Local Producers
For Prospective Vendors:
The application period for 2010 is January 1st through February 15th.
Fee information is contained in the application.
The Davidson Farmers Market is a “producer only” farmers market. This means that the DFM is dedicated to ensuring that products sold at the market are raised, grown, harvested or made by the seller. No reselling is allowed.
Please read the guidelines below carefully before applying:
DFM 2010 Addendum for Meat Producers (required with application)
Email applications to the DFM Vendor Committee at info@davidsonfarmersmarket.org, fax to the DFM c/o the Davidson Lands Conservancy at 704-892-1910 or mail to DLC/DFM, P.O. Box 1952, Davidson, NC 28036.
Contact Mary Jane Leach, Market Manager at the email above with any questions.
For Customers: HOW IS MY FOOD GROWN?
Many types of farming styles are represented at the DFM, from “conventional” to “transitional” to “certified organic”. The list below, from the Local Harvest website, defines key words for the farming methods you will find represented at most farmers markets. One of the benefits of buying directly from the farmer is being able to discuss the food with them – - how it is grown and how to cook or preserve it. When in doubt, ask your farmer, the best source of information for making your local food choices.
http://www.localharvest.org/organic.jsp
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Barbee Farms
Brent, Tommy and Anna Barbee – Concord, NC
Lettuce, broccoli, cabbage, greenhouse and field grown tomatoes, cucumbers, peas, green beans, potatoes, peppers, assorted squash, sweet corn, watermelon, peaches, garlic, herbs and plants. -
Big Jim’s Produce
Jim Arthurs – Troutman, NC
Seasonal produce and baked goods. -
Big Oak Farm – Smith’s Beef
Mike Smith – Denver, NC
All natural beef. -
Bird Brain Ranch
Pat Roberts – Concord, NC
Ostrich meat, salami snacks, salt cured dog bones, and ostrich egg shells. -
Bradford Farm
Grier and Kim Bradford – Huntersville, NC
Summer produce: Sweet corn, tomatoes -
Cackleberry Farm
Randy Fisher (owner), Leigh Coulter, (chef-cheesemaker) – Concord, NC
Fresh artisanal cow’s milk cheeses: feta, mozzarella, , cheese curd for making mozzarella at home, queso fresca, butter, yogurt, sour cream, buttermilk and free range eggs. -
Calico Farmstead Cheese, LLC
Jackie and Larry Gerringer, Anna G. Amoreill, June Gerringer-Deatherage – Gibsonville, NC
Fresh and aged cows’ milk cheeses: ricotta, queso fresca, havarti, Colby, aged cheddar, mozzarella, farmer cheese, fromage blanc, feta, camembert, cheese curds, skillet cheese, as well as farm fresh eggs and blackberries. -
Chef Charles Catering
Chef Charles Semail – Charlotte, NC
Specializing in charcuterie and delectable hand-pulled barbeque, Chef Charles uses locally-produced meats to make a variety of pate and sausages, as well as authentic French baguettes. -
Correll Farm
David and Cheryl, Sam and Gloria Correll – Cleveland, NC
Vegetables: artichokes, asparagus (limited) green beans, wax beans, beets, broccoli, broccoli raab, Brussels sprouts, variety of cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, sweet corn, cucumbers, variety of eggplant, arugula, pac choi, kale collards, kohlrabi, variety of lettuces, okra, onions potatoes, peas, peppers, radishes, daikon, squash, swiss chard, variety of tomatoes, turnips, shiitake mushrooms, pumpkins, gourds, pecans, tomato and pepper plants. Fruits: raspberries, blackberries, grapes, cantaloupe, watermelon. -
Daddy’s Girl Dairy
Anne Cain — Hamptonville, NC
Goats milk cheese, goat meat, whey and whey products, baked whey breads and baked cheese, wild mushrooms, honey, herbs, vegetables, fruit, berries, trees, vines, wildflowers. -
Daylily
Betty Brown
Daylilies and other plants. -
Fisher Farms
Dane and Maria Fisher – Richfield, NC
