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CONTENTS
Introduction
Where to Buy Organic Food
Certifying Agents
Education/Outreach
Soil Amendments, Crop Inputs, and Livestock Supplies
Organic and Untreated Non-GMO Seeds
Production Equipment and Supplies
Arkansas Organics
Kentucky Organics
Louisiana Organics
Mississippi Organics
Tennessee Organics
Most Common Mistakes
Presentation Outline
Introduction to Organic Research

Avalon Acres Farm
Bugtussle Farm
Delvin Farms
Doe Run Farm
DW Farms
Eaton’s Creek Organics
ECO-Gardens Organics
Food Security Partners of Middle Tennessee
Fresh Harvest Cooperative
Gardens of Babylon
GROW Nashville – Community Gardens
Hill and Hollow Farm
Journey to Bliss Raw Foods
Land Trust for Tennessee
Long Hungry Creek Farm
Mamushi Nature Farm
Nashville Urban Harvest
Plumgood Food
Tennessee Organic Growers Association
The Franklin Farmer’s Market
The Nashville Farmers’ Market
The Produce Place
The Turnip Truck
Wild Oats Marketplace

Local Stores
ORBIT HEALTH FOOD STORES11966 LEBANON ROAD MT. JULIET TN 37128 (615) 758-9499601 S. MAIN STREET GOODLETTSVILLE TN (615) 859-9561171 N MT JULIET ROAD MT. JULIET TN 37122 (615) 754-77223814B OLD HICKORY BLVD OLD HICKORY TN (615) 847-9741
GENERAL NUTRITION CENTER445 HIGHWAY 46 S, DICKSON, TN 37055, (615) 441-4939 1000 TWO MILE PKWY, GOODLETTSVILLE, TN 37072, (615) 859-3161 719 THOMPSON LN, NASHVILLE, TN 37204, (615) 460-9245 338 FREY ST, ASHLAND CITY, TN 37015, (615) 792-9085 2710 OLD LEBANON RD, NASHVILLE, TN 37214, (615) 889-2069 7620 HIGHWAY 70 S, NASHVILLE, TN 37221, (615) 662-1975 330 FRANKLIN RD, BRENTWOOD, TN 37027, (615) 221-9909 1800 GALLERIA BLVD, FRANKLIN, TN 37067, (615) 771-7210 2369 MURFREESBORO PIKE, NASHVILLE, TN 37217, (615) 367-0444 3919 NOLENSVILLE RD, NASHVILLE, TN 37211, (615) 831-3502 393 E MAIN ST, HENDERSONVILLE, TN 37075, (615) 824-0567 2126 ABBOTT MARTIN RD, NASHVILLE, TN 37215, (615) 297-7078 4684 LEBANON RD, HERMITAGE, TN 37076, (615) 889-2285 73 WHITE BRIDGE RD, NASHVILLE, TN 37205, (615) 352-6197 2434 MUSIC VALLEY DR, NASHVILLE, TN 37214, (615) 871-0702 117 WILLIAMSON SQ, FRANKLIN, TN 37064, (615) 791-7445
LIFEFORCE INTERNATIONAL658 ANTIQUE AVE SMYRNA TN 37067 (615) 459-6825
ADVANCE NUTRITION CENTER1769 GALLATIN PIKE N, MADISON, TN 37115, (615) 865-5784 ADVANCED MAGNETICSNASHVILLE, TN, (615) 731-9985
BODY VISION 2000850 HILLWOOD BLVD, NASHVILLE, TN 37209, (615) 356-7546
CALORAD-LIVING WELL DISTRIBUTORS2829 W END AVE, NASHVILLE, TN 37203, (615) 329-8080
CORN CRIB-HEALTH FOOD STORE THE516 W MAIN ST, LEBANON, TN 37087, (615) 444-1143 COUNTRY LIFE WHOLESALE FOOD COOP1917 DIVISION ST, NASHVILLE, TN 37203, (615) 327-3695
DAISY HEALTH PRODUCTS2828 COLUMBINE PL, NASHVILLE, TN 37204, (615) 292-4867
DIABETIC DELITE2716 RIVER BEND DR, NASHVILLE, TN 37214, (615) 884-4885
FOUR SEASONS PRODUCE235 E MAIN ST, HENDERSONVILLE, TN 37075, (615) 264-0099
GET FIT 20005252 HICKORY HOLLOW PKWY, ANTIOCH, TN 37013, (615) 731-7546 1000 TWO MILE PKWY, GOODLETTSVILLE, TN 37072, (615) 851-7546
GOLDEN NEO-LIFE DIAMITE741 WORK DR, NASHVILLE, TN 37207, (615) 876-6882
GOOD LIFE HEALTH FOODS2000 WARFIELD DR, NASHVILLE, TN 37215, (615) 298-5050
