I recently took my first cruise ever and visited several places in the Caribbean. I wasn't sure how I would like cruising, but I learned there are certain places you can *only* visit via cruise (like a few national parks - which I have a goal of visiting them all), so there are at least a few in my future. So, let's start with my first stop, which was the Dominican Republic. This country is on the right side of the island with Haiti. Once the cruise ship docked, I walked out to meet my group for the "Flavors of Puerto Plata" excursion. We began with a short tour through the area, where I saw cows on the street and stunning views of the ocean. Our first stop was at a handmade cigar factory where we learned how to roll cigars and about the history of the industry in the country. There was a demonstration, and those who were interested were able to sample, as well.



La Aurora is the oldest and original cigar manufacturer of the Dominican Republic. The original Dominican cigar, La Aurora has set the standard for premium craftsmanship since 1903.



We even had a complimentary coffee during the demo. We also had a little nip of rum to round our our first stop. And a peek at some amber, which the island is known for. The next stop was checking out the city center, which included a cathedral, a pink street, rainbow umbrellas, plus quick looks at a Jesus statue on the hill and a fortress where pirates attacked. While walking around, I popped in one of the gift shops, where I learned larimar is another popular gemstone in the DR.



We also got a sample of Mamajuana, which is a spiced alcoholic beverage made by infusing a mixture of rum, red wine, and honey with tree bark and herbs.



A street vendor was selling fresh coconut water, so I decided to check it out.



When I say fresh, I mean these folks are popping a coconut off the truck, whacking it a few times with a huge knife and handing it over to you with a straw.



It desn't get a whole lot fresher than that. I'm not the biggest coconut fan, but it was nice to have a little treat in the hot sun.



Next up was lunch at Mar.



It was set in a beautiful, lush garden space with open windows. The food was served cafeteria-style, with a dozen or so options. From rice and beans to creole chicken breast and fresh fruit, the meal was filling and tasty.



There was a nice variety and just a touch of heat that was balanced nicely with cool potato salad and pickled beets.



Then, we were on our way to the next stop: chocolate.



Did you know the Dominican Republic is the largest producer of organic cocoa in the world?



Del Oro Chocolate greeted us by offering samples of rich chocolate brownies and hot chocolate.



Then we watched a short video in a room about the history and process of chocolate production.



Finally, we saw what cacao looks like at different stages and some of the large equipment that is used to produce their chocolate.



Then, it was off to their gift shop to purchase some chocolates to take home.



I purchased a few chocolate bars for later, and then it was on to Macorix.



Macorix House of Rum offers "light rums with aroma and colorless presence, through the versatility of flavored rums to the dark brown, floral aroma and robust body density of older reserves."



"Your journey through the world of rum begins when you enter Macorix House of Rum. Our expert guides will be with you every step of the way, leading you through our extensive collection of aged barrels and immersing you in the rum production process. As you explore the depths of our rum cellar, you will witness the art and craftsmanship behind each bottle of Macorix rum," the website reads.

"The highlight of your visit will be the opportunity to sample our exclusive Macorix rum offerings. From light and fruity to bold and complex, our selection of rums will take your palate on a unique journey. Our guides will be on hand to share their knowledge and expertise, and to help you discover the perfect rum to suit your preferences."



And, boy, did we sample. We sampled so many that I opted not to sample some of them. The rules about being overserved are a little different here than they are in the US.



We made a stop at Maimon Village, which was vibrant and beautiful. Then, it was time to head back to the ship and off to the next stop.

I did take some souvenirs in the form of snacks to go.



Dulce de maní are peanut and sesame candies.



Bola de tamarindo tamarind balls are chewy and sweet.



These chewy fruit pastes came in guava and orange flavors.



Dulce de leche Dominicano are fudge squares that can be made plain or topped with jams or coconut cream



And, then chocolate from a few different places.



The Dominican Republic is known for its high-quality, organic cacao beans. Many producers work directly with cacao farmers to ensure that they are using the best beans in their chocolate.



Kahkow introduced distinctive recipes in the gourmet chocolate industry by being the first in the world to produce certified organic chocolate at the place of origin.



Chocal is a tiny organic-chocolate factory run by local women.



Have you been?

Blackbird Bakery in Bristol, Virginia, offers made-from-scratch doughnuts, cakes, specialty coffees and more.



I went through the drive-through for a pick-me-up while passing through the area.



I ordered a chess bar, a pot de creme and strawberry cake donut. Chess is like a custard-like pie that is popular in the south. It's sweet and has that velvety texture that is addictive.



The pot de creme was lovely but better suited for someone who enjoys more bitter notes. The strawbery donut was a crowd-pleaser - cakey, fruity, saccharine.



Grade: B

There are a lot of food-adjacent businesses in West Virginia that deserve some attention. While they may not be restaurants, these businesses grow food, create food, produce food and more.



So, this is an odds & ends post - a goulash, if you will - of farms, small businesses, cottage bakeries, singular products and more that I've come across in the past year or so that I wanted to document in one way or another.



Let's start with some products I've found at local shops:



Arrowood Co. - Sweet First, Then Spicy. Delicious Candied Jalapeños (and salsas) That Are Dangerously Addictive.

Cookie Crumbles and Chaos

L&C Fudgery - Homemade fudge, crafted with love and tradition.



Motown Treats - Morgantown WV's first freeze-dried treats business.

Paulette Homemade

Ridge to Ridge Sweets



The Sourdough Effect - fresh & favorite sourdough loaves & baked goods. Based in St. Albans, WV

Spi-Sea Salt

Sugar Pop Candy Shop - Sugar pop candy is a unique store offering freeze dried candies, fruit, as well as the viral Dubai, chocolate bars, and Gushers.

Ten four seasoning

Timeless Treats - Handcrafted Premium Baking Ingredients Vanilla Sugar & Vanilla Paste Morgantown, WV



Then, there were some homemade items at one of the local markets: Vintage & Vines



Suzie's Sweet Heat

Mountain State Living

Jenn's Candy & Crafts

Heavenly Crunch



And, then there are farms that welcome visitors and some that are u-pick as well:

Appalachian Lavender - Hernshaw

Black Cat Pumpkin Patch - Morgantown

Blue Sky Orchards - Bluefield

Blueberry Ridge Farms - Fairmont

Bostic Farm Pumpkin Patch - Exchange

Brookedale Farms - Fort Ashby

Bumgarner Pumpkins - Letart

Bushel and Peck Flower Farm - Huntington

Butcher Family Farms - Washington

Charm Flower Farm - Thornton

Cherry Brooke Farm - Mount Storm

Cody's Pumpkin Patch - New Cumberland

Cook Farm - Point Pleasant

Cooper Family Farms - Milton

Cunningham Place Greenhouse - Upper Tract

CW'S Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch - Cass

Dorothy’s Blueberry Patch - Rowlesburg

Eagleview Lavender Farm - Maysville

Edge of Town Farm Market - Bridgeport

Floral Acres - French Creek

Four Seasons Farm - Leon

Green Acres Farm - Rock Cave

Hanna Farmstead - Gap Mills

Higson Farm - Wiley Ford

Hollow Hills Farms - Lewisburg

MJM Farm - Stephenson

Okes Family Farms - Cool Ridge

Old McDonald Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze - Inwood

Poplar Island Pumpkin - Fairmont

Robin’s Nest Farm - Williamsburg

Seeds of Grace Acres - Augusta

Sterns Berry Farm - Independence

Stone House Lavender - Fairmont

Stumpkin Pumpkins - Princeton

Sunset Berry Farms - Alderson

Sunset View Farms - Ballard

Sweet Violet Farm - LeRoy

Synder Farms - Huttonsville

The Patch at Norman Farms - Lost Creek

The Pumpkin Patch - Spencer

Town and Country Nursery - Kearneysville

Triple C Farm and Schoolhouse - Hendricks

Victory Ridge Flower Farm - Harrisville

White Oak Farm - Renick

Wild Goats Farm

The Wild Sonflower - Jane Lew

Williams River Strawberries - Dyer

Finally, WV Grown Members, Farms & Other Food Producers: And, of course, there are more than what I have listed here. Amandus Family Farm - Amandus Family Farm is a small family operation farm in Ona, WV that focuses on pasture and wood raised pork, chicken and chicken eggs. The regenerative farming practices give their animals the best life possible which gives our customers the best product possible!

