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The Oklahoma Food Connection 2006 A Directory of Agricultural Producers, Crops and Institutional Buyers THE KERR CENTER FOR SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE Page i
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The OklahomaFood Connection 2006

A Directory of Agricultural Producers,Crops and Institutional Buyers

THE KERR CENTER FOR SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE

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The Food Connection 2006 was supported by theCommunity Foods Projects Program of the USDA Cooperative

State Research, Education and Extension Service, grant # 2004-33800-1514.

Copyright © 2006Kerr Center forSustainable Agriculture

Editor: Maura McDermott

Database Development:Mary Penick & Liz Speake

Design/Production:Tracy Clark,Argus DesignWorks

To enquire about thispublication, contact us:

Kerr CenterPO Box 588Poteau, OK 74953918.647.9123918.647.8712mailbox@kerrcenter.comwww.kerrcenter.com

For more information on farm-to-school programs in Oklahoma contact:

Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry405.521.3864

www.oda.state.ok.us/index.htm

Oklahoma State Department of EducationChild Nutrition Programs

405.521.3327www.sde.state.ok.us/home/defaultie.html

Oklahoma Department of Human ServicesCommodity Distribution and Child Nutrition

405.521.3581800.848.4019

www.okdhs.org

The Oklahoma Food Policy Council/Kerr Center918.647.9123

www.kerrcenter.com

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Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v

How to Use This Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi

SECTION I

Oklahoma Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Farms on the Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Farmer's Markets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

SECTION II

List of Crops and the Farms that Grow Them . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Number of Farms by Individual Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Harvest Calendar of Selected Crops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

SECTION III

Directory of Institutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Public Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Other Public Institutions

(Colleges, Corrections, Technology

Schools, State Resorts) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

SECTION IV

Farm-to-School FAQs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Kerr Center FAQs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Community Food Projects Competitive Grant Program . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Table of Contents

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PrefaceThis is the second edition of the popular Oklahoma Food Connection 2003: A Directory of Agricultural

Producers, Crops and Institutional Buyers. We hope this updated directory will be helpful to food servicestaff of public and private institutions such as schools, colleges, hospitals, state parks and resorts.Restaurant chefs, caterers, public health professionals and people in Extension—anyone who wants toconnect directly to Oklahoma farms growing fruits and vegetables, meats and grains—will also find thisdirectory a useful resource.

The purpose of this directory is several-fold. First, there is a growing demand for local food from publicinstitutions and consumers. This demand needs to be satisfied or it will simply go away. Our experiencetells us that satisfying this demand can be profitable for those who are willing to adjust their productionand marketing programs.

There are a number of farmers in our state willing and able to meet some of that demand. This direc-tory lists farms who will sell directly to the public, where they are located, and what they produce. Thispublication also lists public schools that have expressed interest in buying local produce.

Much progress has been made since the first edition of The Food Connection was published. Torecap briefly, the Oklahoma Food Policy Council, a joint project of the Kerr Center and the OklahomaDepartment of Agriculture, Food and Forestry, organized a successful farm-to-school pilot project in2004 and 2005, which led to the 2006 passage of legislation establishing a state farm-to-school program.(For more information on the Oklahoma Farm-to-School program, see the FAQs in this publication.)

We look forward to watching this program blossom as comprehensive farm-to-school programs areestablished in numerous school districts around the state. We believe that farm-to-school programs, byexposing schoolchildren to fresh, nutritious locally-grown foods, will improve their eating habits (and theirhealth) for a lifetime. We also look forward to watching the Oklahoma economy grow, particularly in ruralcommunities, through increasing sales of locally-grown foods and locally-made value-added products.

We thank the government agencies, schools, grass roots groups and individuals who made the farm-to-school pilot successful and who worked hard for the farm-to-school legislation. We look forward toworking further with these partners, as well as new ones from the fields of public health and education, toimprove the diets and health of Oklahoma's schoolchildren.

Another thank you goes to the Community Foods Program of the USDA's Cooperative Research,Education and Extension Service. This update of The Food Connection is one of many activities supportedby a grant from this program.

After many years of working for and with Oklahoma farmers, I find it gratifying that the concept of“local foods on local tables” is gaining currency. Many people want to help farmers remain on their land,restore rural communities, and enable children to connect with the sources of their food. We can all enjoythe fresh taste and nutrition of Oklahoma farm-fresh food. We invite you to join us in supporting farm-to-school programs as well as local markets that offer Oklahoma farm-fresh and Made in Oklahoma foods.Help us to grow healthy kids and a healthy rural economy.

Sincerely,

James E. Horne, PhD, President and CEO,Kerr Center for Sustainable Agriculture andChairman, Oklahoma Food Policy Council

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Introduction

The Kerr Center for Sustainable Agriculture has worked on behalf of Oklahoma's family farmers for over 40years. In recent years, the center has recognized the importance of understanding the entire food system– from fieldto table-and has begun to work more closely with consumers and public health advocates in an effort to bring morelocally-produced foods to Oklahoma's tables.

An important part of Oklahoma's rich heritage has always been the family farm, but due to decades of consolidationand depressed commodity prices, many family farms find it difficult to make a profit. At the same time, Oklahoma'shealth rankings are poor, due largely to poor diets and lack of exercise.

Countering these negative trends is a new awareness on the part of state and local officials, schools, and the gen-eral public of the critical importance to Oklahoma's future of improving the health of Oklahoma's citizens, in particu-lar, children. Complementing this awareness is a growing desire by consumers to eat more nutritious, farm-fresh foodsgrown locally.

While a large variety of fruits and vegetables can be grown on Oklahoma farms, the trend on the state's farmssince World War II has been away from these crops towards growing a few commodities. It may be, however, that thetime has come for a shift back to more diversified farms that can grow a larger percentage of the healthy foodsOklahomans need to eat.

In October of 2001 the Kerr Center launched an initiative in cooperation with the Oklahoma Department ofAgriculture, Food and Forestry. The Oklahoma Food Policy Council was formed to examine the food system inOklahoma and see what opportunities might be found for Oklahoma farmers. Jim Horne, Kerr Center president, wasnamed co-chair of the council.

One of the council's first actions was to conduct a survey of food service managers at 638 Oklahoma institutions:public schools, colleges and universities, vo-techs, state resorts, correctional facilities, and state hospitals.

The survey polled managers about the foods they serve and whether they would consider buying locally grownfood. Survey results indicated that more than half were interested in connecting with local food producers. Of these,77% were willing to share their contact information with area producers; one hundred twenty nine of these wereschools. The survey results were published in the Oklahoma Farm-to-School Report 2003.

With the survey completed, work began on this directory. The goal was to develop both a database of stateschools willing to purchase from local sellers and a database of agricultural producers who would like to sell toschools. The result was The Oklahoma Food Connection: A Directory of Agricultural Producers, Crops and InstitutionalBuyers, published in fall, 2003.

This updated edition, like the first edition, contains a list of producers and the crops that they grow, which mayserve as “buyers' guide” for schools, other institutions or anyone interested in connecting with Oklahoma farm-freshfood. Also included is a list of farmers' markets, a harvest calendar, and information about farm-to-school programs.

For farmers, there is a list of schools and other institutions that indicated through the survey they might be inter-ested in buying locally, and are willing to be contacted.

We hope that both schools and farms will benefit from this publication: farmers in finding new markets, and insti-tutions in buying quality, locally produced foods at competitive prices.

The information found in the directory is true and accurate to the best of our knowledge, but is subject to changewithout prior notice. We encourage independent verification.

The directory is an ongoing project and will be online at the Kerr Center website www.kerrcenter.com. Updateswill be made periodically. To be included, go to the website or call the Kerr Center.

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How to Use the Directory

This directory consists of four sections: a list of Oklahoma farms by county, a list of crops and the farmsthat grow them, a list of institutions interested in buying locally grown foods, and more informationon farm-to-school and food policy in Oklahoma.

SECTION I: OKLAHOMA FARMS

This list of farms is organized by county. Each entry includes the name of the farm, the nearesttown, the name of the farmer and contact information, the crops grown on the farm, and whetheror not it is an organic farm. Next is a list of farms that have web pages, and a list of Oklahoma'sfarmers' markets.

SECTION II: LIST OF CROPS AND THE FARMS THAT GROW THEM

This section provides a list of crops from A-Z. The list includes fruits, vegetables, meats, dairy,eggs, herbs, honey, mushrooms, jams/jellies and grains such as wheat and products made fromwheat. Under each crop, farms that grow it are listed by county. The contact information for aparticular farm can then be located in the Oklahoma Farms section.

Also included in this section is a harvest calendar of selected crops and a tally of the number offarms growing each crop. The calendar will help buyers plan purchases.

SECTION III: DIRECTORY OF INSTITUTIONS

The directory of institutions lists institutions that have expressed an interest in buying local producefrom farmers. The majority of these are public schools, but several colleges, technology schools,state resorts and technology schools are also listed.

The directory of institutions section is formatted in the same way as the farm list, by county andcity, with contact information.

SECTION IV: COMMUNITY FOODS

The final section contains Farm-to-School Frequently Asked Questions, and information aboutthe Kerr Center, and the USDA Community Foods Grant Program.

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Section I: Oklahoma FarmsCOUNTY CITY FARM NAME ADDRESS ZIP PHONE/EMAILAdair Westville Paradise Valley Organics David & Michelle

WorleyRt 2 Box 594 74965 918-723-4571

[email protected]. Org Uncert. Org.Arugula, Beans, Beef, Beets, Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Cabbage, Cantaloupe/Honey dew, Carrots, Cauliflower, Chard, Chicken Eggs, Corn, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Goat, Gourds, Green beans, Herbs, Lettuce, Okra, Onions, Peas, Peppers, bell, Peppers, hot, Pork, Potatoes, Pumpkins, Radishes, Raspberries, Spinach, Squash, Strawberries, Tomatoes, Turnips, Watermelon, Zucchini

Atoka Lane Shiny C Farm Dianne Bentley PO Box 4239 74555 [email protected]. Org Uncert. Org.

Beef, Blackberries, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Chicken, Chicken Eggs, Corn, Duck, Grapes, Mushrooms, Okra, Peppers, bell, Peppers, hot, Tomatoes, Venison

Bryan Bennington Two Rivers Organic Ranch

Dr. Mark Hoyle MD 103 Hyde Lake Rd 74723 972-816-2901

[email protected]. Org Uncert. Org.Beef, Lamb

Caddo Eakly Lasley Family Farm Loyd Lasley PO Box 415 73033 405-797-3698Cert. Org Uncert. Org.

Nuts, Pecans

Canadian Calumet Sand Hill Vineyards Andrew Snyder 12767 N. Courtney Rd 73014 405-760-1268Cert. Org Uncert. Org.

Grape juice/Wine, Grapeswww.sandhillvineyards.samsbiz.com

Canadian El Reno Organic Gardens John Leonard 7401 Britton Rd NE 73036 [email protected]. Org Uncert. Org.

Arugula, Beets, Blackberries, Blueberries, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cantaloupe/Honey dew, Carrots, Chard, Chicken Eggs, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Garlic, Gourds, Greens, Lettuce, Okra, Onions, Peppers, bell, Peppers, hot, Potatoes, Radishes, Soybeans, Spinach, Squash, Tomatoes, Watermelon, Zucchini

Canadian Hinton Sandy Springs Farms, LLC

James Stepp 28580 Highway 37 73047 405-820-3651

Cert. Org Uncert. Org.Buffalo

www.sandyspringsfarms.com

Canadian Yukon Pizza Farm Julie W McKenzie 3201 N. Richland Rd 73099 405-417-4989Cert. Org Uncert. Org.

Beans, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Corn, Herbs, Okra, Onions, Olives, Peppers, bell, Peppers, hot, Pumpkins, Radishes, Spinach, Squash, Strawberries, Tomatoes, Zucchini

www.pizzafarmok.com

Carter Wilson S-K Ranches Kristi Critchfield Cox 615 Birch 73463 [email protected]. Org Uncert. Org.

Arugula, Beans, Beef, Blackberries, Broccoli, Cantaloupe/Honey dew, Garlic, Gourds, Greens, Herbs, Jams/Jellies, Lettuce, Okra, Onions, Sunflower Sprouts, Pears, Peppers, bell, Peppers, hot, Potatoes, Strawberries, Tomatoes, Watermelon, Zucchini

Cherokee Tahlequah Hatchet Bar H Ed Haworth 18479 S Lamons Rd 74464 918-458-0014Cert. Org Uncert. Org.

Apples, Beef, Blackberries, Chicken Eggs, Goat, Greens, Peaches, Pears, Pork

Cleveland Noble George's Apiary George Richtmeyer 8861 Red Cedar Circle 73068 [email protected]

Cert. Org Uncert. Org.

Garlic, Honey, Okra, Figs, Tomatoes

georgesapiary.com

Cleveland Norman Happy Lucky Chicken Farm

Myrna Fletcher 5201 24th Ave NE 73071 405-329-0445

[email protected]. Org Uncert. Org.Chicken Eggs, Pumpkins, Turkey

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COUNTY CITY FARM NAME ADDRESS ZIP PHONE/EMAILCleveland Norman OEI Farm David M Kill 3030 156th SE 73026 405-364-8382

[email protected]. Org Uncert. Org.Arugula, Beans, Blackberries, Cherries, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Garlic, Gourds, Grapes, Green beans, Greens, Lettuce, Onions, Peppers, bell, Peppers, hot, Radishes, Spinach, Squash, Tomatoes, Turnips, Zucchini

Cleveland Norman Rock Creek Vineyard James & Rinda Skaggs 2600 24 Ave NE 73071 [email protected]. Org Uncert. Org.

Grape juice/Wine, Grapes

Cleveland Norman Sand Hill Farm Richard Kill 3005 Harwich Ct 73071 [email protected]. Org Uncert. Org.

Beans, Beets, Cabbage, Cantaloupe/Honey dew, Carrots, Cauliflower, Chard, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Green beans, Greens, Kohlrabi, Lettuce, Okra, Onions, Peas, Peppers, bell, Peppers, hot, Potatoes, Pumpkins, Radishes, Spinach, Squash, Tomatoes, Turnips, Watermelon, Zucchini

Comanche Elgin Mountain View Farms Rex & Cheryl Kennedy 12256 NE 120th 73538 [email protected]. Org Uncert. Org.

Chicken Eggs, Goat milk, Milk

Comanche Lawton Beaver Creek Farms Tommy Gunn & Carole Brown

17209 SE Lee Blvd 73501 580-357-0285

[email protected]. Org Uncert. Org.Beef, Natural Beef, Forage Finished

Craig Vinita Honey Suckle Farms Micheal J Huddleston PO Box 496 74301 [email protected]. Org Uncert. Org.

Apples, Chicken, Chicken Eggs, Corn, Peanuts, Soybeans, Strawberries

Craig Vinita Summerside Vineyards Marsha Butler 441251 E Historic Rt 66 [email protected]

Cert. Org Uncert. Org.

Grape juice/Wine, Grapes

www.summersidevineyards.com

Craig Welch Jorgenson Charolis Ranch

Sam Jorgenson PO Box 24 74369 918-533-6838

Cert. Org Uncert. Org.Beef, Pecans

Creek Bristow Nuyaka Creek Winery & Vineyard

Dianne & James Jones 35230 S 177th West Ave

74010 918-756-8485

[email protected]. Org Uncert. Org.Apples, Asparagus, Cherries, Grape juice/Wine, Grapes, Jams/Jellies, Peaches, Pears, Pecans, Peppers, hot, Salsa, Strawberries, Tomatoes

www.nuyakacreek.com

Creek Bristow Nuyaka Natural Farm Jennifer & James Cooper

34798 S. 177th W Ave 74010 918-752-0628

[email protected]. Org Uncert. Org.Apples, Arugula, Beans, Beets, Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Cabbage, Cantaloupe/Honey dew, Carrots, Cauliflower, Chard, Chicken Eggs, Corn, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Garlic, Green beans, Greens, Herbs, Jams/Jellies, Kohlrabi, Lettuce, Okra, Onions, Flowers, Peaches, Pears, Peas, Pecans, Peppers, bell, Peppers, hot, Potatoes, Pumpkins, Radishes, Salsa, Spinach, Squash, Tomatoes, Turnips, Watermelon, Zucchini

Creek Bristow Sooner Pecan Company 118 East 8th 74010 [email protected]. Org Uncert. Org.

Pecanswww.soonerpecan.com

Creek Sand Springs Pleasant Valley Farm Randy Owens 22350 W 71st St. 74063 918-248-5647Cert. Org Uncert. Org.

Pumpkins, Watermelon

Creek Sapulpa The Peppermint Dragon David & Donna Vogelpohl

7920 West 133 Street South

74066 918-224-5337

[email protected]. Org Uncert. Org.Apples, Arugula, Asparagus, Beets, Blackberries, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Chard, Chinese greens, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Garlic, Green beans, Greens, Herbs, Kohlrabi, Lettuce, Oats, Onions, Celery, Cut Flowers, Pears, Peas, Peppers, bell, Peppers, hot, Radishes, Squash, Strawberries, Tomatoes, Zucchini

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COUNTY CITY FARM NAME ADDRESS ZIP PHONE/EMAILEllis Fargo Jahay Farm Larry Jahay Rt 1 Box 78 73840 580-698-2859

Cert. Org Uncert. Org.Beans, Cabbage, Cantaloupe/Honey dew, Carrots, Chard, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Garlic, Gourds, Green beans, Lettuce, Okra, Onions, Peas, Peppers, bell, Potatoes, Pumpkins, Radishes, Squash, Tomatoes, Turnips, Watermelon, Zucchini

Garvin Paoli Daniel & Wynn Produce Daniel Fulks PO Box 295 73074 405-449-3127Cert. Org Uncert. Org.

