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Local Growers
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Bame Farms, Andy and Megan Bame
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, 1585 Patterson Road, Salisbury
704-798-4244
We are committed to production methods that minimize the need for pesticides and chemical inputs. For example, we seasonally add organic matter to the soil through composted plant material and yard waste. We practice integrated pest management (IPM), which relies on scouting for pests and accepting some amount of loss to the pests. If an insect pest population gets out of hand, natural or organic-approved chemicals will be our first line of defense. We feel very fortunate; in the past several years we have not had any significant pest problems. We would not use broad spectrum chemicals which might also kill the beneficial insects that are an important part of the garden. We apply mulch and irrigate with well water using drip lines that direct the water only around the base of the plant (a water-wise practice).
Bame Farms has been supplying eggs for the Bread Riot “Front Porch Egg Program” for nearly 2 years. We have grown our flock of hens to nearly 50 birds of various breeds that provide a rainbow of egg colors. While Andy tends to most feeding chores, Megan gathers, washes and delivers the eggs. They work together to move the pens around the pasture or barnyard as needed.
Generally speaking we have three colors of eggs: white, brown and blue. The white eggs are produced by a chicken breed know as Leghorn. The brown eggs are mostly from our Golden Comet hens and the blue eggs are produced by a chicken breed called Aracauna. Eggs that are some variation of these colors are from hens that have been cross-bred.
A friend of Andy’s introduced us to the Aracaunas and the blue eggs have become a hallmark of our “Easter egg” dozen. From personal observation, the brown eggs have the most golden yolk and the blue eggs typically have a pale yellow yolk. While we’ve heard that diet is supposed to be a factor in yolk color, we can attest that all of our chickens have basically the same diet (some may scrounge up more grubs than others, perhaps).
The color of the egg shell is in no way a determining factor in the nutritional value of the egg, nor an indicator of how the chicken is raised (commercial vs. free range/organic). The only factor that determines egg shell color is the breed of hen.
Our chickens are classified as free range, which means they have free access to the outdoors. Our chickens are provided shelter in rolling pens (sometimes called “chicken tractors”) which also house nesting boxes where they lay their eggs. They are kept within the boundaries of an 80’ x 80’ netted electric fence, primarily for their own protection from predators and to keep them out of the road. The fence, shelter and chickens are moved frequently to fresh ground to allow the grass to recover and flourish after the chickens have deposited some natural fertilizer.
We do not use added growth hormones or preventative anti-biotics on our animals. We hatch and raise our own chicks adding to the variety of egg characteristics from our flock.
Eggs are available through the Bread Riot every weekend from the front porch of Maggie Blackwell at 422 Mitchell Avenue in Salisbury. The cost is $3.50 per dozen of which $0.50 per dozen supports the Bread Riot’s organizational costs.
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Maria and Dane Fisher, the tomato lady and the plant breeder, can be reached by calling 704-239-5255 or 704-239-1719. Call them for directions to the farm, which is approximately 8 miles outside of Salisbury. Please visit http://www.fisherfarms1933.com/ for more information. |
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Friday, 01 August 2008 08:18 |
The Correll Farm has been in the family for 4 generations and over 100 years, and until November 2005 was a dairy farm and wholesale tomato operation. Currently we are raising beef cattle, dairy heifers, tomatoes for wholesale, and many vegetables and some fruits to sell at local Farmers Markets, as well as at our farm.
Our goal is to create a family friendly business where our children can share in the rewards of farming and we can work together as a family. We take great pride in selling only the highest quality produce, with all items grown on our farm. Our children help with the planting, growing, harvest and selling of our crops, so food safety is extremely important to us.
The Correll Family: Sam, Gloria, David, Cheryl, Josie, and Talton Correll
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704-202-9678 David’s Cell 704-278-3114 Home
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Friday, 01 August 2008 08:17 |
Wild Turkey Farms is a family farm located just outside of China Grove, NC. This farm has been owned and operated by the Menius family for over a century. We grow and sell beef, pork, poultry, eggs, vegetables, honey, mushrooms, and hay. We are not certified organic but strive to
use a minimal amount of pesticides and antibiotics. We do not use growth hormones in any of our animals.
Lee and Domisty Menius can be reached by emailing
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or calling 704-202-9348. |
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Friday, 01 August 2008 08:19 |
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Suzanne and Dave Ballard, the farmers, can be reached by calling 704-799-0185. Their farm is located at 1420 Belk Rd, Mt Ulla, NC 28125 if you'd like to find directions. New Moon Farms is open for visits Thursdays only. Please visit http://www.newmoonfarmorganic.com for more information. |
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Friday, 01 August 2008 08:19 |
Yesterways Farm produces pastured chickens, eggs, pork, and beef. "All our animals are grassfed. Even the pigs run on pasture or woodland." The cows get no grain. Chickens (broilers) are seasonal and get a special feed formulated by the farm that does not contain any meat or bone meal. Call for availability and other information. On leaving your name and number please speak clearly and slowly as we often can not hear fast as the caller speaks! We usually don't get in until dark thirty.
Yesterways Farm, Jane Biggers, 15401Short Cut Road Gold Hill NC 28071d. (704) 279-5859. |
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Friday, 01 August 2008 08:20 |
Our farm is in Stanly County, approximately 6 miles from Richfield - the intersection of Highway 52 and 49. It is 140 acres, certified organic farm selling organic dairy and organic grass finished beef.
Kathy Davis
704-984-6488 |
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Friday, 01 August 2008 08:20 |
Genesis Farms is a small natural and sustainable farm located in southern Rowan County. We employ only natural, and sustainable cultural practices and use only 100% certified organic seed. We use no chemical fertilizers.Our soil is the good 'ol red stuff and is very fertile naturally.We use no chemical pesticides, or herbicides.Weed control is achieved through tillage, and smother crops. Insect control is achieved primarily through beneficial insects. We incorporate green manure cover crops and composted manures for added soil tilth and fertility. We offer a wide variety of organic vegetables, and have a booth at the Salisbury Farmers market every Saturday. We routinely have customers who will give us a call and stop by to pick up a box of vegetables. We will have "cool weather crops" available in late September such as turnip greens, mustard greens, beets, cabbage, chard, etc. We employ agricultural practices that are environmentally, socially, and economically durable for years to come.
If you would like to contact us, please leave a message because we do not come in until dark.
Genesis Farms
Dale & Jenifer Brown, 4665 Miller Road Salisbury, N.C.
704-642-1335
704-213-6924
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Friday, 01 August 2008 08:20 |
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My name is John Herron and we grow Pheonix, Tree, and Golden oyster mushrooms and we are currently working with A&T University to grow Shiitake mushrooms year round. They are also assisting us with our organic certification. We are very excited about our new farm and would very much like to share our story and our FRESH mushrooms with the local community. My phone # is 704-202-1216 and my E-mail address is
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. I am looking forward to serving your organization. Please feel free to stop by and see what we're doing with this old cottonmill. We are at 414 N Meriah St, Landis NC 28088. |
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