GREAT EARTH VITAMIN STORE1800 GALLERIA BLVD, FRANKLIN, TN 37067, (615) 771-0013
GREEN HILLS PRESCRIPTION SHOPPE3900 HILLSBORO PIKE, NASHVILLE, TN 37215, (615) 292-0066
HARDING MALL HEALTH FOODS4050 NOLENSVILLE RD, NASHVILLE, TN 37211, (615) 834-3770
HEALING HANDS MASSAGE THERAPYNASHVILLE, TN, (615) 333-1730 HEALTH CONNECTION5568 NOLENSVILLE RD, NASHVILLE, TN 37211, (615) 832-4266 130 HIGHWAY 76, WHITE HOUSE, TN 37188, (615) 672-9499 900 8TH AVE N, NASHVILLE, TN 37208, (615) 255-9567
HEALTH FOOD STORE THE4050 NOLENSVILLE RD, NASHVILLE, TN 37211, (615) 834-3770
HEALTH KICK811 MEMORIAL BLVD, SPRINGFIELD, TN 37172, (615) 384-7482
HEALTHFULLY YOURS NUTRITION CENTER3956 LEBANON RD, HERMITAGE, TN 37076, (615) 883-3113
HEALTHY HABITS NUTRITION CENTER592 HIGHWAY 46 S, DICKSON, TN 37055, (615) 446-2797
HERB NOOK901 S WATER AVE, GALLATIN, TN 37066, (615) 230-7776
HERB SHOP THE617 S CUMBERLAND ST, LEBANON, TN 37087, (615) 444-0040 2275 MURFREESBORO RD, NASHVILLE, TN, (615) 361-8733 4616 BILLINGSGATE RD, ANTIOCH, TN 37013, (615) 361-8733
HERBAL FITNESS SHOP220 PUBLIC SQ, LAFAYETTE, TN 37083, (615) 666-7210 HERBALIFE DISTRIBUTOR633 ATLANTA DR, HERMITAGE, TN 37076, (615) 883-7716 HERBS AND VITAMIN STORE104 ENGLAND DRIVE , DICKSON, TN 37055, (615) 441-5775
HOWARD'S HEALTH FOOD STORE331 W MAIN ST, GALLATIN, TN 37066, (615) 230-0007
INSTITUTE OF PROFESSIONAL ATHLETICS 1725 COACHMANS CT, NASHVILLE, TN, (615) 376-9287
JUICE PLUSNASHVILLE, TN, (615) 309-0525
KAREMOR INDEPENDENT DISTRIBUTOROLD HICKORY, TN, (615) 847-5273
LEN ROSSI HEALTH FOOD STORE 1605 FRANKLIN ROAD, BRENTWOOD, TN 37027, (615) 373-9242
NANCY'S HERB & HOME SHOPPE145 WITHERSPOON ST, GALLATIN, TN 37066, (615) 452-8003
NANCY'S NUTRITION CENTER136 PRINCE ST, GALLATIN, TN 37066, (615) 452-8003
NATURAL HORIZONS417 INDEPENDENCE SQ, FRANKLIN, TN 37064, (615) 591-4008
NATURAL PATH/SILVERWINGS193 MERRYLOG LN, KINGSTON SPRINGS, TN 37082, (615) 952-4787
NATURE FIRST420 N MAIN ST, GOODLETTSVILLE, TN 37072, (615) 851-1618
NATURE'S ATTIC2201 MURFREESBORO PIKE, NASHVILLE, TN 37217, (615) 367-3006
NATURE'S SUNSHINE1228 ARDEE AVE, NASHVILLE, TN 37216, (615) 262-4884
NATURE'S SUNSHINE PRODUCTSNASHVILLE, TN, (615) 262-4884 NSANASHVILLE, TN, (615) 309-0525
NU-TREE HEALTH FOOD SHOP407 MAIN ST, FRANKLIN, TN 37064, (615) 794-5307
POWER SOURCE DISTRIBUTORS INC1438 HIGHWAY 96, BURNS, TN 37029, (615) 441-1521
ROSSI' RECORD ROOM1605 FRANKLIN ROAD, BRENTWOOD, TN 37027, (615) 373-9242
SHAKLEE INDEPENDENT DISTRIBUTORS1228 ARDEE AVE, NASHVILLE, TN 37216, (615) 262-4884 1808 FOX CHASE DR, GOODLETTSVILLE, TN 37072, (615) 859-9726
SMOOTHIE KING2422 ELLISTON PL, NASHVILLE, TN 37203, (615) 321-4909 STELLAR WORLDWIDE INC1013 WEMBERTON PL, NASHVILLE, TN, (615) 885-7616 STOVALL LYNDA ENTERPRISES109 AINTREE CT, GOODLETTSVILLE, TN 37072, (615) 859-2962
SUNSHINE GROCERY3201 BELMONT BLVD, NASHVILLE, TN 37212, (615) 297-5100
SUNSHINE NUTRITION CENTER2104 BUENA VISTA PIKE, NASHVILLE, TN 37218, (615) 742-1572
TRJ ASSOCIATES INC1800 GALLERIA BLVD, FRANKLIN, TN 37067, (615) 771-1113
UNITED SPECIALTY FOODS2475 BRANSFORD AVE, NASHVILLE, TN 37204, (615) 269-7476
USA SPORTS LABS INC1438 HIGHWAY 96, BURNS, TN 37029, (615) 441-1521

