To celebrate the bounty of spring + summer produce, we asked for recommendations on your favorite ways to eat local.
If you’re trying to get closer to the source with your food, you’ll find options for every season + commitment level.👇 #Pro tip: Contact the farmers before making a trip to confirm times + current location.
CSAs
CSA = Community Shared Agriculture. Participants buy a farm share for a full or half season, where they pick up weekly or monthly produce + products. Some CSAs offer farm volunteer opportunities for a discounted share price. Best for: More adventurous eaters + people who can get creative if the same ingredient shows up for weeks in a row.
🍓 Glassroots Farm & Haberdashery | Lakeland Downtown Farmers Curb Market | Stay up-to-date for pricing + information on their Facebook page or email them at glassrootsfarm@gmail.com.
🍓 Bilbrey Family Farm | 6488 Bilbrey Nursery Rd., Auburndale | 863.412.2008 | The farm is now accepting members for their upcoming eighth CSA season, which is projected to start in November.
🍓 Crum Brother’s Family Farm | Hillcrest Coffee + Grove Roots Brewery | info@crumbrothersfamilyfarm.com | Your first week of the CSA is free when you sign up. Location varies.
Farms + Farm Stands
Fresh options for grabbing local produce. Seasonal offerings, plus extras like plants, flowers, jams + jellies and other goodies. Best for: People who want to choose their quantities and types of produce, or people who like road trips.
🌿 Aqua Organics | Lakeland Downtown Farmers Curb Market | 352.222.4086 | Local organic aquaponic produce.
🌿 Walker’s Farm Fresh Produce | 6320 U.S. Hwy. 98, S., Bartow | 863.646.0759 | Farm-fresh produce, honey, jam, jelly + boiled peanuts.
🌿 Parkesdale Farm Market | 3702 W. Baker St., Plant City | 813.754.2704 | The largest strawberry + citrus market in Florida.
🌿 Forbes Road Market | 1608 Branch Forbes Rd., Plant City | 813.759.2629 | Flowers, peaches, seedless watermelon + more.
🌿 A Land of Delight Natural Farm | 2514 Leaning Pine Ln., Plant City | 813.359.9120 | Heirloom seeds, organic herbs, vegetables, fruit + more.
Q: How do you source your local produce? And where’s your favorite spot to eat local? Let us know by emailing hello@laltoday, or send us a note over on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. In the meantime, we’re just going to be here finishing some strawberries.
