LOCAL CHOICES

Graig Garden

Hilmar, CA

This part-time farmer has a diversified 7 acre farm in Hilmar, Ca. Registered with the County, all natural farming is practiced here with composting, mowing, string trimming, and cover crops. The large varieties of fresh harvest can be found at the Merced Farmers Market, June – December.

Apples, Chestnuts, Figs, Grapes, Ju Ju Be’s, Peaches, Pecans, Pluots, Pomegranates, Persimmons, Walnuts

Gordon Graig
Hilmar, Ca
(209) 634-1513

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Open Space Meats

Newman, CA

A family run grass fed beef company that believes in stewardship for the land, providing a healthy pasture raised environment for their cattle. For quality beef, these Central Valley ranchers do not use steroid implants, antibiotics and do not push cattle production faster than nature intended. Delivery is available on all purchases personally or can be shipped via overnight courier.

Top Sirloin Steaks, Filet Mignon, Rib Eye, Sirloin Tip Steak, New York Strip, Flank, Tri-Tip, Chuck Roast, Arm Roast, Bottom Round, London Broil, Butt Tender, Eye of Round Roast, Brisket, Ground Beef, Fajita Strips

Seth and Mica Nitschke
1215 S. Street
Newman, Ca 95360
(209) 262-8780
www.openspacemeats.com

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Sorensen Farms

Merced, CA

This family has been raising all natural grass fed sheep for over 25 years. They specialize in breeding Romney Sheep and Anatolian Shepherd Dogs to protect their flock. They use friendly weed control and a balanced medicine approach. The sheep are never forced to lamb out of season. Sheep are sold by the whole lamb or individual cuts and can be shipped any where in the United States.

Lamb, Sheep, Wool

Robert and Emily Lindsey
Bailey Ave.
Merced, Ca
(209) 383-1606
www.allnaturalsheep.com

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Lavender Hollow Farms

Escalon, CA

This fragrant farm is located in Escalon, maintained and tended by the Taylor family. A seasonal u-pick of over 30 varieties of lavender from May – July. Enjoy lavender tea, lavender cookies, lavender scones in the tea room or shop in the boutique with handcrafted lavender soaps, lotions & oils.

Lavender, Soaps, Lotions, Oils

Bill and Alice Taylor
22244 McBride Ave.
Escalon, CA 95320
(209) 838-2453
www.LavenderHollowFarm.com

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Olmo Apiaries

Ripon, CA

Pollinating in various locations this family owned operation also harvests the honey and produce many items from the beeswax. All there honey is raw, natural and pure. They can be found at Modesto and Lodi Farmers Markets.

Honey, Beeswax, Bee Pollen, Candles, Cream, Soaps, Lip Balm

Nadine Olmo
315 Milgeo Rd.
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 818-3642
nadineolmo@yahoo.com

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E & B Gourmet Farms

Ceres, CA

This family comes with 40 years of experience here in the Central Valley specializing in fine poultry and game birds. They are USDA inspected and use no hormones or antibiotics, these birds are free range with all natural balanced diets that are a unique and tender taste.

Squab, Poussin, Quail, Stewing Hens, Rhode Island Red Hen Eggs, Quail Eggs

Ed and Becky Mendes
4718 E. Service Rd
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 538-0312

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Tripple H Farms

Hanford, CA

All aspects of this family farm are practiced organicly and non-medicated, with a large variety of heirloom fruits, vegetables, herbs and honey and will be starting a CSA this year. These farmers also offer organic body products hand made from herbs and oils and will customize special allergy orders along with custom gift basket orders. Visit their farm stand Sat – Sunday 8am ~ 6pm.

Heritage Turkeys, Muscovy Ducks, Coturnix Quail, Cuckoo Maran Chickens, Eggs, Zucchini, Heirloom Tomatoes, Onions, Blueberries, Heirloom Red & Purple Garlic, Red & Purple skinned potatoes, Wine Grapes, Table Grapes, Luffa, Cantaloupe, Watermelon, Turnips, Beets, Broccoli, Sprouts, Spinach, Snow Peas, Lotions, Lip Balm, Rubs, Liquid Soaps, Shampoos & Conditioners, Honey, Pollen, Propolis, Bee sting therapy.

Angi Harrover
6779 16th Ave.
Hanford CA, 93230
(559) 273-7642

www.tripplehfarms.com

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Athena’s Gift

Gustine, CA

The Piccirillo family have been growing olive trees fro many years here in the Central Valley. They are known for their orchards of Spanish and Italian olive trees that produce a special blend and variety of olive oils.

Olive Oils, Lavender Soap, Oatmeal and Honey Soap

Anne Piccirillo
P.O. Box 454
Gustine, CA 95322
(209) 631-1127

www.athenasgift.com

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Pure Valley Honey Bees

Le Grand, CA

Pure Valley offers 100% pure honey straight from the hive providing the sweetest honey products in the valley!  Their honey can be found at Merced, Mariposa and Los Banos Farmers Market.

A large variety of flavored Honey, A large variety of Honey & Nuts

Frankie Mederos & Evelyn Farris
9641 Mariposa Way
Le Grande, CA 95333
209.631.6565 / 209.389.0221
www.purevalleyhoneybees.com

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Beekman & Beekman

Hughson, CA

60 years of beekeeping experience for this fifth generation family farm. This apiary provides “Estate Bottled” pure varietal honeys and more, with a tasting room open seasonally from February – December, Saturdays & Sundays.

Honey, Honey Wine, Lavender, Soaps, Gifts

Beekman & Beekman
5236 Geer Rd.
Hughson, CA 95326
(209) 667-5812
www.beekmanandbeekman.com

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