Bill and Pam Pischer began leasing the five-acre property in 1978 and purchased it several years later. Jessica's Stand started out as a strawberry "U-pick," where customers picked their own berries, weighed them, and left payment in a cash box. Learn more about Jessica's Organic Farm
Grove Ladder Farm is a 10 acre pasture-based livestock farm in east Sarasota County. The name references the antique grove ladders that hung in Chelsea’s home when she was growing up. Learn more about Grove Ladder Farm
Owned by Jim Alderman Sr., Alderman Farms has been producing beautiful organic and conventionally farmed produce in Florida for over 30 years. Learn more about Alderman Farm
The story begins with a Wall Street trader yearning to do something more meaningful. Getting back to nature via organic farming was the first thing that came to mind for Jayson Weisz, and starting with the land and a collaboration with already established farmers, he grew Witt Road Organics. Learn more about Witt Road Organics
Aaron Bryson from Bryson family farms grew up on a conventional cattle farm and then went to get him an ed u mooo cation at the University of Florida where he graduated with a bachelor of science degree in agriculture and life sciences. Right out of college he went to work for a large conventional farm but he decided that didn’t work with his life plan. Learn more about Bryson Family Farm
Lady Moon Farms started in 1988 with 5 tillable acres and a dream. A dream that people can really change the world they live in! Tom and wife Chris were recently married city kids with children of their own about to embark on a dream that Tom had since gardening in his parent’s tiny backyard. Learn more about Lady Moon Farms
Today C & B produces over 70 different vegetables and herbs. Chuck has implemented an on-site composting operation where he transforms yard waste into a soil amendment that improves Florida's naturally weak soil, allowing better water and nutrient retention. Learn more about C&B Farms
Pure Nut Mylk was started by Vicki Cleaves-Gregory, a pharmacist and single mother of two in Sarasota, FL. It all began with a search for milk alternatives for her young children. Learn more about Pure Nut Mylk
Sweetgrass Farms is family owned and operated by longtime Sarasota residentsand is staffed by experienced, professional growers. We have retained as advisors, consultants and suppliers, worldwide experts in hydroponic vertical farming and nutrient solutions. Learn more about Sweetgrass Farm
Sarasota Honey Company is a family owned and community driven Apiary Company that specialize in Local Raw Urban Honey. Sarasota Honey Company has a very special commitment to the local special needs community. Learn more about Sarasota Honey Company
FlexX Bar Company is a small family owned business which began in local Farmers Markets in Southwest Florida, from Sarasota to Marco Island.
At FlexX Bar Company, we believe it's a good thing to be a health nut. Learn more about The Flexxbar Company
Loyalties may lie with popular table-top brands like Cholulua, Sriracha or Tabasco but this is the sauce that will make taste buds wander. And they won’t have to go far because Wake ‘N’ Bake Chipotle hot sauce isn’t imported. Learn more about Boyland Sauce Co.
Niman Ranch products are raised on environmentally sustainable ranches. Their animals are:
• Never given any antibiotics
• Never given any added hormones
• Fed only the finest all vegetarian feeds
• Traceable from ranch to plate
Niman Ranch raises livestock traditionally, humanely and sustainably to bring you the finest tasting meat in the world. Learn more about Niman Ranch