and the old Altus Cooperative Winery open and thriving through good weather and bad, through Prohibition and onward into the 21st century. Jacob Post might have laughed at the idea of city folks coming out to the vineyards to swelter in the heat while learning about those grapes. But each year, thousands come through the town of Altus and visit the four area wineries — Post Familie, Mount Bethel, Wiederkehr Wine Cellars and Chateau Aux Arc — to tour the land where the grapes are grown and to sample wine. Post Familie offers both tours and tastings, and recently the winery opened a new tasting facility that’s airy and inviting. At Post, the tours and tastings are free, another bonus for thirsty visitors. Of course, bottles of each tasted wine are also available for purchase daily. KR Wiederkehr Wine Cellar 3324 Swiss Family Drive 1-800-622-WINE or 479-468-WINE wiederkehrwines.com

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A trip to Wiederkehr Wine Cellar is a trip through the history of Arkansas. Founded in 1880 by Johann Andreas Wiederkehr, a Swiss immigrant, Wiederkehr weathered Prohibition by producing sacramental wine for Subiaco Monastery and the Diocese of Little Rock. At the end of Prohibition, family patriarch Al Wiederkehr began thinking of ways to expand the family business, a journey that took him from Arkansas to the University of California-Davis to learn more about viticulture. Later, during an exchange program that took Wiederkehr to the Bourdeaux region of France, Wiederkehr learned that good wine needs good food with it, and was inspired to open the Weinkellar Bistro that still occupies the historic property today. Visitors to Wiederkehr can tour the facility, taste of the winery’s product in the tasting room

and dine at the aforementioned Weinkellar Bistro, which takes its name from the German for “wine cellar,” and is used not only as a nod to the history of the family, but also as a memory of a time when advertising could not include the English “wine” but only the German “wein.” The winery also has space available for gatherings of up to 300 people in its Weingarten Hall, and features an RV Park for overnight stays. MR Ewe Bet Farm 1020 W. Wallis Road, Cave Springs 479-248-7522 | ewebetfarm.com

The Ewe Bet Farm is more than just a working sheep farm; it offers non-farmers a chance to experience life in an agricultural setting. The Cave Springs-area facility operates with humane husbandry standards, with sheep grazed on managed lands of natural grasses. Mike and Mary Joe Green’s small flock of Katahdin and Katahdin crossbred sheep feed only on those grasses along with an occasional all-vegetarian supplement. If you want to get to know the farm, you have the option of staying in an on-site suite. The amenities are modern and spiffy, with a comfortable bed, couch, kitchen and bath available for your use — and a breakfast of just-baked muffins, fresh farm eggs and fruit delivered each morning. Though the kind hosts say “sleep as late as you want,” you’d miss half the fun — which includes feeding the animals and learning about the operation, fishing in the on-site pond and relaxing in a rural atmosphere just minutes away from the booming Northwest Arkansas corridor. Rather stay in the city? You can still try some of Ewe Bet Farm’s organically raised lamb at Bentonville’s Tusk and Trotter American Brasserie. The restaurant’s signature lamb dish is a loin of lamb ham with lamb bacon, lamb boulette (meatball), vegetables, potatoes and juice called, incredibly, “Mary Had A Little Lamb But You Ate It.” If you’d rather prepare your own lamb delights, Ewe Bet Farms sells freshly butchered meats at the Bentonville Farmers Market and direct to customers through ewebetfarms.com. KR Peebles Farm CR 249 (off Hwy. 64), Augusta 870-919-6162 | peeblesfarm.com

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head out to a you-pick-’em farm. You’ll find U.S. Peebles Farm between McCrory and Augusta on Highway 64 in the middle of the Arkansas Delta. Throughout the year, this is a working farm that produces cantaloupes, purple hull peas, watermelons and corn on a 140-acre plot. When fall comes, the farm comes alive with thousands of children and family members who come out to enjoy the cooler temperatures, pick their own pumpkins and participate in all sorts of outdoor activities. Eighty acres of the farm are dedicated just to the growing of pumpkins, 10 acres of which are set aside for visitors who choose their own to take home for Halloween decorating and Thanksgiving pies. Once the corn is harvested at the end of each summer, the leftover stalks remain standing. This is where the magic happens. Each year, a corn maze is carved — and if you were to look at it from the sky, you’d notice there’s a picture in that corn! There’s been a barn, a tractor, the local courthouse, a steamboat and a duck cut into the cornfield over the years. It’s great fun for young kids — and just as amusing for young adults who want to venture into the maze at night for an additional thrill. No worries; there’s a security guard posted who can help you find your way out and who makes sure to count heads before you set off on your corn maze adventure. Peebles Farm is open to the public the last week of September and the entire month of October each year. Check out peeblesfarm.com in midAugust to view this year’s corn maze design. KR Fayetteville Ale Trail experiencefayettevillestore.com/aletrail

A vibrant college and professional demographic mixed with a hip urban atmosphere has made Fayetteville prime ground for growing new breweries. The city has taken note and tied together the upstarts to form the Fayetteville Ale Trail, the first mapped brewery tour in Arkansas. Seven spots for singular suds are on the trail, including four in Fayetteville, two in Springdale and one in Rogers. The self-guided tour lets beer connoisseurs experience local breweries and meet with the brewmasters who crafted these beverages. So, how do you participate? Either download your passport from experiencefayettevillestore.com/aletrail or pick one up at one of the breweries or at the Fayetteville Visitors Center on the downtown square. Each time you visit one of the breweries, they’ll stamp your passport — and when you’ve filled yours up, you can send it in and get a free “I Completed The Fayetteville Ale Trail” decal. Sillipints (soft silicone pint-sized cups with the Fayetteville Ale Trail logo) are available for $10. The participating breweries: arkansasfoodandfarm.com

Apple Blossom Brewing Co. Brewmaster Nathan Traw uses German techniques to handcraft bold beers in a dozen noteworthy flavors, including the caffeinated and dark Hazy Morning Coffee Stout. 1550 E. Zion Road, Fayetteville, 479-287-4344, appleblossombrewing.com. Core Brewing and Distilling Co. The oldest of the breweries on the trail, this Springdale business was started by Jesse Core. The Fort Smith native started small but ended up moving to the larger facility on Lowell Road. There are always seven craft beers available, and, thanks to new canning machinery just installed there, you’ll soon be able to take cans of your favorite brew home with you. 2470 Lowell Road, Springdale, 479-372-7780, corebeer.com. Fossil Cove Brewing Co. The whimsical labels are just part of the allure of the ales and stouts that come from this Fayetteville facility. Brewmaster Benjamin Mills says the name was inspired by fossils he found in the cove on Beaver Lake where his parents lived. The barrels and equipment came from a defunct Washington State brewery. 1946 N. Birch Ave., Fayetteville, 479-445-6050, facebook.com/FossilCoveBrewing. Ozark Beer Co. Brewmaster Andy Coates and office manager Lacie Bray met while they were rafting guides; after adventures in Colorado, Illinois, Washington State and even South America, the pair decided to relocate to Arkansas and start up their own brewery. Opened in 2013, OBC is the newest entrant on the Fayetteville Ale Trail. 1700 S. First St., Rogers, 479-636BEER(2337), ozarkbeercompany.com. Saddlebock Brewery. You don’t see a lot of breweries in barns these days, but you will at this remote brewery on the White River. Steve Rehbock’s small-batch European style beers bubble and ferment in an environmentally conscious atmosphere, and you’ll discover everything from blonds to lagers to bocks on the menu. 18244 Habberton Road, Springdale, 479-419-9969, saddleback.com. Tanglewood Branch Beer Co. This Fayetteville neighborhood pub features J.T. Wampler’s artisan ales, porters and stouts alongside pub fare created from locally procured produce and meats in a friendly and snug atmosphere. 1431 S. School Ave., Fayetteville, 479-856-6500, tanglewoodbranch.com. West Mountain Brewing Co. Tied to Tiny Tim’s Pizza next door, this Fayetteville brewery can be found right on the downtown square. Brewmaster John Schmuecker’s beers are a good match with pizza; other local brews are also offered. 21 W. Mountain St., Fayetteville, 479-4429090, facebook.com/tinytimspizza. KR For more destinations, visit arkansasfoodandfarm.com

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here are cult-favorite television shows, cult movies and cult books — things out of the mainstream that have nevertheless developed devoted followings. But could there be such a thing as a cult-favorite cheese? When it comes to cheesemaker Scott McCormick’s White River Creamery, the answer is a definite “yes.” White River cheese began popping up at specialty stores and farmers markets across the state in 2013, and soon foodies were flocking to the soft, goat and cow milk cheeses in such droves that some shipments sold out the by Michael Roberts same day they came in. White River Creamery is a small family farm outside Elkins, about 20 minutes and one crossing of the White River from Fayetteville. A relatively modest 12 acres holds the dairy, McCormick’s family and the heart of White River’s success — a herd of 70 Nigerian Dwarf goats. Originally imported from West Africa as food for zoo lions, the Nigerian Dwarf has become a go-to breed for small farms like White River due to its year-round breeding cycle and large milk production. McCormick controls Above: Nigerian Dwarf breeding to stagger births throughout the goats, originally imported to the U.S. as zoo year so White River can produce the cheese lion food, find a hapat a constant rate, something that the cheese pier life at White River lovers of Arkansas can appreciate. In addiCreamery, where a tion to its own goat milk, White River also herd of 70 produce goat cheeses year round for works with local organic cow milk producthe McCormick family ers for its line of cow-milk cheeses. on their farm outside McCormick honed his cheesemaking Elkins. skills at Vermont’s Institute of Artisan Right: White River’s Cheese, and he has used those skills to defromage blanc, made velop his popular line of young soft cheesfrom locally sourced es. These cheeses don’t require long aging organic cow’s milk. times, so the creamery’s time between Far right: Owner Scott milk harvest, production and delivery to McCormick bends the consumer is short. McCormick evento pick up a Nigerian tually wants to start producing harder Dwarf goat kid. aged cheeses, too, and has plans in place for a facility that can provide the needed temperature and humidity levels.

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So what can consumers expect from White River’s cheese? Here’s a brief guide to what’s available: Raw goat milk feta: The best feta, a brined curd cheese, is made with goat’s milk. Popular on salads and pizzas, this Greek cheese has a crumbly texture and a salty, vaguely wild flavor that is quite assertive. If any cheese could be considered a “flagship” cheese for White River Creamery, it would be this feta. In addition to the plain feta, the creamery also sells it swimming in olive oil with herbs, a marinated treat that adds even more flavor to the cheese. Chevre: While “chevre” is a word that can be used to describe any goat cheese, folks around these parts generally apply the term to a specific kind of soft, spreadable cheese. White River’s chevre is firm and creamy, with a delightful sharp tang that is good for eating straight or for serving with nuts, fruit preserves or savory relishes. Fromage blanc: French for “white cheese,” fromage blanc is a soft, unripened cheese with the consistency of cream cheese but far more flavor. White River’s fromage blanc is made from locally sourced organic cow’s milk, and is one of the most versatile products the creamery produces. It’s sold plain and flavored, including a very popular chocolate version and a seasonal pumpkin spice version, both of which defy the normal conventions of what constitutes “cheese” and both of which are delicious. As people search for more products made from ingredients they trust, they turn to local artisans like White River Creamery. It might be impossible to find the animals that produced the milk that went into a package of neon-orange American cheese, but that’s not the case with a package of White River’s feta. Tours of the farm are available with advance arrangements, allowing consumers to see with their own eyes just exactly where their cheese comes from. In this day and age of mass-produced food, that makes the cheese that much tastier. White River Creamery

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We’ve Been Celebrating Arkansas Farming for 75 Years

This year, the Arkansas State Fair and Livestock Show celebrates its 75th anniversary. That means we’ve been showcasing and honoring Arkansas farming and its farm families for three-quarters of a century. The fair’s heritage is directly tied to agriculture. Before there were ever carnival rides, concerts or rodeos at the fair there were agricultural exhibitions featuring Arkansas livestock, food products and homegrown produce.

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percent less water and grows plants faster than traditional farming/gardening. Wholesale Farms. Barnhill Orchards 277 Sandhill Road, Lonoke 501-676-2305 Offers strawberries, blackberries, peaches, squash, cucumbers, sweet corn, cantaloupe, watermelons, okra, pumpkins, pecans and sweet potatoes. On-farm sales, Wholesale Farms, UPick Farms. Battles Cadron Crest Orchard 86 Mode Road, Guy 501-679-3243

ternut, acorn, spaghetti, and zucchini squash as well as cucumbers, okra, sweet corn and sweet onions. Check website for availability. On-farm sales.

Bobby Weatherford and Skip Downing 1351 U.S. Hwy. 64 W., Beebe 501-882-2802

Bemis Tree Farm 13206 Asher Road, Little Rock 501-897-4931

Sells hay for cattle, both Bermuda and mixed grass. On-farm sales.

Grows, sells and transplants large shade trees. On-farm sales, Wholesale Farms. Ben E. Keith 1200 Pike Ave., North Little Rock 501-978-5021

Offers u-pick strawberries, peaches, apples, watermelons, cantaloupe and tomatoes throughout the season. Call in advance for availability. May-September U-Pick Farms.

Wholesale distributor offering produce, dairy, fresh eggs, fresh bread, fresh meat, frozen meat, frozen foods, dry grocery items, non-food, equipment, and supplies 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-noon Sat. Wholesale Farms.

Bearfoot Hollow Farms 43 Winding Branch Lane, Conway 501-908-9842

Bernice Garden Farmer’s Market 1401 S. Main St., Little Rock 501-617-2511

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A Sunday market that only includes Arkansas growers and producers. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sun. May-October Farmers Markets.

Bread In The Natural State ArkANSAS FreSh BAkery is a wholesale bakery that caters to the central Arkansas area. Our products are made fresh and delivered daily. We have the ability and willingness to create a specialized product for your institution. Our day begins around 6pm. Products are prepared, baked, packaged, and ready for delivery by 8am.