Certifying Agents Currently Operating in the South
(Listed in alphabetical order)
Indiana Certified Organic (ICO)Cissy Bowman8364 SSR 39Clayton, IN 46118317-539-4317cvof@iquest.net
AR, KY, LA, TN
International Certification Services, Inc. (dba Farm Verified Organic and ICS-US)301 5th Ave., SEMedina, ND 58467Robert Simmons or Christina Dockter701-486-3578www.ics-intl.com
MS
Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry Harry Schexnayder, Organic Program Coordinator5825 Florida Boulevard, Suite 1023Baton Rouge, LA 80806225-925-8047HSchexnayder@ldaf.state.la.us
LA
Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce P.O. Box 1609Jackson, MS 39205Kevin Riggin601-359-1138www.mdac.state.ms.us
MS
Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association (OEFFA) Stephen F. Sears9665 Kline Rd.West Salem, OH 44287-9562419-853-4060organic@oeffa.com
KY
OneCert, Inc. 2811 Tennyson St.Lincoln, NE 68516Sam Welsch402-420-6080www.onecert.net
MS
Oklahoma Department of Agriculture (ODA)Chad Goss2800 N. Lincoln Blvd.Oklahoma City, OK 73105405-522-5898cbgoss@oda.state.ok.us
AR
Oregon Tilth (OTCO) Chris Schreiner470 Lancaster Dr.Salem, OR 97301503-378-0690www.tilth.org

AR, LA
Organic Inspectors’ Perceptions of Risks Faced by Organic Producers
Organic inspectors are the eyes, ears, and nose of the certification agency and are often the only representatives to physically visit the farm. They verify the accuracy of the grower’s Organic System Plan and assess the operation’s compliance with the regulations by conducting an on-site inspection before the operation can be certified. They also conduct the required annual inspections.[7 CFR 205. 403(a)] In the inspection process they become closely acquainted with both grower and operation. Recognizing that unique experience and insight, the IOIA gathered information from organic inspectors regarding the risks they perceived for transitioning and renewing organic producers.
Their answers:
Risks are generally greater for producers who are in the process of transition to organics.
The greatest risks for producers making the transition to organics are recordkeeping, human resource management, budgeting, and coping with the economic transition.
The greatest risks for experienced producers are budgeting, agency and neighbor interactions, access to labor, and management. Market identification and access and record keeping also pose concerns for these producers.
(Born, 2005)

Organic Crop Improvement Association (OCIA) Jeff See6400 Cornhusker, Suite 125Lincoln, NE 68507402-477-2323www.ocia.org
AR
Quality Certification Services (QCS) (Formerly FOG)Jonathan AustinP.O. Box 12311Gainesville, FL 32604352-377-0133www.QCSinfo.org
AR, LA, TN
Stellar Certification Services, Inc. Jim Fullmer25844 Butler RoadJunction City, OR 97448541-998-5691stellar@demeter-usda.org
AR

Self-profile survey of USDA-accredited organic certifiers.
In 2003, The Rodale Institute collaborated with the Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) to conduct a self-profile survey of USDA-accredited organic certifiers. This survey was built on the prior work of OFRF, which provided farmers with an annual directory of organic certifiers from 1992 through the start of the start of the National Organic Program in 2002. The 2003 survey data is in searchable database that is available on the New Farm Web page at www.newfarm.org/ocdbt/.