American Pie - American Pie, LLC is a small, family-owned, family-run business located in Moundsville. Their pies are made from scratch using fresh, local ingredients. They pride themselves on delicious fillings and crust that contains no preservatives.

Anderson Hollow - Anderson Hollow does things the old-fashioned way! Their handcrafted goat milk soap is cold processed. You’ll find ingredients like oatmeal, crushed lavender and herbs in their soaps. But the number one ingredient is goat milk from the farm.

Angela's Ark - On a quaint little family farm, Angel Larman and her husband Jason raise chickens and ducks. In 2024, they will be adding geese to their flock. They will also start breeding sheep next year. They have several females and recently added a male. Appalachian Abattoir - Appalachian Abattoir is a sister company to Buzz Foods. For years, their customers wanted to purchase local meat, so they opened Appalachian Abattoir in 2021. It’s the only USDA inspected and USDA graded meat processing and packaging facility in West Virginia. They offer wholesale opportunities and service work. Their mission is to provide the highest quality products with the highest level of service.

Appalachian Acres Inc. - Owner Don Tenney has been operating greenhouses since he was a teenager, growing vegetable, plants and selling to a local hardware store. Tenney’s main emphasis is growing lettuce for local restaurants and a full assortment of high tunnel and field produce for local farmers markets and farm to school programs. They also produce maple syrup in the spring and sorghum (molasses) in the fall, which is supplied to Tamarack and local markets. They are developing pop-up markets.

Appalachian Apiculture - Appalachian Apiculture prides itself on its sustainable beekeeping practices. It’s a small beekeeping operation that harvests its honey in and around Huntington. Depending on the time of year, you can purchase seasonal varieties of honey.

Appalachian Botanical Co., LLC - Founded in 2018, Appalachian Botanical Co. grows lavender and raises bees on reclaimed coal mine land in Boone County. Their mission is to put the land and people of West Virginia back to work. They’re proud that 90% of their workers are from Boone Co. Their aromatherapy, body care products and culinary products are GMO and pesticide-free. They contain flowers, leaves, buds and stems from lavender harvested at their Ashford farm. Their honey is produced by bees that forage in their lavender fields.

Appalachian Greens - Appalachian Greens was established in 2020 with the goal of offering flavorful alternatives to mainstream, leafy vegetables and herbs. They produce seasonal, high-quality microgreens, shoots and herbs grown from heirloom seeds and sourced from all around the world. Available in retail and wholesale amounts, their plants are grown year-round.

Appalachian Lavender - Welcome to Appalachian Lavender! We're a woman owned, family ran business working to reclaim abandon mine land and turn them into Lavender Farms and provide the community with exceptional lavender products. We offer a wide variety of products from hydrosols, beauty sprays or calming mists. Love spending time in the kitchen? We have culinary lavender for sweet and savory dishes. Maybe you're not a chef or baker but perhaps a mixologist. We offer a simple syrup kit that makes 12 fl oz of syrup. Impress your friends with a lavender cocktail or mocktail. Lavender Lemonade and Latte are also to die for. Plus, we have cocktail picks to top off any dish or drink. Our bud-filled cloth items such as sachets and eye pillows are absolutely wonderful and are a must have for everyone. If you're looking for the perfect gift we also make custom lavender gift baskets. Head on over to our shop and find the perfect item for yourself or a loved one! Appalachian Orchard Company - Appalachian Orchard Company is a family run business that is steeped in history and tradition with an updated face and a young progressive management team

Appalachian Tradition - It’s all about preserving the past at Appalachian Tradition. Samantha McBride has been canning and preserving fruits since she was a little girl. “It is something I love to do. Canning is becoming a lost art, and I hope to pass it along to my children.” She makes fruit preserves, jams, jellies and butters from local produce, with no artificial additives, colors or dyes. Appalachian Tradition goods have a two-year shelf life and can be kept refrigerated for up to three months after opening.

Appalachian Willows & Brooms - Abbie and Don Wiles have a small family farm in Palestine, WV. They began their farming journey in 2016, planting 375 shrub willows as a test crop. The willows flourished and so has their business. They now have approximately 13,000 bushes, which are harvested each winter for basket willow stems. Much of the harvest is sold to professional weavers, they keep some to weave their traditional willow baskets.

Apple Core Farms, LLC

Aunt Beans Gourmet Popcorn - At Aunt Bean's Gourmet Popcorn, we pride ourselves on our unique and delicious flavors made with 100% natural ingredients. Our journey began in West Virginia, where we started selling our gourmet popcorn locally. Our passion for creating the perfect snack led us to experiment with different flavors, and soon we had a loyal following.

Backroads of Appalachia

Berry Farms

Bigg Riggs Farm - Run by former Marine Calvin Riggleman, this veteran-owned family farm boasts a rich agricultural heritage. They grow a variety of fruits, including strawberries, peaches, apples, and more, while also crafting pantry staples like jams, mustards, and BBQ sauces. Subscribe to their weekly produce boxes for farm-fresh flavors, and don’t miss the moonshine from their Flying Buck Distillery. Be sure to tour the distillery and try their famous Apple Pie Moonshine!

Big Tom's Cookies, LLC - Vienna

Black Oak Holler Farm - Black Oak Holler Farm is a free-range, forest-fed hog operation in Mason Co. The hogs feast on millet, sorghum-sudan grass, barley and rapeseed. Owner Chuck Talbott uses feral genetics to create a high-quality pork product. It takes a year to produce a 350-pound pig ready for harvest, but Chuck says it’s worth the wait!

Blackthorn Estates Nursery - Leonard and Trish Upton both hail from small family farms. They opened their Christmas Tree and lavender business in 2015 as a retirement venture. They enjoy working with environmentally friendly and sustainable crops and propagate 15 varieties of lavender, concentrating on more unique species. The lavender they grow is used in multiple types of products.

Blessed-Full Farm - We sell a variety of goat milk soaps, produce, and hand crafted items. Operating under WV cottage law Blueberry Ridge Farms Fairmont - Locally owned, chemical-free U-Pick Farm located at the top of Bunner Ridge in Fairmont, WV. We are the only organically grown U-pick blueberry farm in the area.

Bob's American Store & Cafe - Bob's American Store & Cafe located in Shady Spring, WV, provides a variety of local, American-made goods. The cafe is open everyday but Saturday.

Boggess Farms - Obediah Harrison and Malinda Parsons Harrison purchased 62 acres in Given back in 1912. It’s the same land their descendants, Pat and Leslie Boggess, farm today. Boggess Farms has dabbled in hogs, sheep and goats but cattle is their love. Mainly an Angus operation, the Boggess’ raise fall and winter calves to sell.

Bolyard Farms, LLC dba Hillbilly Essentials, LLC

Branch and Root Forest Farm, LLC - Branch and Root Forest Farm is owned and operated by veteran, Todd and wife Marlana. Their small-scale forest farm grows atrisk forest medicinals, ramps, mushrooms and heirloom culinary plants. All of their products are made in small batches and feature botanicals they have harvested sustainably with their own hands.

Brandywine Berry Company - Offering farm fresh duck eggs, fresh cut flowers & herbs, hand-poured candles, and stawberries.

Brightside Acres, LLC - Brightside Acres is located in Pocahontas County, West Virginia, in the heart of the Monongahela National Forest. At 4,000 feet and miles from a paved road, it’s a place where electricity comes from the sun and water from a spring. A place where days are filled with the cries of pileated woodpeckers and red-tailed hawks and nights with the songs of owls and coyotes. A place where the seasons have distinct personalities, colors, scents, and flavors.

Brown Mountain Farm - Brown Montain Farm is a family owned farm deep in the heart of West Virginia.

Brown's Choose and Cut Christmas Tree Farm - There’s no better smell than a fresh-cut conifer at Christmas. At Brown’s, they know their trees. They’ve been in business for more than 20 years. When you visit the farm, you get to choose and then cut your pick of the trees. Conveniently located near the I-79/I-68 interchange, customers come from as far away as Maryland and Pennsylvania to take home a tree. Call ahead for days and hours of operation.

Brushy Mountain Tree Farm - The Heavner family started their tree farm in 2006, and it was a true family endeavor. Everyone pitched in to plant eight acres of trees. Their goal is to provide quality trees and wreaths for their community. You can find Norway Spruce, Douglas Fir, Concolor Fir, Fraser Fir and Colorado Blue Spruce at their choose and cut operation near Franklin.