Beans, Cantaloupe/Honey dew, Cucumbers, Green beans, Okra, Onions, Potatoes, Squash, Tomatoes, Turnips, Watermelon

Garvin Pauls Valley Pesterfield Farm WC Pesterfield Rt 3 Box 306 73075Cert. Org Uncert. Org.

Beef, Corn, Soybeans

Garvin Stratford Peach Crest Farm LLC Susan Bergen Rt 1 Box 110A 74876 405-650-0804Cert. Org Uncert. Org.

Cantaloupe/Honey dew, Corn, Cucumbers, Jams/Jellies, Okra, Peaches, Pears, Pumpkins, Salsa, Squash, Tomatoes, Watermelon, Zucchiniwww.peachcrestfarm.com

Grady Blanchard Sunrise Acres Robert & Barbara Stelle

2459 County Rd 1228 73010 405-392-2680

Cert. Org Uncert. Org.Beets, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cantaloupe/Honey dew, Carrots, Cauliflower, Chard, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Garlic, Goat, Green beans, Kohlrabi, Lettuce, Okra, Onions, Sweet Potatoes, Peas, Peppers, bell, Peppers, hot, Potatoes, Radishes, Spinach, Tomatoes, Turnips, Zucchini

sunriseacres.home.att.net

Grady Rush Springs Bounds Farm Troy Bounds 3672 Old Hwy 81 73082 580-476-3394Cert. Org Uncert. Org.

Beans, Beets, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cantaloupe/Honey dew, Carrots, Cauliflower, Corn, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Gourds, Green beans, Greens, Lettuce, Okra, Onions, Isreal Lopes, Peas, Pecans, Peppers, bell, Peppers, hot, Potatoes, Pumpkins, Radishes, Rye, Spinach, Squash, Tomatoes, Turnips, Watermelon, Zucchini

Hughes Allen Kelly Jay Kelly Jay 7325 EW 148 St 74825 [email protected]. Org Uncert. Org.

Arugula, Beans, Beets, Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Cabbage, Cantaloupe/Honey dew, Carrots, Cauliflower, Chard, Chicken Eggs, Corn, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Garlic, Green beans, Greens, Kohlrabi, Lettuce, Okra, Onions, Peas, Peppers, bell, Peppers, hot, Potatoes, Pumpkins, Spinach, Squash, Strawberries, Tomatoes, Watermelon, Zucchini

Hughes Calvin Cronkhite Farms Jan, Greg & Jeff Cronkhite

4735 N. 383 Rd 74531 405-645-2587

Cert. Org Uncert. Org.Asparagus, Beans, Beef, Beets, Blackberries, Blueberries, Cantaloupe/Honey dew, Chicken, Chicken Eggs, Corn, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Garlic, Gourds, Grapes, Green beans, Greens, Herbs, Okra, Onions, Jerusalem Artichokes, Peas, Peppers, bell, Peppers, hot, Potatoes, Raspberries, Rye, Squash, Strawberries, Tomatoes, Turnips, Zucchini

Jackson Altus Circle W Farms Burl Winters 1019 Falcon Rd 73521 [email protected]. Org Uncert. Org.

Beans, Beef, Cantaloupe/Honey dew, Cucumbers, Okra, Pecans, Watermelon, Wheat & products made from wheat

Kay Ponca City Kygar Road Greenhouses & Market

David Inselman 2309 Glenmore Pl 74601 580-716-2681

Cert. Org Uncert. Org.Cucumbers, Gourds, Koi, Peppers, bell, Tomatoes

www.kygar.com

Kingfisher Kingfisher S/C Farms Jan, Greg & Jeff Cronkhite

Rt 1 Box 145 73750 405-375-4520

[email protected]

Cert. Org Uncert. Org.

Cantaloupe/Honey dew, Pecans, Peppers, hot, Rye, Watermelon, Wheat & products made from wheat

LeFlore Pocola Wild Things Farm Cathie Greene 700 Beaty 74902 [email protected]. Org Uncert. Org.

Asparagus, Cantaloupe/Honey dew, Corn, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Garlic, Gourds, Okra, Peanuts, Peas, Peppers, bell, Peppers, hot, Pumpkins, Raspberries, Spinach, Squash, Strawberries, Tomatoes, Watermelon

wildthingsfarm.com

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COUNTY CITY FARM NAME ADDRESS ZIP PHONE/EMAILLincoln Cushing Timberline Ranch Sharrie Doshier PO Box 1368 74023 918-225-3541

[email protected]. Org Uncert. Org.Elk

Lincoln Perkins Cole Farms LLC Fred Cole PO Box 142 74059 405-612-4360Cert. Org Uncert. Org.

Beefwww.colefarmbeef.com

Logan Edmond Kamler Ranch Kathy Kamler 10074 Blanche Ln 73003 [email protected]. Org Uncert. Org.

Apples, Lamb, Wool

Logan Edmond Kendall's Home Grown Veggies

Stephen A Kendall 1100 W. Simpson Rd 73034 405-282-2213

[email protected]. Org Uncert. Org.Apples, Blackberries, Cantaloupe/Honey dew, Chicken Eggs, Corn, Cucumbers, Grapes, Honey, Lamb, Peaches, Pears, Pecans, Peppers, bell, Peppers, hot, Plums, Tomatoes, Turnips

Major Ringwood Indian Creek Village David& Elizabeth Lewis Rt 2 Box 174 73768 580-883-4919Cert. Org Uncert. Org.

Grape juice/Wine, Grapesindiancreekvillage.com

Marshall Madill Motes Produce Brian & Christy Motes Rt 1 Box 325C 58073446 [email protected]. Org Uncert. Org.

Asparagus, Beans, Blackberries, Cantaloupe/Honey dew, Corn, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Gourds, Green beans, Lettuce, Okra, Onions, Peas, Peppers, bell, Peppers, hot, Potatoes, Pumpkins, Squash, Tomatoes, Watermelon, Zucchini

Mayes Chelsea Oklahoma Rose Vineyard Nanette & Steve Holloway

6465 N 426 Rd 74016 918-825-2907

Cert. Org Uncert. Org.Asparagus, Blueberries, Corn, Grape juice/Wine, Grapes, Green beans, Honey, Jams/Jellies, Lettuce, Okra, Spinach

www.okrosevineyard.com

McClain Blanchard Berry Creek Farm Larry Hocking 1021 S. Tyler Ave. 73010 [email protected]. Org Uncert. Org.

Apples, Asparagus, Blackberries, Broccoli, Cherries, Chicken Eggs, Garlic, Gourds, Grapes, Peaches, Pears, Pecans, Plums

McClain Newcastle TG Farms Todd Griffith 1580 NW 32nd 73065 [email protected]. Org Uncert. Org.

Blackberries, Cantaloupe/Honey dew, Corn, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Gourds, Green beans, Jams/Jellies, Okra, Onions, Peas, Peppers, bell, Peppers, hot, Potatoes, Pumpkins, Soybeans, Squash, Tomatoes, Watermelon, Zucchini

tgfarms.com

McCurtain Idabel Kramer Farm Anna Kramer Rt 2 Box 521 74745 [email protected]

Cert. Org Uncert. Org.

Chicken, Chicken Eggs, Duck, Geese, Goat, Goat milk

www.annasgoats.com

McCurtain Smithville Caprina LTD Hank Crawford HC 15 Box 7005 74957 580-244-3210Cert. Org Uncert. Org.

Goat, Goat milk

McIntosh Checotah Headwater Hybridmaster Joe Grose Rt 3 Box 850 74432 918-689-3053Cert. Org Uncert. Org.

Beef, Tomatoes

McIntosh Porum McCawley Family Farm Brian & Ann McCawley Rt1 Box 5400 74455 [email protected]. Org Uncert. Org.

Goat, Greens, Lettuce

Murray Davis Bubba & Ma's Homegrown Veggies

Bill & Jean Denny Rt 2 Box 127K 73030 580-369-5113

[email protected]. Org Uncert. Org.Beans, Beets, Cabbage, Carrots, Chard, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Gourds, Green beans, Greens, Lettuce, Okra, Onions, Peppers, bell, Peppers, hot, Potatoes, Radishes, Salsa, Spinach, Squash, Tomatoes, Turnips, Zucchini

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COUNTY CITY FARM NAME ADDRESS ZIP PHONE/EMAILMuskogee Ft Gibson Greenhill Farm David & Fran Wilson 128 N 3 Mile Rd 74434 918-478-2994

Cert. Org Uncert. Org.Beef, Chicken, Chicken Eggs, Honey, Pork, Turkey

Oklahoma Arcadia Crestview Inc. Farms Susan Graff 5521 N. Douglas Blvd. 73007 [email protected]. Org Uncert. Org.

Apples, Arugula, Asparagus, Beets, Blackberries, Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Chard, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Garlic, Grapes, Lettuce, Okra, Onions, Pears, Peas, Peppers, bell, Peppers, hot, Potatoes, Radishes, Spinach, Squash, Strawberries, Tomatoes, Zucchini

Oklahoma Edmond Honey Hill Farm Jerry & Jo Ann Logan 2501 Cedar Oak Drive 73013 [email protected]

Cert. Org Uncert. Org.

Honey, Venison

Okmulgee Okmulgee Deep Fork Farms Ernie C Busby 11265 Dentonville Rd 74447 [email protected]. Org Uncert. Org.

Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Cabbage, Cantaloupe/Honey dew, Cauliflower, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Garlic, Grapes, Green beans, Greens, Okra, Onions, Peas, Pecans, Peppers, bell, Peppers, hot, Potatoes, Pumpkins, Squash, Tomatoes, Turnips, Watermelon, Zucchini

Payne Perkins Lost Creek Mushroom Farm

Doug & Sandra Williams

PO Box 520 74059 405-547-1142

[email protected]. Org Uncert. Org.Mushrooms

www.shitakemushroomlog.com

Payne Stillwater Waugh Farm Eldon Waugh 909 Sunnybrook Ct 74075 405-377-0364Cert. Org Uncert. Org.

Honey

Payne Stillwater Woodland Park Vineyards Ivol & Jeanette Hane 3023 North Jardot 74075 [email protected]. Org Uncert. Org.

Grape juice/Wine, Grapeswoodlandparkvineyards.com

Pontotoc Ada Peach Tree Farms Tim & Christy Blackburn

6476 SH 3 West 74820 580-759-3784

Cert. Org Uncert. Org.Blackberries, Nectarines, Sand Plums, Peaches, Plums

Pottawatomie Shawnee Crows Vegetable Farm Ricky Crow 47504 Independence 74804 [email protected]. Org Uncert. Org.

Asparagus, Beans, Beef, Beets, Blackberries, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cantaloupe/Honey dew, Corn, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Gourds, Green beans, Okra, Onions, Peas, Pecans, Peppers, bell, Peppers, hot, Potatoes, Pumpkins, Squash, Strawberries, Tomatoes, Turnips, Wheat & products made from wheat, Zucchini

Pottawatomie Shawnee Tesch Farm Doug & Janetta Tesch 18701 Stevens Rd 74801 [email protected]. Org Uncert. Org.

Beans, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cantaloupe/Honey dew, Cauliflower, Chard, Chicken Eggs, Corn, Eggplant, Garlic, Gourds, Green beans, Kohlrabi, Okra, Onions, Peas, Peppers, bell, Peppers, hot, Potatoes, Pumpkins, Radishes, Spinach, Squash, Strawberries, Tomatoes, Watermelon, Zucchini

Pottawatomie Tecumseh Rolling Hills Farm Ron & Gayle Lyle 34855 Sandy Rock Rd 74873 [email protected]. Org Uncert. Org.

Beef, Blackberries, Cantaloupe/Honey dew, Honey, Jams/Jellies, Okra, Onions, Sunflowers, Pecans, Pumpkins, Raspberries, Squash, Strawberries, Tomatoes

Rogers Claremore Dunn Milking Farm Hughlene Dunn 21205-A S. 4190 Rd 74019 918-343-3025Cert. Org Uncert. Org.

Chicken, Goat, Goat cheese, Goat milkwww.dunnmilkingfarm.com

Rogers Claremore One Tree Hill Farm Tom & Phyllis DeWitt 22414 S. Keetonville Rd 74019 918-341-6920Cert. Org Uncert. Org.

Cantaloupe/Honey dew, Corn, Cucumbers, Garlic, Gourds, Green beans, Okra, Onions, Peppers, bell, Peppers, hot, Potatoes, Pumpkins, Squash, Tomatoes, Watermelon, Zucchini

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COUNTY CITY FARM NAME ADDRESS ZIP PHONE/EMAILRogers Collinsville Windy Hill Farm DJ Dunlap 14910 N. 161st E Ave 74021 918-371-0797

Cert. Org Uncert. Org.Apples, Beans, Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Cantaloupe/Honey dew, Carrots, Cauliflower, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Garlic, Green beans, Jams/Jellies, Lettuce, Okra, Onions, Peaches, Pears, Peas, Peppers, bell, Peppers, hot, Radishes, Salsa, Spinach, Squash, Tomatoes, Zucchini

Rogers Talala Goose Island Farm David& Elizabeth Lewis 7675 S Hwy 169 74080 918-275-8113Cert. Org Uncert. Org.

Beef, Chicken, Chicken Eggs, Lambwww.gooseislandfarm.com

Rogers Talala HLA Country Farm Judy Calvert 2611 E. 380 Rd 74080 [email protected]. Org Uncert. Org.

Cheese, Chicken Eggs, Cream/Butter, Goat, Goat cheese, Goat milk, Milk, Yogurt/Kefir

Seminole Okemah PD&H Farms Don McGhehee Rt 2, Box 109A 74859 405-944-5940Cert. Org Uncert. Org.

Beans, Beets, Cucumbers, Fish, Goat, Green beans, Lettuce, Okra, Onions, Catfish, Plums, Pork, Radishes, Squash, Turnips, Watermelon, Zucchini

Seminole Wewoka Holland Farm Dewayne Holland Rt 2 Box 207 74884 405-257-5011Cert. Org Uncert. Org.

Beans, Beets, Cantaloupe/Honey dew, Corn, Cucumbers, Green beans, Greens, Lettuce, Okra, Onions, Peppers, bell, Peppers, hot, Potatoes, Radishes, Squash, Tomatoes, Turnips, Watermelon, Zucchini

Sequoyah Muldrow JBCC Marvin Brant 508 Juniper Ln 74949 479-462-4696Cert. Org Uncert. Org.

Duck, Fish

Stephens Marlow Timbercreek, E.P.M.I. Brian Stewart 1202 Ben Rd 73055 [email protected]. Org Uncert. Org.

Emuwww.epmi.net

Tulsa Collinsville AK's Bloomers Anna K Harris 13031 N 143rd East Ave

74021 918-371-0661

[email protected]. Org Uncert. Org.Beets, Blackberries, Blueberries, Cantaloupe/Honey dew, Carrots, Chard, Cherries, Chicken Eggs, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Garlic, Grapes, Green beans, Honey, Jams/Jellies, Lettuce, Okra, Onions, Perennials, African Violets, Peaches, Peppers, bell, Peppers, hot, Plums, Pumpkins, Raspberries, Spinach, Squash, Strawberries, Tomatoes, Watermelon, Zucchini

Tulsa Tulsa Earthly Goods Garden Debbie Pleu 1409 N Lewis Pl 74110 [email protected]. Org Uncert. Org.

Arugula, Beans, Beets, Broccoli, Cantaloupe/Honey dew, Chard, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Garlic, Goat, Green beans, Kohlrabi, Lettuce, Okra, Micro Mix Sprouts, Peas, Peppers, bell, Peppers, hot, Radishes, Raspberries, Spinach, Squash, Strawberries, Tomatoes, Zucchini

Tulsa Tulsa Mushroom Planet Richard & Sharon Hewitt

625 N. Cheyenne Ave. 74106 918-587-3250

[email protected]. Org Uncert. Org.Mushrooms

Tulsa Tulsa Three Springs Farm Emily Oakley & Mike Appel

1864 1/2 E. 16th Place 74104 918-712-9571

[email protected]. Org Uncert. Org.Arugula, Beans, Beets, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cantaloupe/Honey dew, Cauliflower, Chard, Chinese greens, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Garlic, Goat, Green beans, Herbs, Kohlrabi, Lettuce, Okra, Onions, Leeks, Celery, Bok Choy, Peas, Peppers, hot, Potatoes, Pumpkins, Radishes, Spinach, Squash, Tomatoes, Turnips, Watermelon, Zucchini

Tulsa Tulsa Wheat's Haikey Creek Farm

John & Nancy Wheat 5238 S. Marion Ave 74135 918-742-2570

<[email protected]>Cert. Org Uncert. Org.Apples, Chard, Lettuce, Okra, Onions, Pecans, Peppers, bell, Peppers, hot, Potatoes, Raspberries, Spinach, Squash, Tomatoes, Turnips, Zucchini

Wagoner Broken Arrow Mom's Menagerie Farm Mary Lou Hendrix 28100 E. 81st St 74014 [email protected]. Org Uncert. Org.

