When it comes to garden-fresh produce, pasture-raised meats and poultry, and delicious golden-yolked eggs, you can't get better than locally sourced foods from farms right in your own backyard. By choosing to purchase from these local farms, you support family-owned and operated businesses and ensure you receive the freshest available products. Here is a sampling of some local farms to get you started. For a more comprehensive list of local farms and CSA's, check out Local Harvest.org
1. Breeden's Orchard- Mount Juliet, TN
The Dorfman family purchased Breeden's Orchard in 2017, after 45 years of ownership by Marynell and Tommy Breeden. Offering BBQs and peach picking, seasonal produce, local ciders, jams, honey, and more. breedensorchard.com
2. Circle S Farms- Lebanon, TN
Circle S Farms has been owned by the same family since 1839, making it a "Century Farm." They offer pick-your-own strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries, and the farm is planning pick-your-own flowers for spring and summer 2022. tncirclesfarms.com
3. Lester Farms - Lebanon, TN
Founded in 2002, Lester Farm's stand has become a seasonal destination across Wilson County. No summer is complete without stopping off for the summer's best strawberries and a variety of seasonal fresh local produce. lesterfarmstn.com
4. Field of Dreams Farms- Watertown, TN
Initially located in Lebanon, Field of Dreams expanded to a 117-acre location in Watertown to raise pastured eggs, chicken, duck, turkey, pork, and beef. They use no chemicals, and all feeds used are non-GMO. Visit fieldofdreamsfarmtn.com to learn more.
5. Dobson Farms- Gladeville, TN
Dobson Farms is a family-owned farm dating to 1803. It specializes in beef, pork, poultry, and fresh eggs and offers several CSAs and a milk share. dobsonfarms.net.
6. Farmhouse Nashville- Nashville, TN
Farmhouse Nashville runs a popular CSA, which stands for community-supported agriculture. Customers sign up for half or full shares, bi-weekly or weekly, for the freshest, most seasonal produce and eggs available. Local pickup or delivery is available. farmhousenashville.com