Brushy Ridge Farm

Budding Wheeling - Budding Wheeling is a youth entrepreneurship program that teaches young people in Wheeling about building a small business through running a flower farm and farm stand. Budding Wheeling sells locally grown dry and fresh flower bouquets in the Wheeling area.

Buena Vista Farm - Buena Vista Farm is a West Virginia Century Farm known for “corn, cattle and kids.” The operation started in 2012 with farmfresh strawberries and picked-from-the-garden produce. They’ve expanded their offerings in the years since and take great pride in using natural practices.

Bushel and Peck Flower Farm - You-Pick Flower Farm in Huntington

Buzz and Cluck Farm

Caring Acres Farm - Caring Acres Farm is a 340 acre cattle farm located on Muddy Creek Mountain in Lewisburg, WV.

Cellar House Harvest

Charm Flower Farm - Fresh cut flowers that have been grown with love on our farm in West Virginia! Thornton

Cheyenne Farm - After years of city living, Lisa saw being laid off in a huge downturn as an opportunity to move to the country and start the farm she and Jim always dreamed of. Cheyenne Farm is located among the rolling hills of Summers County. They strive to let their customers know where and how their food is raised. They have a high tunnel to extend their growing season, and throughout the spring, summer and fall, their beehives are buzzing with activity.

Christian Farm

Clara's Gourmet, LLC - Picking strawberries with her grandmother when she was a little girl and making strawberry freezer jam is Andrea Duke’s favorite memory from her childhood. Combine that with her love for the art and history of preservation and that is where the foundation for Clara's Gourmet, formerly In a Jam, comes from. Andrea prides herself on small-batch jams and jellies crafted with locally grown and picked fruits. “This business has become something that I am so humbled by and proud of every day. Find what you love doing and follow your dreams,” says Andrea.

Clarity Homestead and Trading Post - We make and sell all natural bath, body, and cleaning supplies and freeze dried foods. We also grow our own food!

Clean Acres Farm - We grow lettuce, greens, and produce (year-round) in gorgeous Marie, West Virginia.

Clutter Farms, LLC

Cook Farm - Strawberry Farm

Country Family Farm - Heather and Kerby hear folks talk about their family farm for over 150 years. They love providing food and support in the local community. The farm is U-pick style and embodies the phrase “farm-to-table”. The produce used in sauces and preserves gets hand-picked in the field and is prepared in a kitchen built by the family. Walking through the rows of the U-pick field or stopping by their stand, you get an authentic farm experience.

The Courthouse Farmers Market - Producer grown and made products sold by vendors from within a 50 mile air radius of Lewisburg, WV. Saturday mornings from 8:00am to 12:00pm, April through October.

Creek Four Seasons Farm - Leon

Creekside Garden at The Greenbrier - D'Angelo Farms - Sunflowers make everything better! 🌻🌻🌻

Dean's Gap Farm, LLC - Dean's Gap Farm was established in 2015 by Scott and Becky Rightsell. Both grew up on small family farms where they learned about animal husbandry, gardening and canning. The farm itself was passed down to them by Becky’s parents. The farm is a antibiotic-free turkey operation. In 2018, they added a high tunnel and now grow vegetables year-round. In their spare time, you can find them beside their smoker, smoking a variety of meats for catering and vendor events.

Deep Mountain Farm - Deep Mountain Farm's mission is to provide its community with locally produced, clean food with a focus on regenerative and organic practices.

Dolar Rancho High Tunnel - Dolar Rancho High Tunnel is based in Webster Springs, WV. They primarily grow and sell produce.

Dovetail Ridge Farm - Dovetail Ridge Farm is a 60-acre, USDA certified, organic homestead on Peters Mountain in Monroe County. Owners Joe and Loria Chasnoff say they are blessed with rich topsoil and a climate well suited to growing organic hemp. They have never used chemical fertilizer or spray. The Chasnoff’s say their products can relieve pain, calm anxiety, aid sleep, improve appetite and boost the immune system.

Dry Creek Farms - Dry Creek is a small, family-owned farm that grows industrial hemp. Disabled veteran Dr. Lynell Braught created a special way of growing, processing and extracting the CBD oil out of the plant. “We make sure every step of the way is as natural and pure as possible. Even our fertilizers are totally natural,” explains Braught. “We do not wish to be a big company; we just strive to be the best!”

Dunham Organics

Eagle's Landing Farm, LLC - Chicken, pork and beef the way nature intended – 100 % all natural // Always outside, no pesticides.

Edge of Town Farm Market

Elderberry Farm DBA Kountry Korner - hot deli, crafts, home made hot dog chili & slaw, BBQ, chicken salad, ham salad, pepperoni rolls, home made peanut butter fudge & no-bake cookies, Walnut Creek Amish products

Ellison's Mountain Heritage Nursery - The Mission of Ellison’s Mountain Heritage Nursery is to provide plants to customers that are interested in the health and environmental benefits of growing their own heritage plants and to preserve plants that are disappearing from our landscape for future generations.

Emerald Farms, LLC - We are a local family owned and operated farm.

Fainting Hills - Fainting Hills, started as an FFA project in 2006, is now a leading breeding farm for myotonic goats, also known as Tennessee fainting goats. As one of the few breeds native to the U.S., these goats make excellent pets and breeding stock, with Fainting Hills’ animals registered with the Myotonic Goat Registry (MGR). During the Hampshire County Farm Crawl, visitors are asked to step into a bleach water bath to prevent introducing contaminants that could harm the animals. Fun fact: Fainting goats don’t actually faint! Their muscles stiffen when startled, causing them to fall over, but the effect lessens with repeated scares. For the best chance to see this in action, visit early in the morning.

Farm One-Eleven - Farm One-Eleven is a first-generation, family farm in Wheeling. They got their start in 2015 after watching a documentary on food processing. They wanted to know where their food was coming from, and they want their customers to know that, too. Farm One-Eleven focuses on forest/pasture-raised Berkshire pork, pasture non-GMO chicken, fresh eggs and seasonal scratch-bakes. They use rotational grazing to prevent parasites.

Farm Table Sweets (The Morgan's Mighty Ducks)

Farm Works Wonders

- Visit Wardensville to see Farms Work Wonders, a nonprofit transforming local youth through paid job training and enrichment classes. Their social enterprises—Wardensville Garden Market, Lewis Farm, Mack’s Bingo Kitchen, Mack’s Bingo Bakery, and Dakota Glass Works—serve as living classrooms, with all profits supporting youth programs.

FernFaye Farm - FernFaye Farm is a small, family-owned farm in Marion County. They grow cut flowers for you-pick events as well as weddings, showers, private bookings and a variety of other occasions. They offer farm classes for children and are available for use as a photography venue.

Five Springs Farm & Five Springs Farm Guesthouse - Pamela Bailey runs what she calls a “one-woman show.” Her farm covers 171 acres near the New River Gorge in Fayette County. She raises grass-fed beef cattle and a flock of Katahdin sheep. Her high tunnel and gardens are filled with more than 20 different types of greens that she mixes into bags she sells at the local famers market. The farm also includes a restored 1850s farmhouse which she runs as an Airbnb so guests can watch how a real farm operates.

Five Star Beef Co. - Five Star Beef Co. offers fresh, all natural beef that was born and raised in Ritchie County. It is pasture raised and grain finished to ensure a delicious product.

Floral Acres - Floral Acres U-Pick Blueberry Farm, is a u-pick blueberry farm open from late June till early August. Located in north central West Virginia.

Flower Therapy - "Flower Therapy started because I love flowers and feel joyful being with them" says owner, Sherry Mitchell. "I’ve grown flowers for years, but my present floral journey began in May 2020, when my mom passed away. I threw some seeds in the dirt to see if I could grow flowers in my West Virginia clay. I messaged all three florists in my town, offering to work for them and they taught me the trade. Now, I share my journey and talent with my community."

Fluffy Butt Farm - Pasture Raised Poultry and eggs. We are now taking orders

Four Arrows Farm - Home Bakery

Four Winds Farm

Fowler Farm - Fowler Farms is a locally grown produce farm operated by Bob Fowler in West Liberty, WV

Friendly Goat Fruit Farm - Renick

Frostmore Farm - Frostmore Farm is a local producer of pure organic WV Maple Syrup and products. Tour the maple production during Mountain State Maple Days

Fruits De La Rose & Oldham Sugar Works - We are veteran operated and produce honey, preserves, and meads using fruits from the rose family.

Garton Farms - "Garton Farms is a family owned and operated beef business. We raise grass fed/finished and grain finished cattle on our farm in Jane Lew, WV. We take great pride in our cattle and look forward to stock your freezer with quality home grown beef."