Tennessee Organics
Statistics and State Resources
Certified Organic Operations in Tennessee
Organic Producer Profiles
Tennessee Farm Charactistics
Statistics and State Resources
Tennessee Organic Statistics
According to the USDA 2002 Farm Census (www.ers.usda.gov), Tennessee has 26.38 million acres in total land area, with 44.3% of that land in farm production, and only 4.37 million acres of that in harvestable crop production. According to USDA, there were 85,000 farms in Tennessee in 2004, with only 25% having incomes of more than $10,000. Average farm size was 136 acres.
The state’s largest farms are in western Tennessee, where cotton has historically been the leading crop. Cotton is supplemented, or in some sections supplanted, by corn, soybeans, vegetables, strawberries, grain sorghum (milo), and tobacco. Eastward in the Nashville Basin, livestock dominates, with cattle, hogs, sheep, horses, and poultry being raised there. On some farms, dairying is the chief source of income. Corn, hay, and other crops are grown mainly to feed the livestock, not for cash. However, in the Nashville Basin and on the Highland Rim, tobacco is an important crop. In northwest Tennessee, a Tyson processing plant in Union City has stimulated the growth of poultry production.
The sale of cattle and calves was the leading source of farm income in 1997, generating one-fifth of all sales. Other major sources of income include broilers (young chickens), eggs, dairy products, and hogs. The central part of the Nashville Basin is noted for its horse farms, where the famous Tennessee Walking Horse, which has a distinctively smooth gait, is raised.
There were only 300 acres in certified organic crop production in 2001. This was a significant decrease in organic production in Tennessee from 1997, when USDA reported 1,351 certified organic acres in production. Loss of organic production was attributed to lack of a local certification program when the USDA-NOP was implemented. Two percent of organic production in Tennessee was in mixed vegetables (5 acres); 1 acre was reported to be in herbs and nursery items, and the remaining 98% was in undesignated “Other Cropland.” The majority of the “Other Cropland” is in organic tobacco. (USDA/ERS, 2002. Organic production. www.ers.usda.gov/Data/organic/)
Tennessee Organic Statistics
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture is involved in several programs of importance to organic producers.Accredited certifying agent. Tennessee does not operate as a National Organic Program (USDA-NOP) accredited certification agency.USDA-NOP Certification Cost Share Program. Tennessee does disburse monies to certified operations in the state to help them become certified. The monies are disbursed at 75% of certification costs, with a maximum of $500 per certificate.Contact:Dan StrasserTennessee Department of Agriculture615-837-5160Dan.Strasser@state.tn.usTennessee Farmers’ Markets. A directory of farmers’ markets in Tennessee is located on the Tennessee Department of Agriculture Web page at http://picktnproducts.org/food/farmermkt.html.The Tennessee Market News Service provides Tennesseans with information critical to making sound marketing decisions. This service is provided by the Tennessee Department of Agriculture and the United States Department of Agriculture. Trained reporters gather and disseminate complete, accurate, and unbiased agricultural market news. The market news covers current supply, demand, prices, trends, movements, and other information that affects the trade of livestock, grain, and other commodities. For up-to-date information, see http://picktnproducts.org/marketnews/index.html.The Tobacco Growers Trust. Tobacco growers can obtain financial and technical assistance to assist in converting from tobacco to the production of alternative crops. Several tobacco producers have used these funds to assist them in converting to organic fruit and vegetable production.Contact:Tennessee Tobacco Farmers Certifying BoardP.O. Box 40627Ellington Agricultural CenterNashville, TN 37204http://picktnproducts.org/trust/index.html
The Tennessee Organic Growers Association is a membership association of organic and non-organic producers that sponsors an annual conference.Contact:Cindy Delvin, PresidentP.O. Box 121723Nashville, TN 37212615-395-4566chdelvin@aol.com
Tennessee State University, Cooperative Extension3500 John A. Merritt Blvd.Nashville, TN 37209www.tnstate.edu/cep/Pam Rye, Area Small Farm Specialist1030 A Cumberland Heights Rd.Clarksville, TN 37040931-648-5725prye@utk.edu
Tennessee State University Extension and Research Farm. The 124-acre TSU Extension and Research Farm is a teaching and learning laboratory with on-farm test plots in agro-forestry, aquaculture, small ruminant management, vegetable and small fruit production, sustainable agricultural, organic production, pesticide storage and handling, post harvest handling, and water quality. Five acres are dedicated to organic crops (fruits and vegetables), and another 30 acres are dedicated to organic small ruminants (goats). A total of 35 acres are dedicated to organic research and demonstration, though not yet certified. Organic certification is in process. Plans are in place to study green manures, plasticulture, and insect control in vegetable growing. Research and emonstrations will focus on vegetables/small fruits and small ruminants (goats). The goals of the farm are to provide innovative educational programs and leadership for limited-resource clientele and provide Extension applied-research information on alternative agriculture for small farmers. Farm educational programs include a Small Farm Expo, Small Farmer Recognition, a Forestry Field Day, World Igbo Congress Farm Tour, University of Tennessee/ Tennessee State University State Advisory Farm Tour, and UT/TSU State Advisory Farm Tour. The TSU Research and Extension Demonstration Farm sponsored the 2005 Conference of the Tennessee Organic Growers’ Association (TOGA). Farm location: 3101 River Rd., Ashland, TN 37015Finis Stribling, Extension Assistant/Farm Superintendent615-963-1844fstribling@tnstate.eduDr. Roy Bullock, Small Farm Coordinator and IPM615-963-5449FBullock@tnstate.eduwww.tnstate.edu/cep/SpecialistPages/4/1091/HTML/PestMgt.htmDr. An Peischal, Extension Assistant Professor, Livestock/ Small Ruminants615-963-5539615-963-5833 FAXapeischel@tnstate.eduwww.tnstate.edu/cep/goats_and_small_ruminant.htmDr. Richard Winston, Plant and Soil Sciences Specialist615-963-5538rwinston@tnstate.edu
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency provides information on a Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy, or “Bobwhite Buffers,” that could increase farm incomes. For more information, see www.state.tn.us/twra.
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) provides information on water quality, solid waste disposal, and disposal of conventional inputs. For information on the priorities and programs at TDEC, which are designed to protect and preserve the natural resources for one of the most biologically diverse states in the nation, go to www.state.tn.us/environment.
Slow Food Nashville is a nonprofit organization that supports a biodiverse, sustainable food supply, local producers, heritage food traditions, and rediscovery of the pleasures of the table.Contact:Cindy Wall615-974-9066cindywall@comcast.netwww.slowfoodusa.org and www.slowfood.com

