All farmers at the Duke Farmers Market are locally owned and operated, with many having ties to Duke. The following farmers and vendors will appear at the Duke Farmers Market this season:
- Bull City Farm Flowers
- Bump Nose Road Farm
- Caballo Rojo Coffee
- Dandies Farm
- Elodie Farms
- Great Harvest Bread Company
- Karmiri Olive Oil
- Lo & Behold Naturals
- Lyon Farms
- Melina's Fresh Pasta
- The Microgreenery
- Momma T's Southern Indian Spices
- Red Birds Farm
- Rockabilly Farm
- Windy Acres Farm
Bull City Farm Flowers
bullcityfarm.com
Location: Rougemont, NC
Owner: Samantha Gasson & Scott Stirrup
Credit cards accepted: Yes
Products: Unique and locally-harvested spring, summer, and fall cut flower arrangements and stems ranging in price from $5 to $20 bouquets. Free range eggs, Animal Welfare Approved lamb and pork products.
Production practices: Samantha and Scott started Bull City Farm in response to their desire to feed their family humanely raised meat that they knew was treated with respect and thoughtfulness. Samantha has a degree in biology and has 18 years of teaching experience which she brings to her management of the farm.
Bump Nose Road Farm
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Facebook: Bump Nose Road Farm, LLC
Location: 1126 John Jones Rd, Bahama, NC
Owner: Stephen Gillis
Credit cards accepted: Yes
Products: Mushrooms: oyster, shiitake, lion's mane, wine cap, and others. Heirloom peppers, tomatoes, squash, cucumber, pumpkin, watermelon, onion, garlic. Black walnuts, cut flowers, duck, fiber art, wood bowls, and cutting boards.
Production practices: Bump Nose Road Farm, LLC is family farm with strong ties to Durham and Duke University, committed to increasing the resilience of our community by providing quality locally grown gourmet mushrooms and heirloom vegetables. Bump Nose Road is an aptly named dirt road in Marianna, Florida where my Father, Malcolm Gillis, grew up. We moved to the farm in Bahama in 1984, when my father came to Duke to teach economics and public policy. My sister Nora Bynum is a Duke alumni and has worked for Duke; my sister Heather Salter is also a Duke alumni as are three of my first cousins (Shawn Reed, Loral Reed, and Ryan Reed). Being able to represent our family farm at the Duke Farmers Market is a real honor.
Caballo Rojo Coffee
caballorojocoffee.com
Location: Durham, NC
Owner: Gabriela Kavanaugh
Credit cards accepted: Yes
Products: Fair trade whole bean coffee, cold brew, coffee mugs
Production practices: At Caballo Rojo Coffee our goal is to craft quality coffee beans through small batch roasting, partnering with farmers in direct trade relationships, offering fair wages and raising the standard of living for both farmers and employees. I began roasting coffee because my grandfather was a Venezuelan Coffee roaster. We roast locally in Durham, NC and sell at The Durham Coop, The Durham Farmers Market, Bulldega Urban Market, Kings Red and White and The Mothership. We look forward to investing deeply in our Durham Community through ethically sourced coffee and great customer service.
Dandies Farm
Owner: Bob Alberson
Location: Rougemont, NC
Credit Cards Accepted? yes
Products: Dandies Farm is always trying new varieties, and you can expect to see lettuce, kale, pac choi, basil, kohlrabi, fennel bulb, spinach, chives, arugula, radish, turnip, garlic, corn, melons, leeks, squash, zucchini, tomatoes, pepper, bell pepper, cucumber, eggplant, cabbage, onion, veggie seedlings, cut flowers (zinnias), strawberries, blueberries, muscadine grapes, figs, cut flowers, shiitake and foraged mushrooms.
Production practices: Now in their 13th year, Dandies Farm is located in Rougemont NC in the protected Upper Neuse watershed area of Durham County. We sell conventionally grown produce 3 out of 4 seasons at the Duke Farmers mkt, Roots mkt at Northgate Mall, and various restaurants. We support the preservation and reclamation of Durham farmland and protecting the water we drink coming from the Neuse. We love to talk about and sell our "Fresher is Finer" produce to consumers as well as future gardeners and farmers. Come by and share your stories and recipes!