Cheese, Chicken Eggs, Cream/Butter, Goat, Goat cheese, Goat milk, Milk, Raw Milk-sold on farm only, Peppers, hot, Spinach, Squash, Tomatoes, Yogurt/Kefir

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COUNTY CITY FARM NAME ADDRESS ZIP PHONE/EMAILWagoner Haskell MB Gardens Mary Lou & Robert

Havener21901 E 191st St S. 74436 918-482-2327

[email protected]. Org Uncert. Org.Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Chard, Corn, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Green beans, Okra, Onions, Peas, Peppers, bell, Peppers, hot, Squash, Tomatoes, Zucchini

Washita Colony McLemore Pumpkin Farm Bob & Aquilla McLemore

Rt 1 Box 65 73021 405-929-7328

[email protected]. Org Uncert. Org.Beef, Pumpkins

www.mclemorepumpkinfarm.com

Woodward Sharon Cornett Paul & Laura Cornett RR 1, Box 560 73857 [email protected]. Org Uncert. Org.

Tomatoes

Woodward Woodward Anichini-Moore Ranch & Farm

Kathy Moore 1302 17th St 73801 580-256-0657

[email protected]. Org Uncert. Org.Apples, Beef, Blueberries, Cantaloupe/Honey dew, Cherries, Corn, Eggplant, Goat, Grapes, Nectarines, Peaches, Peppers, bell, Peppers, hot, Plums, Pumpkins, Raspberries, Strawberries, Tomatoes, Watermelon

Woodward Woodward Barnett Farm Joyce Barnett 811 Lakeridge 73801 [email protected]. Org Uncert. Org.

Apples, Cherries, Grapes, Jams/Jellies, Peaches, Plums, Salsa, Strawberries

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COUNTY CITY FARM NAME NAME WEB ADDRESS

Website Addresses for Farms

Canadian Calumet Sand Hill Vineyards Andrew Snyder www.sandhillvineyards.samsbiz.com

Canadian Hinton Sandy Springs Farms, LLC James Stepp www.sandyspringsfarms.com

Canadian Yukon Pizza Farm Julie W McKenzie www.pizzafarmok.com

Cleveland Noble George's Apiary George Richtmeyer www.georgesapiary.com

Craig Vinita Summerside Vineyards Marsha Butler www.summersidevineyards.com

Creek Bristow Nuyaka Creek Winery & Vineyard Dianne & James Jones www.nuyakacreek.com

Garvin Stratford Peach Crest Farm LLC Susan Bergen www.peachcrestfarm.com

Grady Blanchard Sunrise Acres Robert & Barbara Stelle www.sunriseacres.home.att.net

Kay Ponca City Kygar Road Greenhouses & Market David Inselman www.kygar.com

LeFlore Pocola Wild Things Farm Cathie Greene www.wildthingsfarm.com

Lincoln Perkins Cole Farms LLC Fred Cole www.colefarmbeef.com

Major Ringwood Indian Creek Village David& Elizabeth Lewis www.indiancreekvillage.com

Mayes Chelsea Oklahoma Rose Vineyard Nanette & Steve Holloway www.okrosevineyard.com

McClain Newcastle TG Farms Todd Griffith www.tgfarms.com

McCurtain Idabel Kramer Farm Anna Kramer www.annasgoats.com

Payne Perkins Lost Creek Mushroom Farm Doug & Sandra Williams www.shitakemushroomlog.com

Payne Stillwater Woodland Park Vineyards Ivol & Jeanette Hane www.woodlandparkvineyards.com

Rogers Claremore Dunn Milking Farm Hughlene Dunn www.dunnmilkingfarm.com

Rogers Talala Goose Island Farm David& Elizabeth Lewis www.gooseislandfarm.com

Stephens Marlow Timbercreek, E.P.M.I. Brian Stewart www.epmi.net

Washita Colony McLemore Pumpkin Farm Bob & Aquilla McLemore www.mclemorepumpkinfarm.com

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ADA FARMERS' MARKETLocation: 12th & TowsendAda, OkHours: Wed. & Sat. 6 am-1pmManager: Prissy JohnsonPhone: (580) 436-3032

ALVA FARMERS' MARKETAlva, Ok Manager: Beulah MathisPhone: (580) 327-2477

BARTLESVILLE FARMERS' MARKETLocation: 214 SE Frank Phillips Blvd Ste. 2Bartlesville, Ok Manager: Ann-Jannette WebsterPhone: (918) 336-9100

BROKEN ARROW FARMERS' MARKETLocation: 1400 South Main StrBroken Arrow, Ok Manager: Sandee JensonPhone: (918) 257-5475

CHERRY STREET FARMERS' MARKETLocation: 15th & PeoriaTulsa, Ok Manager: Kim SmithPhone: (918) 749-2748

CHANDLER PARK FARMERS' MARKETLocation: 6500 W 21st Tulsa, Ok Manager: Pat WardPhone: (918) 591-6050

CHICKASHA FARMERS' MARKETLocation: 5th & ChoctawChickasha, Ok Hours: Tues. & Sat. 6:30 am- 11:30 amManager: Tawana CheshierPhone: (405) 224-5040

THE CHILDREN'S CENTERFARMERS' MARKETLocation: 6800 Northwest 39th ExpresswayBethany, Ok Manager: Heather WalterPhone: (405) 789-6711

COLLINSVILLE FARMERS' MARKETLocation: 10th & Center StrCollinsville, OkHours: Wed & Sat 8 am- 11amManager: Melinda MarshPhone: (918) 371-4480

COWETA FARMERS' MARKETLocation: Avenue B & CypressCoweta, OkHours: Sat 8 am- 12 pmManager: Steve Whitlock Phone: (918) 486-2189

CUSHING FARMERS' MARKETLocation: Broadway & ClevelandCushing, Ok Hours: Thur. 4pmManager: Beverly AbellPhone: (918) 225-2100

DURANT FARMERS' MARKETLocation: Durant, OkManager: George BlackPhone: (580) 924-7240

EASTERN OKLAHOMA COUNTYFARMERS' MARKETLocation: Choctaw Creek Park2001 N. Harper, Choctaw, OkHours: Sat. 8 am-1 pmManager: Robert FloydPhone: (405) 390-8198

EDMOND FARMERS' MARKETLocation: 1st Street betweenBoulevard & LittlerEdmond, OkHours: Sat. 8 am-11 amManager: Terry LanhamPhone: (405) 359-4629

EL RENO FARMER'S MARKETLocation: 100 S. ChoctawEl Reno, OkHours: Sat. 8 am-12 pmManager: Debbie HarrisonPhone: (405) 262-8988

ELK CITY FARMERS' MARKETLocation: Madison & BroadwayElk City, OkHours: Tues. 4:30 pm-7 pmSat. 7:30 am-11:30 amManager: Darrell WoottonPhone: (580) 393-4449

ENID FARMERS' MARKETLocation: FairgroundsEnid, OkHours: Tues., Thurs., & Sat. 8 am-12 pmManager: Ron RobinsonPhone: (580) 237-1228

HASKELL COUNTY FARMERS' MARKETLocation: 104 N.E. 6thStigler, OkHours: Wed. & Sat. 7 am-12:30 pmManager: Margaret JohnsonPhone: (918) 967-8681

HOBART FARMERS' MARKETLocation: 313 S. MainHobart, OkHours: Sat. 8 am-11 amManager: Stephen BoydPhone: (580) 726-5686

HUGO FARMERS' MARKETLocation: 604 F. StHugo, OkHours: Sat. MorningManager: Stacie PacePhone: (580) 326-2722

IDABEL FARMERS' MARKETLocation: 207 S. CentralIdabel, OkManager: James MillsPhone: (580) 286-7608

JENKS FARMERS' MARKETLocation: 1st & MainJenks, OkHours: Sat. 7 am-12 pmManager: Ruth LittlefieldPhone: (918)299-5799

LAWTON FARMERS' MARKETManager: Jim CoePhone: (580) 355-1176

MCALESTER FARMERS' MARKETLocation: Choctaw & MainMcAlester, OkHours: Tues., Thurs., & Sat. 6:30 am-12 pmManager: Ted EvicksPhone: (918) 423-4120

MUSKOGEE FARMERS' MARKETLocation: 800 W. OkmulgeeMuskogee, OkHours: Wed. & Sat. 8 am-1 pmManager: Susie LawrencePhone: (918) 487-5474

NORMAN FARMERS' MARKETLocation: 615 E. RobinsonNorman, OkHours: Wed. & Sat. 8 am-12 pmManager: Wanda DanleyPhone: (405) 360-4721

Oklahoma Farmers' Markets(courtesy Oklahoma Dept. of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry, www.madeinoklahoma.net)

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NORTH TULSA FARMERS' MARKETLocation: 2620 E 56th Street NorthTulsa, OkManager: Demalda NewsomePhone: (918) 955-8559

OSDH WELLNESS MARKETLocation: 1000 NE 10th Oklahoma City, OkManager: Tressa MaddenPhone: (405) 271-5243

OSU-OKC FARMERS' MARKETLocation: 400 N. PortlandOklahoma City, OkHours: Wed. & Sat. 8 am-1 pmManager: Elaine ColemanPhone: (405) 945-3326

OSU-OKC FARMERS' MARKETDOWNTOWNLocation: Couch Park, DowntownOklahoma City, OkManager: Elaine ColemanPhone: (405) 945-3326

PERRY FARMERS' MARKETLocation: Broadway Ave.Perry, OklahomaManager: Mike GreenPhone: (580)536-2071

PIEDMONT FARMERS' MARKETLocation: 1st & MadisonPiedmont, OkManager: Thomas KienePhone: (405) 373-2974

SHAWNEE-POTTOWATOMIECOUNTY FARMERS' MARKETLocation: Hwy 1-77 & Hardesty RdShawnee, OkManager: Valerie Scott

SHAWNEE FARMERS' MARKETPLACEDOWNTOWNLocation: Bell & 7th StrShawnee, OkManager: Dawn RamseyPhone: (405) 275-3641

STILLWATER FARMERS' MARKETLocation: 309 N. MainHours: Wed. & Sat. 8 am-1 pmManager: Chris StiglerPhone: (405) 466-2279

VALLIANT FARMERS' MARKETLocation: Hwy 70 West at Railroad tracksHours: Sat. 7 am-1 pmManager: Sharon BainPhone: (580) 933-7271

WEATHERFORD FARMERS' MARKETLocation: Weatherford, OkManager: Janet BratcherPhone: (580) 774-2359

WILBURTON FARMERS' MARKETLocation: 300 W. MainWilburton, OkHours: Sat. 7 am-11 pmManager: Rick ManleyPhone: (918) 465-5518

WILSON FARMERS' MARKETLocation: Wilson City Park, Hwy 76Wilson, OkHours: Sat. 8 am-4 pmManager: Kristi CoxPhone: (580) 668-3286

WOODWARD FARMERS' MARKETLocation: 9th & TexasWoodward, OkHours: Sat. 8 am-12pmManager: Kathryn UpchurchPhone: (580) 254-8521

YUKON FARMERS' MARKETLocation: Route 66 at YNB BankManager: Cathy BotchletPhone: (405) 354-0116

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Section II: List of Crops and Farms that Grow Them

COUNTY CITY FARM NAME APPLES

Cherokee Tahlequah Hatchet Bar HCraig Vinita Honey Suckle FarmsCreek Bristow Nuyaka Creek Winery & VineyardCreek Bristow Nuyaka Natural FarmCreek Sapulpa The Peppermint DragonLogan Edmond Kamler RanchLogan Edmond Kendall's Home Grown VeggiesMcClain Blanchard Berry Creek FarmMuskogee Muskogee Mikelsons OrchardOklahoma Arcadia Crestview Inc. FarmsRogers Collinsville Windy Hill FarmTulsa Tulsa Wheat's Haikey Creek FarmWoodward Woodward Anichini-Moore Ranch & FarmWoodward Woodward Barnett Farm

COUNTY CITY FARM NAME ARUGULA

Adair Westville Paradise Valley OrganicsCanadian El Reno Organic GardensCarter Wilson S-K RanchesCleveland Norman OEI FarmCreek Bristow Nuyaka Natural FarmCreek Sapulpa The Peppermint DragonHughes Allen Kelly JayOklahoma Arcadia Crestview Inc. FarmsTulsa Tulsa Earthly Goods GardenTulsa Tulsa Three Springs Farm

COUNTY CITY FARM NAME ASPARAGUS

Creek Bristow Nuyaka Creek Winery & VineyardCreek Sapulpa The Peppermint DragonHughes Calvin Cronkhite FarmsLeFlore Pocola Wild Things FarmMarshall Madill Motes ProduceMayes Chelsea Oklahoma Rose VineyardMcClain Blanchard Berry Creek FarmOklahoma Arcadia Crestview Inc. FarmsPottawatomie Shawnee Crows Vegetable Farm

COUNTY CITY FARM NAME BEANS

Adair Westville Paradise Valley OrganicsCanadian Yukon Pizza FarmCarter Wilson S-K RanchesCleveland Norman OEI FarmCleveland Norman Sand Hill FarmCreek Bristow Nuyaka Natural FarmEllis Fargo Jahay FarmGarvin Paoli Daniel & Wynn ProduceGrady Rush Springs Bounds FarmHughes Allen Kelly Jay

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Hughes Calvin Cronkhite FarmsJackson Altus Circle W FarmsMarshall Madill Motes ProduceMurray Davis Bubba & Ma's Homegrown VeggiesPayne Glencoe El Sueno EnterprisesPottawatomie Shawnee Crows Vegetable FarmPottawatomie Shawnee Tesch FarmRogers Collinsville Windy Hill FarmSeminole Okemah PD&H FarmsSeminole Wewoka Holland FarmTulsa Tulsa Earthly Goods GardenTulsa Tulsa Three Springs Farm

COUNTY CITY FARM NAME BEEF

Adair Westville Paradise Valley OrganicsAtoka Lane Shiny C FarmBryan Bennington Two Rivers Organic RanchCarter Wilson S-K RanchesCherokee Tahlequah Hatchet Bar HComanche Lawton Beaver Creek FarmsCraig Welch Jorgenson Charolis RanchGarvin Pauls Valley Pesterfield FarmHughes Calvin Cronkhite FarmsJackson Altus Circle W FarmsLincoln Perkins Cole Farms LLCMcIntosh Checotah Headwater HybridmasterMuskogee Ft Gibson Greenhill FarmPottawatomie Shawnee Crows Vegetable FarmPottawatomie Tecumseh Rolling Hills FarmRogers Talala Goose Island FarmWashita Colony McLemore Pumpkin FarmWoodward Woodward Anichini-Moore Ranch & Farm

COUNTY CITY FARM NAME BEETS

Adair Westville Paradise Valley OrganicsCanadian El Reno Organic GardensCleveland Norman Sand Hill FarmCreek Bristow Nuyaka Natural FarmCreek Sapulpa The Peppermint DragonGrady Blanchard Sunrise AcresGrady Rush Springs Bounds FarmHughes Allen Kelly JayHughes Calvin Cronkhite FarmsMurray Davis Bubba & Ma's Homegrown VeggiesOklahoma Arcadia Crestview Inc. FarmsPayne Glencoe El Sueno EnterprisesPottawatomie Shawnee Crows Vegetable FarmSeminole Okemah PD&H FarmsSeminole Wewoka Holland FarmTulsa Collinsville AK's BloomersTulsa Tulsa Earthly Goods GardenTulsa Tulsa Three Springs Farm

COUNTY CITY FARM NAME BLACKBERRIES

Atoka Lane Shiny C Farm

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Canadian El Reno Organic GardensCarter Wilson S-K RanchesCherokee Tahlequah Hatchet Bar HCleveland Norman OEI FarmCreek Sapulpa The Peppermint DragonHughes Calvin Cronkhite FarmsLogan Edmond Kendall's Home Grown VeggiesMarshall Madill Motes ProduceMcClain Blanchard Berry Creek FarmMcClain Newcastle TG FarmsMuskogee Muskogee Mikelsons OrchardOklahoma Arcadia Crestview Inc. FarmsPontotoc Ada Peach Tree FarmsPottawatomie Shawnee Crows Vegetable FarmPottawatomie Tecumseh Rolling Hills FarmTulsa Collinsville AK's Bloomers

COUNTY CITY FARM NAME BLUEBERRIES

Canadian El Reno Organic GardensHughes Calvin Cronkhite FarmsMayes Chelsea Oklahoma Rose VineyardTulsa Collinsville AK's BloomersWoodward Woodward Anichini-Moore Ranch & Farm

COUNTY CITY FARM NAME BROCCOLI

Adair Westville Paradise Valley OrganicsAtoka Lane Shiny C FarmCanadian El Reno Organic GardensCanadian Yukon Pizza FarmCarter Wilson S-K RanchesCreek Bristow Nuyaka Natural FarmCreek Sapulpa The Peppermint DragonGrady Blanchard Sunrise AcresGrady Rush Springs Bounds FarmHughes Allen Kelly JayMcClain Blanchard Berry Creek FarmOklahoma Arcadia Crestview Inc. FarmsOkmulgee Okmulgee Deep Fork FarmsPayne Glencoe El Sueno EnterprisesPottawatomie Shawnee Crows Vegetable FarmPottawatomie Shawnee Tesch FarmRogers Collinsville Windy Hill FarmTulsa Tulsa Earthly Goods GardenTulsa Tulsa Three Springs FarmWagoner Haskell MB Gardens