Bradbury Christmas Tree Farm 9427 Donna Lane, Mabelvale 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. Thanksgiving-Christmas. On-farm sales, U-Pick Farms. The Cabot Patch 500 Mt. Carmel Road, Cabot 501-605-1313 Pick yourself or find pre-picked strawberries, peaches, okra, plums, purple hull peas, tomatoes, cantaloupe and watermelons. U-Pick Farms, On-farm sales, Wholesale Farms. Caney Creek Berry Farm 2568 Little Creek Drive, Conway 501-548-0475 U-pick berry farm. Call for availability. U-Pick Farms. Clark’s Pecan Grove 59 Jones Lane, Mayflower 501-454-2667 A 30-acre orchard growing Paper shell, 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 Farms. Cole Farm 31 Bell Branch, Perryville 501-333-2204 Farm offering seasonal produce including squash, beans, okara, tomatoes, corn, sweet peppers, hot peppers, bell peppers and cabbage. Wholesale Farms. Collins Round Mountain Orchards 159 Mill Pond Road, Conway 501-327-0450

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Conway Farmers Market 1132 Front St., Conway 501-581-8131 Homegrown produce from the Conway area. 6 a.m.-noon Tue., Thu., Sat. May-September. Farmers Markets. Crimmins Family Farm 11 Lexie Lane, Perryville 501-889-2138 Offering vegetables including green beans, beets, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cucumbers, collards, kale, eggplant, lettuce, melons, spring peas, purple hull peas, okra, peppers, potatoes, pumpkins, peanuts, radishes, spinach, summer squash, tomatoes, Swiss chard, winter squash, and turnips. Assorted flowers and herbs available also. Wholesale Farms. D and J Hall Farms 18025 Junebug Lane, Roland 501-920-7422 Bermuda grass hay, vegetables. Onfarm sales, Wholesale Farms. Daley Farm 435 Hwy. 225 E., Greenbrier 502-581-1957 Produces grass-fed beef, fresh eggs, and seasonal produce. Wholesale Farms. David Wilson 2568 Little Creek Drive, Conway 501-548-0475

Pecans. Season: October-December. Noon-sundown daily. On-farm sales. Dunbar Garden Project 1800 S. Chester, Little Rock 501-529-8520 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. At farmers markets and to restaurants, they sell eggs, vegetables, fruit, flowers, nuts and worm castings. On-farm sales, Wholesale Farms. Eden Valley Farms Inc. 141 Southfork Road, Vilonia 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, Wholesale Farms. EGâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Funky Yard Bird BBQ Sauce 490 Wisteria, Bauxite 501-326-1176 Arkansas-made barbecue sauce. Artisan Foods.

Erin Gildner 2600 West Markham Street, Little Rock 501-296-1810 Offers an annual Christmas tree sale with all proceeds going to benefit the Arkansas School for the Deaf and Visually Impaired. Wholesale Farms. Evergreen Acres Farm 272 Evergreen Road, Mount Ida 501-617-2928 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. Artisan Foods, Wholesale Farms, On-farm sales. Farm Girl Meats 16 Short Farm Lane, Houston 501-215-0419 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. On-farm sales, Wholesale Farms.

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Small U-Pick and pre-picked berry sales to individuals or restaurants. Call ahead for availability. U-Pick Farms. Dean or Misty White 73 Humke Lane, Lonoke Produces pecans for on-site pick-up. Call for availability. Noon-sundown daily Nov. 1-Dec. 1. On-farm sales. Depriest Enterprises 7500 Earl Lane, Little Rock 501-490-1973 Tomatoes, okra and peas available June through August. On-farm sales, U-Pick Farms. Diva Bees 7325 Raines Trail, Little Rock 501-455-2262 Hobby beekeeper offering raw honey. On-farm sales. DM Nuthouse and Orchard 333 Humke Lane, Lonoke 501-676-2468

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Farmer Brown’s Pigs 25 Calfneck Road, Perryville 501-366-2818 Produces Berkshire Cross pigs. Onfarm sales. Flying C Ranch 725 Rocky Point Road, Conway 501-454-2667 Cattle ranch that uses a portion of its herd to produce grass-fed, grain-finished cattle. Hay and straw also available to the pubic. Wholesale Farms. Food for Thought Farm 522 Breezewood Road, Bigelow 501-213-5561 Sustainable farm with gardens, orchards, pigs, goats, chickens, and rabbits. No pesticides, herbicides, hormones, GMOs or anything toxic used in growing or packaging. Wholesale Farms. Garden Press 700 E. 9th St., Little Rock 501-467-0466 Juicer that uses organic, locally grown produce. Artisan Foods. Geislers Holiday Forest Christmas Tree Farm 2406 Clapboard Hill Road, Little Rock 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, U-Pick Farms. Goatroper Farms 13 S. Beryl Road, Jacksonville 501-313-9296 Small family farm in Central Arkansas that both rescues and breeds goats and chickens. On-farm sales, Wholesale Farms. Gudahl Gardens 1616 Scenic Drive, Perryville 501-889-5369 Local farm offering blackberries, blueberries, corn, flowers, okra, squash, strawberries, tomatoes, and other vegetables. Wholesale Farms. Hastings Bransford 32 Tallyho Lane, Little Rock 501-225-8083 Grows tomatoes, squash, cucumbers, green beans, okra, peppers, and wild

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Watermelon Crawl “Gleaning,” the act of making a second pass over a field to catch what has been missed after the main harvest, is a popular word in today’s food communities, but it’s a practice that goes back thousands of years. The Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance has its own gleaning project called the Watermelon Crawl, with local farmers allowing volunteers to head into the fields to harvest anything missed on the first go. It’s hard (but fulfilling) work, but the labor is tempered by games like a watermelon eating contest, watermelon relay and other events. In 2012, one hundred volunteers gleaned more than 33,800 pounds of watermelon, and they’re hoping to match or exceed that this year at Scott Melons and More at 14519 Highway 165 in Scott. Volunteers need to fill out a form at arhungeralliance.org, and can contact Michelle Shope at mshope@ arhungeralliance.org for more details.

September 6 · 9 a.m.-1 p.m. flowers. Sells at Little Rock Farmers Market. Wholesale Farms. Harvey’s Honey 48 Shoshoni Drive, Sherwood 501-835-3428 Apiary that produces honey, beeswax, and pollen. Wholesale Farms. Hillcrest Farmers Market 2200 Kavanaugh Blvd., Little Rock 501-661-1129 Little Rock-area locally grown produce, also jams, jellies, pastries, cut flowers, food trucks Farmers Markets. Hill Greenhouse Nursery 362 Copperas Gap Road, Houston 501-889-5260 Nursery offering trees, shrubs, plants, perennials, annuals, fruit trees and vegetable plants. On-farm sales. Holiday Forest 2406 Clapboard Hill Road, Little Rock 501-224-3797 Christmas trees available, including Virginia pine, Eastern red cedar, and Leyland cypress. Provides saws. Onfarm sales, U-Pick Farms.

Holland Bottom Farms Produce Stand 1255 Hwy. 321, Cabot 501-843-7152 Pre-picked strawberries, squash, cucumbers, zucchini, tomatoes, okra, purple hull peas, sweet corn, Vidalia type onions, Irish potatoes, sweet potatoes, watermelons (including seedless), cantaloupe, blueberries, blackberries, peaches, plums, nectarines, peppers, pumpkins, turnip greens, local honey, home made jams. On-farm sales, Artisan Foods. Hot Springs Biofeedback Center 100 Baxter St., Hot Springs 501-624-1426 Manufactures herbal extracts and natural medicines. Herbs come from Montgomery County. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Wholesale Farms. Hot Springs Farmers and Artisans Market 121 Orange St., Hot Springs Locally grown vegetables, fruits, berries, meat, eggs, breads, jams, jellies, and many others. Farmers Markets. India Blue Farm 12407 Davis Ranch Road, Cabot 501-580-4212 Small family farm growing heirloom tomatoes and cut flowers and raising livestock. Wholesale Farms, On-farm sales. Jacksonville Farmers Market 9 Municipal Drive, Jacksonville 501-982-4171 Farmers market hosted by the city of Jacksonville. Farmers Markets. Jane Elaine’s Plants and Produce 4011 Hwy. 294, Jacksonville 501-765-3202 Grows seasonal produce including blackberries, blueberries, strawberries, figs, peaches, plums, peas, green beans, squash, onions, potatoes, okra, corn, egg plant, and tomatoes. Wholesale Farms. Jennifer Harper 200 Walter Adams Trail, Jessieville 501-984-5095 Small family-owned garden that produces organic seasonal produce. Wholesale Farms. Just Picked Vegetables 4007 W. Cleland Road, Cabot 501-988-1003 arkansasfoodandfarm.com

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U-pick seasonal produce including broccoli, bok choy, collard greens, kale, and sugar snap peas. U-Pick Farms.

Katie Connally Confections 405 Brookpark Dr., Little Rock 501-773-2762

Kent Walker Artisan Cheese 1515 E. 4th St., Little Rock 501-301-4963

K-Bee Honey 12 Houston Drive, Sherwood 501-833-0649

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.

Artisan cheese maker with a revolving list of handmade cheeses. Artisan Foods.

Apiary with honey for sale to the public. Wholesale Farms. Karen Ott Mayer 3199 Wilburn Road, Heber Springs 501-362-3253

Kellogg Valley Farms 11009 Sayles Road, Jacksonville 501-773-3905

Joe Dempsey Communications Co. Project Date / Time Saved Pasture-based hog and cattle farm. Grows vegetables on 2 acres and Practices sustainable andArkansas conservation Trotter Group Times 2014 Food & Farm 05-01-14 15:06 free range chickens on another acre. practices and farms without chemicals, trotter-16-2014-artimes-food&farm-ad-V1-R1-final Wholesale Farms. antibiotics, hormones or confinement. Wholesale Farms.

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Kwanisai Produce 13803 Upper Steel Bend Road, Scott 501-690-3317 Grows onions, blueberries, butternut squash, tomatoes, peas, apples, peaches, jalapenoRevision/Status peppers, yellow squash, Version green onions, potatoes, radishes, spin2 ach,1carrots, melons, cucumbers, beets, bell peppers. Sells atfinal the River Market Farmers Market. Farmers Markets, On-farm sales.

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Little Brick Oven 16001 Vimy Woods Rd., Mabelvale 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. Home-grown 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.

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Little Rock Farmers Market 400 President Clinton Ave., Little Rock 501-375-2552 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 Markets. Loblolly Creamery 700 E. 9th St., Little Rock 501-396-9609 Small batch artisan ice cream and sweet treats company. Everything is made from scratch using local, fairtrade and organic ingredients. Operates a soda fountain inside The Green Corner Store. Artisan Foods. The Locals 1024 Van Ronkle, Conway 479-259-1727

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A coffee shop, community hub, and market space for local products and ideas. Hosts live music shows, meetings, workshops, and other special events. Farmers Markets. Maison Terre Natural Products 226 Melrose Cir., North Little Rock 501-516-1464 Online store featuring herbs, culinary spices, and local prepared products including salad dressings, beauty products and candles. Products available for shipping or scheduled pick-up. Artisan Foods, Wholesale Farms. Monday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Friday open 11 aM | Last seating 9:45 pM saturday open 5 pM | Last seating 9:45 pM 425 president CLinton ave. LittLe roCk | 501-850-0265 cachelittlerock.com

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Maria Barbarotto 86 Batesville Mountain Road, Damascus 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 arkansasfoodandfarm.com

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of product. Fifteen varieties of jams/ jellies; four heats of salsa (no sugar or vinegar added); two heats of chow chow; apple and pumpkin butters; and pickled okra and dill pickles in season. Artisan Foods. Market at Green Tree 9305 Rodney Parham Rd., Little Rock 501-225-6303 Showcases fresh, locally grown produce and grocery items during the Arkansas growing season. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Farmers Markets. McMurray Farms 24123 Hwy. 65 S., Woodson 501-397-2606 All vegetables available except for fruit tree products. 6 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.Sat. On-farm sales, U-Pick Farms, Wholesale Farms. Me and McGee Produce 10409 Hwy. 70, North Little Rock 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, Wholesale Farms. Melissa Mencer 12300 Case Road, Little Rock Produces honey, beeswax, and beeswax candles. Wholesale Farms. Meurer Grass Fed Beef 37 Bayou Road, Vilonia 501-733-2855 Grass and hay fed beef with no hormones, steroids, or antibiotics. Onfarm sales, Wholesale Farms. Mountain High Produce 1000 East Justice Road, Cabot 501-983-8881 U-pick strawberries during season. Call for availability. U-Pick Farms. My Cookie Crumbs 245 Scenic Hill Road, Conway 501-470-0484 Arkansas-made baked and decorated cookies, cookie cakes, brownies and small cakes. Artisan Foods. Natural Born Tillers Inc. 291 Kight Trail, Hot Springs 501-520-5836 Seasonal produce including tomatoes, beans, cucumbers, eggplant, squash, peppers, beets, lettuce, melons and herbs. Wholesale Farms. arkansasfoodandfarm.com

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St. Joseph Farm Fall Festival The harvest festival is a tradition that goes back centuries. As part of its ongoing mission to promote community involvement with agriculture, the St. Joseph Farm will hold a Fall Festival from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28. The farm project is pulling out all the stops for their inaugural fall event: it’s lined up hayrides and games for the kids, tours of the farm, music and — perhaps most importantly — chili. The St. Joseph Farm project wants to educate people all around Arkansas about sustainable agriculture in our state. The farm is located at 6800 Camp Robinson Road in North Little Rock on the grounds of the former St. Joseph’s orphanage.

The New Cheesecake Co. 287 S. Broadview St., Greenbrier 605-857-0243

Park Hill Home 1011 Oak St., Conway 501-358-3537

Artisan cheesecakes. Artisan Foods, Wholesale Farms.

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.

North Little Rock Community Garden 2400 Lakeview Road, North Little Rock 925-303-6344 Half-acre intensive school farm that raises vegetables and eggs for market in North Little Rock. Sells produce 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 Markets, Onfarm sales. North Pulaski Farms 13018 Ellen Cove, Cabot 501-240-4233 Certified organic vegetable farm located in the northernmost part of Pulaski County. Wholesale Farms.

Perry County Farmers Market Perryville City Park, Perryville 501-889-5124 Local produce from within 25 miles of market. WIC-approved market. Farmers Markets. Pratt Family Food Products 14811 Heinke Road, Mabelvale 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. Quail Valley Grasses 7509 Cantrell Road, Suite 103, Little Rock 501-975-6281 Arkansas State Plant Board certified grass and sod installation. 7:30

a.m.-4:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Wholesale Farms. Rattle’s Garden 1472 Hwy. 64 E., Vilonia 501-941-0331 Small chemical-free market garden that sells organic lettuce, spinach, Swiss chard, broccoli, cabbage, heirloom tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, eggplant, sweet peppers, summer squash, winter squash, sweet potatoes, and cut flowers On-farm sales. Reeder’s Christmas Tree Farm 5610 E. Sardis Road, Hensley 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, U-Pick Farms. Rick Jensen 10920 Maumelle Blvd., Maumelle 501-517-2834 Picked fresh products including berries, peaches, melons, figs and grapes. Wholesale Farms. SW Certified Beef 488 Hwy. 64 W., Beebe 501-882-6182 Ranch raises USDA certified beef. Wholesale Farms. SalScilla Farms 845 Lollie Road, Mayflower Fresh produce, including tomatoes and greens. On-farm sales, Wholesale Farms. Schaefers Collins Produce Farm 864 Lollie Road, Mayflower 501-470-0014 Seasonal produce including sweet corn, cranberry beans, purple hull peas, cucumbers, squash, tomatoes, potatoes, eggplants, peppers, watermelons, cantaloupe. Fall decorations available including pumpkins, Indian corn, corn stalks, and gourds. Pumpkin patch hayrides in autumn. Onfarm sales. Scott Heritage Farm 15301 Alexander Road, Scott 501-831-7881 A 30-acre Community Supported Agriculture family farm, participant in Arkansas Grown Farm To Table program. Wholesale Farms.