Elodie Farms
www.elodiefarms.com
Owner: Ted Domville & Sandra Vergara
Location: 9522 Hampton Road, Rougemont, NC 27572
Credit cards accepted? Yes
Products: Goat cheese including plain chevre, jalapeno, garlic and herb, honey and fig, tart cherry, marinated chevre (Fleur Vert), and feta. Homemade crackers (sea salt, rosemary, and fennel), goat cheese blackberry mousse, and cajeta (goat-milk spreadable caramel).
Production practices: Elodie Farms is a historic 1910s farm home to a small herd of mixed-breed dairy goats that browse happily on 17+ acres of pasture amidst hundred-year old trees, old tobacco barns and a natural lake. We use sustainable agricultural practices to keep our animals healthy and happy, while also being mindful of the environment. Our baby goats are raised by their mothers, we are a cull-free farm, and animals not suitable for production are retired to live their old years enjoying the beautiful farm. Elodie Farms is open to the public twice a month for farm dinners and farm tours. Check our website for more details.
Great Harvest Bread Company
www.chapelhillnc.greatharvest.com
Store location: 229 S. Elliott Rd. Chapel Hill NC 27514 about 10 miles from Duke
Store owner: Jeff and Cathy Bailey
Credit cards accepted? Yes
Products: variety of whole wheat breads, rolls, protein bars, granola, and cookies
Production practices: They use premium wheat bought from family owned farms located in Montana, the finest wheat growing region in the world. No additives or preservatives. Fresh milled wheat daily.
Karmiri Olive Oil
karmirioliveoil.com
Location: NC company with family olive grove in Greece
Owner: Sophia Papadeas
Credit cards accepted? Yes
Products: 100% organic extra virgin olive oil and skincare products.
Production Practices: The KARMIRI Farm olive groves are owned and operated by Sophia T. Papadeas, granddaughter of Panagiotis and Sophia Karmiri. Karmiri is committed to providing consumers with the highest quality of extra virgin olive oil, ensuring it is 100% pure, organic, and unadulterated.
Lo & Behold Naturals
loandbeholdnaturals.com
Owner: Lizzie Chadborne
Location: Durham, NC
Credit cards accepted? Yes
Products: Signature line of 100% natural and handmade body care. Lip balms, hand salves, body butter, bath soaks, scrubs, hair and body oil, aftershave and more.
Production practices: Lo & Behold brings you an entire globe of exotic botanicals while remaining sustainable and true to our roots through our local partnerships with dedicated and innovative NC farmers, cultivators, producers, nonprofits, artists, and markets. We are committed to responsibly sourcing our ingredients and creating products that are gentle and versatile. The product labels are designed with local original artwork from Amy Richards Illustration and Davie Paper Co. Our products are never tested on animals - only friends and family - and are 100% free of: parabens, sulfates, petroleum, and synthetic ingredients like artificial fragrances and preservatives.
Lyon Farms
lyonfarms.com
Owner: Mark Lyon
Location: Creedmoor, NC
Credit cards accepted? Cash or check only
Products: Variety of fresh produce including strawberries, blueberries, peaches, melon, grapes, tomatoes, lettuce and greens, squash, brocoli, cucumber, sweet potatoes, beets, peas, bok choy, butter beans, cider, jams & jellies and more!
Production practices: Lyon Farms is registered in North Carolina as a “Century Farm” and it has been in Mr. Lyon’s family since 1861. The Lyons have been members at the Carrboro Market for 13 years and are now producing year-round. Providing a wide assortment of quality fruits and vegetables as well as seasonal items.