COUNTY CITY FARM NAME BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Adair Westville Paradise Valley OrganicsCreek Bristow Nuyaka Natural FarmHughes Allen Kelly JayOklahoma Arcadia Crestview Inc. FarmsOkmulgee Okmulgee Deep Fork FarmsRogers Collinsville Windy Hill Farm

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COUNTY CITY FARM NAME BUFFALO

Canadian Hinton Sandy Springs Farms, LLC

COUNTY CITY FARM NAME CABBAGE

Adair Westville Paradise Valley OrganicsAtoka Lane Shiny C FarmCanadian El Reno Organic GardensCanadian Yukon Pizza FarmCleveland Norman Sand Hill FarmCreek Bristow Nuyaka Natural FarmCreek Sapulpa The Peppermint DragonEllis Fargo Jahay FarmGrady Blanchard Sunrise AcresGrady Rush Springs Bounds FarmHughes Allen Kelly JayMurray Davis Bubba & Ma's Homegrown VeggiesOklahoma Arcadia Crestview Inc. FarmsOkmulgee Okmulgee Deep Fork FarmsPayne Glencoe El Sueno EnterprisesPottawatomie Shawnee Crows Vegetable FarmPottawatomie Shawnee Tesch FarmTulsa Tulsa Three Springs FarmWagoner Haskell MB Gardens

COUNTY CITY FARM NAME CANTALOUPE/HONEY DEW

Adair Westville Paradise Valley OrganicsCanadian El Reno Organic GardensCarter Wilson S-K RanchesCleveland Norman Sand Hill FarmCreek Bristow Nuyaka Natural FarmEllis Fargo Jahay FarmGarvin Paoli Daniel & Wynn ProduceGarvin Stratford Peach Crest Farm LLCGrady Blanchard Sunrise AcresGrady Rush Springs Bounds FarmHughes Allen Kelly JayHughes Calvin Cronkhite FarmsJackson Altus Circle W FarmsKingfisher Kingfisher S/C FarmsLeFlore Pocola Wild Things FarmLogan Edmond Kendall's Home Grown VeggiesMarshall Madill Motes ProduceMcClain Newcastle TG FarmsOkmulgee Okmulgee Deep Fork FarmsPayne Glencoe El Sueno EnterprisesPottawatomie Shawnee Crows Vegetable FarmPottawatomie Shawnee Tesch FarmPottawatomie Tecumseh Rolling Hills FarmRogers Claremore One Tree Hill FarmRogers Collinsville Windy Hill FarmSeminole Wewoka Holland FarmTulsa Collinsville AK's BloomersTulsa Tulsa Earthly Goods GardenTulsa Tulsa Three Springs Farm

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Woodward Woodward Anichini-Moore Ranch & Farm

COUNTY CITY FARM NAME CARROTS

Adair Westville Paradise Valley OrganicsCanadian El Reno Organic GardensCanadian Yukon Pizza FarmCleveland Norman Sand Hill FarmCreek Bristow Nuyaka Natural FarmEllis Fargo Jahay FarmGrady Blanchard Sunrise AcresGrady Rush Springs Bounds FarmHughes Allen Kelly JayMurray Davis Bubba & Ma's Homegrown VeggiesOklahoma Arcadia Crestview Inc. FarmsRogers Collinsville Windy Hill FarmTulsa Collinsville AK's BloomersWagoner Haskell MB Gardens

COUNTY CITY FARM NAME CAULIFLOWER

Adair Westville Paradise Valley OrganicsAtoka Lane Shiny C FarmCanadian Yukon Pizza FarmCleveland Norman Sand Hill FarmCreek Bristow Nuyaka Natural FarmCreek Sapulpa The Peppermint DragonGrady Blanchard Sunrise AcresGrady Rush Springs Bounds FarmHughes Allen Kelly JayOklahoma Arcadia Crestview Inc. FarmsOkmulgee Okmulgee Deep Fork FarmsPayne Glencoe El Sueno EnterprisesPottawatomie Shawnee Tesch FarmRogers Collinsville Windy Hill FarmTulsa Tulsa Three Springs FarmWagoner Haskell MB Gardens

COUNTY CITY FARM NAME CHARD

Adair Westville Paradise Valley OrganicsCanadian El Reno Organic GardensCleveland Norman Sand Hill FarmCreek Bristow Nuyaka Natural FarmCreek Sapulpa The Peppermint DragonEllis Fargo Jahay FarmGrady Blanchard Sunrise AcresHughes Allen Kelly JayMurray Davis Bubba & Ma's Homegrown VeggiesOklahoma Arcadia Crestview Inc. FarmsPottawatomie Shawnee Tesch FarmTulsa Collinsville AK's BloomersTulsa Tulsa Earthly Goods GardenTulsa Tulsa Three Springs FarmTulsa Tulsa Wheat's Haikey Creek FarmWagoner Haskell MB Gardens

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COUNTY CITY FARM NAME CHEESE

Rogers Talala HLA Country FarmWagoner Broken Arrow Mom's Menagerie Farm

COUNTY CITY FARM NAME CHERRIES

Cleveland Norman OEI FarmCreek Bristow Nuyaka Creek Winery & VineyardMcClain Blanchard Berry Creek FarmTulsa Collinsville AK's BloomersWoodward Woodward Anichini-Moore Ranch & FarmWoodward Woodward Barnett Farm

COUNTY CITY FARM NAME CHICKEN

Atoka Lane Shiny C FarmCraig Vinita Honey Suckle FarmsHughes Calvin Cronkhite FarmsMcCurtain Idabel Kramer FarmMuskogee Ft Gibson Greenhill FarmRogers Claremore Dunn Milking FarmRogers Talala Goose Island Farm

COUNTY CITY FARM NAME CHICKEN EGGS

Adair Westville Paradise Valley OrganicsAtoka Lane Shiny C FarmCanadian El Reno Organic GardensCherokee Tahlequah Hatchet Bar HCleveland Norman Happy Lucky Chicken FarmComanche Elgin Mountain View FarmsCraig Vinita Honey Suckle FarmsCreek Bristow Nuyaka Natural FarmHughes Allen Kelly JayHughes Calvin Cronkhite FarmsLogan Edmond Kendall's Home Grown VeggiesMcClain Blanchard Berry Creek FarmMcCurtain Idabel Kramer FarmMuskogee Ft Gibson Greenhill FarmPottawatomie Shawnee Tesch FarmRogers Talala Goose Island FarmRogers Talala HLA Country FarmTulsa Collinsville AK's BloomersWagoner Broken Arrow Mom's Menagerie Farm

COUNTY CITY FARM NAME CHINESE GREENS

Creek Sapulpa The Peppermint DragonTulsa Tulsa Three Springs Farm

COUNTY CITY FARM NAME CORN

Adair Westville Paradise Valley OrganicsAtoka Lane Shiny C FarmCanadian Yukon Pizza Farm

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Craig Vinita Honey Suckle FarmsCreek Bristow Nuyaka Natural FarmGarvin Pauls Valley Pesterfield FarmGarvin Stratford Peach Crest Farm LLCGrady Rush Springs Bounds FarmHughes Allen Kelly JayHughes Calvin Cronkhite FarmsLeFlore Pocola Wild Things FarmLogan Edmond Kendall's Home Grown VeggiesMarshall Madill Motes ProduceMayes Chelsea Oklahoma Rose VineyardMcClain Newcastle TG FarmsPayne Glencoe El Sueno EnterprisesPottawatomie Shawnee Crows Vegetable FarmPottawatomie Shawnee Tesch FarmRogers Claremore One Tree Hill FarmSeminole Wewoka Holland FarmWagoner Haskell MB GardensWoodward Woodward Anichini-Moore Ranch & Farm

COUNTY CITY FARM NAME CREAM/BUTTER

Rogers Talala HLA Country FarmWagoner Broken Arrow Mom's Menagerie Farm

COUNTY CITY FARM NAME CUCUMBERS

Adair Westville Paradise Valley OrganicsCanadian El Reno Organic GardensCleveland Norman OEI FarmCleveland Norman Sand Hill FarmCreek Bristow Nuyaka Natural FarmCreek Sapulpa The Peppermint DragonEllis Fargo Jahay FarmGarvin Paoli Daniel & Wynn ProduceGarvin Stratford Peach Crest Farm LLCGrady Blanchard Sunrise AcresGrady Rush Springs Bounds FarmHughes Allen Kelly JayHughes Calvin Cronkhite FarmsJackson Altus Circle W FarmsKay Ponca City Kygar Road Greenhouses & MarketLeFlore Pocola Wild Things FarmLogan Edmond Kendall's Home Grown VeggiesMarshall Madill Motes ProduceMcClain Newcastle TG FarmsMurray Davis Bubba & Ma's Homegrown VeggiesOklahoma Arcadia Crestview Inc. FarmsOkmulgee Okmulgee Deep Fork FarmsPayne Glencoe El Sueno EnterprisesPottawatomie Shawnee Crows Vegetable FarmRogers Claremore One Tree Hill FarmRogers Collinsville Windy Hill FarmSeminole Okemah PD&H FarmsSeminole Wewoka Holland FarmTulsa Collinsville AK's BloomersTulsa Tulsa Earthly Goods GardenTulsa Tulsa Three Springs FarmWagoner Haskell MB Gardens

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COUNTY CITY FARM NAME DUCK

Atoka Lane Shiny C FarmMcCurtain Idabel Kramer FarmSequoyah Muldrow JBCC

COUNTY CITY FARM NAME EGGPLANT

Adair Westville Paradise Valley OrganicsCanadian El Reno Organic GardensCleveland Norman OEI FarmCleveland Norman Sand Hill FarmCreek Bristow Nuyaka Natural FarmCreek Sapulpa The Peppermint DragonEllis Fargo Jahay FarmGrady Blanchard Sunrise AcresGrady Rush Springs Bounds FarmHughes Allen Kelly JayHughes Calvin Cronkhite FarmsLeFlore Pocola Wild Things FarmMarshall Madill Motes ProduceMcClain Newcastle TG FarmsMurray Davis Bubba & Ma's Homegrown VeggiesOklahoma Arcadia Crestview Inc. FarmsOkmulgee Okmulgee Deep Fork FarmsPayne Glencoe El Sueno EnterprisesPottawatomie Shawnee Crows Vegetable FarmPottawatomie Shawnee Tesch FarmRogers Collinsville Windy Hill FarmTulsa Collinsville AK's BloomersTulsa Tulsa Earthly Goods GardenTulsa Tulsa Three Springs FarmWagoner Haskell MB GardensWoodward Woodward Anichini-Moore Ranch & Farm

COUNTY CITY FARM NAME ELK

Lincoln Cushing Timberline Ranch

COUNTY CITY FARM NAME EMU

Stephens Marlow Timbercreek, E.P.M.I.

COUNTY CITY FARM NAME FISH

Seminole Okemah PD&H FarmsSequoyah Muldrow JBCC

COUNTY CITY FARM NAME GARLIC

Canadian El Reno Organic GardensCarter Wilson S-K RanchesCleveland Noble George's ApiaryCleveland Norman OEI FarmCreek Bristow Nuyaka Natural FarmCreek Sapulpa The Peppermint Dragon

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Ellis Fargo Jahay FarmGrady Blanchard Sunrise AcresHughes Allen Kelly JayHughes Calvin Cronkhite FarmsLeFlore Pocola Wild Things FarmMcClain Blanchard Berry Creek FarmOklahoma Arcadia Crestview Inc. FarmsOkmulgee Okmulgee Deep Fork FarmsPayne Glencoe El Sueno EnterprisesPottawatomie Shawnee Tesch FarmRogers Claremore One Tree Hill FarmRogers Collinsville Windy Hill FarmTulsa Collinsville AK's BloomersTulsa Tulsa Earthly Goods GardenTulsa Tulsa Three Springs Farm

COUNTY CITY FARM NAME GEESE

McCurtain Idabel Kramer Farm

COUNTY CITY FARM NAME GOAT

Adair Westville Paradise Valley OrganicsCherokee Tahlequah Hatchet Bar HGrady Blanchard Sunrise AcresMcCurtain Idabel Kramer FarmMcCurtain Smithville Caprina LTDMcIntosh Porum McCawley Family FarmRogers Claremore Dunn Milking FarmRogers Talala HLA Country FarmSeminole Okemah PD&H FarmsTulsa Tulsa Earthly Goods GardenTulsa Tulsa Three Springs FarmWagoner Broken Arrow Mom's Menagerie FarmWoodward Woodward Anichini-Moore Ranch & Farm

COUNTY CITY FARM NAME GOAT CHEESE

Rogers Claremore Dunn Milking FarmRogers Talala HLA Country FarmWagoner Broken Arrow Mom's Menagerie Farm

COUNTY CITY FARM NAME GOAT MILK

Comanche Elgin Mountain View FarmsMcCurtain Idabel Kramer FarmMcCurtain Smithville Caprina LTDRogers Claremore Dunn Milking FarmRogers Talala HLA Country FarmWagoner Broken Arrow Mom's Menagerie Farm

COUNTY CITY FARM NAME GOURDS

Adair Westville Paradise Valley OrganicsCanadian El Reno Organic GardensCarter Wilson S-K RanchesCleveland Norman OEI Farm

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Ellis Fargo Jahay FarmGrady Rush Springs Bounds FarmHughes Calvin Cronkhite FarmsKay Ponca City Kygar Road Greenhouses & MarketLeFlore Pocola Wild Things FarmMarshall Madill Motes ProduceMcClain Blanchard Berry Creek FarmMcClain Newcastle TG FarmsMurray Davis Bubba & Ma's Homegrown VeggiesPottawatomie Shawnee Crows Vegetable FarmPottawatomie Shawnee Tesch FarmRogers Claremore One Tree Hill Farm

COUNTY CITY FARM NAME GRAPE JUICE/WINE

Canadian Calumet Sand Hill VineyardsCleveland Norman Rock Creek VineyardCraig Vinita Summerside VineyardsCreek Bristow Nuyaka Creek Winery & VineyardMajor Ringwood Indian Creek VillageMayes Chelsea Oklahoma Rose VineyardPayne Stillwater Woodland Park Vineyards

COUNTY CITY FARM NAME GRAPES

Atoka Lane Shiny C FarmCanadian Calumet Sand Hill VineyardsCleveland Norman OEI FarmCleveland Norman Rock Creek VineyardCraig Vinita Summerside VineyardsCreek Bristow Nuyaka Creek Winery & VineyardHughes Calvin Cronkhite FarmsLogan Edmond Kendall's Home Grown VeggiesMajor Ringwood Indian Creek VillageMayes Chelsea Oklahoma Rose VineyardMcClain Blanchard Berry Creek FarmOklahoma Arcadia Crestview Inc. FarmsOkmulgee Okmulgee Deep Fork FarmsPayne Stillwater Woodland Park VineyardsTulsa Collinsville AK's BloomersWoodward Woodward Anichini-Moore Ranch & FarmWoodward Woodward Barnett Farm

COUNTY CITY FARM NAME GREEN BEANS

Adair Westville Paradise Valley OrganicsCleveland Norman OEI FarmCleveland Norman Sand Hill FarmCreek Bristow Nuyaka Natural FarmCreek Sapulpa The Peppermint DragonEllis Fargo Jahay FarmGarvin Paoli Daniel & Wynn ProduceGrady Blanchard Sunrise AcresGrady Rush Springs Bounds FarmHughes Allen Kelly JayHughes Calvin Cronkhite FarmsMarshall Madill Motes ProduceMayes Chelsea Oklahoma Rose Vineyard

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McClain Newcastle TG FarmsMurray Davis Bubba & Ma's Homegrown VeggiesOkmulgee Okmulgee Deep Fork FarmsPayne Glencoe El Sueno EnterprisesPottawatomie Shawnee Crows Vegetable FarmPottawatomie Shawnee Tesch FarmRogers Claremore One Tree Hill FarmRogers Collinsville Windy Hill FarmSeminole Okemah PD&H FarmsSeminole Wewoka Holland FarmTulsa Collinsville AK's BloomersTulsa Tulsa Earthly Goods GardenTulsa Tulsa Three Springs FarmWagoner Haskell MB Gardens

COUNTY CITY FARM NAME GREENS

Canadian El Reno Organic GardensCarter Wilson S-K RanchesCherokee Tahlequah Hatchet Bar HCleveland Norman OEI FarmCleveland Norman Sand Hill FarmCreek Bristow Nuyaka Natural FarmCreek Sapulpa The Peppermint DragonGrady Rush Springs Bounds FarmHughes Allen Kelly JayHughes Calvin Cronkhite FarmsMcIntosh Porum McCawley Family FarmMurray Davis Bubba & Ma's Homegrown VeggiesOkmulgee Okmulgee Deep Fork FarmsPayne Glencoe El Sueno EnterprisesSeminole Wewoka Holland Farm

COUNTY CITY FARM NAME HERBS

Adair Westville Paradise Valley OrganicsCanadian Yukon Pizza FarmCarter Wilson S-K RanchesCreek Bristow Nuyaka Natural FarmCreek Sapulpa The Peppermint DragonHughes Calvin Cronkhite FarmsTulsa Tulsa Three Springs Farm