Heirloom tomatoes, homemade tomato sauce (USDA approved), collards, variety of cabbage, pac-choi, onions, squash, peppers, potatoes, sweet potatoes and more. -
Gilcrest Farm
Gil and Amy Foster
Pasture raised chicken, heirloom vegetables, free-range eggs and herbs. -
Grateful Growers
Cassie Parsons and Natalie Veres – Denver, NC
Pork, chicken, eggs, mushrooms, and occasional heirloom vegetables. -
Grow It Greener
Matt Hickey – Mt. Mourne, NC
Produce: Variety of lettuce, microgreens, radishes, chard, onions, heirloom tomatoes, peppers, beans, okra and culinary herbs. -
Half Moon Gardens
Patrick Poitras and Trisha Raglin – Mooresville, NC
Herb plants including thyme, chamomile, chives, cilantro, lavender, oregano; cut flowers, assorted potted perennial plants including echinacea, hostas, daylilies, veronica, and handmade soaps. -
Henry’s Wholesome Foods
Henry and Rita Imhoff – Cleveland, NC
Heirloom tomatoes, cantaloupe, watermelon, peppers, sweet corn, green beans, baked goods including breads, cookies, cinnamon rolls, in-season fruit pies, and blueberries. -
Herr’s Fresh Flowers
Jefferson Herr – Vale, NC
Custom made, locally grown fresh flower arrangements.
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Hippie Kitchen
Dawn Beltrami, Artisan Pastry Chef – Cornelius, NC
Assorted artisan baked goods: organic granola, breads, cookies, cakes, pies and specialty preserves. -
Home Grown
Mary Howard
Fig, veggies, plants. -
Houston Produce
Bobby and Patsy Houston
Seasonal produce. -
KC Farms
Chris and Kristi Goodrum – Mt. Mourne, NC
Onions, squash, zucchini, radishes, beets, cucumbers, collard greens, turnip greens, corn, tomatoes, potatoes, okra, watermelon, cantaloupe, peppers, pumpkins, peanuts, black walnuts, pecans and figs. -
Laura Lucille Benoit – Artisan Baker
Organic european-inspired products including breads, muffins, cakes, granolas, etc. and wheat-free products for people with intolerances. Also several varieties of jams using local fruits.
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Lockman’s Vineyard
Lockman
Scuppernong and muscadine cider. -
Lavender Farm
Rita Rodelli – China Grove, NC
Fresh lavender stems, lavender wands, dried lavender buds for sachets, rose petal and lavender potpourri. -
Mood Indigo Organics
Rea Wright – Davidson, NC
Handmade organic soaps.
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New Moon Farm Organics
Dave and Suzanne Ballard – Mt. Ulla, NC
Certified organic produce (around 150 varieties), jams and jellies made from organically grown ingredients, honey, soaps, flowers and herbs. -
Sweet Cakes
Brenda Lord – Huntersville, NC
Homemade cupcakes. -
The Farm at Weathers Creek
Susan Campbell – Sherrills Ford, NC
Seasonal produce, composted soils, herbs, flowers and worms. -
Twin Oaks Farm
Greg Hartsell and Tim Sloop – China Grove, NC
Assorted produce, flowers and vegetable plants. -
Wild Turkey Farms
Lee Menius – China Grove, NC
Assorted produce, eggs, honey, herbs, pork and beef.
Growing Kids
What is the “Growing Kids” market stand?
- A way to offer junior gardeners space to sell their own home-grown produce at the market each Saturday (free booth rental)
- The DES PTA is sponsoring the “Growing Kids” market stand, but any child can participate
“Growing Kids” market stand rules:
- Sold items MUST be grown in your garden
- A reservation MUST be made Monday prior to the Saturday you wish to sell (space is assigned on a first come first served basis)
- Will need to set your own pricing
- Must provide your own change for customers
- Will need to provide your own signage
- A parent will need to be present with you at the market
If your child is tending a garden this growing season and is interested in participating, please send your contact information to info@davidsonfarmersmarket.org. Farmer’s Market organizers will be in touch to provide additional information as it becomes available.