Gibson Farm NC - Pasture Raised Pigs and feeder cattle

Given Flower Company - At Given Flower Company, they specialize in growing fresh, high quality cut flowers for purchase. Some of their favorite flowers are zinnias, snapdragons, sunflowers, tulips, and their personal favorite, dahlias! They host u-pick events at the farm and also sell beautiful flowers to local florists and at local farmer’s markets. They would love for you to come to their flower farm and enjoy the experience of picking your own flowers and creating a beautiful bouquet to take home to bring some joy to your day!

Good Time Ridge Farm - Harold and Cheri Seiler purchased 10 acres of land in West Virginia in 1986 as a retirement investment. Cheri fell in love with an alpaca she met at a local farm in 2008, and the rest is history. Nearly three decades later, they raise alpacas as well as Highland cattle, Kiko meat goats and miniature silky fainting goats. “The feeling of peace when working with the animals and all their different personalities is amazing,” says Cheri.

Gopi Meadows

Grace Brooke Greenhouses, LLC - Grace Brooke Greenhouse got its start in 2006 with one greenhouse. What started out as a hobby farm has become a thriving business. Owners Jerry and Melanie Ours have added a second greenhouse and three high tunnels.

Grandma's Rockin' Recipes

Grassy Creek Farm - We are a small Earth-Friendly Farm with high tunnel. We have fresh greens, vegetables, herbs, spice

Graystone Acres - David and Hope Fluharty operate Graystone Acres with the help and guidance of David’s grandfather. The farm is located in the beautiful mountains of north-central West Virginia. Graystone Acres was established in 1968 by Tom Fluharty, David’s grandfather, in the same area that his family has been farming for ten generations. All their beef is grass-fed and pasture-raised. They believe in quality beef for their customers and the convenience of bringing it to your door.

Green Family Farm - The Green's started their family farm in 1976 as a way to give their three daughters some farm experience and improve their land by keeping it productive. Their ewes are pastured year-round (except during lambing season) and never receive antibiotics, growth hormones or other feed additives. Their loyal customer base goes back 20-plus years, and they say they consistently get rave reviews on the quality of their meat and chicken.

Green Thumb Botanicals - Bridgeport, WV - Small, local sustainable farm producing fresh fruits, vegetables, fresh-cut and dried flowers.

Greenbrier Dairy, LLC - Home of Greenbrier Dairy, Up the Creek, Almost Heaven Specialties, and Mix in Magic.

GWB Hot Sauce - GWB Hot Sauce is a Veteran-owned small business specializing in gourmet hot sauces located in Clarksburg, WV. If you have searched for the perfect combination of heat with flavor and can never find both in one sauce, your search is over. GWB Hot Sauce combines the perfect amount of heat while maintaining a delicious flavor that is sure to enhance all your future food experiences.

H.C. Monroe Farms - We are a small family venture growing produce for sale in our community.

Handmade WV Market - Established in 2021, HandMade WV Market has grown to include WV local foods, arts and crafts.

Halsey Farm - The Halsey Farm has been operating since 1984, but it has been in the family for over 100 years. Hay is their principal crop, and they are very pleased to have the State Fair blue ribbon for hay for several years.

Hamilton Farms, LLC - All produce and vegetables are grown in the high tunnel hydropic greenhouse on our farm in Coopers Creek in Big Chimney, WV. Just 13 minutes from downtown, Hamilton Farms can prepare your order for curbside pickup.

Happy Hens Farm - small family sustainable farm located in Tornado, WV. Raising quality laying chickens and farm fresh

Happy Ranch Farm, LLC - Year round, in season, herbs, vegetables, fruits. Baked goods to include gluten free, sugar free, and/or KETO items. Jams. WV made personal care items and healing herbs.

Harvest Trails Co. - Harvest Trails Co. is a veteran-owned, small business. They work with local farms and orchards to source the highest quality fruits and vegetables. This gives their products a long-lasting, wonderful, crisp, texture while delivering the nutrients, vitamins, and flavor from fully matured fruit. They do everything in-house, nothing is outsourced! Harvest Trails freeze-dried fruits are made without any additives, fillers, preservatives, and are free from the majority of the most common food allergens. Today’s harvest for tomorrow’s trails.

Hazel Dell Farm - Katie Fitzsimmons and her father raise beef on Hazel Dell Farm in West Virginia’s Northern Panhandle. The duo pride themselves on bringing local, farm-raised beef to their customers. Katie says, “We don’t sell anything that wouldn’t go on our table!”

Hazel Run Flower Farm - Hazel Run Flower Farm is an upstart local grower focusing on sustainable agriculture

Heavenly Hills Homestead - Heavenly Hills Homestead is a small farm operation. They grow a large garden every year as well as giant pumpkins and giant radishes. They also raise their own goats, pigs, rabbits, chickens, ducks and geese on their one acre of land.

Hestia's Way Acres - Hestia’s Way Acres is a small, family-owned farm in north central West Virginia. Bethany Glaspell began beekeeping in 2020 and discovered a myraid of uses for beeswax. The business sells everything from beeswax lip balms to lotion bars. The farm also makes jams and jellies using locally sourced fruit and offers homemade baked goods.

Hickory Ridge Farm and Show Lambs - This week, we're featuring Hickory Ridge Farm and Show Lambs. This 120-acre farm in Braxton and Nicholas Counties takes pride in their club lambs and farm fresh produce.

Hidden Meadow Farm - Pursuing a simpler life in the Shenandoah Valley

Higher Knowledge Farm, LLC - Higher Knowledge Farms, LLC is a third generation beef cattle farm located in Barbour County, WV. The farm keeps up with past traditions of raising high-quality, home-grown products for families while taking care of the land and the animals. The farm continues to expand with new additions and improvements to help with production and conservation of natural resources.

Higson Farm - Higson's Farm is owned and opperated by Ronald and Nora Higson.

Hillbilly Farms - We sell fresh produce, coffee grounds, some can food, soda, and homemade items such as bread, applesauce, and apple butter.

Honey Do Produce - We're a family owned and operated farmers market, locally grown produce. A Hannan FFA student project

Hope Grows - Hope Grows is a garden sponsored by the community, for the community. The garden operates out of a high tunnel greenhouse located on the south side of Parkersburg. The produce grown at Hope Grows goes directly back into the community through food outlet services, recovery programs, senior living facilities, and more, in order to provide fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs to the people of Parkersburg.

Hope's Harvest Farm - Calvin N. Hall III has been growing produce for his family at the farm since 1969. After retiring in 2015, they decided to expand their growing and take their maple syrup production to the next level. The Hall’s grow part of their produce in a 30x96 high tunnel. The rest is grown outside. On the farm, they utilize organic methods whenever possible and feed their family from the same produce they sell.

Hunter's Choice, LLC - We started with the simple idea of bringing the best from us to you. We believe that if you invest the time in a quality hunt and trust your trophy to be processed, you should deserve a quality product in return. Owner, Gary Redden, has lived by this motto since founded in 1999. As our services and products have continued to evolve, we have always stayed true to our roots. We are a family-owned operation located in southern West Virginia and our goal is to provide unique and quality products freshly made for a one-of-a-kind experience. We hope you enjoy all we have to offer and share the experience with others.

J and K Farm - Kennebec Potatoes - Grown in Frankford, WV. Big beautiful hearty potatoes. Sale by the bushel, half bushel or pound.

J&D Homestead - We are a small family farm and homestead, seeking to grow good food for ourselves and neighbors.

Jamestowne Dairy, LLC - Jamestowne Dairy is located on 427 acres in Mason County, WV. We take pride in processing our milk to sell directly to our customers.

Jordan Ridge Farm - Owner Lisa Jordan says the farm is the result of a personal journey to move away from factory farmed foods and conventional agricultural in search of more nutritious, ethically raised food. The farm’s heritage breed pork is raised on pasture/woodlands, their Cornish pasture raised chickens are moved to fresh grass daily and their eggs are from free range chickens. “While we’re small, it is meaningful to make some impression on our local community,” says Lisa.

Just Another Farm, LLC - Justin Elliott and his family established the farm in 2021. They took their untamed land and little experience in agriculture and turned it into a family farm. They say their hard work and ambition has paid off. Today, the farm is thriving, and they take great pride in the produce they grow and the animals they care for.