COUNTY CITY FARM NAME HONEY

Cleveland Noble George's ApiaryLogan Edmond Kendall's Home Grown VeggiesMayes Chelsea Oklahoma Rose VineyardMuskogee Ft Gibson Greenhill FarmOklahoma Edmond Honey Hill FarmPayne Stillwater Waugh FarmPottawatomie Tecumseh Rolling Hills FarmTulsa Collinsville AK's Bloomers

COUNTY CITY FARM NAME JAMS/JELLIES

Carter Wilson S-K RanchesCreek Bristow Nuyaka Creek Winery & Vineyard

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Creek Bristow Nuyaka Natural FarmGarvin Stratford Peach Crest Farm LLCMayes Chelsea Oklahoma Rose VineyardMcClain Newcastle TG FarmsPottawatomie Tecumseh Rolling Hills FarmRogers Collinsville Windy Hill FarmTulsa Collinsville AK's BloomersWoodward Woodward Barnett Farm

COUNTY CITY FARM NAME KOHLRABI

Cleveland Norman Sand Hill FarmCreek Bristow Nuyaka Natural FarmCreek Sapulpa The Peppermint DragonGrady Blanchard Sunrise AcresHughes Allen Kelly JayPayne Glencoe El Sueno EnterprisesPottawatomie Shawnee Tesch FarmTulsa Tulsa Earthly Goods GardenTulsa Tulsa Three Springs Farm

COUNTY CITY FARM NAME LAMB

Bryan Bennington Two Rivers Organic RanchLogan Edmond Kamler RanchLogan Edmond Kendall's Home Grown VeggiesRogers Talala Goose Island Farm

COUNTY CITY FARM NAME LETTUCE

Adair Westville Paradise Valley OrganicsCanadian El Reno Organic GardensCarter Wilson S-K RanchesCleveland Norman OEI FarmCleveland Norman Sand Hill FarmCreek Bristow Nuyaka Natural FarmCreek Sapulpa The Peppermint DragonEllis Fargo Jahay FarmGrady Blanchard Sunrise AcresGrady Rush Springs Bounds FarmHughes Allen Kelly JayMarshall Madill Motes ProduceMayes Chelsea Oklahoma Rose VineyardMcIntosh Porum McCawley Family FarmMurray Davis Bubba & Ma's Homegrown VeggiesOklahoma Arcadia Crestview Inc. FarmsPayne Glencoe El Sueno EnterprisesRogers Collinsville Windy Hill FarmSeminole Okemah PD&H FarmsSeminole Wewoka Holland FarmTulsa Collinsville AK's BloomersTulsa Tulsa Earthly Goods GardenTulsa Tulsa Three Springs FarmTulsa Tulsa Wheat's Haikey Creek Farm

COUNTY CITY FARM NAME MILK

Comanche Elgin Mountain View Farms

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Rogers Talala HLA Country FarmWagoner Broken Arrow Mom's Menagerie Farm

COUNTY CITY FARM NAME MUSHROOMS

Atoka Lane Shiny C FarmPayne Perkins Lost Creek Mushroom FarmTulsa Tulsa Mushroom Planet

COUNTY CITY FARM NAME NECTARINES

Pontotoc Ada Peach Tree FarmsWoodward Woodward Anichini-Moore Ranch & Farm

COUNTY CITY FARM NAME OATS

Creek Sapulpa The Peppermint DragonPayne Glencoe El Sueno Enterprises

COUNTY CITY FARM NAME OKRA

Adair Westville Paradise Valley OrganicsAtoka Lane Shiny C FarmCanadian El Reno Organic GardensCanadian Yukon Pizza FarmCarter Wilson S-K RanchesCleveland Noble George's ApiaryCleveland Norman Sand Hill FarmCreek Bristow Nuyaka Natural FarmEllis Fargo Jahay FarmGarvin Paoli Daniel & Wynn ProduceGarvin Stratford Peach Crest Farm LLCGrady Blanchard Sunrise AcresGrady Rush Springs Bounds FarmHughes Allen Kelly JayHughes Calvin Cronkhite FarmsJackson Altus Circle W FarmsLeFlore Pocola Wild Things FarmMarshall Madill Motes ProduceMayes Chelsea Oklahoma Rose VineyardMcClain Newcastle TG FarmsMurray Davis Bubba & Ma's Homegrown VeggiesOklahoma Arcadia Crestview Inc. FarmsOkmulgee Okmulgee Deep Fork FarmsPottawatomie Shawnee Crows Vegetable FarmPottawatomie Shawnee Tesch FarmPottawatomie Tecumseh Rolling Hills FarmRogers Claremore One Tree Hill FarmRogers Collinsville Windy Hill FarmSeminole Okemah PD&H FarmsSeminole Wewoka Holland FarmTulsa Collinsville AK's BloomersTulsa Tulsa Earthly Goods GardenTulsa Tulsa Three Springs FarmTulsa Tulsa Wheat's Haikey Creek FarmWagoner Haskell MB Gardens

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COUNTY CITY FARM NAME ONIONS

Adair Westville Paradise Valley OrganicsCanadian El Reno Organic GardensCanadian Yukon Pizza FarmCarter Wilson S-K RanchesCleveland Norman OEI FarmCleveland Norman Sand Hill FarmCreek Bristow Nuyaka Natural FarmCreek Sapulpa The Peppermint DragonEllis Fargo Jahay FarmGarvin Paoli Daniel & Wynn ProduceGrady Blanchard Sunrise AcresGrady Rush Springs Bounds FarmHughes Allen Kelly JayHughes Calvin Cronkhite FarmsMarshall Madill Motes ProduceMcClain Newcastle TG FarmsMurray Davis Bubba & Ma's Homegrown VeggiesOklahoma Arcadia Crestview Inc. FarmsOkmulgee Okmulgee Deep Fork FarmsPayne Glencoe El Sueno EnterprisesPottawatomie Shawnee Crows Vegetable FarmPottawatomie Shawnee Tesch FarmPottawatomie Tecumseh Rolling Hills FarmRogers Claremore One Tree Hill FarmRogers Collinsville Windy Hill FarmSeminole Okemah PD&H FarmsSeminole Wewoka Holland FarmTulsa Collinsville AK's BloomersTulsa Tulsa Three Springs FarmTulsa Tulsa Wheat's Haikey Creek FarmWagoner Haskell MB Gardens

COUNTY CITY FARM NAME OTHER

Caddo Eakly Lasley Family FarmCanadian Yukon Pizza FarmCarter Wilson S-K RanchesCleveland Noble George's ApiaryComanche Lawton Beaver Creek FarmsCreek Bristow Nuyaka Natural FarmCreek Sapulpa The Peppermint DragonGrady Blanchard Sunrise AcresGrady Rush Springs Bounds FarmHughes Calvin Cronkhite FarmsKay Ponca City Kygar Road Greenhouses & MarketLogan Edmond Kamler RanchPayne Glencoe El Sueno EnterprisesPontotoc Ada Peach Tree FarmsPottawatomie Tecumseh Rolling Hills FarmSeminole Okemah PD&H FarmsTulsa Collinsville AK's BloomersTulsa Tulsa Earthly Goods GardenTulsa Tulsa Three Springs FarmWagoner Broken Arrow Mom's Menagerie Farm

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COUNTY CITY FARM NAME PEACHES

Cherokee Tahlequah Hatchet Bar HCreek Bristow Nuyaka Creek Winery & VineyardCreek Bristow Nuyaka Natural FarmGarvin Stratford Peach Crest Farm LLCLogan Edmond Kendall's Home Grown VeggiesMcClain Blanchard Berry Creek FarmMuskogee Muskogee Mikelsons OrchardPontotoc Ada Peach Tree FarmsRogers Collinsville Windy Hill FarmTulsa Collinsville AK's BloomersWoodward Woodward Anichini-Moore Ranch & FarmWoodward Woodward Barnett Farm

COUNTY CITY FARM NAME PEANUTS

Craig Vinita Honey Suckle FarmsLeFlore Pocola Wild Things FarmPayne Glencoe El Sueno Enterprises

COUNTY CITY FARM NAME PEARS

Carter Wilson S-K RanchesCherokee Tahlequah Hatchet Bar HCreek Bristow Nuyaka Creek Winery & VineyardCreek Bristow Nuyaka Natural FarmCreek Sapulpa The Peppermint DragonGarvin Stratford Peach Crest Farm LLCLogan Edmond Kendall's Home Grown VeggiesMcClain Blanchard Berry Creek FarmOklahoma Arcadia Crestview Inc. FarmsRogers Collinsville Windy Hill Farm

COUNTY CITY FARM NAME PEAS

Adair Westville Paradise Valley OrganicsCleveland Norman Sand Hill FarmCreek Bristow Nuyaka Natural FarmCreek Sapulpa The Peppermint DragonEllis Fargo Jahay FarmGrady Blanchard Sunrise AcresGrady Rush Springs Bounds FarmHughes Allen Kelly JayHughes Calvin Cronkhite FarmsLeFlore Pocola Wild Things FarmMarshall Madill Motes ProduceMcClain Newcastle TG FarmsOklahoma Arcadia Crestview Inc. FarmsOkmulgee Okmulgee Deep Fork FarmsPayne Glencoe El Sueno EnterprisesPottawatomie Shawnee Crows Vegetable FarmPottawatomie Shawnee Tesch FarmRogers Collinsville Windy Hill FarmTulsa Tulsa Earthly Goods GardenTulsa Tulsa Three Springs FarmWagoner Haskell MB Gardens

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COUNTY CITY FARM NAME PECANS

Caddo Eakly Lasley Family FarmCraig Welch Jorgenson Charolis RanchCreek Bristow Nuyaka Creek Winery & VineyardCreek Bristow Nuyaka Natural FarmCreek Bristow Sooner Pecan CompanyGrady Rush Springs Bounds FarmJackson Altus Circle W FarmsKingfisher Kingfisher S/C FarmsLogan Edmond Kendall's Home Grown VeggiesMcClain Blanchard Berry Creek FarmOkmulgee Okmulgee Deep Fork FarmsPayne Glencoe El Sueno EnterprisesPottawatomie Shawnee Crows Vegetable FarmPottawatomie Tecumseh Rolling Hills FarmTulsa Tulsa Wheat's Haikey Creek Farm

COUNTY CITY FARM NAME PEPPERS, BELL

Adair Westville Paradise Valley OrganicsAtoka Lane Shiny C FarmCanadian El Reno Organic GardensCanadian Yukon Pizza FarmCarter Wilson S-K RanchesCleveland Norman OEI FarmCleveland Norman Sand Hill FarmCreek Bristow Nuyaka Natural FarmCreek Sapulpa The Peppermint DragonEllis Fargo Jahay FarmGrady Blanchard Sunrise AcresGrady Rush Springs Bounds FarmHughes Allen Kelly JayHughes Calvin Cronkhite FarmsKay Ponca City Kygar Road Greenhouses & MarketLeFlore Pocola Wild Things FarmLogan Edmond Kendall's Home Grown VeggiesMarshall Madill Motes ProduceMcClain Newcastle TG FarmsMurray Davis Bubba & Ma's Homegrown VeggiesOklahoma Arcadia Crestview Inc. FarmsOkmulgee Okmulgee Deep Fork FarmsPayne Glencoe El Sueno EnterprisesPottawatomie Shawnee Crows Vegetable FarmPottawatomie Shawnee Tesch FarmRogers Claremore One Tree Hill FarmRogers Collinsville Windy Hill FarmSeminole Wewoka Holland FarmTulsa Collinsville AK's BloomersTulsa Tulsa Earthly Goods GardenTulsa Tulsa Wheat's Haikey Creek FarmWagoner Haskell MB GardensWoodward Woodward Anichini-Moore Ranch & Farm

COUNTY CITY FARM NAME PEPPERS, HOT

Adair Westville Paradise Valley Organics

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Atoka Lane Shiny C FarmCanadian El Reno Organic GardensCanadian Yukon Pizza FarmCarter Wilson S-K RanchesCleveland Norman OEI FarmCleveland Norman Sand Hill FarmCreek Bristow Nuyaka Creek Winery & VineyardCreek Bristow Nuyaka Natural FarmCreek Sapulpa The Peppermint DragonGrady Blanchard Sunrise AcresGrady Rush Springs Bounds FarmHughes Allen Kelly JayHughes Calvin Cronkhite FarmsKingfisher Kingfisher S/C FarmsLeFlore Pocola Wild Things FarmLogan Edmond Kendall's Home Grown VeggiesMarshall Madill Motes ProduceMcClain Newcastle TG FarmsMurray Davis Bubba & Ma's Homegrown VeggiesOklahoma Arcadia Crestview Inc. FarmsOkmulgee Okmulgee Deep Fork FarmsPayne Glencoe El Sueno EnterprisesPottawatomie Shawnee Crows Vegetable FarmPottawatomie Shawnee Tesch FarmRogers Claremore One Tree Hill FarmRogers Collinsville Windy Hill FarmSeminole Wewoka Holland FarmTulsa Collinsville AK's BloomersTulsa Tulsa Earthly Goods GardenTulsa Tulsa Three Springs FarmTulsa Tulsa Wheat's Haikey Creek FarmWagoner Broken Arrow Mom's Menagerie FarmWagoner Haskell MB GardensWoodward Woodward Anichini-Moore Ranch & Farm

COUNTY CITY FARM NAME PLUMS

Logan Edmond Kendall's Home Grown VeggiesMcClain Blanchard Berry Creek FarmMuskogee Muskogee Mikelsons OrchardPontotoc Ada Peach Tree FarmsSeminole Okemah PD&H FarmsTulsa Collinsville AK's BloomersWoodward Woodward Anichini-Moore Ranch & FarmWoodward Woodward Barnett Farm

COUNTY CITY FARM NAME PORK

Adair Westville Paradise Valley OrganicsCherokee Tahlequah Hatchet Bar HMuskogee Ft Gibson Greenhill FarmSeminole Okemah PD&H Farms

COUNTY CITY FARM NAME POTATOES

Adair Westville Paradise Valley OrganicsCanadian El Reno Organic GardensCarter Wilson S-K Ranches

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Cleveland Norman Sand Hill FarmCreek Bristow Nuyaka Natural FarmEllis Fargo Jahay FarmGarvin Paoli Daniel & Wynn ProduceGrady Blanchard Sunrise AcresGrady Rush Springs Bounds FarmHughes Allen Kelly JayHughes Calvin Cronkhite FarmsMarshall Madill Motes ProduceMcClain Newcastle TG FarmsMurray Davis Bubba & Ma's Homegrown VeggiesOklahoma Arcadia Crestview Inc. FarmsOkmulgee Okmulgee Deep Fork FarmsPottawatomie Shawnee Crows Vegetable FarmPottawatomie Shawnee Tesch FarmRogers Claremore One Tree Hill FarmSeminole Wewoka Holland FarmTulsa Tulsa Three Springs FarmTulsa Tulsa Wheat's Haikey Creek Farm

COUNTY CITY FARM NAME PUMPKINS

Adair Westville Paradise Valley OrganicsCanadian Yukon Pizza FarmCleveland Norman Happy Lucky Chicken FarmCleveland Norman Sand Hill FarmCreek Bristow Nuyaka Natural FarmCreek Sand Springs Pleasant Valley FarmEllis Fargo Jahay FarmGarvin Stratford Peach Crest Farm LLCGrady Rush Springs Bounds FarmHughes Allen Kelly JayLeFlore Pocola Wild Things FarmMarshall Madill Motes ProduceMcClain Newcastle TG FarmsOkmulgee Okmulgee Deep Fork FarmsPayne Glencoe El Sueno EnterprisesPottawatomie Shawnee Crows Vegetable FarmPottawatomie Shawnee Tesch FarmPottawatomie Tecumseh Rolling Hills FarmRogers Claremore One Tree Hill FarmTulsa Collinsville AK's BloomersTulsa Tulsa Three Springs FarmWashita Colony McLemore Pumpkin FarmWoodward Woodward Anichini-Moore Ranch & Farm

COUNTY CITY FARM NAME RADISHES

Adair Westville Paradise Valley OrganicsCanadian El Reno Organic GardensCanadian Yukon Pizza FarmCleveland Norman OEI FarmCleveland Norman Sand Hill FarmCreek Bristow Nuyaka Natural FarmCreek Sapulpa The Peppermint DragonEllis Fargo Jahay FarmGrady Blanchard Sunrise AcresGrady Rush Springs Bounds FarmMurray Davis Bubba & Ma's Homegrown Veggies

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Oklahoma Arcadia Crestview Inc. FarmsPottawatomie Shawnee Tesch FarmRogers Collinsville Windy Hill FarmSeminole Okemah PD&H FarmsSeminole Wewoka Holland FarmTulsa Tulsa Earthly Goods GardenTulsa Tulsa Three Springs Farm

COUNTY CITY FARM NAME RASPBERRIES

Adair Westville Paradise Valley OrganicsHughes Calvin Cronkhite FarmsLeFlore Pocola Wild Things FarmPottawatomie Tecumseh Rolling Hills FarmTulsa Collinsville AK's BloomersTulsa Tulsa Earthly Goods GardenTulsa Tulsa Wheat's Haikey Creek FarmWoodward Woodward Anichini-Moore Ranch & Farm

COUNTY CITY FARM NAME RYE

Grady Rush Springs Bounds FarmHughes Calvin Cronkhite FarmsKingfisher Kingfisher S/C FarmsPayne Glencoe El Sueno Enterprises