Where to Buy Organic Food
Direct From the Farmer
Farmers’ Markets
Join a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture)
Local Food Buying Clubs
Community Food Co-ops
State or Regional Guides
Ozark Cooperative Warehouse
Major health food chains
Most major supermarkets

Tennessee Organics
Statistics and State Resources
Certified Organic Operations in Tennessee
Organic Producer Profiles
Tennessee Farm Charactistics

Community Food Co-ops
To find one near you, do an on-line search for food buying cooperatives. A database of health food stores and co-ops in the U.S. can be found at www.greenpeople.org/ search2nd.cfm?type=Food_Coops. Examples of co-ops in the southern region are:
Ozark Natural Foods, Fayetteville, ARwww.ozarknaturalfoods.com/
Good Food Co-op, Lexington, KY www.goodfoods.coop
Sunshine Health Foods, Shreveport and Bossier City, LAwww.sunshinehf.com
Eve’s Market, New Orleans, LA www.evesmarket.com
Rainbow Whole Foods Cooperative Grocery, Jackson, MSwww.rainbowcoop.org
Marketplace Co-op, Nashville, TN www.marketplaceco-op.org
Midtown Food Co-op, Memphis, TN www.midtownfoodcoop.org
Morningside Buying Club, Liberty, TN morningsidefarm.com
Knoxville Community Food Cooperative, Knoxville, TNwww.knoxville.coop
Whole Earth Co-op,.Gatlinburg, TN www.wholeearthgrocery.com