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Scott Staples 15205 Clinton Road, North Little Rock 501-851-6014 Small hobby farm raising chickens and guineas. On-farm sales, Wholesale Farms. Sherwood Farmers Market 2303 East Lee, Sherwood 501-835-4699 Arkansas-grown products from all around Central Arkansas. 5p.m.8p.m. Thurs. Farmers Markets. Shuffield Family Farm 10124 Garrison Road, Little Rock 501-285-5017 Offering organic salad greens, herbs, sprouts, tomatoes, squash, melons, beans, peas, wheat grass, cabbage, and peppers. Farmers Markets, Wholesale Farms. Sow and Sow Gardens 1016 Yarrow Drive, North Little Rock 501-961-1178 Urban garden growing tomatoes, cucumbers, broccoli, lettuce and beans. Wholesale Farms. St. Ambrose Apiary 7 Pinnacle Point, Little Rock 501-603-9650 Little Rock-area beekeeper with honey products available. Wholesale Farms. St. Joseph Farm 6800 Camp Robinson Road, North Little Rock 479-650-9334 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. CSAs, On-farm sales. Stevi Nelson 211 Steed Rd., North Little Rock Home gardener who sells surpluses at local farmers markets. Wholesale Farms. Stewart’s Apiary 14806 Cedar Heights Road, North Little Rock 501-851-1746

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Pure honey from soybean flowers. On-farm sales, Wholesale Farms. Sue’s Garden 744 Walkers Corner Road, Scott 501-590-4904 Local producer of vegetables and fruit sold in Little Rock-area Kroger stores, on the farm, or at local farmers markets. Wholesale Farms. Swiminn Farm 211 Foxwood Lane, Ward 501-605-9328 Sells pasture-raise Duroc and Hampshire hogs, corn-fed wean to harvest. Call ahead for appointment. Wholesale Farms, On-farm sales. Tammy Sue’s Critters 4 Cheyenne Trail, North Little Rock 501-920-1532 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 Farms. Tasty Acres 15612 Faulkner Lake Rd., North Little Rock 501-961-1476 Small family farm in the Scott area. Farms on approximately 7 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. Unique Craft and Green House 307 E. Sevier St., Benton 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 Farms.

Grows seasonal produce including apples and peaches. Wholesale Farms, On-farm sales. Vaughn and Vaden Goff 22728 N Springlake Rd., Hensley 501-563-5924 Small garden with seasonal produce. Wholesale Farms. WaterVeg 4608 Colvert Rd., Little Rock 501-786-2126 Waterveg aquaponics is leading a new method for urban farming. Locally grown vegetables and herbs for commercial sales. Wholesale Farms. Westover Hills Farmers Market 6400 Kavanaugh Blvd., Little Rock 501-420-4132 Selection of Central Arkansas vendors of fruits, vegetables, and prepared products. 4p.m.-7p.m. Tue. Farmers Markets. Wicked Mixes 2321 Cantrell Road, Little Rock 501-374-2244 A gourmet snack mix of almonds, cashews, pecans and other morsels and seven savory spices. Artisan Foods. Willow Springs Market Garden 4924 Willow Springs Road, Little Rock 501-247-5077 Sells tomato, lettuce, spinach, peas, peppers, pumpkins, strawberries, herbs and flowers. Available at Hillcrest Farmers Market and Bernice Garden Farmers Market in Little Rock. Farmers Markets. Wye Mountain Flowers and Berries 20309 Hwy. 113, Roland 501-330-1906 U-pick blackberries, blueberries and raspberries. Mon.-Sat. during picking season; call ahead. U-Pick Farms, On-farm sales.

V.L. Cox 4210 Glenmere Rd., North Little Rock 501-786-1382 Different varieties of heirloom tomatoes available in season. Wholesale Farms. Val Sviridov 5003 West Republican Rd., Jacksonville 501-416-0730

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Ames Orchard 18292 Wildlife Road, Fayetteville 501-443-0282

Bean Mountain Farms Ashdown HC 62, Box 665, Deer 479-225-8179

Grows a wide variety of apples and pears for the Fayetteville Farmers Market. Farmers Markets, Wholesale Farms.

Specializes in naturally-grownTexarkana heirloom and open-pollinated plants.Fouke On-site sales by appointment only. Wholesale Farms.

Anglin Beef 5985 S.W. Anglin Road, Bentonville 479-795-2147

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Black Angus beef, hormone and antibiotic-free, grass- and grain-fed. Delivery options available. On-farm sales. Armstead Mountain Farm 14733 White Oak Mountain Road, Jerusalem 501-745-5465 Sells melons, lettuce, onions, broccoli, peppers, cabbage, green beans, greens, squash, corn, tomatoes, celery, soybeans, cucumbers, turnips, radishes, beets, sweet potatoes, potatoes and cauliflower. Wholesale Farms. arkansasfoodandfarm.com

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The Blueberry Barn 650 Lippert Drive, Rogers 479-636-9640 U-pick blueberries. Call for picking conditions. U-Pick Farms. The Blueberry Patch 1201 Longview Drive, Rogers 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 Farms, On-farm sales. Food & Farm 37

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Cantaloupe and watermelon available in summer, approximately 100 pumpkins in the fall. On-farm sales. David J. Dajani 12238 Sheehan Road, West Fork Family farm producing okra, peppers and tomatoes. Wholesale Farms.

Bluebird Hill Berry Farm 3434 Bells Chapel Road E., Atkins 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.

One of the largest and oldest Chardonnay vineyards in the South. Features a tasting room with a variety of awardwinning wines. Offers grapevine cuttings and grapes for sale. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat., noon-5 p.m. Sun. Wineries, On-farm sales, Wholesale Farms. Cline Berry Farm 224 S. Spruce St., Harrison 870-741-7121

Bluebird Song Farm 5260 Chastain Road, Mulberry 479-997-1996

Offers several varieties of blueberries during season. U-Pick Farms, On-farm sales, Wholesale Farms.

Conventionally grown muscadine grapes and blueberries. U-pick fruit and blueberry bushes for sale. Onfarm sales, U-Pick Farms, Wholesale Farms.

Clinton Farmers Market U.S. Hwy. 65 S., Clinton 870-504-1034

Cedar Creek Farm and Hobbtown Grassfed 8800 Prater Lane, Cedarville 479-650-1104 100 percent grass-fed beef, pastured pork, pastured poultry, pastured goats and free-range eggs. All antiobotic/ hormone/steroid free. Available at the Fort Smith Farmers Market. Wholesale Farms, On-farm sales. Cedar Rock Acres 1171 Claude Schoolhouse Road, Cleveland 501-592-3367 Offers blackberries in June, blueberries and grapes in July, and fresh vegetables May through September. Sells at the Little Rock Farmers’ Market and allows orders directly from the farm. On-farm sales, Wholesale Farms. Central Ozarks Farmers and Artisans Market Court Park Square, Harrison Farmers market offering produce, crafts and flowers. 7 a.m.-noon Tue., Sat. June-October. Farmers Markets. Chateau Aux Arc Vineyards Winery 8045 Champagne Drive, Altus 479-468-4400 38 Food & Farm

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A bi-monthly market on the first and third Sat. of each month. April-October. Farmers Markets. Conway County Farmers Market 117 S. Moose St., Morrilton 501-354-2393 Locally grown, in-season fruits and vegetables. 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Sat. Farmers Markets. The Country Pumpkin 1325 Main St., Centerton 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. Thu.-Sat., 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Sun. Onfarm sales. Cox Berry Farm 1081 Hwy. 818, Clarksville 479-754-3707 Offers strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, tomatoes, peaches, apples, pumpkins and nursery plants. 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Onfarm sales, U-Pick Farms, Wholesale Farms. Crabtree Farms and Produce 1434 Alma Drive, Alma 479-632-6069

Debbie Brown 21199 Summer Hill Road, Winslow 479-459-1340 Seasonal produce, herbs and native plants. Wholesale Farms. Dickey Farms 14306 Wildcat Creek Road, Springdale 479-361-9975 Offers tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, lettuce, broccoli, cucumbers, squash, winter squash and pumpkins. 4-7:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Sat., 1-7:30 p.m. Sun. Farmers Markets, Onfarm sales, U-Pick Farms. The Dirty Farmers Community Market 364 Main St., Clinton 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. Tue.-Sat. Farmers Markets. Dogwood Hills Guest Farm 544 Cozahome Road, Harriet 870-448-4870 A homestead guest farm that sells eggs, milk and herbs. Daily On-farm sales. Dowell Farms 103 Marina Road, Russellville 501-680-8811 Sells mixed grass hay in 400-pound bales. On-farm sales. Downtown Fort Smith Farmers Market 201 Garrison Ave., Fort Smith 479-784-1001 Farmers market with verified growers and artisans. Fresh produce, crafts and prepared foods available, along with regular live music. 7 a.m.-noon Sat. Farmers Markets. Drewry Farm and Orchards 267 Vaughn Circle, Dover 479-331-2987 Features homemade fresh fudge and baked goods, seasonal vegetables, commercial greenhouse shrubs, plants, fruit trees, berry plants and bedding plants. arkansasfoodandfarm.com

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Sells honey from bees raised on site. Artisan Foods, On-farm sales. Dripping Springs Garden 1558 CR 548, Huntsville 870-545-3658 One of Arkansas’s oldest organic farms, offering seasonal produce, cut flowers and educational outreach. CSAs, Wholesale Farms. Eda-zen 532 Industrial Park Road, Mulberry 479-431-6018 First manufacturer in the United States that is dedicated to producing edamame (green soybeans). Wholesale Farms, Artisan Foods.

Eliza Wood 15124 E. Hwy. 264, Lowell 501-756-5688

Ewe Bet Farm 1020 Wallis Road, Cave Springs 479-903-5556

Farm offering seasonal vegetables and fresh flowers. Wholesale Farms.

Small diversified grass-pasture-based farm. On-farm sales.

Eureka Springs Farmers Market 2075 E. Van Buren St., Eureka Springs 507-413-2573

Falling Sky Farm 4154 Hwy. 254 E., Leslie 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. On-farm sales, Wholesale Farms.

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. Tue.-Thu. (April-November, 9 a.m.noon Thu. (November-April) Farmers Markets.

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A you-pick pumpkin patch that features a corn maze, petting zoo, pony rides, a play area for kids, campfires, wagon rides and pig races. Onfarm sales.

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The Farmstead 2162 Short Mountain Road, Paris 479-963-9999 Offers lamb in late spring, goat kids in January and mid-summer, fresh eggs and goat’s milk. Grows some seasonal produce. On-farm sales. Fayetteville Farmers’ Market Downtown Fayetteville Square 101 W. Mountain St., Fayetteville 479-236-2910 Arkansas’s largest farmers market, featuring certified local produce, meats, and prepared foods. 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Tue., Thu.; 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Sat. Farmers Markets. NEW LOCATION! Jefferson Center Playground 612 South College Ave. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays Feed Fayetteville 221 S. Locust Ave., Fayetteville 479-387-5855 Operates the “Seed to Soup” project, which aims to support local farmers by purchasing produce from the Fayetteville Farmers Market, then processing it into Farmers’ Veggie Chili at the University of Arkansas Food Innovation Center. This product is sold to fund our hunger relief projects, with a portion of the chili going directly to our clients. Artisan Foods. Fiddlehead Farm 993 CR 601, Berryville 870-423-4681 Farm that produces seasonal vegetables and cut flowers. Wholesale Farms. Fishback Apiaries 10750 Fishback Road, Gravette 479-795-2021 Offers Arkansas honey. Call in advance for details. On-farm sales.

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Franklin County Farmers Market 300 W. Commercial St., Ozark 479-667-2525

The Food, Folkways and Flavors

zark Folk Center’s Heritage Herb Garden explores plants and cultures of the world that have influenced Ozark folk life. Take in the new gardens and pathways that wind through the Craft Village during your stay at the Ozark Folk Center State Park.

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Local produce and crafts from area growers. 7 a.m.-10 a.m. Sat. Farmers Markets. Garner Hill Farm 631 W. College Ave., Harrison 870-204-6495 Sells natural, pasture-raised pork, beef and lamb. USDA inspected. Limited delivery available. On-farm sales, Wholesale Farms. Gentry Farmers’ Market 500 E. Main St., Gentry 479-871-1052 Located under the pavilion at the Chicken Coop (the old Farmers’ Coop). Offers fresh food, quality arts and good music. Will accept EBT/debit cards. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Thu.-Sat. Farmers Markets. Giraffe Gardens 2692 Powell St., Springdale 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 Farms. Gravette Farmers’ Market 110 Park Drive, Gravette 479-787-5368

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October 2

Enjoy the foods and folkways of the British Isles in an educational setting. The reception is hosted by the Herb Society of America’s Ozark Unit members who also research and plan the menu. Reservations are required.

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The herbal traditions of the British Isles and the Ozark Mountains will be the focus of the 2014 annual event which will feature nationally known and regional herbalists.

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Market features fresh and locally grown produce, live folk music on market days. WIC and Senior Nutrition vouchers accepted. Farmers Markets. Green Forest Farmers Market Green Forest Public Square, Green Forest 870-480-6071 Local farmers market trying to make fresh produce available to the public within the most economical means possible. 7 a.m.-noon Wed. MarchOctober. Farmers Markets. Green Fork Farm 12848 Little Elm Road, Farmington Raises livestock outdoors on-pasture and certified organic grains. Products include eggs, beef, chicken, pork, duck, vegetables, herbs, microgreens and salsa. Wholesale Farms, Artisan Foods. Green Fork Farmers Market 205 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville 479-225-5075 arkansasfoodandfarm.com

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Year-round farmers market sells vegetables, herbs, fruit, honey, eggs, mushrooms, chicken, duck, lamb, pork, beef, salsa, lacto-fermented kraut, baked goods, plants, herbal soaps, bath and beauty products. Indoor market, open rain or shine. Pre-order system available online to reserve products for pickup at the market. 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Wed. Farmers Markets. Greg Trimble 22431 U.S. Hwy. 71 N., Winslow 479-220-2514 Produces free-range, grass-fed beef and free-range pork. On-farm sales, Wholesale Farms. Hamilton Farms 11309 N. Main St., Gentry 479-366-8155 Seasonal produce available. On-farm sales. Heifer Creek Highlands 288 Heifer Creek Road, Springfield 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. On-farm sales, Artisan Foods, Wholesale Farms.