COUNTY CITY FARM NAME SALSA

Creek Bristow Nuyaka Creek Winery & VineyardCreek Bristow Nuyaka Natural FarmGarvin Stratford Peach Crest Farm LLCMurray Davis Bubba & Ma's Homegrown VeggiesPayne Glencoe El Sueno EnterprisesRogers Collinsville Windy Hill FarmWoodward Woodward Barnett Farm

COUNTY CITY FARM NAME SOYBEANS

Canadian El Reno Organic GardensCraig Vinita Honey Suckle FarmsGarvin Pauls Valley Pesterfield FarmMcClain Newcastle TG Farms

COUNTY CITY FARM NAME SPINACH

Adair Westville Paradise Valley OrganicsCanadian El Reno Organic GardensCanadian Yukon Pizza FarmCleveland Norman OEI FarmCleveland Norman Sand Hill FarmCreek Bristow Nuyaka Natural FarmGrady Blanchard Sunrise AcresGrady Rush Springs Bounds FarmHughes Allen Kelly JayLeFlore Pocola Wild Things FarmMayes Chelsea Oklahoma Rose VineyardMurray Davis Bubba & Ma's Homegrown Veggies

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Oklahoma Arcadia Crestview Inc. FarmsPayne Glencoe El Sueno EnterprisesPottawatomie Shawnee Tesch FarmRogers Collinsville Windy Hill FarmTulsa Collinsville AK's BloomersTulsa Tulsa Earthly Goods GardenTulsa Tulsa Three Springs FarmTulsa Tulsa Wheat's Haikey Creek FarmWagoner Broken Arrow Mom's Menagerie Farm

COUNTY CITY FARM NAME SQUASH

Adair Westville Paradise Valley OrganicsCanadian El Reno Organic GardensCanadian Yukon Pizza FarmCleveland Norman OEI FarmCleveland Norman Sand Hill FarmCreek Bristow Nuyaka Natural FarmCreek Sapulpa The Peppermint DragonEllis Fargo Jahay FarmGarvin Paoli Daniel & Wynn ProduceGarvin Stratford Peach Crest Farm LLCGrady Rush Springs Bounds FarmHughes Allen Kelly JayHughes Calvin Cronkhite FarmsLeFlore Pocola Wild Things FarmMarshall Madill Motes ProduceMcClain Newcastle TG FarmsMurray Davis Bubba & Ma's Homegrown VeggiesOklahoma Arcadia Crestview Inc. FarmsOkmulgee Okmulgee Deep Fork FarmsPayne Glencoe El Sueno EnterprisesPottawatomie Shawnee Crows Vegetable FarmPottawatomie Shawnee Tesch FarmPottawatomie Tecumseh Rolling Hills FarmRogers Claremore One Tree Hill FarmRogers Collinsville Windy Hill FarmSeminole Okemah PD&H FarmsSeminole Wewoka Holland FarmTulsa Collinsville AK's BloomersTulsa Tulsa Earthly Goods GardenTulsa Tulsa Three Springs FarmTulsa Tulsa Wheat's Haikey Creek FarmWagoner Broken Arrow Mom's Menagerie FarmWagoner Haskell MB Gardens

COUNTY CITY FARM NAME STRAWBERRIES

Adair Westville Paradise Valley OrganicsCanadian Yukon Pizza FarmCarter Wilson S-K RanchesCraig Vinita Honey Suckle FarmsCreek Bristow Nuyaka Creek Winery & VineyardCreek Sapulpa The Peppermint DragonHughes Allen Kelly JayHughes Calvin Cronkhite FarmsLeFlore Pocola Wild Things FarmOklahoma Arcadia Crestview Inc. FarmsPottawatomie Shawnee Crows Vegetable Farm

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Pottawatomie Shawnee Tesch FarmPottawatomie Tecumseh Rolling Hills FarmTulsa Collinsville AK's BloomersTulsa Tulsa Earthly Goods GardenWoodward Woodward Anichini-Moore Ranch & FarmWoodward Woodward Barnett Farm

COUNTY CITY FARM NAME TOMATOES

Adair Westville Paradise Valley OrganicsAtoka Lane Shiny C FarmCanadian El Reno Organic GardensCanadian Yukon Pizza FarmCarter Wilson S-K RanchesCleveland Noble George's ApiaryCleveland Norman OEI FarmCleveland Norman Sand Hill FarmCreek Bristow Nuyaka Creek Winery & VineyardCreek Bristow Nuyaka Natural FarmCreek Sapulpa The Peppermint DragonEllis Fargo Jahay FarmGarvin Paoli Daniel & Wynn ProduceGarvin Stratford Peach Crest Farm LLCGrady Blanchard Sunrise AcresGrady Rush Springs Bounds FarmHughes Allen Kelly JayHughes Calvin Cronkhite FarmsKay Ponca City Kygar Road Greenhouses & MarketLeFlore Pocola Wild Things FarmLogan Edmond Kendall's Home Grown VeggiesMarshall Madill Motes ProduceMcClain Newcastle TG FarmsMcIntosh Checotah Headwater HybridmasterMurray Davis Bubba & Ma's Homegrown VeggiesOklahoma Arcadia Crestview Inc. FarmsOkmulgee Okmulgee Deep Fork FarmsPayne Glencoe El Sueno EnterprisesPottawatomie Shawnee Crows Vegetable FarmPottawatomie Shawnee Tesch FarmPottawatomie Tecumseh Rolling Hills FarmRogers Claremore One Tree Hill FarmRogers Collinsville Windy Hill FarmSeminole Wewoka Holland FarmTulsa Collinsville AK's BloomersTulsa Tulsa Earthly Goods GardenTulsa Tulsa Three Springs FarmTulsa Tulsa Wheat's Haikey Creek FarmWagoner Broken Arrow Mom's Menagerie FarmWagoner Haskell MB GardensWoodward Sharon CornettWoodward Woodward Anichini-Moore Ranch & Farm

COUNTY CITY FARM NAME TURKEY

Cleveland Norman Happy Lucky Chicken FarmMuskogee Ft Gibson Greenhill Farm

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COUNTY CITY FARM NAME TURNIPS

Adair Westville Paradise Valley OrganicsCleveland Norman OEI FarmCleveland Norman Sand Hill FarmCreek Bristow Nuyaka Natural FarmEllis Fargo Jahay FarmGarvin Paoli Daniel & Wynn ProduceGrady Blanchard Sunrise AcresGrady Rush Springs Bounds FarmHughes Calvin Cronkhite FarmsLogan Edmond Kendall's Home Grown VeggiesMurray Davis Bubba & Ma's Homegrown VeggiesOkmulgee Okmulgee Deep Fork FarmsPayne Glencoe El Sueno EnterprisesPottawatomie Shawnee Crows Vegetable FarmSeminole Okemah PD&H FarmsSeminole Wewoka Holland FarmTulsa Tulsa Three Springs FarmTulsa Tulsa Wheat's Haikey Creek Farm

COUNTY CITY FARM NAME VENISON

Atoka Lane Shiny C FarmOklahoma Edmond Honey Hill Farm

COUNTY CITY FARM NAME WATERMELON

Adair Westville Paradise Valley OrganicsCanadian El Reno Organic GardensCarter Wilson S-K RanchesCleveland Norman Sand Hill FarmCreek Bristow Nuyaka Natural FarmCreek Sand Springs Pleasant Valley FarmEllis Fargo Jahay FarmGarvin Paoli Daniel & Wynn ProduceGarvin Stratford Peach Crest Farm LLCGrady Rush Springs Bounds FarmHughes Allen Kelly JayJackson Altus Circle W FarmsKingfisher Kingfisher S/C FarmsLeFlore Pocola Wild Things FarmMarshall Madill Motes ProduceMcClain Newcastle TG FarmsOkmulgee Okmulgee Deep Fork FarmsPayne Glencoe El Sueno EnterprisesPottawatomie Shawnee Tesch FarmRogers Claremore One Tree Hill FarmSeminole Okemah PD&H FarmsSeminole Wewoka Holland FarmTulsa Collinsville AK's BloomersTulsa Tulsa Three Springs FarmWoodward Woodward Anichini-Moore Ranch & Farm

COUNTY CITY FARM NAME WHEAT & PRODUCTS MADE FROM WHEAT

Jackson Altus Circle W Farms

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Kingfisher Kingfisher S/C FarmsPayne Glencoe El Sueno EnterprisesPottawatomie Shawnee Crows Vegetable Farm

COUNTY CITY FARM NAME YOGURT/KEFIR

Rogers Talala HLA Country FarmWagoner Broken Arrow Mom's Menagerie Farm

COUNTY CITY FARM NAME ZUCCHINI

Adair Westville Paradise Valley OrganicsCanadian El Reno Organic GardensCanadian Yukon Pizza FarmCarter Wilson S-K RanchesCleveland Norman OEI FarmCleveland Norman Sand Hill FarmCreek Bristow Nuyaka Natural FarmCreek Sapulpa The Peppermint DragonEllis Fargo Jahay FarmGarvin Stratford Peach Crest Farm LLCGrady Blanchard Sunrise AcresGrady Rush Springs Bounds FarmHughes Allen Kelly JayHughes Calvin Cronkhite FarmsMarshall Madill Motes ProduceMcClain Newcastle TG FarmsMurray Davis Bubba & Ma's Homegrown VeggiesOklahoma Arcadia Crestview Inc. FarmsOkmulgee Okmulgee Deep Fork FarmsPayne Glencoe El Sueno EnterprisesPottawatomie Shawnee Crows Vegetable FarmPottawatomie Shawnee Tesch FarmRogers Claremore One Tree Hill FarmRogers Collinsville Windy Hill FarmSeminole Okemah PD&H FarmsSeminole Wewoka Holland FarmTulsa Collinsville AK's BloomersTulsa Tulsa Earthly Goods GardenTulsa Tulsa Three Springs FarmTulsa Tulsa Wheat's Haikey Creek FarmWagoner Haskell MB Gardens

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Apples 14

Arugula 10

Asparagus 9

Beans 22

Beef 18

Beets 18

Blackberries 17

Blueberries 5

Broccoli 20

Brussels sprouts 6

Buffalo 1

Cabbage 19

Cantaloupe/Honey dew 30

Carrots 14

Cauliflower 16

Chard 16

Cheese 2

Cherries 6

Chicken 7

Chicken Eggs 19

Chinese greens 2

Corn 22

Cream/Butter 2

Cucumbers 32

Duck 3

Eggplant 26

Elk 1

Emu 1

Fish 2

Garlic 21

Geese 1

Goat 13

Goat cheese 3

Goat milk 6

Gourds 16

Grape juice/Wine 7

Grapes 17

Green beans 27

Greens 15

Herbs 7

Honey 8

Jams/Jellies 10

Kohlrabi 9

Lamb 4

Lettuce 24

Milk 3

Mushrooms 3

Nectarines 2

Oats 2

Okra 35

Onions 31

Other 20

Peaches 12

Peanuts 3

Pears 10

Peas 21

Pecans 15

Peppers, bell 33

Peppers, hot 35

Plums 8

Pork 4

Potatoes 22

Pumpkins 23

Radishes 18

Raspberries 8

Rye 4

Salsa 7

Soybeans 4

Spinach 21

Squash 33

Strawberries 17

Tomatoes 42

Turkey 2

Turnips 18

Venison 2

Watermelon 25

Wheat & products

made from wheat 4

Yogurt/Kefir 2

Zucchini 31

Number of Farms by Individual Product

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Crops Grown on Oklahoma Farms

Apples

Beet

Blackberries

Blueberries

Broccoli

Brussels Sprouts

Cantaloupe

Cauliflower

Cucumber

Greens

Green Beans

Green Peas

Greenhouse Prod.

Lettuce

Okra

Onions

Peaches

Pears

Pecans

Pepper

Plums

Potato, Irish

Pumpkins

Radish

Strawberries

Summer Squash

Sweet Corn

Swiss Chard

Tomatoes

Turnip

Watermelon

Winter Squash

JAN FEB MAR APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC

Harvest Calendar of Selected Crops Note: Some crops may be available for a longerseason if season-extension techiques are used.

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Section Three: Directory of Institutions* This is a list of institutions who may be interested in buying local produce. We ask that institutions only be contacted if they are in a farmer’s area, andthat they only be contacted once unless otherwise suggested by the institution.

Public SchoolsCOUNTY CITY PUBLIC SCHOOL NAME/TITLE ADDRESS ZIP PHONE/EMAIL

Adair Stilwell Greasy School Jim Limore/Food Service Dir. P. O. Box 467 74960 [email protected]

Adair Stilwell Zion Kelli Roberts/Cafeteria Mgr. P. O. Box 347 74960 918-696-5496

Adair Watts Skelly Louise Williams/Food Service Dir. R.R. 1 Box 918 74964 918-723-5572

Adair Watts Watts Mary Rose/Food Service Dir. 6th & Oak St. 74964 918-422-5311

Atoka Atoka Tushka Reuonda Hokett/Food Service Superv. Rt 4 Box 2630 74525 580-889-7355

Beckham Elk City Elk City Florinda Parnell/Food Service Dir. 222 W. Broadway 73644 [email protected]

Beckham Sayre Sayre Barbara Cloyd/Cafeteria Mgr. 716 NE Hwy 66 73662 580-928-3038

Blaine Canton Canton Pam Doak/Food Service Dir. P. O. Box 639 73724 580-886-2256

Bryan Bokchito Rock Creek Linda Ferrell/Cafeteria Mgr. 200 Steakley St. 74726 580-295-3761

Caddo Apache Boone-Apache Cory Ellis/Superintendent P. O. Box 354- 73006 580-588-3368522 E. Floyd

Caddo Carnegie Carnegie Mary Cleveland/Child Nutrition Dir. Rt. 2 Box 67 73015 580-654-1470

Caddo Hydro Hydro-Eakly Jesusita Garesa P. O. Box 5 73048 405-663-2619

Caddo Lookeba Lookeba-Sickles Linda Parrish/Cook Rt 1 Box 34 73035 [email protected]

Canadian Calumet Maple Joan Ellison/Food Service Dir. 904 S. Maple Rd. 73014 [email protected]

Canadian El Reno Darlington Myra Brothers/Cafeteria Mgr. 4408 N. Hwy 81 73036 405-262-3215

Canadian El Reno El Reno Kim Bradley/Child Nutrition Dir. 100 S. Bickford 73036 [email protected]

Cherokee Hulbert Lost City Dr. Annette Milland/Superintendent 13243 N. 74441 918-772-2538Lost City Rd. [email protected]

Cherokee Tahlequah Tahlequah Rhonnie Kerns/Child Nutrition Dir. 619 N. Jones 74464 [email protected]

Cherokee Tahlequah Woodall 14090 W. 835 Rd 74464 918-456-1581

Choctaw Hugo Hugo Barbara Hamill/Food Service Dir. 208 N. Second St. 74743 580-326-7949

Cimarron Felt Felt Helen McKnight/Food Service Mgr. 101 S. Lincoln Box 47 73937 580-426-2220

Cimarron Keyes Keyes Rose Whisennand/Food Service Dir. Box 23 73947 [email protected]

Cleveland Lexington Lexington Food Service Dir. 420 NE 4th 73051 405-527-6589

Cleveland Moore Moore Pam Hart/Asst. Dir. 617 S. Tower Dr 73160 [email protected]

Cleveland Noble Noble Eva Dunn/Asst. Dir. P. O. Box 779 73068 405-872-5690

Cleveland Norman Norman Debbie Richardson/Food Service Dir. 111 N. Berry 73069 [email protected]

Comanche Elgin Elgin Anita Brown/Food Service Dir. Mighty Owl Ave 73538 580-492-3662Box 369 [email protected]

Comanche Sterling Sterling Mary Ballard/Food Service Dir. P. O. Box 158 73567 [email protected]

Cotton Randlett Big Pasture Nancy Bernard/Manager Ranger Rd. 73562 580-281-3831

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Public Schools Cont.COUNTY CITY PUBLIC SCHOOL NAME/TITLE ADDRESS ZIP PHONE/EMAIL

Craig Vinita Vinita M. King/Child Nutrition Dir. P. O. Box 408 74301

Creek Depew Gypsy Elementary Jeanna McDaniel/Food Service Mgr. 30899 S. 417th West Ave. 74028 918-324-5365

Creek Sapulpa Pretty Water School Dawn Smith/Food Service Dir. 15223 W. 81st St. So. 74066 [email protected]

Creek Sapulpa Sapulpa Nancy Sitler/Child Nutrition Dir. 101 N. Adams 74066 [email protected]

Custer Clinton Clinton Barbara Brinkley/Food Service Dir. P. O. Box 729 73601 580-323-0182

Delaware Grove Grove Kim Davis/Food Service Mgr. P. O. Box 450789 74345 918-787-5238

Ellis Arnett Arnett Debbie Collins/Manager Box 317 73832 580-885-7987

Ellis Fargo Fargo Joella Lennington/Cafeteria Mgr. 513 S. Main 73840 [email protected]

Garfield Enid Enid Ben Bunch/Food Service Dir. 519 S. Washington 73703 580-234-6324

Garfield Waukomis Pioneer Theleta Williams/Cafeteria Mgr. Box 219 73773 580-758-3282Pleasant Valley [email protected]

Garvin Elmore City Elmore Pernell Cafeteria Mgr. 100 N. Muse 73433 580-788-2869

Garvin Lindsay Lindsay Carolyn R. Ashley/Food Service Dir. 800 W. Creek 73052 405-756-3131