Resource Links

MP Members' offering Goods & Services:Arugula's Star of Neal Family Farms
Eaton's Creek Organics

Local ResourcesBe sure to check the recourses and/or link pages on the sites belowfor more organizations promoting local and/or organic food
Franklin Farmers' Market
Nashville Farmers' Market
Slow Food Nashville


Food Security Partners of Middle Tennessee

Other resources:

Buy Local Nashville

Nashville Originals

Pick Tn Products

Green People

Local Harvest

The Ladies COOP

The Ladies COOP has been a long time in the making. It all started with a strong desire in both ladies, Janet Hyde and Gail Williams to get back to nature and that included natural, home-grown fruits and vegetables. A freind of a freind of a freind gave the ladies a tip about going to Kentucky to visit the Amish Community in Scottsville about ten years ago (Thanks to our friend, SUSAN NICHOLS!). Their first journey to the Scottsville community was exciting and started them on a journey of canning, preserving, and cooking with foods that are more healthy and natural.

The ladies began a tradition of visiting the Scottsville Amish Community every spring and summer that has now lead to an every two week event. All summer long their commutes bring back fresh fruits and vegetables, herbs, and baked goods that are all natural and completely GMO FREE!

The ladies have discovered that there is a need for what they have found right here in Hendersonville, TN by many others that cannot make the trip as often, especially with the rising gas prices. So, they decided for a small fee, they would offer to bring back 'pre-paid/ordered' items to those who are in need of them.

If you are interested please contact Gail Williams at 615-264-1577 or tgailwilliams@gmail.com for more details. Visit our blog: The Ladies COOP

Madison Creek Farms~ Farm Day May 10 ~Farm open every weekend 9-2pm~ Listen to our new "radio show" podcast! ~
Where we are located -> Madison Creek Farms is located just north of Nashville, Tennessee in the rolling countryside of Goodlettsville. A third generation small family farm Madison Creek sits on 38 acres which encompasses fertile valleys, natural spring feedcreek and a hundred year old stacked stone wall that runs the length of the property. The Farmhouse was build in 1919 with an addition added in 1960. A kitchen addition was completed in 2005. Crabapple stone covers the house and hand cut cedar logs from the property frame the many porches that invite and welcome visitors to the farm. Our Farm is open to the public Saturday and Sunday's 8/2pm. Visitor are welcome to tour the flower fields, stroll through the vegetable & herb gardens and shop at our on-farm market pavilion. For directions to the farm and more information about on-farm activities and things to see and do at Madison Creek Farms click here. FARM VISIT
Our Farming Practices -> We are committed to farming organically and we farm within those standards and beyond and have done so over the years, each season building our soil and keeping our farm and our environment free from harmful pesticide and herbicides while producing top quality flowers, vegetables and herb. We are strong supporters of organic farming practices and strive to build a healthy local example of what can be done without poisoning our land and ourselves while preserving our farming heritage and sustainability.
Our Flowers -> Our flower season runs from April though November with over 75 annuals, perennials and ornamentals grown throughout that time. Most of our floral production take place on 6 acres. We utilize a raised bed system to help control weeds and to elevate top soil erosion. We harvest our flowers at their best to ensure a long vase life. The post harvest care of our flowers includes using clean buckets, fresh water with a floral hydrator and preservative. All flowers are graded, sorted and sleeved within the first 4 hours of harvest. We deliver all Madison Creek's flowers within 24 hours of harvest.
Our Vegetables -> We farm two acres in organically grown vegetables many heirloom varieties that date back more than 150 years can be found growing here on the farm. Our farm trials many seeds from all over the world. We are one of the only farms in Tennessee that offer ethnic, exotic crops grown from seeds straight from Italy and France. Gourmet varieties such as Striato de napoli zucchini from Italy a rare heirloom variety that is one of the finest tasting zucchini we have ever tried. We also grow 15 different varieties of potatoes here on the farm some dating back to the 1700's. Blue's, reds, yellows and fingerling types are harvested both as baby (new) and mature throughout the summer months. Some of the rarest heirloom Tomatoes so delicious with there rich fresh taste and delicate thin skin. These are the varieties you won't find in any grocery store. We grow several different varieties and each year. We celebrate our tomato harvest and in a big way through our Heirloom Tomato Festival here on the farm where each tomato is judged on quality and taste and only the very best will be found in next years plantings. Lettuces of all shapes colors and tastes, greens from spinach to chard to specialty micro-greens are found here on the farm. We are committed (being foodie types ourselves) to growing an array of great tasting, healthy fresh produce here at Madison Creek Farms and doing it environmentally safe and low impacted globally. Come on out to the farm and experience first hand, you will see and taste the difference yourself.
Our Herbs-> Madison Creek Farms grows a wide variety of culinary herbs including 8 different types of basil 6 different varieties of thyme. we are in theprocess of constructing a formal herb garden that will provide planting beds for over 200 types of herbs both culinary and medicinal. From unusual to standard varietieswe offer a great selection of fresh herbs. For those of you that don't have much experience cooking with fresh herbs Madison Creek Farms offers great workshops/cooking demonstrations throughout the season. Check our event schedule for a complete listing. Lunch is always included and ya'll know that is worththe trip. Madison Creek Farms EVENTS
The FarmersMark and Peggy Lynn Marchetti along with their young son "Lucca"own and operate Madison Creek Farms. The farm has been in Peggy's family for three generations. The Marchetti's have been on the forefront of the local organic movement here in Tennessee. In 2001 Peggy organized & hosted the first Tennessee organic growers meeting that for the first time brought together 85 local farm families interested in growing their crops organically, together with state agriculture officials and national organic leaders to help form what has now offically become TOGA (Tennessee Organic Growers Association). Peggy currently presides as the president of The Franklin Farmers Market . The Franklin Farmers Market is Middle Tennessee sole farm certified producer only market. Every Saturday May/Nov 8/12pm. you can find over 65 local farmers and the best selection of organically & naturally grown produce, fruits and specialty crops. You will also find natural grass feed beef, free-ranged eggs and artisan cheeses, breads and other fine food products. Visit their website for more information on events and market updates. Franklin Farmers Market.org For more information on Mark Marchetti songs, please visit his my space site.

