Eat Local: Try these sources for fresh food

Published 9:53 am Thursday, April 30, 2020

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Farmers keep farming, no matter what is happening in the world around them. This is true in Davie County.

“Our farmers keep on doing what they do best – growing food for people,” said Davie Extension horticultural agent Susan Hawkins.

Several Davie farmers sell the food they raise directly to consumers. Here is a sampling of the farms that sell directly to consumers.

• Cherry Hill Farm is selling strawberries, but has a farm stand and will be selling vegetables a little later in the season. Cherry Hill also has pork sometimes. The address is 1293 Cherry Hill Road, Mocksville and the phone number is 336-904-3276. Farm stand hours are Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Call for availability or check Cherry Hill’s Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/Cherry-Hill-Farm-LLC-813951515360073/).

• Dew Drop Farm has a farm stand at 998 Yadkinville Road, Mocksville where they sell vegetables as well as local meat, cheese, and baked goods. Hours are Wednesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. The phone number is 336-528-9357.

• Mousavi Farm sells eggs, honey, lamb, chicken, turkey, and vegetables. Order through their online store (https://mousavi-farm.square.site/home). Mousavi Farm has two pick-up sites in Clemmons but will deliver in Mocksville. Call 336-407-4926 to arrange this.

• Yellow Bell Farm sells vegetables, herbs, and baked goods. Yellow Bell Farm takes orders through their online store (https://yellowbellfarms.square.site/) or email them at yellowbellfarms@gmail.com.

Davie County Cooperative Extension has a list of local farmers on its website. Find it at https://davie.ces.ncsu.edu/local-producers/.   The list is updated as information about new farmers becomes available. The county Extension website also has listings for local beekeepers, vineyards, greenhouses and nurseries, and agribusinesses.

If you have questions about finding local food, or are a farmer who would like to be added to this listing, call 336-753-6100 or email susan_hawkin@ncsu.edu.