great local farms to check out near wilmington ncAs champions of fresh local produce and the hard-working farmers who produce it, Tidal Creek is fully invested in local farms who are doing things right in and around the Wilmington, NC area.

Supporting local farmers is vital to the continued success of our community and our ability to put delicious, nutritious meals on our plates. We urge you to read up on these farms and stop by whenever you get the chance.

Shelton Herb Farm

Shelton Herb Farm is an historic property thatÕs been in operation for almost two centuries now. Situated in Brunswick County, youÕll find a great selection of herbs, greens, cut flowers, vegetables and more besides for sale at this most authentic local farm.

Along with the fresh produce, youÕll get a glimpse of the farm chickens.Visitors are welcome between the hours of 8am and 5pm, Monday to Saturday.

Black River Organic Farm

Black River Organic Farm is located in Ivanhoe NC and has been producing a great selection of fresh organic vegetables for more than 15 years now.

The farms sells its vegetables through local farmers’ markets (one being WilmingtonÕs riverfront market every Saturday), to local restaurants and through the Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) initiative.

Nature’s Way Farm and Seafood

NatureÕs Way is a great local farm in Hampstead and open from 12.30pm to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, and 9am through 5.30pm on Fridays and Saturdays.

Famous for their award-winning cheese made with the help of their 12 goats, NatureÕs Way also sells goat milk soap, honey, jams and harvests locals oysters. TheyÕre another farm youÕll find represented at WilmingtonÕs riverfront market on Saturdays.

great local farms to check out near wilmington ncCottle Organics

YouÕll find Cottle Organics produce in the Tidal Creek Co-op, as weÕre big fans of the clean and natural methods Herbie uses and the end product is always spectacular.Cottle Organics is the domain of local farmer Herbie Cottle, who grows organic vegetables on his 40-acre patch in Rose Hill NC to the delight of all those who get to sample them.

Progressive Farms

Progressive Farms is on Oleander Drive in Wilmington, and a fine place to find freshly grown vegetables that are produced without GMOs and toxins, to keep your produce as clean and fresh as possible.

ThereÕs a membership program (CSA) at Progressive that keeps you stacked with fresh produce and rewards you every time you refer a friend.

Jones Family Farm

Burgaw NC is the location for Jones Family Farm, where youÕll find everything from forage-fed beef, to pastured pork, free-range eggs and pasture-raised chicken.

Jones Family Farm is another local farm that is part of the CSA initiative – more details on which are coming right up.

What exactly is Community Supported Agriculture?

Community Supported Agriculture is a great way for members of the local community to support local farmers and understand where their food comes from. By paying a regular membership or subscription fee, local residents help the farmers sustain production and benefit from receiving produce on a regular basis in return.

CSAs are great because not do they keep farmers in regular income, but they also build ties between the local community and the farmers who are best placed to serve them with the freshest possible ingredients.

Did this post inspire you to support our neighboring farms, or excite you about eating local? If so, attend the Farm to Table Brunch! Click below to find out more.

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