Kindred Hollow Farms - Kindred Hollow Farms is a third generation farm nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian mountains in Barbour County. Their products currently include all-natural free range eggs and various other seasonal produce.

Kismet Acres Farm, LLC - Elaine and Dave Lawson have been raising Huacaya alpacas on their 17-acre farm outside Capon Bridge since 2006. The alpacas are like family. Each one has a name and tracebable bloodlines. The Lawsons pride themselves on having a herd of alpaca that are calm and collected not only in the show ring but around farm visitors. The alpaca fiber they sell is cloud-soft and their yarns can be made into anything from scarves to sweaters.

Kitchen's Orchard & Kitchens Farm Market - Falling Waters, West Virginia’s only locally owned and operated orchard and farm market. Offering fruits and vegetables when in season, grown on the farm and harvested from our orchards.

Knobley Mountain Coffee Roasters - specialty coffee roaster

Kountry Korner - Donald “Butch” Elder has been in the grocery business for over 50 years serving the community with his country cooking, WV products, locally made crafts, and fresh produce grown in his own Elderberry Farm high tunnels. His offerings have earned him many local awards over the years, most recently “Best Chicken” and “Country Style Cooking”. At 80 years old, Butch continues to work six days a week managing his unique mom ‘n pop store.

Latocha Farmstead - Latocha Farmstead is a family-owned farm in Marion County, where they grow sunflowers and pumpkins for all to enjoy.

Laurel Fork Farm - Using creation to actively educate, inspire, and support people.

Leavitt Farm - I started this biz about 10 years ago after becoming a Stay At Home Mom. I love the freedom it has given me to be w/my family and meet people at events!

LeJa Produce - LeJa Produce is a small micro-farm located in Hurricane. The land has been in the family since the early 1900s. The original farm was almost 250 acres. Today the farm is a micro-farm of almost three acres. Land that once grew tobacco and corn is now home to blackberries, blueberries, raised beds and high tunnels. Modern technology is now incorporating hydroponic growing in the high tunnels. Honey is produced from an active apiary.

LDR Farm - Established in 2018, Lisa Roeper started growing for herself and to provide produce to friends and family. They grow produce without herbicides or pesticides and sell cat toys and pillows made at the farm and filled with their catnip. They also grow bottle gourds that are crafted into birdhouses.

Legacy Candy and Desserts - My grandmother inspired my love for cooking.Her “secret” recipes are my Legacy.

Lenore Farmers Market

Lewis Farm - Lewis Farm is a certified organic vegetable farm providing produce to the Wardensville Garden Market, Mack’s Bingo Bakery, Mack’s Bingo Kitchen, and other local outlets.

Lone Hickory Farm - Rick Wilson started his poultry business as a hobby, but it’s grown into so much more. “Our operation is small, and everything is done by hand. It gives us a great sense of pride in knowing where our food comes from and being able to offer that to others.”

Lucky Lucy Farm - Lucky Lucy Farm started out as a way for Erica Flanigan to provide fresh produce for her family. She has since expanded her operation to include a high tunnel and 20 chickens. She grows seasonal vegetables and started selling her produce to the Upshur County School System through the Farm to School program.

Mallory Family Farm - Mallory Family Farms of WV is an urban farm-to-table resource dedicated to providing the highest standards for taste, quality, and freshness.

Mama Mae's Apple Butter and Freeze Dried Candy - We make sell and demonstrate the making of Apple Butter. We have also added freeze dried candy

May Tree Farm - Nestled in the Eastern base of the Appalachian Mountains, May Tree Farm is located in Maysville, West Virginia. We are a family owned and operated agricultural business with Christmas trees, our principal product.

McCutcheon's Rub Company - Owner Michael McCutcheon was always interested in cooking and BBQ competitions, but he needed something to make his entries stand out. So, he created McCutcheon’s Dry Rubs using his own secret spices and ingredients (you can ask what’s in it, but he won’t tell). It tastes great on meats, salads and just about everything.

McDaniel Farms, LLC - Quality beef raised at our local family farm. We have our beef processed and packed at a USDA inspected place

Mike's Munchies - "Appalachians are famous for their way of life and a big part of that is preserving food,” says owner, Mike Moore. Never one to waste anything, he bought a machine to help him freeze dry candy, and a business was born! The freeze-drying process enhances the flavor of the candy, and Mike says it’s a new way to eat your favorite sweets.

Mill Creek Farm - We offer a unique farmstay experience where guests can participate in a traditional heritage workshop, such as food preservation, hog-butchering, apple-butter making, and chair-bottoming, to name just a few. Offered Summer/Fall on specific weekends.

Our farm is located in Petersburg, WV, which is in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia. We are about 2 1/2 hours from Washington, D.C. Check out Google maps.

McMurran Farm - The McMurran Farm property is located on the south side of Engle Moler Road in northern Jefferson County, West Virginia. The property sits about 2.5 miles south east of Shepherdstown, near Moler’s Crossroads. The farm consists of rolling agricultural fields and historic buildings along Rattlesnake Run, formerly Lucas Run.

Missy's Produce - WV Grown Produce

Mock's Greenhouse & Farm - Paul Mock’s roots in agriculture go back three generations. He and his wife Raynette began growing vegetables hydroponically in 2006. They started with three greenhouses and now have 30. Their operation spans two acres, all under cover. They grow lettuce and watercress year-round.

Mon Valley Mushrooms - Mon Valley Mushrooms is a two-person, indoor mushroom farm located in Morgantown, WV. They offer a wide variety of gourmet and medicinal mushrooms, including fresh, dried, powdered, and tinctured mushrooms, and grow-at-home mushroom kits. They're also committed to community support through charitable initiatives, so that their mushrooms feed local, food-insecure folks.

Mountain Dogs, LLC - Mikel Kendle wanted others to be able to eat fresh, quality eggs. “We want folks to know where their eggs come from. Our eggs don’t travel thousands of miles and sit on the shelves at a grocery store. Our chickens are pastured-raised on our beautiful farm in Berkeley County,” Kendle said.

Mountain Hippie - The world is moving to fast now days. We are ingesting to many chemicals. At Mountain Hippy we are making the old ways new again. Jams, Jelly's, Herbs, dried greens, all the good things our ancestors survived on. In small, handmade batches. Quality is number 1!

Mountain Meadows Farm - Mountain Meadows Farm raises and sells quality grass fed lamb products in the Greenbrier Valley of WV.

Mountain Pride Farms - Welcome to Mountain Pride Farms, LLC! We sell locally grown potatoes, produce, and so much more!

Mountain State Farm - Mountain State Farm raises pastured livestock in a ecological and humane manner for high quality healthy meat. They continually strive to produce grass-fed American Bison, pastured pork and pastured poultry (chicken) in a sustainable, regenerative and profitable manner becoming an example and model for sustainable ranching/farming in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern region of the United States.

Mountain State Fungi - Mountain State Fungi has a mission to provide quality cultures and supplies to our customers so that they too can enjoy fresh, home-grown edible mushrooms and feel the anticipation and excitement that comes along with the process.

Mountain State Ground Beef - Our local ground beef is fresh, natural* and sourced from West Virginia beef farmers who care about animal care, sustainability and the environment. Our product helps to support the hardworking West Virginia cattlemen and women and the communities they live in. When you buy Mountain State Ground Beef, you are feeding your family a delicious product and supporting local West Virginia communities.

Mt. Harmony Farm - Mt. Harmony Farm was founded in 1976 as part of the back to the land movement. The Greenbrier County farm produces small stock including: Mangalita and Kunekune pigs, Shetland and Katahdin sheep, Nigerian Dwarf and Pygmy goats, as well as turkey, geese and chickens.

Mulberry Lane Country Store - Mulberry Lane Country Store is just minutes from the Interstate, but years from the ordinary and expected. It's the perfect environment to discover the best wares from fine craftsman. Discover nook-after-nook of gifts, crafts, decorating ideas, unique collectibles and even furniture. Take your time browsing through our Gourmet kitchen our displays of home decorating accessories and country furniture, plus famous-name collectibles. Visit our new Year round Christmas Room. All in all, you'll find over 7,000 sq feet of country's finest gifts, home furnishing and hospitality.

Nellie's Flower Farm - Nellie’s is a u-pick flower farm located in Hampshire County. Angie and her girls purchased the original farmhouse in December 2019 and decided to try flower farming. They also have Bell tents available thru Airbnb, farmers markets and other events are offered throughout the season.