Jerry Markham 3434 Bells Chapel Road E. 7, Atkins 479-264-0197

Hobbtown Grassfed 8800 Prater Ln., Cedarville 479-650-1104

Sells blackberries and blueberries in June, muscadines in September, seasonal vegetables and grass-fed beef and free-range eggs year-round through the locallygrown.net network. On-farm sales.

Multi-generational farm specializing in sustainable grass and forage based livestock production. Does not use hormones, antibiotics, insecticides, or pesticides. Wholesale Farms. Holiday Island Farmers Market 2 Holiday Island Drive, Holiday Island Heirloom vegetables, herbs, eggs, crafts. 8 a.m.-noon Fri. Farmers Markets.

Jim and Betty McGuire 2325 Reed Ave., Springdale 479-751-3352 Grow vegetables and fruits, including beans, broccoli, peas, peppers, okra, potatoes, radishes, cantaloupe, cucumbers, for sale at the Springdale Farmers’ Market.

Jack Martin Hwys. 21 and 16 870-428-5445

Joe LaRoche 1202 E. Walnut St., Rogers 479-925-0018

Family-owned lumber and trim business. Wholesale Farms, On-farm sales.

Honey for pick-up or local delivery in the Rogers area. On-farm sales.

Jerry Gill Farm 2004 Newtown Road, Alma 479-651-4733

Johnson County Farmers Market 400 Cabin Creek Road, Lamar 479-885-6575

Large round and small square bales of hay available. On-farm sales.

New market offering produce from Lamar-area growers. Noon-4:30 p.m. Tue., Thu., Sat. Farmers Markets.

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Justine Griffis 189 Jackpot Road, Witts Springs 870-496-2804 Produces composted horse manure that is heat treated to kill weed seed and pathogens, then sifted, weighed and bagged. Contains no wood products or rocks. Chemical and pesticide free. On-farm sales. Kaufman Farms 122 Kaufman Lane, Hattieville 501-354-1902 Several varieties of hay available in square or round bales. Wholesale Farms. Lewis Miller 195 Arrowhead Drive, Morrilton 501-215-0808 Round bales of wrapped hay, 800-900 pounds. On-farm sales, Wholesale Farms. McCool Farms 10946 Hunts Cemetery Road, Rover 479-264-9182 Producer of seasonal vegetables, including summer crops and a fall pumpkin patch. 9a.m.-5p.m. Mon.-Fri. On-farm sales, U-Pick Farms, Wholesale Farms. McGuire Farms 2325 Reed Ave., Springdale 479-751-3352 Sells beets, blueberries, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, cantaloupe, Chinese cabbage, collards, cucumbers, dill, eggplant, figs, green beans, kale, kohlrabi, lettuce, mustard, orka, peaches, peanuts, peas, peppers, persimmons, poke salat and potatoes. Wholesale Farms. Lisa Judd 410 Madison 3175, Pettigrew 479-677-2382 Small farm grows seasonal vegetables, sells honey and potted plants. Available at the Huntsville Farmers Market. Wholesale Farms. Maple Gorge Farm 12601 Greasy Valley Road, Prairie Grove 479-846-4485 Sells registered alpine and Saanen dairy goats, hardy-wool sheep, eggs, pork, fleeces, lamb, goat and raw goat milk. On-farm sales. Marty Sokol 905 Madison 2349, Huntsville 46 Food & Farm

Certified naturally grown farm located between Huntsville and Kingston. Most crops are seasonal and grown outside and include beans, beets, cucumbers, herbs, leeks, okra, peppers, radishes, squash, tomatoes, turnips and zucchini. Wholesale Farms. Marwood Inc. Hwys. 21 and 16, Fallsville 870-428-5445 Family-owned company grows, harvests and sells wood products. Wholesale Farms. Mason Creek Farm 15620 Black Oak Quarry Road, Fayetteville 479-422-6000 Subscription farm offering delivery services of pastured poultry, eggs, organic herbs and heirloom vegetables. CSAs, Wholesale Farms. Matkins Flowers and Greenhouse Inc. 205 S.W. Third St., Bentonville 479-273-7511 Retail and wholesale greenhouse growing seasonal vegetables and flowers. Wholesale Farms, On-farm sales. MelonJ Gardens 126 Water Ave., Elm Springs 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. On-farm sales, U-Pick Farms. Mike Baldwin Route 2, Box 1446, Dardanelle 501-229-4510 Hay available in square or round bales. Wholesale Farms, On-farm sales. Neal Family Farm 1246 W. Laurel Ave., Rogers 479-659-1750 U-pick blueberries in season. U-Pick Farms. Newton County Farmers Market 504 W. Court St., Jasper 870-446-2240 Produce and crafts from Newton County. WIC participant. 7 a.m.-noon Wed., 4-6 p.m. Fri. May-November. Farmers Markets.

Oak Hill Farm 327 CR 244, Holiday Island 479-253-5092 Certified organic, no-till vegetable production primarily for farmers markets. Available at Bentonville and Eureka Springs farmers markets. Wholesale Farms. Ozark Mountain Market Corner of Oak and Main streets, Leslie 870-504-1034 A bimonthly produce and crafts market. Second and fourth Sat. April-October. Farmers Markets. Ozark Plant Farm 21199 Summers Hill Road, Winslow 479-459-1340 Seasonal produce, including cabbage, celery, green beans, tomatoes, kale, swiss chard and more. 7 a.m.-8 p.m. daily. On-farm sales. Ozark Wildflower Co. HC 70 Box 169, Jasper 870-446-5629 Nursery offering more than 200 native and ornamental perennials. On-farm sales, Wholesale Farms. P.C.H. Farms 3243 S. Roseville St., Altus 479-468-0070 Sells 1,100-pound round bales of hay. On-farm sales, Wholesale Farms. Pampered Pioneer Soaps and Sundries 12656 Pioneer Lane, Gentry 497-721-2798 All natural, handmade soaps. On-farm sales, Farmers Markets. Paris Farmers Market 25 West Walnut, Paris 707-502-5544 Farmers Market on the courthouse square in Paris, Arkansas. Vendors are all required to be strictly Arkansas growers, producers, craftsmen, and artisans. Farmers Markets. Patrick and Judy Odle 601 Peyton Creek Road, Dennard 501-745-6891 Chickens and milk. Wholesale Farms. Peach Pickinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Paradise 1901 McGuire Road, Lamar 479-754-2006 Mark Morganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s farm grows peaches and nectarines. 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. arkansasfoodandfarm.com

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Mon.-Sat. June-August. On-farm sales, U-Pick Farms, Wholesale Farms. Pine Grove Christmas Tree Farm No. 1 2919 Yocum St., Charleston 479-965-2130 Pick your own Christmas tree from several types available. On-farm sales, U-Pick Farms. Pine Ridge Gardens 832 Sycamore Road, London 479-293-4359

Certified organic fruits and vegetables, USDA-inspected meats. On-farm sales, U-Pick Farms, Wholesale Farms.

Roberson Orchards Farm Market Hwy. 14 E., Omaha 877-504-9050

Riverbend Gardens 5149 S. Shaeffer Road, Fayetteville 479-283-5614

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 August-February. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. daily June-September. Farmers Markets, On-farm sales.

Cut flowers, vegetables and small fruits. Flowers include daffodils, tulips, irises, peonies, dahlias, gladioli, tuberoses, bee balm, phlox and more in season. Farmers Markets, Wholesale Farms.

Offers a wide variety of Arkansas native trees, shrubs, vines, grasses and wildflowers. Wholesale Farms. Pope County Farmers Market 2200 W. Main St., Russellville 479-747-5429 Arkansas produce sold directly by the grower. Farmers Markets. Prestonrose Farm 201 St. Louis Valley Road, Paris 479-847-5174

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Small, organic (certification in progress) farm producing heirloom vegetables and fruit, including herbs, beans, peanuts, potatoes, cotton, flowers, melons and squash. Wholesale Farms, On-farm sales. Ranalli Farms 2122 W. Henri De Tonti Blvd., Springdale 479-361-4313

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Rogers Farmers Market Corner of First and Walnut, Rogers 479-246-8383 Farm fresh produce and local crafts. 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Wed.,Sat. April 27-November. Farmers Markets. Round Mountain Farm 18235 Wildlife Road, Fayetteville 479-444-6075 Offers premium USDA-inspected lambs, by the cut. Sheep are all pastureraised. Selling at the Fayetteville Farmers Market. On-farm sales, Wholesale Farms. Rudy Rebels Ranch 5020 N. Rudy Road, Rudy 479-410-1041 Produces grass-fed beef products. Onfarm sales. Russellville Community Market 501 S. Phoenix Ave., Russellville (913)636-8193 Online market sells products farmed within 150 miles of Russellville yearround. Farmers Markets. Sabras Garden 9672 Mount Zion Road, Decatur 479-233-0582 Small garden project from Decatur offering vegetables and flowers. Wholesale Farms. Sadhana Lane Gardens 47 Sadhana Lane, Yellville 870-736-1758 Organically grown vegetables and herbs including tomatoes, cucumbers, basil, garlic, kale, collards, mustards and various greens. Pesto and pestobaked products also for sale. Artisan Foods, Wholesale Farms. Schot’s Slopes Farm 134 Keystone Lane, Bruno 870-449-4294 All-natural free-range chickens, turkeys, raw milk and eggs. On-farm sales, Wholesale Farms.

Siloam Springs 479-524-4556 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. Tue. and Sat. Apr. 20-Oct. 26 Farmers Markets. Springdale Farmers Market Corner of Hwy. 265 and East Emma, Springdale 479-466-1285 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-October Farmers Markets, Artisan Foods. Sta-N-Step Farm 3104 Wildcat Creek Blvd., Fayetteville 479-361-2789 Pick your own blackberries, blueberries and raspberries. 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tue., Sat. U-Pick Farms. Stephen Robins 12146 S. Robin Road, Gentry 479-228-1121 Home-grown Black Angus sired beef for sale. Quarters, halves and whole available. Wholesale Farms. Sugarland Farms 11029 Sugarland, Prairie Grove 479-790-7665 Offers organic beef. On-farm sales, Wholesale Farms. Summer Kitchen Farm 3702 Wilson Hollow Road, Fayetteville 479-263-9965 Partners with CSA and local markets to provide raw milk, eggs, pork, chicken and vegetables. Can buy directly from farm. Wholesale Farms, CSAs. Sweet Joe’s Honey 1202 E. Walnut St., Rogers 479-925-0018

Organic soybeans. Wholesale Farms. Terrell Spencer 320 Bullard Road, West Fork 479-601-5390 Pasture-raised chickens for eggs and meat. Processed in a USDA-inspected facility. Wholesale Farms. Tiffany Selvey 301 Michael St., Springdale 479-200-0588 Small urban garden in the heart of Springdale offering direct produce sales. On-farm sales, Wholesale Farms. Tri Peaks Community Market West C Street, Russellville 479-264-3682 Downtown market featuring local farmers, crafters, artists, musicians and food vendors. 8 a.m. to noon Sat. Farmers Markets. A Twisted Bloom 112 Hailey Drive, Centerton 479-366-4420 Arkansas-grown plants, fresh flowers and herbs in antique and eclectic containers finished with Arkansas driftwood and planted in 100-year-old Ozark barnwood. Wholesale Farms. Voss Farm 70 Fryer Bridge Road, Solgohachia 501-354-2021 Bermuda grass hay available in square or round bales. On-farm sales, Wholesale Farms. Waterfall Hollow Farm 5854 Hwy. 21 S., Berryville 870-423-2773 Premium grass-finished beef from a homegrown herd. Steaks, roasts and other cuts available. Appointment only. Mon.-Fri. Onfarm sales, Wholesale Farms. West Fork Farmers Market Corner of Hwy. 170 and Campbell Loop, West Fork 479-225-1611

Scott County Farmers Market 100 W. First St. (Scott County Courthouse), Waldron 479-207-1040

Tad Reed 21743 Mount Olive Road, Elkins 479-643-3895

Market offers USDA meats, organic vegetables and artworks. 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 Markets.

Tomatoes, potatoes, melons, peppers, fruits, berries and other produce. First Sat. of every month. Farmers Markets.

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, Elkins 479-310-0355

Siloam Springs Farmers Market Corner of University and Mt. Olive,

Taylor Farms 2016 S. Benton St., Searcy 501-268-3952

Dairy offering artisan cheeses from hormone- and antibiotic-free goat and cow’s milk. Cheeses include chevre, feta, fromage

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Locally produced and harvested honey. Onfarm sales.

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blanc and neufchatel. 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). On-farm sales, Artisan Foods. Wildfire Farm 4059 CR 516, Huntsville 870-545-3120 Online farmers market serving Carroll County as well as shares in a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program. Wholesale Farms. Windberry Farm 301 N. Railroad St., Winslow 479-521-4619 Has a mission to provide healthy food for the community without using synthetic fertilizers, herbicides, or pesticides. Grows a variety of seasonal produce and animals that includes barley, chickens, muscadines, mustard greens, parsley, peppers, potatoes, raspberries, lettuce, squash, strawberries, sweet corn, sweet potatoes, Swiss chard, turnips, turnip greens, watermelons, yellow squash and zucchini. On-farm sales, Wholesale Farms.

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Winslow Farmers Market Winslow Boulevard, Winslow Features the on-site Winslow Garden that benefits Winslow Community Meals Inc. Garden is run by volunteers and the local 4-H Club. 9 a.m.-noon Sat. beginning in April. Farmers Markets, Artisan Foods, On-farm sales. Wren Thicket Market 1041 S. School Ave., Fayetteville Year-round, online pre-order farmers market with pick-up at Firefighters Association Building; also some produce available to those who didn’t order. SNAP/EBT, SFMNP coupons accepted. 9 a.m.-noon Sat. Farmers Markets. Yellville Farmers Market 105 N. Berry St., Yellville 501-650-2356 Growers-only open air market in conjunction with “Music on the Square.” Offers locally grown vegetables, fruits, eggs, bedding and garden plants, baked goods, jams and jellies, worm castings and Ozark crafts. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Sat. 2nd week in April-2nd week in September. Farmers Markets.

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Grilled Steak and Fresh Mozzarella Flatbread • 1 to 1-1/4 pounds beef Top Sirloin Filets, cut 1 inch thick, tied • 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon pepper • 2 cups packed fresh baby spinach • 1/4 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2 inch pieces (3/4 cup) 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil • 1-1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar • 4 naan breads (Indian flatbread) or pita breads 1. Press lemon pepper evenly onto steaks. Place steaks on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, 12 to 17 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, 12 to 16 minutes) for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning occasionally. 2. Meanwhile, combine spinach, cheese and basil in large bowl. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar; toss to coat and set aside. 3. Remove steak from grill and let stand 5 minutes. Place naan on grill; grill, covered, 1 to 3 minutes or until lightly browned, turning once. 4. Carve steaks into slices. Top naan evenly with spinach mixture and steak slices.

