A neighborhood Sunday market featuring local produce, artisan smokehouse products, fresh bread, local cheeses, and heritage beef and poultry. Vendors revolve on a weekly basis, so be sure to ask your favorite farmer when they will be at the market. Where & When: Every Sunday – Year Round 1pm to 4pm In Historic Avondale at the corner of St. Johns and Talbot
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Brian and Kristin started Down to Earth Farm in November of 2007. The decision to purchase 2.5 acres on the Westside came after years of feeling called to the sustainable food movement. We chose our hometown of Jacksonville to try this venture because years of poor development have left it nearly devoid of agriculture. We are committed to growing our veggies sustainably – meaning that we use cover crops and composted animal manures for fertilizers, use no synthetic pesticides, and practice crop rotation to improve the soil and fight bugs and disease. All of our planting, weeding and bug squishing are done by hand. We are not certified organic but feel that it is better to allow folks to visit the farm and see for themselves how their food is grown as opposed to relying on labels and stickers. We have only been at this for a little over a year but we have had a tremendous time so far. Learning to grow veggies organically is an art form that can vary from climate to climate and backyard to backyard. We have found our little piece of earth to have wonderful energy and ability to give life to plants, but it also (unfortunately) has presented many challenges such as caterpillar invasions and flooding. There is constant opportunity for learning and we’ll share that process with all who are interested. It is an honor to grow food and help in a small way to feed our community. We are excited that awareness of organics and local food has grown so much in our city and we thank you for your interest! Where & When: Beaches Green Market at Jarboe Park, Neptune Beach (Sat. 2-5pm) Riverside Arts Market (Sat....
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We are two families who began raising chickens to provide healthy and humane foods for our families. We raise heritage breed chickens. Our hens free range on pasture and in the woods and broilers on pasture in moveable pens, moved daily. We feed only certified organic feed and manage to maximize natural forage. We don’t use any drugs or chemicals. We share broilers through pre-ordered “chicken shares” and often have extra eggs. Our farm is near the Beaches and we have multiple options for pickup. We would be happy for you to visit our chickens and tell you about why we think this is the absolute best way to raise chickens for our health and theirs! Our picture is one of our vibrant double yolkers compared to a grocery store organic “free range”...
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Small Family run Apiary selling Local Honey, Starter beehives, Beeswax lip balm, Beeswax candles and Queen bees. Raw Local honey, We do not heat or filter our honey straight from the bee hive to your table without the stings. Please call ahead so we can make sure someone is available to help you. Raw Local Honey in multiple size containers available. We now have Gallberry and Orange Blossom in all sizes 1,2,and 3 pound sizes. Also have some 1 gallon jugs. Comb honey is ready. We only have a limited suply come get this seasonal treat while it last. We have comb honey in the jar and we also have some Beautiful Cut Comb Honey in 4×4 inch...
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We are an organic produce farmer and vendor at the Jacksonville Farmers Market bringing local residents together with local organic farmers and artisans. Our principle goal is to provide people with affordable alternatives to high priced grocery chain products where local or even regional purchasing is overlooked. In addition to the joys and wholesomeness of shopping at local farmers markets, we are offering weekly pick-up or delivery services …with you, the customer, having choices and confidence in quality. When & Where Year Round Jacksonville Farmers Market Fri. Sat & Sun 8am-...
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