NJ's Kettle Corn - Locally popped kettle corn in the Ohio Valley

North Mountain Apothecary - Made in the hills of West Virginia, every product is created in small batches with high quality ingredients including WV Veteran-produced honey and beeswax, goat milk, beef tallow and botanicals. When you buy a product, you are helping not one business, but many, and even more families. Their products are good for you, your skin and the local community.

North Wood End Farm dba Santa's Woods - Since 2016, Santa’s Woods has been dedicated to the cultivation of Christmas traditions with your family in mind. In fact, we grow all of them ourselves on our 80-acre farm!

Novak Farms - John and Marinda Novak both have roots in farming. They started out growing a garden to produce food for their own family. Soon, they decided to expand. They purchased some chickens, using them for meat and eggs and then added turkeys. “We love being able to provide the same high-quality products we feed our family directly to our customers,” says John. The couple take great pride in caring for their animals to ensure they have a clean and safe environment.

Oak Groves Farm - Oak Grove Farm is a three-generational family farm in the heart of Taylor County, West Virginia. We use tried-and-true farming methods as well as new ideas to produce quality, delicious fruits and vegetables--from our farm to your table.

Oak Spring Farm - "Pastured chickens, free of antibiotics and hormones. Unlike chickens from factories, our meat birds are processed conventionally (killing and evisceration process by hand ) hence no chlorine bath required and no black clotted blood around the bones. Remember, "You are, what you eat." Eat clean, live healthy!"

Old Oaks Farm - Selling Grass-Fed Beef and local Pork by the half and by the pound (or cut).

One Blessed Farm, LLC - Started in 2016 as a small family farm, One Blessed Farm raises Nigerian Dwarf Dairy Goats and uses the milk to make small batch soap and a wide variety of other premium skincare products (Cave Mountain Soap Company). During the growing season, you’ll find everything from lavender and peppers to herbs and cucumbers on the farm. The farm’s hens spend their days outdoors, roaming the pastures, as they please – happy hens lay excellent eggs!

Overholt Homestead - Overholt Homestead got its start in 2018 as an effort to provide quality milk and meat products to the local community. Their milk products are produced using A2 milk, which is highly digestible. All their meats are produced on pasture and non-GMO grains. They’ve also expanded to include deer processing in-season.

Pancho Picante - Pancho Picante is a farm to table and a seed to sauce micro-batch producer of hot sauces and seasonings. We have a focus on sustainable and regenerative farming practices.

Pendleton County Farmers Market - Seasonal Farmers Market located in Franklin, West Virginia. Saturdays June - September 9 am - Noon.

Perk Farm Organic Dairy - Perk Farm was established in 1942 and is currently a 4th Generation, Certified Organic family farm.

Pike Vue Christmas Trees - Pike-Vue Christmas Tree Farm has been family owned since 1947.

Powder Keg Farms - Powder Keg Farms was born out of the passion for growing nutritious food. Owner and gardener-in-chief Gini LaMaster uses techniques she learned from her grandmother. The produce that comes from the farm is not only good for people but good for the earth. Powder Keg Farms grows vegetables, herbs and fruit and there’s also free-range chicken and eggs. What’s special is the hand-tending and loving care they receive, along with practices that allow the farm to avoid using harmful chemicals.

Pure and Simple Sunset Farm - The farm started in 2005 with the birth of their 1st child. Wanting to feed their family better quality food so they started with a garden and a few chickens. Since then, they have expanded to multiple gardens, a greenhouse, cattle and more chickens. The animals and plants are raised with organic practices. Tracy is a master herbalist and grows herbs for teas and salves. The biggest seller is their line of herbal salves. Tracy and her daughters hand make salve on a weekly basis from the plants their family grows.

Quicken Farm - Farmers at heart and butchers by trade, raising and processing our own pork and lamb in West Virginia

Red Sky Acres - Andrea Halsey Fatony moved back to her family’s farm, Halsey Farm, in 2009. It’s ground that’s been in the family for more than a century. She now raises chickens and sells farm fresh eggs.

Red Tool House Farm - Red Tool House Lumber Company and Farm is a combined endeavor of woodworking and homesteading on our 100 acres in Lincoln County, WV.

Ringer Farms - Bob and Susan started their farm in 2011 with the purchase of two beef heifers and worked hard to expand their cow/calf operation. In 2018, they changed directions and began offering beef by the cut off the farm and at local farmers markets. They pride themselves on offering antibiotic and hormone-free beef. They are proud members of the Farmer Veteran Coalition and Homegrown by Heroes.

Ritchie Family Farm - We are a veteran owned benefit company that serves Wood, Ritchie, Jackson counties and the surrounding Mid-Ohio Valley areas.

Riverbend Farm & Gardens - This family farm strives to provide delicious, locally grown food to their community. They challenge folks to “taste the difference” with their products. They take pride in their quality beef, delicious honey and a fantastic slicing tomato.

Roc-Bar Farms, LLC - Roc Bar Farms, LLC has farm raised beef for sale

Rock Valley Farm Produce - It’s all about produce at Rock Valley Farm. This sixth-generation operation loves making family memories together and providing quality produce at the same time. Some of that produce is grown in the farm’s high tunnel, like their slicing and cherry tomatoes and slicing and pickling cucumbers. They pride themselves on getting produce to their consumers as quickly as possible. They also deliver to some local restaurants who enjoy providing their customers with the freshest, highest quality products around.

Rocketpoe Labs - "Every year, we walk through creating a garden from fresh out of winter until harvest. We believe that gardening is fun and everyone can do it. We also have videos on related subjects such as foraging for wild edibles, busting gardening myths, and experimenting with different gardening methods. Our primary purpose is to promote food security and healthy eating by showing people that with simple tools and a little piece of ground, anyone can grow delicious food themselves."

Rocky Knob Farm - Rocky Knob Farm focuses on raising local healthy food, sweet corn, tomates, green beans, cucumbers and more. In the fall, they harvest over 3,000 pumpkins for Kenova's famous Pumpkin House.

Romero Ranch - Elias Romero II began raising happy animals to produce healthy food for the local community. Although they produce locally, they utilize the modern practices of carbon sequestration and regenerative farming to keep planet Earth in mind, as well. Their pastured poultry products are always cage free, free range and medication free.

Roseboro Farm

Ruffled Feathers Quail Farm

Runway Farm / RF Sweet Shop - We are a small West Virginia family farm business that specializes in fresh fudge, fudge novelties, hard tack candy and home made baked goods.

RusLyn Confections

S & T Farm - Fourth-generation family farm operated by Sam and Teresa Gerard, specializing in freezer beef.

Saffron Flats Farm - Saffron Flats Farms offers seasonal veggies and fruits and locally made sweet treats and baked goods.

Sage and Lila Company - Sage & Lila Co., LLC provides quality, affordable handmade products, locally grown produce, catering services, and property maintenance services to our customers; while providing job training and educational opportunities for teens aging out of foster care and individuals that have graduated from a recovery program.

SamSpun - From farm and fleece to wearable art and fashion.


Seabolt Farm - Farm Fresh Produce!! 145 Wild Turkey Road

Seven Islands Farm - Seven Islands Farm is a sixth-generation operation located on the banks of the Cheat River in Tucker County. Originally part of a land grant deeded in 1848, the farm has produced a lot of products over the past 180 years. The farm is currently operating year-round with everything from fresh fruits and vegetables in the summer, mums in the fall, evergreen wreaths in the winter and maple syrup in the spring.

Shady Oaks Farm - Poca - A little bit about our farm. From mushrooms to blueberries, red raspberries and daffodils. We are busy as bees.

Shalgo Farm - We specialize in raising registered ADGA Nigerian dwarf goats, carefully bred with a focus on top-notch milk production and strong, healthy structure.

Shrewsbury Farm - Shrewsbury Farm has been in operation since 1961. Hard work and family values are a key to the farm’s success and have been passed down from generation to generation. Their cattle are raised without hormones or antibiotics, making their beef all-natural.

Sims Greenhouse - Seasonal Greenhouse open each Spring from April to Mid June.

Smoke Camp Crafts - Smoke Camp Crafts is a small, woman-owned farm in the heart of West Virginia. It was founded by Dot Montgillion in the late 1970s who grew herbs, fruits and vegetables and didn’t let an ounce go to waste. In 2016, Montgillion’s apprentice, Kara Vaneck, took over the operation. She believes in creating fresh and flavorful products with “zero waste.”