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Citrus Steaks with Spicy Orange Sauce

Teriyaki Steak Skewers

Churrasco Steak Sandwich

• 1 to 1-1/4 pounds beef top sirloin cap steaks, cut 1 inch thick • 4 ears sweet corn, in husks • 1 medium orange • 1 clove garlic, minced • 1/2 teaspoon pepper • 1/2 cup nonfat plain Greek-style yogurt or plain nonfat regular yogurt • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder • Salt

• 1 pound beef Top Sirloin Steak Boneless, cut 1 inch thick • 1 package (5.2 to 6.8 ounces) fried rice blend, prepared according to package directions (optional) • Thinly sliced green onions

• 1 boneless Top Sirloin Steak Boneless, 1 inch thick (about 1 pound) • 1-1/2 cups lightly packed fresh parsley leaves • 5 cloves garlic, divided • 2 tablespoon fresh lime juice • 2 tablespoons olive oil • 1/4 teaspoon salt • 4 hoagie rolls, split, toasted • 1 medium red bell pepper, cut in half • 4 slices Provolone, manchego or Chihuahua cheese

1. Peel corn, leaving husks attached at base; remove silk. Rewrap corn in husks; tie closed. Soak in cold water 30 minutes. 2. Grate 1 teaspoon peel from orange. Squeeze 2 tablespoon juice from orange; set aside. Combine peel, garlic and pepper; press evenly onto beef steaks. 3. Remove corn from water. Place on outer edge of grid over medium, ash-covered coals; grill, covered, 20 to 30 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, 15 to 25 minutes) or until tender, turning occasionally. Place steaks in center of grid over medium, ash covered coals. Grill, covered, 9 to 14 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, 8 to 12 minutes) for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning occasionally. 4. Meanwhile, combine 2 tablespoons reserved orange juice, yogurt, cilantro and chipotle powder in medium bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use. 5. Carve steaks into slices, season with salt as desired. Serve with sauce and corn.

Marinade: • 1/2 cup dry sherry • 1/3 cup reduced-sodium or regular soy sauce • 2 tablespoons honey • 1 tablespoon minced garlic • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger 1. Combine marinade ingredients in medium bowl. Cover and refrigerate 1/4 cup marinade. Cut beef steak crosswise into 1/4-inch thick strips. Add beef to remaining marinade in bowl; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate 15 minutes to 2 hours, turning occasionally. 2. Soak twelve 6-inch bamboo skewers in water 10 minutes; drain. Remove beef from marinade; discard marinade. Thread beef, weaving back and forth, onto each skewer. 3. Place skewers on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, 5 to 7 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, 6 to 8 minutes), turning occasionally and brushing with reserved 1/4 cup marinade. 4. Serve skewers with rice, if desired. Garnish with onions.

1. Place parsley and 4 cloves garlic in food processor or blender container. Cover; process until finely chopped. Add lime juice, oil and salt; process just until just blended. Refrigerate until ready to use. 2. Mince remaining clove garlic and rub over both sides of beef Steak. Place Steak in center of grid over medium, ash-covered coals; arrange bell pepper around Steak. Grill Steak, covered, 11 to 15 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, 13 to 16 minutes) for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning occasionally. Grill bell pepper 6 to 8 minutes (gas grill times remain the same) or until tender, turning occasionally. 3. Carve Steak into thin slices. Cut pepper halves into strips. Season beef and peppers with salt and pepper. Spread cut sides of rolls with parsley mixture. Evenly layer beef, pepper strips and cheese over parsley mixture. Close sandwich. Place sandwiches back on grill, covered, 2 to 3 minutes.

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• 1 pound Ground Beef (93% lean or leaner) • 1/4 cup soft bread crumbs • 1 egg white • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt • 1 medium red onion, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch thick slices • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, divided • 4 whole wheat hamburger buns, split, toasted • Romaine lettuce, tomato slices • 1/4 cup reduced-fat creamy ranch dressing

• 1 pound beef Top Sirloin Boneless, cut 1 inch thick • 1/2 cup reduced-fat or regular balsamic vinaigrette, divided • 1 pint grape tomatoes • 1 container (7.5 ounces) fresh mozzarella cheese balls, drained • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil • Salt and pepper

1. Combine Ground Beef, bread crumbs, egg white and seasoned salt in medium bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Lightly shape into four 1/2-inch thick patties. Brush onion slices with 1/2 tablespoon oil. 2. Place patties and onion slices on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill patties, covered, 8 to 10 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill 7 to 9 minutes) until instant-read thermometer inserted horizontally into center registers 160°F, turning occasionally. Grill onions 11 to 13 minutes or until tender, brushing with remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil and turning occasionally. 3. Line bottom of each bun with lettuce. Place tomatoes and burgers on lettuce. Spoon dressing over burgers; top with onions. Close sandwiches.

1. Cut beef Steak into 1-inch pieces. Place beef and 1/4 cup vinaigrette in food-safe plastic bag; turn to coat. Close bag securely. Combine remaining 1/4 cup dressing, tomatoes and mozzarella in medium bowl, stirring to coat; cover. Marinate beef and vegetables in refrigerator 15 minutes to 2 hours. 2. Soak four 10-inch bamboo skewers in water 10 minutes; drain. Remove beef from vinaigrette; discard marinade. Thread beef evenly onto skewers, leaving small space between pieces. Place skewers on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, 5 to 7 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, 7 to 9 minutes) for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning occasionally. 3. Remove beef from skewers; add to bowl with tomato and mozzarella. Stir in basil; mixing to coat beef with vinaigrette. Season with salt and pepper, as desired. Evenly divide beef mixture among small serving plates.

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Citrus-Marinated Beef & Fruit Kabobs

• 2 beef Strip Steaks Boneless, cut 1 inch thick (about 10 ounces each) • 16 Boston or butter lettuce leaves (about 4 to 5-inch diameter) • 2 cups thin assorted vegetable strips, such as cucumber, red onion, carrots, bell pepper, sugar snap peas • 1/4 cup frozen shelled edamame, thawed or frozen peas or corn, thawed • 1/4 cup reduced-fat or regular vinaigrette (any variety) • 1/3 cup crumbled goat or blue cheese (optional) • 1/3 cup toasted chopped almonds, walnuts, pecans or hazelnuts (optional)

• 1 pound beef Top Sirloin Steak Boneless, cut 1 inch thick • 1 medium orange • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika • 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (optional) • 4 cups cubed mango, watermelon, peaches and/or plums • Salt

1. Grate peel and squeeze 2 tablespoons juice from orange; reserve juice. Combine orange peel, cilantro, paprika, and ground red pepper, if desired, in small bowl. Cut beef Steak into 1-1/4-inch Rub: pieces. Place beef and 2-1/2 table• 2 teaspoons sweet paprika spoons cilantro mixture in food-safe • 2 cloves garlic, minced plastic bag; turn to coat. Place remaining • 1 teaspoon coarse grind or cracked cilantro mixture and fruit in separate black pepper food-safe plastic bag; turn to coat. Close bags securely. Marinate beef and fruit in 1. Combine Rub ingredients; press evenly refrigerator 15 minutes to 2 hours. onto beef steaks 2. Soak eight 9-inch bamboo skewers in 2. Place steaks on grid over medium, water 10 minutes; drain. Thread beef ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, 11 evenly onto four skewers leaving small to 14 minutes (over medium heat on space between pieces. Thread fruit onto preheated gas grill 11 to 15 minutes) remaining four separate skewers. for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning occasionally. 3. Place kabobs on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill beef kabobs, 3. Carve steaks into slices. Place lettuce covered, 8 to 10 minutes (over medium leaves on serving platter. Evenly layer heat on preheated gas grill, 9 to 11 minvegetables onto lettuce leaves. Top utes) for medium rare (145°F) to medium evenly with steak. Drizzle with vinai(160°F) doneness, turning occasionally. grette; sprinkle with cheese and nuts, Grill fruit kabobs 5 to 7 minutes or until if desired. softened and beginning to brown, turning once. Makes 16 hand-held salads 4. Season beef with salt, as desired. Drizzle reserved orange juice over fruit kabobs. Makes 4 servings.

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Bowers Plants 3450 Highway 135, Corning 870-259-3437

Seed producer offering soybeans, rice, wheat, corn and milo seed. Wholesale Farms.

Bedding plants, potted f lowers, hanging baskets. Wholesale Farms.

Caubble Orchards 296 U.S. Hwy. 64 B, Wynne 870-238-8627

Bryant Ranch 1001 Woodruff 250, Augusta 870-347-5468 Registered beefmaster cattle and hay. On-farm sales. Cache River Valley Seed Hwy 226 E., Cash 870-477-5427 Producer and processor of registered and certified seed including rice, soybeans, wheat, milo, corn and cotton. Wholesale Farms. Carter Farms 671 CR 336, Cave City 870-283-5081 Sells red and yellow meat watermelons, along with cantaloupes. On-farm sales. Carter-Cox Seeds Inc. 3162 Hwy. 90, Knobel 870-259-3231

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, Wholesale Farms, U-Pick Farms. Charles Vondran 2733 Hwy. 17 N., McCrory 870-731-5653 Variety of vegetables and fruits, including muscadine grapes. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat. On-farm sales. Cherokee Farms 955 Oneal Road, Batesville 870-793-7888 Premium Angus and Wag yu beef. USDA inspected and processed, hormone-free beef. Wholesale Farms. Chester Davis 104 Beverly Drive, Mount Vernon 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 full-grown chickens. On-farm sales, Wholesale Farms. Common Threads 17467 Hwy. 66, Mountain View 870-269-6808 Small family farm that raises Jacob sheep, angora goats and dairy goats. On-farm sales. Cooper Farm 800 Dixon St., Melbourne 870-368-4555 Bermuda and mixed grass hay. On-farm sales, Wholesale Farms. Corner Market Corner of Hwy. 64 and Hwy. 775, McCrory 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, Wholesale Farms.

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Downtown Newport Farmers Market Newport Lake, Newport 870-664-0542 Farmers market selling local produce and crafts from the Newport area. Wed., Sat. JuneOctober. Farmers Markets. E&M Farms 421 Wilson Springs Road, Onia 501-454-9832 Grows corn and custom grain-fed Angus beef. All beef is hormone- and antibiotic-free. Earth Art and Foods HC 89 Box 205, Mt. Pleasant 479-715-8377 arkansasfoodandfarm.com

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Shiitake mushrooms, soaps and woodworks. Visitors by reservation only. On-farm sales, U-Pick Farms. Earth Sprung Grain 907 Amy Road, Pocahontas 870-892-3249 Produces specialty grains, offering quality eco-grown aromatic rice. On-farm sales, Wholesale Farms. Falling Star Farms 4068 Hwy. 166 N., Maynard 870-202-9595 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. Tue.-Sat. Artisan Foods, On-farm sales. Farmers Elevator and Warehouse 124 Beech St., Newport 870-523-3195

New market opened in 2014, offering produce from the Gassville area. Looking for vendors; call for information. Located next to the Gassville Branch Library on Hwy. 62 West. 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Sat. Farmers Markets. Gillam Farms 251 Hwy. 258, Judsonia 501-729-0042 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-November. On-farm sales, U-Pick Farms, Wholesale Farms. Green Acres Hay Farm 151 Jackson Co. 632, Swifton 870-219-6237

Seed processor and chemical sales. Wholesale Farms.

Hybrid Bermuda hay. On-farm sales.

Farmers Gin Cooperative 7906 Hwy. 38, Cotton Plant 870-459-2551

Harry Saul Minnow Farm Inc. 7689 Hwy. 70 E., DeVall’s Bluff 870-998-2585

Full service cotton gin and grainery. Chemical sale and grain processing. Wholesale Farms.

Raises minnows for wholesale bait distribution. Minnows are certified by the Arkansas State Plant Board to be free of disease and aquatic nuisance species. Onfarm sales, Wholesale Farms.

Five Acre Farms 630 Scoggins Road, Bradford 501-412-0817 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, Wholesale Farms.

Herb & Root Apothecary 297 CR 726, Jonesboro 770-403-0882 Sells herbs and prepared herbal products. Wholesale Farms, Artisan Foods.

Fleetwood Farms 201 Ashley Drive, Batesville 870-793-5088

Honeysuckle Lane Cheese 1192 Hwy. 5, Romance 501-556-4480

Operates a small apiary, selling honey by the gallon, quart, pint or smaller amounts. Pollen sold by weight. On-farm sales, Wholesale Farms.

Arkansas’s only certified raw-milk cheesemaker. Artisan Foods.

George Friedrich 291 Moccasin Bend Road, Judsonia 501-278-7177 Farm of several thousand acres with 200 acres devoted to specialty edible crops. On-farm sales, Wholesale Farms. Gassville Farmers Market 204 S. School St., Gassville 870-435-6439 56 Food & Farm

Ike and Sandy Yates 1101 Hwy. 126 N., Gassville 870-405-6038 Worms for fishing and worm castings for fertilizer. On-farm sales, Wholesale Farms.

Johnson Farm 581 County Road 333, Cherry Valley 870-588-4832 Sells seasonal sweet corn, peppers, tomatoes, green beans, peas, blackberries, cucumbers and squash. On-farm sales, U-Pick Farms. Karen Lester 1911 Bay Village Road, Cherry Valley 870-588-4643 Farm raises beans, broccoli, cabbage, okra, peppers and tomatoes. U-Pick Farms, On-farm sales. Kevin Vandiver 7596 Hwy 284, Forrest City 870-630-0607 Offers Christmas trees and seasonal produce. On-farm sales. Linda or Mike Stegall 729 Hwy 350, Wynne 870-238-2817 Farm offering varieties of beans and peas for sale. On-farm sales. M M Landscape and Lawn Inc. 259 McAnally Drive, Sage 870-368-5522 Landscaping and ornamental shrub retail. On-farm sales. Matthews Ridgeview Farms 2400 Bartlett Road, Wynne 870-238-8828 Commercial sweet potato farm with year-round availability. Call for an appointment. Onfarm sales, Wholesale Farms. Matthews Sweet Potato Farm 18 CR 377, Wynne 870-238-0244 Arkansas-grown sweet potatoes available for pickup by appointment. Call for availability. Sat. Appointment only On-farm sales, Wholesale Farms. Meacham Meat Packing 1651 White Drive, Batesville 870-793-7541

John and Mel Fender 1070 Lawrence 612 RD, Walnut Ridge 870-759-2920

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 Farms.

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Produce from Melbourne-area growers. Farmers Markets. Mid-South Nursery and Greenhouses 3321 Dan Ave., Jonesboro 870-932-2036 Grows and sells all types of trees, shrubs, vines, f lowers, vegetables, 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 Farms. Mountain Home Berry Farm 693 Country Road 57, Mountain Home 870-425-7028

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Makes three different prewashed, pre-seasoned rice mixes ready-to-cook. Artisan Foods, On-farm sales. Nine Oaks Quality Beef 1044 County Road 762, Brookland 870-273-2733 All natural beef fed with special homemade grain mixture. On-farm sales. Ozark Locally Grown U.S. Hwy. 62 West, Mountain Home 870-421-2203 Online farmers market covering northern Arkansas and southern Missouri. Farmers Markets. Palm Source 4069 N. Airport Road, Marion 901-672-3541 Offers perennials, palms and other landscaping plants. Wholesale Farms.