Grady Ninnekah Ninnekah Sheila Bilyeu/Cafeteria Mgr. P. O. Box 275 73067 580-224-1711

Grady Rush Springs Rush Springs Cheris Brown/Cafeteria Mgr. 73082 580-476-3096

Haskell Keota Keota Joyce Smith/Food Service Dir. P. O. Box 160 74941 [email protected]

Haskell McCurtain McCurtain Food Service Dir. Hwy 26 Cole St. 74944 918-945-7237

Haskell Stigler Stigler William Bender/Food Service Dir. 302 N.W.E. St. S 74462 918-967-8281

Hughes Holdenville Holdenville Jerri Oliphant/Child Nutrition Dir. 210 Grimes 74848 [email protected]

Jackson Altus Altus Kim Bonewitz/Child Nutrition Dir. 219 N. Lee P. O. Box 558 73521 [email protected]

Jackson Eldorado Eldorado Dorothy Crozier/Food Service Dir. P. O. Box J 73537 580-633-2219

Jackson Olustee Olustee Food Service Dir. P. O. Box 70 73560 580-648-2243

Johnston Coleman Coleman Sylvia Martin/Manager - Cook P. O. Box 188 451 W. Main 73432 580-937-4418

Johnston Ravia Ravia Kevin Duncan P. O. Box 299 73460 580-371-2731

Kay Newkirk Newkirk Elementary Dee Dillow/Kitchen Mgr. P. O. Box 91 74647 580-362-2279

Kingfisher Kingfisher Kingfisher Sonja Fisher/Child Nutrition Dir. 1400 S. Oak 73750 [email protected]

Kingfisher Okarche Okarche Velda Schroeder/Manager 220 N. 6th 73762 405-263-4901

Kiowa Hobart Hobart Connie Kays/Head Cook 321 N. Jefferson 73651 580-726-3711

Le Flore Heavener Heavener Jill Burns/Food Service Dir. P. O. Box 698 74937 918-653-4313

Le Flore Howe Howe Melba Ford P. O. Box 259 74940 918-658-3666

Le Flore Wister Wister Sandy Bullard/Food Service Dir. 201 Logan St. 74966 918-655-3132

Le Flore Cameron Cameron Missy Odom/Cafeteria Manager P.O. Box 190 74932 918-654-3412

Logan Crescent Crescent Food Service Dir. 106 N. Magnola 73028 405-969-2003

Love Marietta Greenville School Gear Hine Reece/Food Service Dir. Rt. 1 Box 440 73448 580-276-2968

Love Marietta Marrietta Melinda Stokes /Food Service Dir. P. O. Box 289 73448 [email protected]

Major Ringwood Ringwood Annette Mason/Cafeteria Mgr. P. O. Box 239 73768 580-883-2201

Marshall Kingston Kingston 73439 580-564-1536

Marshall Madill Madill Laura Hoedebeck 601 W. McArthur 73446 580-795-3649

Mayes Adair Adair Frances Clapper/Food Service Mgr. 101 S. Harley 74330 918-785-2438

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Hughes Ave.

COUNTY CITY PUBLIC SCHOOL NAME/TITLE ADDRESS ZIP PHONE/EMAIL

Mayes Locust Grove Locust Grove John Russell/Food Dir. 419 N. Broadway 74352 918-479-3155

Mayes Pryor Pryor Coya Bolinger/Superintendent's Sec. P. O. Box 548 74362 [email protected]

McClain Blanchard Blanchard Child Nutrition Dir. 400 N. Harrison 73010 [email protected]

McClain Blanchard Bridge Creek Julie Wells,Child Nutrition Dir. Rt. 1 Box 407 73010 [email protected]

McCurtain Garvin Forest Grove Wes Watson/Superintendent P. O. Box 60 74736 [email protected]

McCurtain Tom Tom Farrel Lisenby/Superintendent Rt. 1 Box 440 74740 [email protected]

McIntosh Hanna Hanna Joyce Berry/Lunch Room Mgr. P. O. Box 10 74845

Muskogee Council Hill Midway High Frances West/Food Service Dir. 1st & Pine 74428 918-474-3434P. O. Box 127

Muskogee Fort Gibson Fort Gibson Donna Walker/Child Nutrition Dir. 500 S. Ross 74434 [email protected]

Muskogee Porum Porum Marsha Wooten/Food Service Dir. 4th & Osage 74455 [email protected]

Noble Morrison Morrison Marilyn Williams/Food Service Dir. P. O. Box 176 73061 580-724-33412nd & C Ave [email protected]

Nowata Nowata Nowata Sherry Parris/Food Service Dir. 707 W. Osage 74048 [email protected]

Okfuskee Mason Mason Barbara Watts/Cafeteria Mgr. RR. 1 Box 143b 74859 918-623-0231

Oklahoma Choctaw Choctaw / Gail Buchanan/Child Nutrition Dir. 12880 N.E. 10th 73020 405-769-8313Nicoma Park [email protected]

Oklahoma Jones Jones Kim Thornton/Food Service Dir. 13145 Montana 73049 [email protected]

Oklahoma Midwest City Midwest City - Cynthia Parker/Chid Nutrition Superv. 607 W. 73110 405-739-1611Del City Rickenbacker [email protected]

Oklahoma OKC Western Heights Child Nutrition Dir. 4101 S. 73179 405-350-3422Council Rd.

Osage Shidler Shidler Ginger York/Superintendent's Sec. Hwy 11 West 74652 918-793-2021Box 85

Osage Skiatook Skiatook Dianne Boggs/Child Nutrition Dir. 355 S. Osage 74070 [email protected]

Payne Cushing Cushing Eddie L. Williams/Asst. Superintendent 1401 North Little 74023 [email protected]

Payne Perkins Perkins-Tryon Carrie C. Kinsey/Food Service Dir. P. O. Box 549 74059 [email protected]

Payne Stillwater Stillwater Coord. Child Nutrition P. O. Box 879 74076 [email protected]

Payne Yale Yale Mary Matlock/Food Service Dir. 315 E. Chicago 74085 918-387-2723

Pittsburgh Crowder Crowder Dolores England/Cafeteria Dir. P. O. Box B 74430 918-334-3842

Pittsburgh McAlester McAlester Dana L. Parker/Food Service Dir. P. O. Box 1027 74501 [email protected]

Pontotoc Ada Latta 1851 W. 32nd 74820

Pontotoc Allen Allen Freta Holder/Cafeteria Mgr. Richmond 74825 580-857-2416& Lexington [email protected]

Pottawatomie Asher Asher Anita Heath-Reddick/Food Service Dir. P. O. Box 168 74826 [email protected]

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Public Schools Cont.COUNTY CITY PUBLIC SCHOOL NAME/TITLE ADDRESS ZIP PHONE/EMAIL

Pottawatomie Dale Dale Jerrie Price/Manager - Cook 300 Smith Ave 74851 405-964-5558

Pottawatomie Macomb Macomb Connie Moore/Manager - Cook 100 West Main St. 74852 405-598-3892

Pottawatomie Shawnee Grove School Food Service Dir. 2800 N. Bryan 74804 405-275-7435

Pottawatomie Shawnee Shawnee Deborah Taylor/Nutrion Service Dir. 326 N. Union 74801 [email protected]

Pottawatomie Wanette Wanette Debbie Heltcel/Head Cook 520 N. Martin 74878 405-383-2223

Pushmataha Clayton Clayton Alice Courtney/Cafeteria Mgr. P. O. Box 190 - 74536 918-569-4492Pine St.

Pushmataha Moyers Moyers Rhonda Chandler/Lunch Room Mgr. P. O. Box 88 74557 580-298-5547

Roger Mills Hammon Hammon Linda Elliot/Food Service Dir. 8th & Shockey 73650 [email protected]

Roger Mills Reydon Reydon Jane Hindman/Cafeteria Mgr. P. O. Box 10 73660 580-655-4375

Roger Mills Sweetwater Sweetwater Rt. 1 Box 6 73666 580-534-2272

Rogers Claremore Sequoyah Sharon Groves/Food Service Dir. 16441 S. 4180 Rd 74017 918-341-0782

Seminole Wewoka New Lima Mike Mays/Superintendent Rt. 1 Box 96 74884 405-257-5771

Seminole Wewoka Wewoka Joyce Calvert/Food Service Dir. P. O. Box 870 74884 405-257-622011th & Okfuskee

Sequoyah Marble City Marble City Carolyn Baldridge/Food Service Dir. P. O. Box 10 74945 918-774-0440

Sequoyah Sallisaw Sallisaw Carol MacDonald/Food Service Dir. Rt. 1 Box 198 74955 [email protected]

Stephens Duncan Empire Stacy Walls/Food Service Dir. 9450 Cherokee Rd 73533 [email protected]

Stephens Velma Velma-Alma Leisa Hall/Cafeteria Mgr. P. O. Box 8 73491 580-444-3355

Texas Goodwell Goodwell Food Dir. P. O. Box 580 73939 580-349-2454

Texas Tyrone Tyrone Trecia McDonald/Cafeteria Mgr. 6th & Beatrice 73951 [email protected]

Tillman Davidson Davidson Elizabeth Zuniga/Food Service Mgr. 500 S. Main 73530 580-568-2211

Tulsa Bixby Leonard Debbie Shanks/Child Nutrition Dir. P. O. Box 277 74008 918-366-3240

Tulsa Broken Arrow Broken Arrow Jill Poole/Child Nutrition Dir. 1810 W. Detroit 74012 [email protected]

Tulsa Jenks Jenks Pat Meadows/Child Nutrition Dir. 205 East B St. 74037 918-299-4415

Tulsa Sand Springs Keystone Fonda Norton/Food Service Mgr. 23810 W. Hwy 51 74063 918-363-7240

Wagoner Okay Okay Joycen Jackson/Food Service Dir. P. O. Box 830 74446 918-683-2548

Washington Bartlesville Osage Mills Terry Stevens/Cafeteria Mgr. RR. 5 Box 416 74003 [email protected]

Washita Burns Flat Burns Flat - Amy Schneberger/Head Cook South Hwy 44 73624 580-562-4844Dill City High

Washita Canute Canute Rose Marie Hohuke/Cafeteria Mgr. Walk St. 73632 580-472-3782

Woods Alva Alva Verleta Eckels/Food Service Dir. 800 Flynn 73717 580-327-6024

Woods Freedom Freedom Peg Nixon/Head Cook P. O. Box 5 73842 580-621-3271

Woodward Fort Supply Fort Supply High Marie Tune/Head Cook P. O. Box 160 73841 580-766-2611

Woodward Mooreland Mooreland Rachel Bueno/Food Service Mgr. 300 North Elm 73852 [email protected]

Woodward Woodward Woodward Rhodena DeWitt/Food Service Dir. 914 Oak 73801 [email protected]

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CollegesCOUNTY CITY COLLEGE NAME/TITLE ADDRESS ZIP PHONE/EMAIL

Kay Tonkawa Northern Ron Geiser/Dir. P. O. Box 98 74653 580-628-2244

Oklahoma Midwest City Rose State Coll. Charles Dutton/Food Service Mgr. 6420SE 15th 73110 [email protected]

Oklahoma OKC OKCCC Jim Sellers/Owner Box 14536 73113 405-682-7839

Tulsa Tulsa OSU-Coll. of OM The Amish Kitchen/Owner 1111 W. 17 St. 74107 918-582-1607

CorrectionsCOUNTY CITY CORRECTIONS NAME/TITLE ADDRESS ZIP PHONE/EMAIL

Beckham Elk City Elk City Com. Daniel Irwin/Food Service Mgr. P. O. Box 1142 73648 580-243-4316Work Center [email protected]

Carter Gene Autry Ardmore CWC Debra Goodman/Food Service Mgr. P. O. Box 100 73436 [email protected]

Comanche Lawton Lawton Com. Al Kelly Sr./Food Service Mgr. 605 S.W. 73502 580-248-6703Corr. Center Coombs Rd. [email protected]

Craig Vinita NE Okla. Shirley Stone/Food Service Mgr. P. O. Box 887 74301 918-256-3392Corr. Center [email protected]

Hughes Holdenville Earl Davis Curtis Ayers/Food Service Mgr. 74848 405-379-7295Work Center [email protected]

Kiowa Hobart Hobart Com. Paul Janis/Food Service Mgr. 311 S. Washington 73651 580-726-3341Work Center [email protected]

McCurtain Idabel Idabel Work Center Terrance Lynch/Food Superintendent 1800 W. MLK 74745 580-286-7286

Technology SchoolsCOUNTY CITY TECH.CNTR. NAME/TITLE ADDRESS ZIP PHONE/EMAIL

Caddo Fort Cobb Caddo Kiowa Tech Dirk Bouma/Culinary Arts Inst. P. O. Box 190 73038 [email protected]

Mayes Pryor NorthEast Tech Karen Wilson/Instructor P. O. Box 825 74362 [email protected]

Oklahoma Choctaw Eastern Okla. CountyBruce Willenberg/Food Services Mgr. 4601 North 73020 405-390-9591Choctaw Rd. [email protected]

Oklahoma OKC Metro Tech Marjorie Hammond/Culinary Arts Inst. 4901 S. Bryant 73129 [email protected]

State ResortsCOUNTY CITY FACILITY NAME/TITLE ADDRESS ZIP PHONE/EMAIL

Carter Ardmore Lake Murray Lodge Lewis Logan/General Mgr. 3310 S. Lake 73401 580-223-6600Murray Dr. Box 12A [email protected]

To be included in future editions of this directory,contact the Kerr Center at 918-647-9123

or go to www.kerrcenter.com.

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WHAT IS FARM-TO-SCHOOL?

Farm-to-school programs feature school purchases offood (usually fresh fruits and vegetables) from localfarmers. Nutrition lessons are often coordinated withthe fresh produce being served for lunch. Programscan also include Ag-in-the-Classroom curriculum,school gardens, food tastings and cooking classes,and farm/farmer visits, all of which get kids excitedabout healthy food.

HOW DO FARM-TO-SCHOOL PROGRAMS CONTRIBUTE

TO CHILDREN'S HEALTH?

Farm-to-school programs contribute to children'shealth by helping kids develop healthy eating habitsthat will last a lifetime.

According to research into existing farm-to-schoolefforts, students choose significantly more servingsof fruits and vegetables when given the choice ofhigh quality, farm-fresh produce.

When they are well-nourished, children learn better.

WHY WOULD FARM-TO-SCHOOL BE GOOD FOR KIDS IN

OKLAHOMA?

During the last 30 years in Oklahoma, the percentageof overweight children (ages 6-11) has quadrupled,while adolescent rates have more than doubled.Doctors blame poor eating habits for this “obesityepidemic.” High sugar, high fat “fast foods” are beingblamed. Obesity can contribute to serious lifelongconditions such as diabetes and heart disease.

While Oklahoma kids are consuming more caloriesthan they need, they are not eating enough servingsof fruits and vegetables. Only 15% of Oklahomaadults eat five or more servings of fruits and vegetablesper day, ranking the state dead last in the nation.

Because Oklahoma kids eat lunch at school andmany eat breakfast there as well, schools have aunique opportunity to improve the nutrition of thechildren they serve.

CAN YOU REALLY GET KIDS TO EAT FRUITS AND VEGETABLES?

Several research studies have shown that kids will eatmore fruits and vegetables when they have easy accessto a variety of high quality fresh items, often on asalad bar where they have a lot of choice. Kids fromdifferent socio-economic levels respond similarly.

Research and the experience of educators has alsoestablished that kids are more likely to eat fruits andvegetables, especially unfamiliar items, if they partici-pate in fun educational activities featuring these foods.

ARE FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES MORE NUTRITIOUS

THAN FROZEN OR CANNED?

Fresh fruits and vegetables are highly nutritious.Fresh produce is often highest in key vitamins andminerals.

Nutritionists believe that because fresh produce looksappetizing, has an appealing texture, and often tastesmuch better than processed, that people are morelikely to eat it and improve their overall nutrition.

FARM-TO-SCHOOL PROGRAMS FEATURE LOCALLY GROWN

FOOD. WHAT DOES LOCALLY GROWN MEAN?

Locally grown usually means grown nearby. Often itincludes anything grown in a given state.

WHY IS LOCALLY GROWN PRODUCE BETTER THAN PRODUCE

GROWN ELSEWHERE?

Because locally grown produce is likely harvestedat peak ripeness and brought to the consumer in the shortest time possible, it is often of the highestquality — attractive to the eye, with pleasant odor,flavor, texture and feel—and if handled properly, withhigh nutritive value. People are more likely to consumefresh fruits and vegetables when they are of high quality.

HOW ARE FARM-TO-SCHOOL PROGRAMS GOOD FOR FARMERS?

Farm-to-school opens up a large new market forfarmers. The potential for significant sales exists: inNorth Carolina, for example, farmers sold $500,000worth of fresh fruits and vegetables to state schoolsin 2004-2005. In Oklahoma, according to one estimate,farmers could sell $6 million worth of fruits and veg-etables to schools.

HOW WIDESPREAD ARE FARM-TO-SCHOOL PROGRAMS?

Programs exist in 400 school districts in 23 states,including Oklahoma. The Oklahoma Food PolicyCouncil (a joint project of the Kerr Center and theOkla. Dept. of Agriculture) has spearheaded theOklahoma program. The motto of the Oklahomafarm-to-school program is “growing healthy kids and a healthy rural economy.”

