Produce/Farm Stand

[quarter man]

Does anybody know of any roadside fresh produce/farm stands?

[Pairadocs]

Does anybody know of any roadside fresh produce/farm stands?

Maybe Brown's on 301 near the betting parlor ? Not sure, they might just have the same stuff as the grocery stores and the "farmers" (?) markets in Brownwood and Lady Lake.

I have seen "pop up" ones from time to time (on the back of a pickup) with melons when in season, peaches, oranges, corn, depending on the season. The ones I've noticed were at 466 at Rolling Acres road.

[Pairadocs]

[QUOTE=Pairadocs;2209195]Maybe Brown's on 301 near the betting parlor ? Not sure, they might just have the same stuff as the grocery stores and the "farmers" (?) markets in Brownwood and Lady Lake.

I have seen "pop up" ones from time to time (on the back of a pickup) with melons when in season, peaches, oranges, corn, depending on the season. The ones I've noticed were at 466 at Rolling Acres road.

[VApeople]

The ones I've noticed were at 466 at Rolling Acres road.

That location has had lots of car accidents.

Go to Brownwood on Saturday morning and see what they have for sale. One guy sells very good pot pies.

[tophcfa]

On 466 by the Lighthouse Seafood store.

[Papa_lecki]

There are 3 or 4 farms represented at the Brownwood farmers market every Saturday.
They offer lots of fresh fruits and veggies.

[BrianL99]

On 466 by the Lighthouse Seafood store.


The Poster asked about "fresh" roadside stands.

The one at 466 by Rolling Acres Rd. sells junk for too much money. You'll get much better at Publix.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

The layout of this part of the state isn't really conducive to roadside farm stands. Most roadside stands in my old state of Connecticut were on secondary roads that connected areas of commerce or residential neighborhoods with each other, with farms in between.

Around here, once you leave the main drag, you're on a secondary or tertiary road that stretches for many miles before you see anything else. Everything in the middle is farms, usually horse farms, citrus groves, or just ranches with family-owned horses on them. There's really no reason for anyone to travel that far away from the main roads, unless they live there or are visiting friends/family who live there.

It'd basically be similar to going all the way to Jacksonville to buy that one brand of paper you like best from their Jimbob's Office Supply House, because the local Staples doesn't carry it.

[tophcfa]

That location has had lots of car accidents.

Go to Brownwood on Saturday morning and see what they have for sale. One guy sells very good pot pies.

You mean the Farmers Market that USED TO be at Spanish Springs before it was moved closer to where new homes are being built!

[Ecuadog]

Every time I pass the corner of South Highway 475 & County Highway 475A, I want to stop at O'Steen's Market & Farm. One of these days I will.

Website... click here (https://osteensmarket.com/).

[Pairadocs]

You mean the Farmers Market that USED TO be at Spanish Springs before it was moved closer to where new homes are being built!

Apparently S.S. was not worth it any more to the vendors (?), but, the Lady Lake one IS GROWING. Of course down side is you have to go in auto. I would guess if it was still profitable, the S.S. market would have continued ? ? I really don't know the stats, but, are there really more people/homes to buy produce, honey, etc. near Brownwood than S.S. ?

[Pairadocs]

That location has had lots of car accidents.

Go to Brownwood on Saturday morning and see what they have for sale. One guy sells very good pot pies.

Most years in melon season, very nice family sells their melons at that location from their truck. I've found them very good, much better (in my opinion) than California melons. Don't live close enough to see, but have to pass there once or twice a day. Haven't seen any accidents but probably have been, most intersection have had accidents at one time or another.

[tophcfa]

The the Lady Lake one IS GROWING. Of course down side is you have to go in auto.

You can get to the Lady Lake Farmers Market (and driving range) by golf car via Palermo Place.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

You can get to the Lady Lake Farmers Market (and driving range) by golf car via Palermo Place.

Wow, I didn't know that - and equally awesome is that my periodontist's office is in the building just south of the soccer field. I could park my golf cart at the little front lot at the market on Rolling Acres, and walk around the corner and up a block to get to the periodontist.

[tophcfa]

Wow, I didn't know that - and equally awesome is that my periodontist's office is in the building just south of the soccer field. I could park my golf cart at the little front lot at the market on Rolling Acres, and walk around the corner and up a block to get to the periodontist.