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Peace Bee Farm 37 Peace Farm Road, Proctor 870-514-0105 Produces locally grown honey from cotton, soybean and other f loral sources. Uses beeswax in the production of candles. On-farm sales. Peebles Farms U.S. Hwy. 64, Augusta 870-919-6162

corn and purple hull peas. Offers a fall 20-acre corn maze, U-pick pumpkin patch and other gourds and squash. On-farm sales, UPick Farms, Wholesale Farms. Phyllis Fleming 4171 Hwy. 306 E., Colt 870-633-3582 On-farm sales of seasonal produce. On-farm sales.

Wholesale and retail sales of watermelons, cantaloupe, sweet

Piney Fork Berry Farm 163 Blueberry Lane, Evening Shade 870-368-5001 Highbush blueberries available during season. Call ahead for availability. U-Pick Farms, On-farm sales. Pumpkin Hollow 671 CR 336, Piggott 870-598-3568 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.

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Pumpkin Rose Farm 11 Mortar Creek Road, Quitman 501-339-6911 Grows produce, herbs and f lowers. Jellies, jams and preserves also available. Wholesale Farms.

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Riley’s Orchard 3964 Hwy. 364, Cherry Valley 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 Farms, On-farm sales. Saul Fish Farm 8343 Hwy. 11 N., Des Arc 866-728-5228

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Wholesale shiners, fathead minnows and other fish bait. Wholesale Farms. Select Cuts 9085 Elizabeth Rd., Viola 870-458-2291

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All-natural grass-fed USDA inspected cuts of beef. All animals are born and raised on the ranch. By appointment only On-farm sales, Wholesale Farms. Select Cuts 9085 Elizabeth Road, Viola 870-458-2291 USDA-inspected, dry-aged, all-natural grass-fed beef. On-farm sales. Seven Harvest 393 SFC 320, Forrest City 870-630-6161

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Grows over 1,000 varieties of day lilies. Garden tours offered during season. Call for reservation. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. May 15-July 1. On-farm sales, Wholesale Farms. Spring River Farmers Market Cherokee Village Town Center, Cherokee Village 870-847-7286 Selling fresh produce and locally made crafts. 8 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Sat. Farmers Markets. Tate Brothers’ Farm HC 89 Box 240, Melbourne 870-368-7489 Wholesale farmer specializing in peas and cantaloupe. U-Pick Farms. Taylor Farms 1870 Silver Hill Road, St. Joe Santa Gertrudis, Angus and Red Angus, plus crossbreed Star 5 cattle. Sells at local sale barns. Wholesale Farms. Taylor Stuckey Inc. 10415 Stuckey Lane, Trumann 870-483-7625 Sells agricultural seeds, chemicals and fertilizers, specializing in cotton and grain. Wholesale Farms. Tom and Judy Riley 1943 Hwy. 64 W., El Paso 501-796-2298 Hormone- and antibiotic-free grainand grass-fed beef. On-farm sales. Warren Newman 2645 Greasy Creek Road, Salem 870-458-2523 Small family farm that grows seasonal produce for sale at Salem-area farmers markets. Wholesale Farms. Williams Berry Farm 350 Harmontown Road, Batesville 870-793-2074 Grape crush July-August. Call ahead to make a reservation. Onfarm sales, U-Pick Farms. arkansasfoodandfarm.com

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Amy’s 527 Mcbee St., Malvern 501-467-3278

Pure sorghum syrup produced in the New DeRoche community of Hot Spring County. On-farm sales.

Farming Innovations 226 Polk Road 69, Mena 479-437-3409

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 Farms.

Clark County Farmers Market U.S. Hwy. 67/10th St., Arkadelphia 870-246-1050

Chemical- and pesticide-free vegetables. On-farm sales.

Arkansas Natural Produce 20627 Hwy. 84, Malvern 501-865-1331 Grows fresh vegetables and herbs year-round in greenhouses. Pesticide-free herbs and lettuce. Wholesale Farms, On-farm sales. Black Bean Farm 940 Nevada 48 S., Prescott 870-602-0239 Grows and sells squash, purple hull peas, okra and cabbage. 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat. On-farm sales. Blue Bayou Orchard 601 W. Hempstead St., Nashville 870-845-2333 Peaches available, either pick yourself or buy by the pound. Call ahead for availability. Onfarm sales, U-Pick Farms. Bunn Farm 4892 Lucky Pine Road, Donaldson 501-580-5331

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Desiree Barnes 1411 Evans St., Arkadelphia 870-210-9700 A start-up company growing organic herb plants and table vegetables. Wholesale Farms. Donald Ellison 614 E. State Line Road, Junction City 870-924-4007 Produces peas, corn and tomatoes for sale. Wholesale Farms. Double D Farms 920 Columbia Road 61, Magnolia 870-234-6210 Fresh vegetables, including okra, squash and tomatoes. Wholesale Farms. Farmers Market of Texarkana 3004 Linden Ave., Texarkana 870-772-4558 Farm with seasonal produce including corn, fruits, honey, and other vegetables. Wholesale Farms.

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Gladden Farms 390 MC 459, Fouke 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 Farms. Grannie’s Bloomers 107 E. 7th St., Ashdown 870-898-8515 Garden center and nursery. Some plants can be grown to order. Wholesale Farms, On-farm sales. Hearnsberger’s Gourd Farm 436 Sixth St., Hampton 870-798-3610 Grows gourds, watermelons and cantaloupe. On-farm sales. Hope Farmers Market Third and Elm streets, Hope 870-703-8788

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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.

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McAlpine Christmas Tree Farm 197 Christmas Tree Lane, Bismarck 501-865-3731 Sells Virginia Pine Christmas trees from Thanksgiving through Christmas. On-farm sales. Nashville Farmers’ Market 110 S. Washington St., Nashville 870-557-2352 A local-growers-only market in an open-air pavilion built by local volunteers with certified kitchen,

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Offers free-range eggs, whole hog • Monticello • pasture-raised sausage, rabbits, lamb and• seasonal produce. OnDermott farm sales, Wholesale Farms. Lake Village • Jamison Orchard Orchard Road, Nashville Hamburg • 195 870-845-4827 Eudora • • Crossett Third-generation peach farm, also grows plums and blackberries. Sold U-pick at the orchard, at farmers markets and wholesale to vendors and restaurants. UPick Farms, Wholesale Farms. Jerry Peary 4801 Union Road, Texarkana 870-773-9955 Seasonal vegetables. Wholesale Farms. Joe Crews 217 Little River 142, Ashdown 870-542-7220 Seasonal produce that you pick yourself. Call for availability. U-Pick Farms. Lake Sue Nursery and Farm Supply 1410 Columbia 36, Magnolia 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. (September-June) Onfarm sales. Laughing Stock Farm 7621 Hwy. 46 N., Sheridan 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 Farms.

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small demonstration organic garden, gardening workshops and cooking demonstrations throughout most of season. Farmers Markets. Ouachita River Valley Farm 4399 Midway Road, Donaldson 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 Farms. Old Dallas Ranch 3279 Polk 44, Mena 479-234-0016 Specializes in grass-fed, hormonefree, antibiotic-free beef, Texas Longhorn or Longhorn-crossed breeds. Call ahead for availability and delivery options. On-farm sales, Wholesale Farms. Park Island Market and Cafe 250 Park Ave., Hot Springs 501-246-7209 Offers sandwiches, salads, burgers, soups and local fruit. 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Sun.-Sat. Artisan Foods.

Pittman Nursery 700 Columbia 61, Magnolia 870-234-1111

Sunshine Store 3719 Sunshine Road, Royal 501-767-4614

Container-grown nursery stock, ornamental and bedding plants, perennials, hardwoods, berries and fruit trees. Catalog available. 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.Sat. On-farm sales, Wholesale Farms.

Offering local vegetables, homemade salsa and other products on Saturdays. Farmers Markets.

Polk County Farmers Market 524 Sherwood, Mena 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.) Tue., Thu., Sat. May-October. Farmers Markets, Artisan Foods. Richland Creek Farm 1101 N.W. Ave., El Dorado 870-875-1078 Sustainable-practice farm sells wide variety of vegetables, fruits and flowers to El Dorado and surrounding community. 7:15 a.m.-4 p.m. Tue., Fri. On-farm sales, Wholesale Farms, Farmers Markets.

York Pecans Co. 2919 Hwy. 32 W., Foreman 870-542-6196 Pecan farm also has commercial pecan-shelling plant with a 10-million pound capacity available for bulk pecan processing. Wholesale Farms. Youngblood Grassfed Farm 173 Polk Road 252, Grannis 870-385-7302 Grass-fed farm raising Angus-cross beef, Katahdin lambs, black hogs, Spanish cross goats, 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). On-farm sales, Wholesale Farms.

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A&B Berry Farm 2929 Hwy. 190 S., Prattsville 870-699-4792 Pick your own blueberries during season. U-Pick Farms.

Christopher Doolittle 2205 N. University Drive, Pine Bluff 870-413-0406

Specializes in culinary herbs including dill, basil, cilantro, rosemary, thyme, and chives. Wholesale Farms, On-farm sales, U-Pick Farms. Ashley County Farmers Market U.S. Hwy. 82, Crossett Area produce from Ashley County growers. Informal market; no set times. Farmers Markets. Atkins Farms 253 Atkins Lane, Eudora 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 Farms, On-farm sales, Wholesale Farms. Branch Family Produce 586 Hwy. 35 N., Dermott 870-538-3775 Offers okra, peas, watermelons and pumpkins. June-October. Onfarm sales, U-Pick Farms. Chase Cox 122 Bradley 370, Warren 903-330-2547

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Sells squash, melons, peppers, peas, beans, blackberries, corn, tomatoes, potatoes, pecans and wheat. Also raises goats. Farmers Markets, Onfarm sales, Wholesale Farms. Harvey Edwards 55 D & J Road, Stuttgart 870- 830-6567 Soybean oil-based soaps made to order. Wholesale Farms. Helena Farmers Market Walnut and Rightor Streets, Helena 870-816-4088 Local produce, baked goods, arts and crafts. Farmers Markets.

Family-owned farm offering watermelons, tomatoes, peppers, squash and cantaloupe. On-farm sales.

Arkansas Culinary Herbs 1413 Stowe Road, White Hall 870-247-1205

Hardin Farms 1 Disaster Ridge Road, Grady 870-866-3753

Offers purple hull peas in season. Wholesale Farms. Deepwoods Farm 155 Bradley Road 26, Warren 870-820-0702 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, U-Pick Farms. Weston Esau 387 State Police Rd., Dumas 870-818-3237 Offers watermelons during season. On-farm sales, Wholesale Farms. Flowers Haven Nursery 84 Dillion Lane, Dewitt 870-946-2946 Nursery that grows vegetables, bedding plants, and hanging plants. Also grows a spring and fall crop. On-farm sales. Gillett Natural Soaps 307 W. 4th St., Stuttgart 870-830-6567 Offers natural handmade, cold processed soy soap. Artisan Foods.

Hornbeck Seed Co. 210 Drier Road, DeWitt 870-946-2087 Wholesale and retail field crop seed company. Seeds available include rice, soybeans and wheat, including conventional and Round-up ready soybeans. Wholesale Farms. Jim A. Hall 251 U.S. Hwy. 425 N., Monticello 870-723-3724 Fifth-generation farm growing heirloom watermelons. On-farm sales. Jim Parker 23210 U.S. 63 N., Warren 870-357-2748 Sells U-Pick tomatoes, blackberries and cantaloupe. On-farm sales, U-Pick Farms. Joe Willis 10920 Hwy 63, Rison 870-357-2302 Tomatoes, peaches, squash, okra, cucumbers, cantaloupe, watermelon. Farmers Markets. Josh Hardin 1 Disaster Ridge Road, Grady 870-866-3753 Grows more than 25 crops throughout the year including melons, cantaloupe, sweet corn, beans, peas, cucumbers, squash, peppers, potatoes and flowers. On-farm sales, Wholesale Farms. Ken Landreth 706 W. 6th St., Poyen 501-844-6510 Seasonal produce available for wholesale or U-pick. U-Pick Farms, On-farm sales. arkansasfoodandfarm.com

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King Farms 612 E. Cedar St., Warren 870-226-5657

chard, kale, kohlrabi, okra, cucumbers and squash. On-farm sales, U-Pick Farms, Wholesale Farms.

Stephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Farm 6711 Walker Road, Altheimer 870-273-4192

Seasonal vegetables and prepared jams, jellies and preserves. Wholesale Farms.

Rickey Bone 484 Floyd Brown Drive, Fargo 501-223-8427

Seasonal produce. Wholesale Farms.

Old Milo Tree Farms and Pumpkin Patch 604 Ashley Road 485, Hamburg 870-853-2379 Fall pumpkin patch and Christmas trees in December. By appointment only. On-farm sales, U-Pick Farms. Pine Bluff Farmers Market Saracen Landing, Martha Mitchell Expressway, Pine Bluff Produce and crafts from Jefferson County. WIC participant. 6 a.m-1 p.m. Tue., Thu., Sat. Farmers Markets. Richard Tanner 3820 U.S. Hwy. 63 S., Rison 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

Fresh produce including squash, okra, purple hull peas, melons, cantaloupes, tomatoes, eggplant, lettuce, celery, onions, bell peppers, and pumpkins. On-farm sales, Wholesale Farms. Selmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nursery 151 Gin Road, Eudora 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 Farms. Stanfields Farm 16740 Calhoun 76, Fordyce 870-313-2685 Cabbage, squash, peppers, cantaloupe and watermelons during season. Onfarm sales, Wholesale Farms.

Sunrise Fisheries 2447 N. Lakeshore Drive, Lake Village 870-265-1205 Lake Village fishery. On-farm sales. Townley Tomato Farm 298 Ashley Road 13, Crossett 870-304-7495 Family owned and operated tomato farm. On-farm sales, Wholesale Farms. Triple M Farms of Ashley County 2383 Hwy. 189 N., Hamburg 870-853-9285 Sells wholesale and retail U-pick tomatoes, peppers, watermelon, pumpkins and cantaloupe. On-farm sales, Wholesale Farms, U-Pick Farms. Triple R Farms 1370 Hwy. 35 N., Rison 870-325-6689 Raises and breeds Black Angus cattle. Offers breeding services and cattle for sale. On-farm sales, Wholesale Farms.