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WHICH OKLAHOMA SCHOOLS HAVE A FARM-TO-SCHOOL

PROGRAM?

Four school districts (Broken Arrow, Edmond,Shawnee, and Tahlequah) participated in a pilotproject in the 2004/2005 school year. In 2005/2006,Tulsa and Muskogee were added to the four. The dis-tricts bought Oklahoma-grown seedless watermelonsand served them during the first few weeks of school.The Oklahoma Ag-in-the-Classroom program createda fun and educational “watermelon curriculum” to beused in conjunction with the lunchtime watermelon.

WAS THE OKLAHOMA PILOT PROGRAM SUCCESSFUL?

School food service directors in the six districtsreported that the melons were of high quality—“Thebest she ever ate,” was how Broken Arrow food serv-ice director Jill Poole put it. The melons were deliv-ered in good condition, in a timely manner.

By all accounts, the melons were extremely popularwith kids, teachers, and food service. Several schoolsreceived extensive positive media coverage for thefarm-to-school watermelons.

ARE OTHER OKLAHOMA SCHOOLS INTERESTED IN

FARM-TO-SCHOOL?

In 2002, the Oklahoma Food Policy Council devisedand mailed out the “Oklahoma Institutional FoodService Survey” to 545 schools in the state. About72% of the food service directors contacted replied,a very high response rate to a mailed survey.

Of those, over 2/3 indicated they would make localpurchases provided “competitive price and qualityand an available local source.” More than half saidthey would consider local purchases if they couldpurchase small quantities, and more than half wantedto make contact with local food sources.

Of the one-fourth of respondents who had madelocal purchases, over four-fifths said they would bewilling to make them again.

HOW CAN PEOPLE FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE OKLAHOMA

FARM-TO-SCHOOL PROGRAM?

Extensive information is available at the Kerr Centerwebsite or by calling the Kerr Center. The OklahomaFood Connection, a directory of farmers, school foodservice, and available crops is also online online.

HOW DO FARM-TO-SCHOOL PROGRAMS FIT INTO THE SCHOOL

LUNCH PROGRAM?

Locally grown food can be offered as part of a hotlunch, breakfast, as snacks or in some schools isoffered on a salad bar.

HOW DOES THE SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM WORK?

The school lunch program is federally funded. Schooldistricts are reimbursed for every school meal theysell. Reimbursements fall into three categories-free,reduced, and full price.

WHERE DO SCHOOLS GET THE MONEY TO BUY LOCALLY

GROWN PRODUCE AS PART OF A FARM-TO-SCHOOL PROGRAM?

School food service directors can purchase locallygrown produce with the same federal reimbursementmoney that they use to buy all their food items.Schools also get a small amount of money to purchaselocally-grown fresh fruits and vegetables through aspecial Dept. of Defense/USDA partnership that ispart of the school commodity program (The DODprogram is currently being reorganized and may notbe available in the future).

HOW DID THE OKLAHOMA PILOT PROGRAM WORK?

The watermelons were purchased using commodityfunds through the USDA/Dept. of Defense (DoD)Farm-to-School program. DoD worked with anOklahoma farmer who is part of their extensive pro-duce procurement network. The participating schoolsplaced their orders through the Dept. of HumanService Commodity Division. The orders went toDoD, which found the grower, and guaranteed thequality and price. Thomas Bros. Produce, a producevendor who already sells to many schools inOklahoma, delivered the melons.

IS THE DOD PROGRAM THE ONLY AVENUE SCHOOLS HAVE TO

PURCHASE LOCALLY GROWN FOODS?

No. Schools can buy directly from farmers, fromfarmers' markets, through an existing distributor orbroker who procures from local farmers, or from agrowers' cooperative.

IS THERE ANY FEDERAL ASSISTANCE THAT SCHOOLS MAY GET

TO INSTITUTE A FARM TO SCHOOL PROGRAM?

The 2002 farm bill contains language that directs theUSDA to encourage food service directors to buyfrom regional farmers when possible. A federal farm-to-cafeteria assistance program has been authorizedbut not been funded.

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WHAT HAVE OTHER STATES DONE TO ESTABLISH SUCCESSFUL

FARM-TO-SCHOOL PROGRAMS?

Several states have found that a coordinator is veryhelpful in getting the program up and running. NorthCarolina, Massachusetts, New Mexico, andWashington have farm-to-school coordinators whofacilitate their programs, as do some school districts,such as Santa Fe, New Mexico. Establishment ofsuch a program in Oklahoma is pending. Californiahas recently passed legislation funding greater pro-curement of California-grown fruits and vegetables.In North Carolina, the state provided $1,000 “start-up” grants the first year to 50 schools to make pur-chases from NC farmers; $500 in the second year.The program is now operating successfully withoutgrant funding.

HOW HAS FARM-TO-SCHOOL IN OKLAHOMA BEEN FUNDED

SO FAR?

Using grant money and volunteer time, theOklahoma Food Policy Council, with support fromstate agencies and OSU, devised and conducted asurvey of school food service directors in 2002-3 andthen organized a farm-to-school pilot project in 2004and 2005. Results were published in the OklahomaFarm-to-School Report. This effort was supported bythe USDA Risk Management Agency, CommunityOutreach and Assistance Partnership Program.

The Oklahoma Departments of Human Services(Commodity Division), Agriculture, and Education,as well as the U.S. Dept. of Defense and USDAFood and Nutrition Service (FNS) worked with thecouncil on the pilot project.

In 2004 the USDA FNS provided grants to theschool districts purchase the Oklahoma-grown water-melons. In 2005, the districts used their own DoDFarm-Fresh commodity funds to purchase the water-melons. In 2005 and 2006, the Kerr Center, with sup-port from the USDA's Community Foods Project,has provided staff time and expertise to promote andorganize a farm-to-school initiative in the state.

DO OKLAHOMA SCHOOL DISTRICTS NEED MORE ASSISTANCE

TO IMPLEMENT FARM-TO-SCHOOL?

The initial grants funding the pilot program are nolonger available. The Oklahoma Dept. of EducationChild Nutrition Program has initiated educationaloutreach to school food service directors about farm-to-school. The Oklahoma Food Policy Councilbelieves that with more support from the state, the

Oklahoma farm-to-school program could be expandedto include more schools, more produce items, morefarmers, and more food and nutrition education. InMay 2006, the Oklahoma legislature responded to thisneed by establishing an Oklahoma Farm-to-Schoolprogram, with a coordinator located at the OklahomaDepartment of Agriculture, Food and Forestry.

HOW COULD AN EXPANDED FARM-TO-SCHOOL PROGRAM

BENEFIT OKLAHOMA FARMERS?

The 2005 pilot program involving just six schooldistricts spent over $20,000 on Oklahoma-grownwatermelons. These kinds of local sales keep dollars inOklahoma and benefit communities across the state.

A farm-to-school program could potentially benefitfarms of various sizes. Large school districts may be agood market for larger quantities of fruits and vegetablesalready grown on a commercial scale in Oklahoma, suchas watermelons. Smaller-scale local farms could connectwith small and medium-sized schools in the state.

A new market for Oklahoma farm products couldspur farm diversification, encouraging Oklahomafarms to grow a greater diversity of crops that couldbe sold to schools. Farm-to-school could also spurtechnology and research to help fruit and vegetablegrowers in the state become more productive.

A robust state farm-to-school program might also benefitOklahoma food processors and farmers who growcommodity crops. An example would be Oklahomawheat processed within the state into healthy breadproducts and sold to Oklahoma schools.

SINCE THE GROWING SEASON AND THE SCHOOL YEAR DON'T

COMPLETELY COINCIDE, HOW CAN FARM-TO-SCHOOL WORK IN

OKLAHOMA?

No one is suggesting that Oklahoma farmers can sup-ply all the fresh fruits and vegetables schools use. Wedo not have the climate to grow some crops (oranges,for example) that schools want. But many other cropsthat schools use or could use are already grown com-mercially in the state and can be harvested in thespring or fall. Watermelons are a good example:Oklahoma is ranked #12 nationally in watermelonproduction, but until recently the melons were notsold in large amounts to Oklahoma schools.

In greenhouses or under plastic, the seasons for othercrops can be extended. Summer food programs couldincorporate a wide diversity of Oklahoma-grown fruitsand vegetables.

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WHAT OKLAHOMA-GROWN CROPS COULD BE SERVED IN

OKLAHOMA SCHOOLS?

In a 2002 survey, school food service directors indi-cated they might purchase tomatoes, cucumbers,onions, lettuce, eggs, potatoes, melons, strawberriesas well as ground beef, cheese and dairy productslocally.

ISN'T FRESH PRODUCE HARD TO HANDLE?

In a survey of food service, about 25% of respondentsindicated that lack of staffing or facilities may be abarrier to prepping large amounts of fresh produce.While not quite as easy to handle as opening a can,many fresh fruits and vegetables can be served eitherraw or cooked, making them more versatile thansome canned or frozen items.

DOES FRESH PRODUCE HAVE TO BE INSPECTED BY THE DEPT.

OF AGRICULTURE BEFORE SCHOOLS CAN USE IT?

No inspections are required of fresh, raw produce.Processed items have to follow food safety proceduresestablished by the county or state.

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE BARRIERS TO A WIDESPREAD FARM-

TO-SCHOOL PROGRAM BEING IMPLEMENTED IN OKLAHOMA?

On the farm side, some produce items require imme-diate cooling after being harvested and some farmerslack this capacity. Farmers need information aboutwhat schools want, procurement policy, and in generalwhat they need to do to make ordering from themconvenient for food service.

On the school side, food service directors are doingthe best they can to serve nutritious food on tightbudgets. They lack information about how best toconnect with farmers and procure farm-fresh foods.Teachers need educational activities and ag/nutritioncurriculum to implement.

Distribution issues, quality standards and other issuesneed to be addressed for both sides to effectivelyconnect in a farm-to-school program.

CAN THESE BARRIERS BE OVERCOME?

Farm-to-school efforts in Oklahoma have been givena promising start by the Oklahoma Food PolicyCouncil. However, school districts need informationabout buying and using locally grown produce andassistance in expanding food and nutrition programs.Farmers also need information about connecting withlocal schools. A concerted effort is needed to expandthe program and make it an effective tool in the fightto improve children's health.

If Oklahomans are willing to commit some of thestate's resources to “jump-start” this effort, a viablefarm-to-school program can be created in Oklahomathat will greatly benefit both schoolchildren andfarmers. Other states have made this commitment;if Oklahoma too embraces a comprehensive farm-to-school program, it will be in the forefront of innovativeefforts to address childhood obesity and improvechildren's health for the better.

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WHAT IS THE KERR CENTER FOR SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE?

The Kerr Center is a 501c(3) non-profit educationalfoundation established in 1985. The home office, farm,and ranch are located near Poteau in southeasternOklahoma. The Kerr Center also operates theOverstreet-Kerr Historical Farm and Museum nearSallisaw, Oklahoma.

HOW WAS THE KERR CENTER CREATED?

The Kerr Foundation was established in 1965 fromthe estate of Senator Robert S. Kerr. The agriculturaldivision of that entity served farmers and ranchers insoutheastern Oklahoma with information and educa-tional activities until 1985.

In that year, the Kerr Foundation was separated intofour new foundations. The “ag division” became theKerr Center for Sustainable Agriculture, continuingits primary work of educational outreach, but with anew focus on helping family farms statewide becomemore sustainable–more environmentally sound as wellas economically viable.

HOW IS THE KERR CENTER SUPPORTED?

The Kerr Center operates on the earnings from itsown endowment, as well as grants and donations.Individuals and organizations may donate throughthe Friends of the Kerr Center program.

WHAT ARE THE KERR CENTER PROGRAMS?

Current programs are: Education/Communications,Oklahoma Producer Grants, Public Policy, StewardshipFarm, and the Overstreet-Kerr Historical Farm. TheKerr Center also administers the ProfessionalDevelopment Program of the USDA SustainableAgriculture Research and Education (SARE) program,Southern region, the first non-governmental group todo so. The center's Community Foods Program and itsfarm-to-school initiative are supported by a grant fromthe USDA's Cooperative Extension Service.

The Oklahoma Food Policy Council is a joint projectof the Kerr Center and the Oklahoma Departmentof Agriculture, Food, and Forestry.

WHO IS ON STAFF?

Professional staff members have expertise in agriculturaleconomics, horticulture, biology/ecology, animal science,public policy, law, journalism/communications, andbusiness.

WHAT ARE THE KERR CENTER'S EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS?

The center offers a variety of educational publications

and educational events to farmers and ranchers andthose interested in sustainable food and farming systems.The quarterly newsletter Field Notes is free. The KerrCenter book, The Next Green Revolution: EssentialSteps to a Healthy, Sustainable Agriculture, is usedworldwide. The Kerr Center website (www.kerrcenter.com)has complete information on programs, publications,and events.

WHAT ARE THE VALUES BY WHICH THE KERR CENTER

IS GOVERNED?

The Kerr Center believes that a sustainable agriculturemust be socially equitable, profitable for producers andecologically sound. The Kerr Center values and supportsthe family farm structure of agriculture, a fair playingfield for independent farmers and ranchers, publicresearch for the public domain, the enhancement andprotection of natural resources, respect for nature, andlocal/regional food systems that enhance local economies.

WHAT IS ITS MISSION STATEMENT?

The mission of the Kerr Center is to assist in developingsustainable food and farming systems by:

Supporting farms that provide a perpetual stream ofeconomic goods and ecological/environmental benefits,and which enhance the quality of life of farm families,rural residents and society as a whole;

Promoting markets made up of independently ownedand operated farms and firms of a scale appropriate tooffer a wide variety of product choices for consumersand economic opportunities for existing and beginningfarmers;

Encouraging communities to protect the land frommisuse, exploitation, and unfettered urban development,to ensure inclusion and equality of opportunity for all;to promote community food security; and supporteconomic development from within;

Proclaiming the need for a culture that respects theearth and all of its diversity of life, and recognizesthe physical, social and spiritual connections betweenpeople within a higher order of things.

Kerr Center for Sustainable AgriculturePO Box 588Hwy 271 SouthPoteau, OK 74953918.647.9123 • Fax: 918.647.8712Web site: www.kerrcenter.comEmail: [email protected]

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BUILDING A FOUNDATION FOR COMMUNITY FOOD SECURITY

IN OKLAHOMA

In 2004, the Kerr Center received a three-year grantfrom the Community Foods Grant Program. Thefunded project titled “Building a Foundation for FoodSecurity in Oklahoma” will enable the Kerr Centerand the Oklahoma Food Policy Council to work withdiverse groups to craft comprehensive responses topressing food, farm and nutrition issues in the state.Oklahoma has high rates of poverty, food insecurityand hunger. Oklahomans, including schoolchildren,are experiencing an obesity epidemic and rank nearthe bottom of nutrition indicators. Many of Oklahoma'ssmall farms and rural communities continue to struggleeconomically.

The overarching goal of the project is to helpOklahomans understand and establish sustainablelocal food systems, mutually beneficial to both con-sumers and producers, through which people of allages and income levels can access and regularly eatnutritious, locally-grown food produced profitably andsustainably by small and medium-sized family farms.

Project activities will include a state food systemassessment and food security educational campaign,nutritional outreach, curriculum/activities on food andfarming for schoolchildren and teachers, and farm-to-school programs and information guides.

The project will bring together groups from sectors(agriculture, health and education) that have not pre-viously worked closely together, creating a criticalmass of energy, expertise and enthusiasm that will leadto positive change.

COMMUNITY FOOD GRANTS

The USDA’s Community Food Projects CompetitiveGrant Program (CFPCGP) has existed since 1996 asa program to fight food insecurity through developingcommunity food projects that help promote the self-sufficiency of low-income communities.

Community Food Projects are designed to increasefood security in communities by bringing the wholefood system together to assess strengths, establishlinkages, and create systems that improve the self-reliance of community members over their food needs.

The 1996 Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform

Act (FAIR) established new authority for federalgrants to support the development of CommunityFood Projects, and the Farm Security and RuralInvestment Act of 2002 re-authorized the program.The program is designed to:

• Meet the needs of low-income people by increasingtheir access to fresher, more nutritious food supplies.

• Increase the self-reliance of communities in providingfor their own food needs.

• Promote comprehensive responses to local food,farm, and nutrition issues.

Additionally, projects should:

• Meet specific state, local, or neighborhood food andagricultural needs for infrastructure improvementand development.

• Plan for long-term solutions.

• Create innovative marketing activities that mutuallybenefit agricultural producers and low-incomeconsumers.

Preferred projects also develop linkages betweentwo or more sectors of the food system, support thedevelopment of entrepreneurial projects, developinnovative linkages between the for-profit and nonprofitfood sectors, encourage long-term planning activities,and build the long-term capacity of communities toaddress the food and agricultural problems of commun-ities, such as food policy councils and food planningassociations.

These grants are intended to help eligible private non-profit entities that need a one-time infusion of federalassistance to establish and carry out multipurposecommunity food projects. Projects are funded from$10,000-$300,000 and from 1 to 3 years. They areone-time grants that require a dollar-for-dollar matchin resources. Approximately 18 percent of the submit-ted proposals have received awards during the historyof this program. Funds have been authorized throughthe year 2007 at $5 million per year.

The Food Connection 2006 was supported by theCommunity Foods Projects Program of the USDACooperative State Research, Education andExtension Service, grant # 2004-33800-1514.

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