Sloping Acres - Sloping Acres is a small, urban farm. The operation is on less than an acre of land, but owner Donna Myles knows how to make the most out of small spaces. The farm features a small greenhouse and four small high tunnels. She also leases property from a neighbor for outdoor growing. Sloping Acres jams and jellies are made with fruit from their property and their black walnuts are sourced right from their back yard.

Soggy Bottom Farm & Nursery - Soggy Bottom Farm and Nursery is a Norway Spruce grower. They have sunflowers, pumpkins and broom corn. They also have beehives.

Sourwood Farms - Bill and Diana Bartley established Sourwood Farms in 2020 after working on their land for several years. They took their land which was purchased knowing it was an old strip mine and dump. They reclaimed the strip mine, cleaned up the dump and used their experience in farming and hard work to create their vision in turning the land into Sourwood Farms. Today the farm is thriving with an orchard, vegetable gardens and ponds.

South Branch Meat and Cattle Company - The Williams family has been farming in the South Branch Valley for nine generations. Owners Sam, Kelly and their four children are passionate about West Virginia and the surrounding communities of the Potomac Highlands and providing sustainable products. Their pork and beef are grass-raised and corn-finished, processed locally, inspected by the WV Department of Agriculture and frozen into cuts that customers love.

South Branch Valley Produce, LLC - A local family business that sells locally grown, fresh produce. Stop by to see our fresh garden vegetables.

Spangler Farms - sJohn Spangler planted his first loader bucket full of corn in 2010. The Jumpin’ Johnny’s Popcorn went flying off the shelves that fall and he knew he had found the perfect product. He’s expanded his business several times and now sells to farmers markets, local school systems and mails it to customers all up and down the East Coast.

Sparks Hilltop Orchard - Sparks Hilltop Orchard, owned and operated by Dianna and Joe Sparks, of Duck, has been chosen as the 2017 Elk Conservation District farm. The Sparks’ use their 65 acre farm as an orchard and vegetable operation.

Spillman Mountain Farm Products, Inc. - Spillman Mountain Farm sells locally-raised and processed beef, pork, lamb and bison in Webster and Braxton Counties. They also sell locally made products from various WV counties.

Spring Creek Superior Meats, LLC - Kevin Mullens and his family started their business in 2020 during the pandemic when there was a demand for fresh, quality beef, pork and lamb. At first, the family was filling a lot of small orders. Over time, that has changed. Mullens stresses their steers, hogs and lambs are born and finished on the farm. They raise heritage hogs, Simmental and Angus steers and hair sheep.

Spruce Creek Farm - Spruce Creek Farm was founded in 2019 and added a high tunnel to increase production. That same year, their farm won the Guyan District Farm of the Year award. They enjoy offering healthier food choices to their community.

Sprouting Farms - Sprouting Farms is a non profit farm that supports local farms and food access.

Sterns Berry Farm Independence - We are a you pick berry farm, when berries are ripe we will post our open hours!

Stringtown Farm - Debbie Gue purchased the family farm in 2018. She started out with a small garden, and the business blossomed from there. She now grows her own vegetables and fruit and uses fresh-picked berries to make jellies and her own apples for apple butter. Her original goal was to provide a place where her grandkids could learn where food comes from, but the farm has grown into so much more. Debbie says, “The work is hard but so worth it!”

Struggling Acres Farm - Struggling Acres Farm was started in 2015. Their mission statement is, “It shouldn’t cost a fortune to eat.” They grow a large variety of produce both inside their high tunnels and in their fields. Most of their produce is grown as organically as possible. They have approximately 30 to 40 laying hens that produce our farm eggs.

Sunshine Farm & Gardens - at I envision Sunshine Farm & Gardens to be a bridge between the most knowledgeable people in a particular genus of plants and the home gardener. While that is an oversimplification of all of our ongoing projects, it kinda sums it up. Sunshine Farm & Gardens is the brainchild of Barry Glick, who takes full responsibility for all of the chaos and havoc surrounding the incredible palette of rare and unusual, but mostly idiotproof plants. In the past 32 years we've managed to amass a diverse collection of well over 10,000 different, hardy to zone 5 perennials, bulbs, trees and shrubs from every corner of the Earth on our 60-acre mountain top at 3000 feet in beautiful Greenbrier County WV.

Sweet Violet Farm - Flowers make me happy! After a long and frustrating day, it brings me peace and joy to walk in my home filled with fresh beautiful flowers. It is my goal to share that peace, joy and happiness with you. We grow those flowers right here on our farm.

Sycamore Farms & Primitives - Sycamore Farms and Primitives is a fifth generation family farm. Originally created to help provide a self sustaining lifestyle, through the generations it has become much more. They've gone from just doing basic farming to making baked goods and other items such as rugs made from upcycling fabric.

T. L. Fruits & Vegetables, LLC - T. L. Fruits and Vegetables is located in Greenbrier County and borders Monroe County. They produce over 35 different fruits and vegetables inside four high tunnels and in their field. They offer a year-round weekly CSA, support the local FARMacy program, and offer produce to local markets. They are an alternative energy farm which uses solar, wind, and geothermal energies to power both farm and home.

Taft Cochran Family Farm - honey

Taylor Family Farms and Custom Meats - Our mission, our purpose, is to help families like yours to succeed in eating healthy, maintaining a healthy weight, and strengthen family bonds by eating together and sharing traditions.

Terra Fate Exotics - Terra Fate Exotics is a family-owned nursery that supplies a wide range of aquatic and terrestrial plants, planting supplies, and vivarium supplies.

The Blended Homestead - The Blended Homestead is a labor of love for Eric Blend and his wife Brianna. They started the farm in 2015 because they wanted to know where their food was coming from. They say their customers want that knowledge too. They rotationally graze their animals, helping to rehabilitate their fields. Eric stresses everything on their farm works together, hence The Blended Homestead name.

The Grass is Greener Farm LLC - Owned by two cranky, disabled veterans who find peace, resiliency and happiness in farming. Owner Catherine Kemmerling believes everyone should eat as well as she does and is hell-bent on keeping their small, regenerative, family farm going to do so. “If you haven’t tried a heritage turkey, you’ve never had real turkey! Our Kunekune pigs are delicious, too,” she says.

The Hanna Farmstead - Farming has been a family tradition for the Hannas since 1787. Alex Hanna says their passion for agriculture and a creative business mindset allowed them to open their farm to the public in 2021. They strive to pass on that passion to others through their family-friendly farm attractions. They offer 40 varieties of specialty pumpkins, two acres of sunflowers and a three-acre corn maze. They take pride in growing products that their customers have never seen before.

Timbuksue Farms - Veteran owned and operated farm nestled hidden away near Glade Creek in Cool Ridge, West Virginia. Established in 2020 with the help of our family and friends.

The Wild Sonflower - Pick your own flower farm & more!

Tracey's Sugar Shack - freeze-dried candy

Trillium Family Farms - We are a family run farm on 80 acres in Kanawha County, West Virginia. We raise St. Croix lambs for people who want to know where their meat comes from. Sustainable farm to table is important to us.

Triple E Farms - We are a regenerative farm in West Virginia. We raise and deliver grass fed beef, pasture raised pork, chicken, and eggs to your doorstep.

Triple L Farms - We are a small family owned and operated Farm located in Preston County. As a Licensed Meat Distributor in the State of WV we raise Beef Cattle and sell Farm Fresh Beef to public. If you have any questions regarding our Farm, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Turtle On Post Farm - Bryan Brown, a retired firefighter, moved back to his hometown and the family farm to bring it back to life. The land has been in his family over 100 years. Turtle On a Post Farm has a roadside farm stand selling their plant starts, garlic and fresh produce. It is unmanned and runs on the honor system. They also grow produce for wholesale markets and hops for local brewing. They take pride in farming naturally, ensuring no synthetic pesticides or herbicides are used on their products.

Turtle Run Farm - A family operated farm in the heart of North Central West Virginia. We at Turtle Ridge Farm raise registered Huacaya Alpacas and AKC Anatolian Shepherds.

Twin Ridge Orchard Co - Twin Ridge Orchard Co. Inc. is a fourth generation family owned-operated orchard near historic Shepherdstown. We are proud to provide the highest quality, locally grown fruit to the Shenandoah Valley and beyond! We offer freshly-picked fruit and vegetables straight from the Hockman family orchard - farmland that the family has operated for four generations. We are proud to be Farmland Protected since 2010.

Twisted Chicken Farm - Spencer WV farm selling tinctures and salves using locally grown herbs.