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AETN takes a deeper look with ‘Agri Arkansas’ New series explores state’s farming industry By Janie Ginocchio

ith names like Tyson and Riceland blazoned across chicken houses and silos that dot the countryside, everyone knows agriculture is big business in Arkansas. But for every multi-million dollar operation in the state, there are family farms with just a few hundred acres. For every traditional grower, there’s an innovator, constantly looking for new crops, cultivation methods or ways to use current crops. There are many stories to be told about the dayto-day workings of Arkansas’s $17 billion a year industry, and “Agri Arkansas,” a new monthly series on the Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN), aims to show the depth and breadth of agriculture in the state. “We want to highlight how farming makes a tremendous impact on the state by highlighting the individuals and farming families,” host Tony Brooks said in a recent interview. “Agriculture produces one-sixth of the jobs in Arkansas — that’s a lot of people. We want to tell their stories, to show their work ethic and the way they live.” Set to premiere at 1 p.m. July 27 on AETN, “Agri Arkansas” will cover topics such as alternative fuel, technology and innovation, the local movement and urban farming, prison farms, minorities in agriculture, corporate agriculture, the independent farmer, and aquaculture. But this show isn’t the 66 Food & Farm

usual farm report for those who live and breathe cultivation. “We want a diverse audience,” show producer Kevin Clark said. “We want to appeal to people who’ve chosen agriculture to make a living, as well as people who are new to agriculture or who don’t really realize where their food comes from. Our segments will reintroduce our audience to the source of their food.” The show will cover both the nuts and bolts of farming as well as overarching matters that affect the industry and the state. “‘Agri Arkansas’ will celebrate Arkansas’s successes and illuminate issues important to both farmers and consumers,” Clark said. The first show will give a brief introduction to the history of farming in Arkansas and its current impact on the state’s economy, and then segue into a profile of the Tony DeSalvo family of Center Ridge, whose cattle operation was named the 2012 Farm Bureau Farm Family of the Year. The show wraps up with a panel of experts who discuss the issues explored in the episode. Brooks, who grew up on a farm, said there’s been an interest at AETN to produce an Arkansas-centric farming show at AETN “for a long time.” “We’ve had other programming on farming [produced by outside sources], but we never had an agriculture show that focused on Ar-

Rancher Phillip DeSalvo of Center Ridge climbs down from a tractor (above) following his daily routine of feeding his cattle. Angela Caudle de Freitas of Conway shops for produce (below).

kansas. The time was never right to do it,” until now, he said. Working with the Arkansas Department of Agriculture, which partially underwrites the program, and recruiting Clark brought everything together, he said. “It just kind of gelled,” Brooks said, adding the response from the farming community has been positive. “They’re eager to be interviewed and tell their stories,” he said. After the July 27 premiere, “Agri Arkansas” is scheduled to air at 1:30 p.m. the last Sunday of the month with a rebroadcast scheduled for 6:30 p.m. the following Thursday. Check local listings or visit aetn.org for details. arkansasfoodandfarm.com

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Foodshed Farms is now selling subscriptions for fall Community Supported Agriculture shares. Delivered weekly to multiple Little Rock locations for just $25 per week, you can get a basket full of fresh, locally grown, GMO-free produce and free-range meats through Heifer’s Seeds of Change Initiative. Shares go fast, so don’t miss your chance to choose local food, choose health and choose to help your neighbor.

TO SIGN UP OR TO LEARN MORE ABOUT HOW HEIFER INTERNATIONAL IS EMPOWERING LOW-RESOURCE FARMERS IN THE ARKANSAS DELTA, VISIT THE WEBSITE WWW.FOODSHEDFARMS.COM OR EMAIL CSA@HEIFER.ORG arkansasfoodandfarm.com

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An indicates Arkansas Grown members. Don’t see your favorite grocer who sells local foods? Have them contact Rebekah Hardin at rebekahhardin@arktimes. com and encourage them to register at ArkansasGrown.org. It’s free and easy.

Allen’s Food Market Grocery store that specializes in organic, locally and regionally produced items. Producers, contact Steve Morrow at steve@allensfoods. arcoxmail.com or number below. 60 Sugar Creek Center, Bella Vista. 479-876-6190, facebook.com/allensfoods Arkansas Local Food Network Year-round online farmer’s market. To apply to sell your products, email littlerockfoodclub@gmail.com. 509 Scott St., Little Rock. 501-2912769 littlerock.locallygrown.net BJ’s Plants and Produce Sells plants and wide variety of produce. Producers, contact Dede Chapman or Theresa Kyzer, at 501-8353004 or Dede.Chapman@gmail.com 113 Country Club, Sherwood. 501835-3004. bjsplantsandproduce. com Brookshire’s Food & Pharmacy Full-service grocery in variety of locations in southern Arkansas. brookshires.com City Market Grocery store with locations on 12th Street and Colonel Glenn in Little Rock and in Rose City in North Little Rock. Citymarketfoodstore.com Culinary District Offers kitchen supplies, gourmet ingredients and a large selection of local meats and prepared products. 68 Food & Farm

510 Ouachita Ave., Hot Springs. 501624-2665. culinarydistrict.com Edward’s Food Giant Grocery store with locations in Little Rock, Bryant, Forrest City, Harrisburg and Marianna. Producers, contact Jeff Nosbisch 501-850-6338 for produce or Bob Childers at 870-295-1000 for meat. edwardsfoodgiant.com Fresh Market Specialty grocery with locations in Little Rock and Rogers. Producers, contact store manager Neal Augustine at 501-225-7700. thefreshmarket.com Good Earth Natural Food Offers fresh organic local produce, packaged organic foods, earth-friendly home and personal care products and a huge variety of nutritional supplements. 3955 Central Ave., Hot Springs. 855293-2784. goodearthvitamin.com Green Corner Store General store and gift shop focusing on Arkansas made and produced products. Soda fountain serves ice cream and beverages produced by local company Loblolly Creamery. 501-374-1111, 1423 Main St., Little Rock Greg & Jim’s Grocery & Grill Grocery also serves breakfast and lunch (six days) and dinner (two days) featuring sausage, bacon, country ham, steak, pork chops, eggs, waffles and hash browns, also barbecued pork cooked on site, catfish, burgers, deli meats, sandwiches, produce and a full line of groceries 6 a.m.-3 p.m. Mon.-Wed., 6 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Thu.-Fri., 6 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat. 46 Old Military Road. W., Colt, 870-633-0541

Harps Foods Regional, employee-owned grocery store with dozens of locations in Arkansas.

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harpsfoods.com Hillcrest Artisan Meats A butcher shop that uses only locally and regionally raised meats. Also, it carries local artisan products and a small amount of produce. Ask for owners Brandon or Tara Brown, producers. 2807 Kavanaugh Blvd. Suite B., Little Rock. 501-671-6328. facebook.com/ HillcrestArtisanMeats Hogg’s Meat Market Butcher shop and catering business in operation since 1961. Processes wild game. 501-758-7700. 4520 Camp Robinson Road, North Little Rock. Hogsmeatmarket.com K. Hall and Sons Neighborhood grocery that sells burgers, fried foods to go. Strong selection of foods from Louisiana. 1900 Wright Ave., Little Rock. 501-372-1513 Kroger National grocery store with some 50 locations in Arkansas. Producers will likely have the best luck contacting produce managers at their local stores. If not, try Joe Bell, head of marketing for the store’s Delta division, at 901-765-4315 or Joe.Bell@kroger.com. kroger.com Meat Works Butchery Grass-fed and finished beef, lamb, goat, pastured pork and chicken, also eggs, breads, vegetables, fruits, specialty oils, sauces, honey spices. Also delivers. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tue.-Fri., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat. 816 De Queen St., Mena, 479-394-2900 arkansasfoodandfarm.com

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Natural Things Natural foods store that sells mostly grocery items. Currently carries beef and pork products from MeatWorks in Mena and local cheeses. Soon to add local hummus and chicken.

and local restaurants and sells at area farmers markets. 1800 S. Chester St., Little Rock. dunbargarden.org.

5407 Highway 5 N., Bryant 501-213-0034 Olde Fashioned Foods Offers local organic foods, herbs, alternative medicine and health products. 8434 Phoenix Ave., Fort Smith. 479-649-8200 Ozark Natural Foods Natural foods co-op owned by a community of more than 10,000 investors. Producers, contact produce manager Pauline Thiessen at 479521-7558 or pauline@onf.coop. 1554 N. College Ave., Fayetteville. 479521-7558. Ozarknaturalfoods.com Stratton’s Market A small grocery and liquor store attached to Dugan’s Pub in the River Market with a nice selection of local produce, meats, cheeses and bread. To-go lunch and breakfast items, too. Producers, contact Don Dugan at the number below or at mail@duganspublr.com. 405 E. Third St., Little Rock. 501-2440542. duganspublr.com Terry’s Finer Foods Gourmet neighborhood grocery. Producers, contact store manager. 5018 Kavanaugh Blvd., Little Rock. 501-663-4154. Walmart The international discount chain has sold Arkansas produce in its stores for 20 years. It’s not currently accepting additional Arkansas farmers. Walmart.com WellSpring Nutrition Offers health and beauty products, local food and artisan products. 116 N. Broadway, Siloam Springs. 866757-8627. Whole Foods National chain with location in Little Rock. Producers, contact Calvin Burnett, associate store team leader, at 501-3122326 and calvin.burnett@wholefoods. com. 10700 N. Rodney Parham, Little Rock. 501-221-2331. Wholefoodsmarket.com.

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What’s listed below are just a sampling of the many nonprofits devoted to localfood-and-farm-related projects. Know of one we should include? Contact Rebekah Hardin at rebekahhardin@ arktimes.com. Apple Seeds 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. appleseedsnwa.org. Arkansas Garden Corps Promotes school and community gardens to provide nutrition education and reduce childhood obesity. AmeriCorps members provide labor. With more than a dozen service sites. arkansasgardencorps. com. Arkansas Gleaning Project The Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance’s effort to source surplus locally grown food. 1400 W. Markham St., Little Rock. 501-3999999. arhungeralliance.org. Delta Garden Study 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. arteengarden.com. Dunbar Garden A two-acre outdoor classroom adjacent to Dunbar Middle School and Gibbs Elementary in Little Rock. Supplies produce to local schools

The Farm and Innovation Center Works with kids and the local community at the St. Joseph Center of Arkansas in North Little Rock and the center’s St. Joseph Farm, a small-scale sustainable farm. 6800 Camp Robinson Road, North Little Rock. sjcark.org. Feed Communities 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 organization’s pilot project. feedcommunities.com. Food Corps Promotes sustainable community development, local food and farmer education projects in Northwest Arkansas. foodcorps.org/wherewe-work/Arkansas. Heifer International: Seeds of Change A campaign to end poverty in the Arkansas Delta and Appalachia by promoting locally produced food. Donate or learn more at heifer.org. NCAT FoodCorps The FoodCorps Arkansas’s sustainable agriculture program ATTR A offers workshops, materials and technical assistance to farmers interested in sustainable or organic farming. Southeast Regional Office, Fayetteville. Ncatt.org/ncat-southeast-regional-office Ozark Slow Food An organization devoted to promoting healthy foods and the relationship between consumers and sustainable farming. Fayetteville. ozarkslowfood.org. The People Tree 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. thepeopletree.us. Food & Farm 69

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M OR E BREWERS WINERIES DISTILLERIES Core Brewing Company has become a favorite of craft beer lovers in Arkansas. Pictured here is their tasting room in Springdale.

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Refined Ale Brewery started in 2010 by Windell Gray as a one-man operation in a former hair salon at Cedar and 23rd streets. Now distributes bottled beers — including Refined Ale Golden Light and Refined Ale Malt — all over central Arkansas. Sold at area grocery and liquor stores.

Boscos Restaurant & Brewery Co. 500 President Clinton Ave., Little Rock boscosbeer.com 501-907-1881

Rock Town Distillery 1216 E. Sixth St., Little Rock arkansaslightning.com 501-907-5244

A River Market brewpub that offers its beers for sale to-go in growlers.

Local distiller of whiskey, gin and rum that utilizes Arkansas grains whenever possible in its line-up of spirits.

Diamond Bear Brewing 600 N. Broadway St., Little Rock diamondbear.com 501-708-2739 Little Rock’s oldest craft brewery serves a winning lineup of Pale Ale, Irish Red, Honey Weiss along with Presidential IPA, Southern Blonde and Rocktoberfest. Founded by Russ Melton. Now located in North Little Rock. Flyway Brewing Company 700 E. 9th St., Little Rock flywaybrewing.blogspot.com 501-920-9291 Small production brewery located in downtown Little Rock. Specialty ales are made by hand in small batches and are available at South on Main and other rotating taps in restaurants and tap rooms around Central Arkansas. Uses locally sourced and fresh ingredients in every batch. Refined Ale 2221 Cedar St., Little Rock 501-280-0556 70 Food & Farm

Stone’s Throw 402 E. Ninth St., Little Rock stonesthrowbeer.com 501-244-9154 Stone’s Throw Brewing specializes in Belgian-style beers, on tap at its taproom on Ninth and Rock. Vino’s 923 W. 7th St., Little Rock vinosbrewpub.com 501-375-8466 Little Rock’s oldest brew pub hosts a small brewery that collaborates extensively with our Dunbar Community Garden Project, a local educational garden. Incorporates many locally grown ingredients in brews including locally grown hops, peppers, herbs and fruits.

chateauauxarc.com 479-468-4400 One of the largest and oldest Chardonnay vineyards in the South. Features a tasting room with a variety of award-winning wines. Offers grapevine cuttings and grapes for sale. Gravity Brew Works 11512 Hwy. 14 E., Big Flat gravitybrewworks.com 870-448-2077 Small locally owned nanobrewery owned and run by former Vino’s brewmaster Bill Riffle and Tony Guinn. Produces a variety of beers in 30 gallon batches. Offers tours and a tasting room open to the public. Keels Creek Winery 3185 E. Van Buren, Eureka Springs 479-253-9463 Vineyard produces 14 wines from local grapes.

Northwest Arkansas Core Brewing & Distilling Co. 2470 Lowell Road, Springdale corebeer.com 479-879-2469

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The winner of the Fayetteville Foam Fest and a stop on the Fayetteville Ale Trail, Core crafts several brews, including ESB, Kölsch, Oatmeal Stout, Black IPA, Premium Pale Ale and specialty brews like Pumpkin Pie Lager and Imperial Chocolate Stout. It began distilling liquor in the spring of 2014.

Chateau Aux Arc Vineyards Winery 8045 Champagne Drive, Altus

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Fossil Cove’s beers, among them La Brea Brown, Paleo Ale and Black EPA, are available at several local restaurants, in growlers at liquor stores and on tap at its tasting room. Hog Haus Brewing Company 430 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville hoghaus.com 479-521-2739 Longtime brewpub that offers a wide selection of beer brewed on site. Mount Bethel Winery 5008 Mount Bethel Drive, Altus mountbethel.com 479-468-2444 One of Arkansas’s oldest wineries. Offers tours, tastings and on-site sales of wines and gift baskets. Movie House Winery 112 E. Commerce St., Morrilton 501-215-4899 Winery sells locally-grown grapes and juices from around the world and offers wine-making supplies and classes. Gift shop has Arkansas products.