Melina's Fresh Pasta
www.melinaspasta.com
Location: Durham, NC
Owner: Carmella Alvaro
Credit cards accepted: Yes
Products: Fresh-made pasta, frozen meals, sauces, and pizza dough
Production practices: Melina's Fresh Pasta prepares fresh pasta, ravioli, sauces, pizza dough, and baked pasta meals. Our recipes are based on authentic Italian methods and traditions - using the freshest ingredients prepared simply. Our products can be purchased at our shop at 2717 Chapel Hill Rd in Durham or at farmer's markets and stores throughout the Triangle.
The Microgreenery
http://themicrogreenery.com
Location: Durham, NC
Owner: Rick Miller & Sarah Baker
Credit cards accepted: Yes
Products: Microgreens, which are the 10-12 day old shoots of different vegetable varieties. Mixes include rainbow chard, amaranth, sunflower, pea shoots, purple basil, purple radish, red mustard, pak choi, broccoli, spicy salad mix, and southern mustard microgreens.
Production practices: The Microgreenery started farming with the goal of bringing optimal nutrition and quality produce to the community. They believe that vital vitamins and nutrition can be found in live foods and want to facilitate an easy process to help microgreens make it onto your plate. The Microgreenery grows everything with love and not chemicals, and their products can be found at Family Greens, Unscripted Hotel, and Piedmont Restaurant in Durham.
Momma T's Southern Indian Spices
https://southernindianspices.com
Location: Chapel Hill, NC
Owner: Vandana Turaga
Credit cards accepted: Yes
Products: Products: Momma T's homemade spice kits are specially designed to make your time in the kitchen quick and easy. Whether you're an expert in the kitchen or in need of a fast fix for giving your meat or vegetables the tea kick, Momma T's spices can bring your dishes to the next level.
Production practices: As a busy mom, it has always been important to Vandana to cook fresh meals for her family that are both easy and nutritious. Her spice kits boast great flavor, are gluten-free, and pack in tons of nutrition. Every Momma T's unit has flavors born in South India and hand-crafted with local ingredients sourced from the South (North Carolina).
Red Birds Farm
Owner: Dennis and Chrissy Moore
Location: Efland, NC
Credit cards accepted? Yes
Products: Products: broccoli, lettuce, kale, chard, pac choi, tomatoes, corn, squash, zucchini, beans, cucumbers, asparagus, herbs, and pastured eggs (Barred Rock, Buff Orpington, and Jersey varieties)
Production practices: Red Birds Farm strives to grow the way nature intended, utilizing only natural soil amendments to nourish their plants. No herbicides are used in production and only organic approved pesticides are applied where necessary. A heated hoop house allows them to bring fresh produce to your family all year long, and their feathered ladies work a chicken tractor around their farm, producing wonderful rich brown eggs.
Rockabilly Farm
rockabillyfarm.com
Location: Hillsborough, NC
Owners: Deb & Anni
Credit cards accepted? Yes
Products: Free range eggs, jams, preserves, pickles, hand-crafted wooden cutting boards. A wide array of non-genetically modified, pesticide and commercial fertilizer-free produce, specializing in heirloom varieties.
Production Practices: We plant seeds, ideas and love to help others to learn to grow their own food. We offer our skills and knowledge to schools, organizations and individual families to help them set up gardens - vegetable, herb, flower - to help sustain ourselves and our planet.
Windy Acres Farm
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Owners: Katherine and Mike Berezny
Location: Efland, NC
Products: Tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, sweet corn, broccoli, cauliflower, potatoes, onions, green beans, purple hull peas, black eye peas, watermelon, cantaloupe, pumpkins, collards, strawberries and strawberry jam, pork and beef, pickles, eggs.
Production Practices: We started farming in 2000 and believe that “natural is better”. We utilize sustainable farming techniques and do not spray produce with herbicides or pesticides. We fertilize with manure from our animals, rototill and hand pull weeds, put up fences to keep out critters, and utilize many more natural techniques to keep produce healthy. Our chickens roam free on all 20 acres and roost in trees at night. Our cows and pigs all roam together in one pasture and are very content. Our animals are grass and grain fed to give just the right amount of marbling and flavor to the meat without being fatty.