Local Natural Food Stores


1. Mountain Air Natural Foods Merchant verified (931) 484-8864 Nashville, TN Get Directions Yellow Page Ad

2. Natural Health Institute Incorporated Merchant verified (615) 242-6811 209 10th Ave S, Nashville, TN Get Directions www.natural-health-inst.c... - Yellow Page Ad

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3. Country Life Wholesale Food Coop (615) 327-3695 1917 Division St, Nashville, TN Get Directions

4. Warner Johnny E Merchant verified (931) 484-2131 Nashville, TN Get Directions www.warnerherbs.com - Yellow Page Ad

5. Turnip Truck (615) 650-3600 970 Woodland St, Nashville, TN Get Directions theturniptruck.com "... a wonderful, locally-owned grocery offering a terrific selection of organic..."
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6. Smoothie King (615) 321-4909 2422 Elliston Pl, Nashville, TN Get Directions

7. Wild Oats Market (615) 463-0164 4021 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville, TN Get Directions www.wildoats.com If you care about what you eat, youll want to shop this organic supermarket. Natural...

8. Golden Neo-Life Diamite Distr (615) 227-7532 833 W Nocturne Dr, Nashville, TN Get Directions

9. Harding Mall Health Foods (615) 834-3770 4649 Nolensville Pike, Nashville, TN Get Directions

10. Centro Botanico Azteca (615) 832-2397 2608 Nolensville Pike, Nashville, TN Get Directions

United Natural Foods Buying Club

We order every 4 weeks from United Natural Foods Buying Clubs (formerly Northeast Cooperatives) subsidiary of United Natural Foods, Inc

Frontier Coop Buying Club
We also order from Frontier Coop as buying club.We anticipate ordering monthly with the delivery the week before the UNFI delivery. Orders are drop shipped to a coordinator's home & then brought to the next UNFI delivery.Spring Summer 2008 Wholesale Catalog (entire)Spring Summer 2008 Wholesale Catalogin ~50 pages sections for easier downloading1 2 3 4 5 6 Monthly (June) Sales Catalog (entire)In sections:Pages 1- 24 Pages 25-48

We highly encourage everyone to support our local farms and locally owned businesses.Please see our recourses & links page
Our next UNFI delivery is June 23 atSecond Presbyterian Church, 3511 Belmont Blvd. Nashville, TN 37215(Enter around back, at the corner of Richards and Graybar)

First step is to join our email list: http://groups.google.com/group/marketplace-co-op