Ozark Beer Co. 1700 S. First St., Rogers ozarkbeercompany.com 479-636-2337 Manufacturing brewery located in Northwest Arkansas, producing handcrafted beers. Post Familie Vineyards 1700 St. Mary’s Mountain Road, Altus postfamilie.com 479-468-2741 Fresh grapes are available in season, grape juice and wine available yearround on-site and retail statewide. Railway Winery 4937 Hwy 187, Eureka Springs railwaywine.com 479-253-5026 Eureka Springs winery ready to open a new tasting room after losing much of their old facilities in a flood. Tasting room available, including a deck overlooking the vineyard. Saddlebock Brewery 18244 Habberton Road, Springdale saddlebock.com 479-419-9969

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. The Tanglewood Branch Beer Co. 1431 S. School Ave., Fayetteville tanglewoodbranch.com 479-856-6500 Brewpub that opened in 2011. Tiny Tim’s Pizza and West Mountain Brewing Company 21 W. Mountain, Fayetteville facebook.com/tinytimspizza 479-521-5551 Brewpub with wide selection of beer and pizza on Fayetteville square. Wiederkehr Wine Cellars Inc. 3324 Swiss Family Drive, Altus wiederkehrwines.com 479-468-9463 Classic Swiss-style winery with tasting room, restaurant and shop.

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An indicates Arkansas Grown members. What’s listed below is just a sampling of the many restaurants who use local meats, produce and other produc ts. Know of one we should include? Contac t Rebekah Hardin at rebekahhardin@ ark times.com and encourage them to register at ArkansasGrown.org. It’s free and easy.

Central Arkansas 1620 Savoy 1620 Market St., Little Rock 501-221-1620 Fine dining in a swank space. The scallops are especially nice. 5-10 p.m. Mon.-Sat. 72 Food & Farm

Acadia 3000 Kavanaugh Blvd., Little Rock 501-603-9630 A jewel of a restaurant in Hillcrest. Unbelievable fixed-price, three-course dinners on Mondays and Tuesday, but food is certainly worth full price. Best Impressions 501 E. Ninth St., Little Rock 501-907-5946 The menu combines Asian, Italian and French sensibilities in soups, salads and meaty fare. A departure from the tearoom of yore.

Big Orange: Burgers Salads Shakes 17809 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock 501-821-1515 207 N. University Ave., Little Rock 501-379-8715 Sources bread for their buns from Arkansas Fresh Bakery in Benton, and strives to buy local produce for their signature salads during season. An additional collaboration with Little Rock’s Loblolly Creamery has seen special locally made sodas appearing on the menu.

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Upscale River Market eatery that seeks to balance high-end dining with sustainable food sourcing and a commitment to local growers. Cafe@Heifer 1 World Ave., Little Rock 501-907-8801 Serving fresh pastries, omelets, soups, salads, sandwiches and pizzas. Located inside Heifer Village. Capers 14502 Cantrell Road, Little Rock 501-868-7600 It’s never been better, with as good a wine list as any in the area, and a menu that covers a lot of ground -seafood, steaks, pasta -- and does it all well. Capital Bar and Grill 111 Markham St., Little Rock 501-374-7474 Big hearty sandwiches, daily lunch specials and fine evening dining all rolled up into one at this landing spot downtown. Surprisingly inexpensive with a great bar staff and a good selection of unique desserts. Cheers in the Heights 2010 N. Van Buren, Little Rock 501-663-5937 While they don’t make a point of trumpeting the fact, the classic Heights eatery is one of the largest purchasers of local produce from the likes of Laughing Stock Farm for use in their salads and other dishes. Boulevard Bake House 1417 Main St., Little Rock 501-375-5100

Brave New Restaurant 2300 Cottondale Lane, Little Rock 501-663-2677

4301 W. Markham St., Little Rock 501-526-6661

Fresh, high-quality ingredients have always been a hallmark of Chef Peter Brave’s menu, making locally-sourced ingredients a vital resource for the high-end eatery. Reg ularly features Falling Sky Farm meats.

1920 N. Grant St., Little Rock 501-663-5951 400 President Clinton Ave., Little Rock 501-374-1232 The bakery’s goods are found on many of Central Arkansas’ menus, while the in-house sandwiches and salads feature local produce during season

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Cache Restaurant 425 President Clinton Ave., Little Rock 501-850-0265

Ciao Baci 605 N. Beechwood St., Little Rock 501-603-0238 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., Little Rock 501-375-3333 Comfort food, burgers and more sophisticated fare at this River Market-area hotspot.

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The Fold Botanas Bar 3501 Old Cantrell Road, Little Rock 501-916-9706 Sources produce during season from local farms as well as collaborating with local ice cream shop Loblolly Creamery on several desserts. Forty Two 1200 President Clinton Ave., Little Rock 501-537-0042 The Clinton Presidential Center’s restaurant has Sunday buffet brunch that pushes all the right buttons in the style of a grand hotel, and it’s solid choice for weekday lunch as well. Features entrees and sandwiches from around the world. Garden Square Cafe & Grocery River Market, Little Rock 244-9964 or 244-2622 A branch of Four Square Cafe on President Clinton across the street from the River Market along with a small grocery. Green Cart Deli Simon Park, Conway 501-908-1656 Self-billed as “The World’s First Biocompostable Solar-Powered Gourmet Food Cart,” this hot dog stand serves up Sabrett-brand links with all sorts of inventive toppings. Guillermo’s Gourmet Cof fee 10700 Rodney Parham Road, Little Rock 501-228-4448 With an in-house coffee roaster, the West Little Rock cafe offers some of the best locally roasted beans around. Hardin Farms and Market Too 15235 Hw y. 165, Scott 501-961-1100 Being associated with Hardin Farms in Grady allows this home cooking and barbecue restaurant great access to fresh-grown produce and farm-raised meats. Hillcrest Artisan Meats 2807 Kavanaugh Blvd. Suite B, 74 Food & Farm

Little Rock 501-671-6328 A fancy charcuterie and butcher shop with excellent daily sandwich specials. Limited seating is available.

Red Door 3701 Old Cantrell Road, Little Rock 501-666-8482 Fresh seafood, steaks, chops and sandwiches from restaurateur Mark Abernathy. Smart wine list.

Loca Luna 3519 Old Cantrell Road, Little Rock 501-663-4666

Reno’s Argenta Cafe 312 N. Main St., North Little Rock 501-376-2900

Grilled meats, seafood and pasta dishes that never stray far from country roots, whether Italian, Spanish or Arkie. “Gourmet plate lunches” are good, as is Sunday brunch.

Sandwiches, g yros and gourmet pizzas by day and music and drinks by night in downtown Argenta.

Local Lime 17815 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock 501-448-2226 Tasty gourmet Mex from the folks who brought you Big Orange and ZaZa. Mylo Cof fee Co. 2715 Kavanaugh Blvd., Little Rock 501-747-1880 Uses a wide variety of Arkansas products including f lour from War Eagle Mill, seasonal produce from various Central Arkansas Growers, and ice cream from Loblolly Creamery. Natchez Restaurant 323 Center St., Little Rock 501-372-1167 Smart, elegant takes on Southern classics. Pancetta Regional Kitchen 3 Statehouse Plaza, Little Rock 501-399-8000 Upscale Italian food sourced partially by local growers. The Pantry 11401 Rodney Parham Road, Little Rock 501-353-1875 One can’t-go-wrong jumping off point is the cheese spaetzle, a decadent cousin of mac/cheese — homemade noodles in creamy bechamel sauce with a nice caramelized onion kick. Creamy and dreamy.

Ristorante Capeo 425 Main St., North Little Rock 501-376-3463 Authentic cooking from the boot of Italy is the draw at this cozy, brick-walled restaurant on a reviving North Little Rock’s Main Street. Familiar pasta dishes will comfort most diners, but let the chef, who works in an open kitchen, entertain you with some more exotic stuff, too, like crispy veal sweetbreads. They make their own mozzarella fresh daily. The Root Cafe 1500 S. Main St., Little Rock 501-414-0423 Farm-to-table restaurant featuring locally grown meat and vegetables. South on Main 1304 Main St., Little Rock 501-244-9660 Fine, innovative takes on Southern fare in a casual, but well-appointed setting. Table 28 1501 Merrill Drive, Little Rock 224-2828 Excellent fine dining with lots of creative f lourishes. Branch out and try the Crispy Squid Filet and Quail Bird Lollipops. The Restaurant at Terry’s Finer Foods 5018 Kavanaugh Blvd., Little Rock 501-663-4152 A true French-style bistro replete with imported tables and chairs. The menu features many of the country’s classics from roast chicken to duck confit and assorted cheeses for dessert. Lunch arkansasfoodandfarm.com

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“We provide a casual, warm environment, delicious food, and excellent service at a reasonable cost. It is our goal to have every meal be a celebration of food and to always keep an edge of new in our work.”

Lunch M-F 11-2 / Dinner M-S 5-10

Reservations of any size accepted for lunch and dinner.

2300 Cottondale Lane • 501-663-2677 Full menu at bravenewrestaurant.com

AN AWARD WINNING RESTAURANT SINCE 1991

– CHEF PETER BRAVE

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is more affordable, with great choices from top to bottom, from salads and soups to sandwiches and reasonably priced entrees. Trio’s 8201 Cantrell Road Suite 100, Little Rock 501-221-3330 Fresh, creative and satisfying lunches; even better at night, when the chefs take f light. Best array of fresh desserts in town. White Water Tavern 2500 W. 7th St., Little Rock 501-375-8400 Good locally sourced bar food. ZaZa 1050 Ellis Ave., Conway 501-336-9292 5600 Kavanaugh Blvd., Little Rock 501-661-9292 This contemporary Heights cafe would be right at home in Naples with the espresso machine, the tempting display of smooth gelatos (pistachio our favorite) and a wood-fired pizza oven turning out textbook Italian pizza with gorgeous blistered crusts and topped with choice ingredients. Plus, a salad bar to end all salad bars.

Northwest Arkansas 28 Springs 100 E. University, Siloam Springs 479-524-2828 Chef Miles James’ new restaurant features seasonal menu, locallysourced food, craft beers.

Arsaga’s Fayetteville Cof fee Roasters 1852 N. Crossover Road, Fayetteville (479) 527-0690 A locally owned and operated chain of Fayetteville-area coffeeshops featuring hot coffee and chai, sweet pastries, sandwiches and live performances by area musicians. BHK Kafe 1 E. Center St., Fayetteville 479-587-9500 Chef David Lewis uses locallysourced (including from his own kitchen garden), gluten-free and organic ingredients to make sandwiches, salads and deserts. Wine and cheese tastings. Boardwalk Cafe 215 E. Court St., Jasper 870-446-5900 Specializes in organic food, made from locally grown and raised ingredients. Adjacent to the Arkansas House resort. Bordinos 310 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville 479-527-6795 Exquisite Italian food, great wines and great service in a boisterous setting. Now serving Nova Scotia mussels. Caribe Restaurant & Cantina 309 W. Van Buren St., Eureka Springs 479-253-8102 Owner K.J. Zumwalt closely g uards his secret recipes for sauces and salsas at this unique

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Caribbean restaurant. It’s safe to say it’s the only place in town where you can get jalapeno pie and a Mexican soda. Common Grounds 412 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville 479-442-3515 All-day dining on Dickson Street with a broad selection of eats, including breakfast late in the day on the weekend and great coffee anytime. Probably the largest coffee drink menu in Northwest Arkansas. Eleven 600 Museum Way, Bentonville 479-636-1240 A reasonably priced, modern take on traditional southern dishes. Try the shrimp and grits. The Farmer’s Table Café 1079 S. School Ave., 479-966-4125 With a name like “farmer’s table,” one could expect local food on the menu, and the Fayetteville eatery does not disappoint, offering as much as 95 percent local food in every dish. Fresh 179 N. Main St., Eureka Springs 479-253-9300 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. The Garden Bistro 119 North Main St., Eureka Springs 479-253-1281 Farm-to-table bistro featuring fresh vegetables and herbs from local producers. Seasonal menu featuring meats and produce available from the area. The Green Bean 5208 Village Parkway, Suite 11, Rogers 479 464-8355|479 381 2055 Organic, often local, luncheon fare; also at the Rogers Farmers Market on Saturdays.

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Greenhouse Grill 481 S. School Ave., Fayetteville 479-444-8909

Ozark Natural Foods Café 1554 N. College Ave., Fayetteville 479-521-7558

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,” “Cage Free Chicken & Apricot Marsala.” Live music on occasion.

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.

Hammontree’s 326 N. West Ave., Fayetteville 479-521-1669 Though cheese comes from global sources, much else of the menu is local: produce when available, meats and locally roasted coffee. The Hive 200 N.E. A St., Bentonville 479-286-6575 The chef describes the menu as “High South,” with offerings like pimento cheese, “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. James at the Mill 3906 Greathouse Springs Road, Fayetteville 479-443-1400 “Ozark Plateau Cuisine” is creative, uses local ingredients and is pleasantly presented in a vertical manner. Impeccable food in an impeccable setting. Lean Green Gourmet 908 E. Rolling Hills Drive, Fayetteville 479-443-2327 Organic, whole-foods vegetarian menu, dine-in or takeout. Local Flavor Café 71 South Main Street, Eureka Springs 479-253-9522 This popular cafe along Eureka Springs’ Main Street features ecclectic and fresh entrees and sandwiches throughout the day, a f lavorful breakfast selection and the best creme brulee in Arkansas. arkansasfoodandfarm.com

Prairie Market’s Tall Grass Deli 115 W. Industrial Park Road, Harrison 870-743-3267 Health food restaurant in health food store that also functions as farmers market, serves locallysourced food. Tusk & Trotter 110 S.E. A St., Bentonville Brasserie with wide range of menu options in former small Wal-Mart warehouse off the Bentonville square Wiederkehr Wine Cellars Inc. 3324 Swiss Family Drive, Wiederkehr Village 479-468-9463 Classic Swiss-style winery with tasting room, restaurant and shop.

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Belle Arti Ristorante 719 Central Ave., Hot Springs 501-624-7474 Ambitious menu of lavish delights in a film-noir setting; excellent desserts. The Bleu Monkey Grill 4263 Central Ave., Hot Springs 501-520-4800 High end, artfully prepared pastas, salads, sandwiches and appetizers are one of the hallmarks of this classy/casual newcomer to the Hot Springs dining scene. Stay for the interesting dessert menu. Park Island Market and Cafe 250 Park Ave., Hot Springs 501-246-7209 Offers sandwiches, salads, burgers, soups and local fruit.

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