Valhalla Farms DBA High Priestess Goods - loose leaf teas.

Vested Heirs Farm - For over 80 years, generations of Stemples have farmed in Aurora. A new generation is growing fresh local produce from our farm to your table.

Victory Ridge Flower Farm - We offer seed to vase, locally grown, fresh cut flowers. Organic and pesticide free in Harrisville.

Wagon Trace Farm - Wagon Trace Farm offers a high-quality beef product from whole beef to individual cuts. All animals are born and raised on the farm. No growth hormones or antibiotics are used in their products.

Walking Wind Farm & Florist - They are a small farm that specializes in growing flowers for farmers markets and custom wedding work. They churn out a wide mix of flowers every week for their market customers to always have something new and evolving on their tables. Their season runs from May through December as they also run a line of fresh evergreen and dried flowers/seed pods for winter and Christmas decor.

Walnut Hill Farm - Small family run dairy farm with MicroDairy processing. Vat-pasteurized non-homogenized cows milk.

Warbirds Cattle & Farm - The farm was established in 1947 by the current owner’s great-grandfather as a dairy farm. Warbirds Cattle & Farm is now a beef cattle operation run by its 4th and 5th generations. They raise registered British White cattle and Angus cattle for both commercial and local markets. The farm also has a vast hay operation. The owners believe in sustainable, diversified agriculture. The farm is veteran-owned, woman-owned, family-owned and Homegrown By Heroes certified!

Ware Farms - Fresh is always best! That’s the motto of Ware Farms. Once a tobacco operation, the owners turned to asparagus and other vegetables when the tobacco market took a dive 20 years ago. Most of their vegetables are grown in high tunnels.

Weese Farm dba WV Veggies & Blooms - John is a second-generation farmer on the family property in Fisher. He’s spent his life raising prime, quality, farm-fresh beef. His wife Michelle has created her own space on the farm growing vegetables in a high tunnel. In addition, they grow fresh-cut f lowers and operate a seasonal pumpkin patch and corn maze. The farm is also available as an intimate (50 person and under) wedding and party venue.

White Barn Farm Market - White Barn Farm Market is an agricultural based business which grows and provides local farm fresh produce and other WV made products.

White's Creek Family Farm - White’s Creek Family Farm has been farming for generations. They decided to scale up their cattle operation and make their own brand. They now offer locally grown Angus/Limousin freezer beefs, American Wagyu freezer beefs and top tier Japanese Wagyu genetics. They are proud to grow the food that feeds your families.

White Oak Farm - White Oak Farm is owned and operated by Max and Anne Robinson. We planted our first blueberries in the fall of 1993 before our children were born. It was a cold day in October with snow on the ground when we set out our first plants, with the help of loyal friends. During the previous summer the soil was prepared to get ready for the acid loving blueberries.

Wild & Wonderful Homestead Elderberry Farm - What started with a memory of picking elderberries for syrup with her Dad in the U.K., this West Virginia transplant & her West Virginia native husband started their elderberry farm in Hampshire County. With help from their children, Ellen & William Mills grow, harvest, process & make all their products in small batches to bring you the freshest & very best elderberry jelly, syrup & teas.

Wildlee Made - We are a WV cottage bakery & welcome you to enjoy the comforting taste of homemade sourdough, baked goods, floral jellies, herbal teas, tinctures, and other folk remedies. All crafted with love & good intentions.

Wildmour Farm - We are a small family-run farm in Deer Run, West Virginia (just outside Franklin). We focus on growing our flowers and food as naturally as we can without harmful chemicals. We currently sell our products at the Pendleton County Farmer’s Market on Saturday mornings from 9AM – 12PM.

Wilfong Farms - In operation since 1916, Wilfong Farms is a family owned farm in Pocahontas County. They raise 1,000 head of sheep, 800 brood cows and several hundred yearling cattle. They have diversified the farm by adding an agritourism component-CW's Corn Maze and a U-pick strawberry patch.

Wilkerson Christmas Tree Farm - Larry and Syble Wilkerson planted their first 3,000 Christmas trees back in 1971. The trees took several years to mature and the Wilkersons have been selling trees to visitors far and wide ever since. Customers come from out of state to choose and cut their tree. Along with their choose and cut operation, the Wilkersons make wreaths, door swags and hanging baskets. The operation opens every year on the first Saturday after Thanksgiving.

Williams Sweet Corn - The Williams family has been farming in the South Branch Valley for more than nine generations. Owners Sam, Kelly and their four children are passionate about West Virginia and providing locally grown produce. The family is proud to provide their nutritious and delicious, sweet corn to consumers and restaurants. Their produce is hand-picked daily to ensure freshness.

Williams River Farm - Located on the scenic Williams River in Webster County, the farm is a pick-your-own strawberry operation where they say their berries are second to none. They also offer fresh vegetables in season.

Williamson Farmers Market - The Williamson Farmers Market is an outdoor seasonal market, Post 49 Market is an indoor year round market with a kitchen providing grab & go salads and daily specials.

Willow Bourn Farms - Willow Bourn is a first-generation farm owned and operated by Kathryn Rowley and Benjamin Thompson. The farm was incorporated in 2020 as a small produce farm business to help bring food to their local community in the height of the pandemic. Now in their third season, they provide a wide and unique variety of produce and cottage goods to two local farmers markets. The farm’s mission is to grow what is best for their area and focus on seasonality and sustainability.

Windy Meadows Farm - Windy Meadows started out as a horse farm but has turned into much more. The farm now boasts a high tunnel, laying hens, an apple orchard, feeder cattle, pigs and goats. The owners’ grandchildren take pride in gathering and sorting the eggs. The profits from their hard work go right back into their savings accounts.

WV Broom Barn - Wanda Hott turned a hobby into WV Broom Barn, where she crafts handmade brooms that blend tradition and artistry. During the Hampshire County Farm Crawl, watch demonstrations and shop unique brooms, from classic corn styles to WVU-themed designs. Each broom is a functional work of art.

Yates Sorghum - his family-run farm in Milton grows and then produces Sweet Sorghum Syrup.

Zul's Inc - Zul's Frozen Lemonade is the iceiest, tastiest, most refreshing drink out there. It is a soft-frozen, sorbet-like product, true to Philadelphia water ices.

Founded in 2023, The Magnolia House on Park Avenue is located in Danville and, unfortunately, posted on Facebook today that it will only be open until March 1.



So, if you haven't had the chance to check out this hidden gem, now is the time.



"When I came up with the idea to take my love of cooking outside of my home, I knew I wanted to provide my community with more then just a meal. I wanted to bring to my home state an experience. The same experience I've always had when gathering around my grandma's table for supper with my family. I wanted to not only bring those deep, savory flavors of southern culture to my restaurant, but also wanted to share with you the joy, laughter and beautiful moments you can have just by slowing down for a good meal. The Magnolia House is for families to gather and remember the importance of what it means to sit down at a table and share a meal with people we love. Food and family go together. This is about more than our quality meals; this is about quality time. So come stay with us awhile, slow down, fill your tummy and fill your heart," reads the website.



The building is beautiful with traditional yet updated decor and a familiar coziness that sets the scene.



The menu for brunch consisted of salads, hot dogs, crabcakes and sandwiches. I ordered the smoked salmon bagel, which was toasted with cream cheese, red onion and sweet fig sauce.



I think this bagel would have been better with cold-smoked salmon, rather than hot smoked, to give it that silky texture contrast. And, boy, was that sauce sticky. But the acid from the tomatoes and creamy cheese and sweet sauce all came together beautifully for a tasty bite.



Grade: B

It may sound strange, but my first churro was at my primary school. It was a small school, and a lot of their food items were homemade, rather than delivered from a big box supplier.



I remember entering the kitchen for breakfast one morning and seeing a large countertop machine that had metal arms sticking out, holding filled pastry-like items. These churros, I learned, had grooved edges covered in sugar and filled with a raspberry preserve of some sort. How churros made it onto a primary school breakfast menu in Wellsburg, WV, I have no idea. But I knew I loved them from that moment on.



Churro Mania is a Miami, Florida, based franchise with 27 locations that serve churros, empanadas, tequenos and more.



I tried the bite-size churros with caramel - which I had extremely high hopes for - but they were a bit hard and too chewy.



The tequanos, though, seemed freshly made. Light, puffy dough filled with cheese that was piping hot. Like a healthier, tastier version of a mozzarella stick.



Grade: B