It’s a beautiful golf cart ride from the historic section. After going through the Del Mar gate you can drive through Chula Vista then take the tunnel under Rio Grand and go through Mira Mesa and come out right onto Palermo Place. There is also good bass fishing in the pond you will come out right in front of on Palermo Place. It’s one of our go to bike riding routs after getting an ice cream at Kilwins in SS. You can also park your cart at the driving range.

[Hape2Bhr]

The Poster asked about "fresh" roadside stands.

The one at 466 by Rolling Acres Rd. sells junk for too much money. You'll get much better at Publix.

The market by the Lighthouse Seafood is not at Rolling Acres...two different locations. :ohdear::ohdear::ohdear:

[Smalley]

The market by the Lighthouse Seafood is not at Rolling Acres...two different locations. :ohdear::ohdear::ohdear:

Brown's has some tasty farm fresh produce that we've enjoyed. So we're planning to stop there periodically. They also have some frozen meals prepared by a local cook; eggplant parmigiana, chicken parmigiana for example. We tried the eggplant dish and we'd buy it again. It's nice to have something in the freezer for occasional use.

[Garywt]

There is the one at Sawgrass. Also check out the farmers market in Brownwood and get the addresses of some of the vendors selling veggies etc.

[tracy1j]

Bountiful Farms, it’s a wonderful farm stand.
Organic Farm | Bountiful Farms and Bistro | United States (https://www.bountifulfarmsinc.com/)

[BrianL99]

The market by the Lighthouse Seafood is not at Rolling Acres...two different locations. :ohdear::ohdear::ohdear:


I didn't realize there were 2. I stopped at the one by Lighthouse Seafood last week. Awful.

[La lamy]

I've seen stands on RT25 just north of 441. Haven't been yet this year, but I'm sure they're still there.

[mark g]

Does anybody know of any roadside fresh produce/farm stands?

Best place for fresh produce

[Gerrys]

You can get to the Lady Lake Farmers Market (and driving range) by golf car via Palermo Place.

Unfortunately, the Lady Lake farmers market will be closing on Tuesday, April 25th and won’t reopen until October.

[westernrider75]

Does anybody know of any roadside fresh produce/farm stands?

There is one on 466 just west of 301, not sure of the name, maybe Kens? I think they are only open Thursday, Friday and Saturday but super nice people.

[IndianaJones]

Kevin’s Produce on west 466, out past the “tiny house” development. Very good variety, most of it from South Florida.

[bncuhler@verizon.net]

Kevin’s Produce 466 in Oxford. Fabulous people. Always local. Take a left at the WaWa off 301. Go about a mile. Find them on Facebook. Usually open Wednesday or Thursday thru Sunday.

[midiwiz]

That location has had lots of car accidents.

Go to Brownwood on Saturday morning and see what they have for sale. One guy sells very good pot pies.

how is a pot pie produce??? sorry I'm not quite used to all these off topic commentaries I read in all post that have something to do with the villages..... makes no sense

[Joeint]

You mean the Farmers Market that USED TO be at Spanish Springs before it was moved closer to where new homes are being built!

Yeah, that's the one.. I hope the car show moves next Spanish Springs is too far to go to look at old cars.

[kkingston57]

Does anybody know of any roadside fresh produce/farm stands?

Seems like another thing of the past. Closest thing you inquired about is the U Pick Farms and they are more expensive than places like ALDI. Berries are fresh and you can get a FREE sample

[hosegooseman]

Does anybody know of any roadside fresh produce/farm stands?

Very close to the Villages. Also, Lady Lake Town in Rolling acres sports complex but that one has one more Tuesday left (next) and pause until October.

Gargiulo's Village (https://www.gargiulovillage.com/)

[kkingston57]

Apparently S.S. was not worth it any more to the vendors (?), but, the Lady Lake one IS GROWING. Of course down side is you have to go in auto. I would guess if it was still profitable, the S.S. market would have continued ? ? I really don't know the stats, but, are there really more people/homes to buy produce, honey, etc. near Brownwood than S.S. ?

Assume, and hate to use that word, that you are referring to the one in Lady Lake on US 27. Have been there. Most sell produce that was not bought by major retail stores and is starting to show signs of getting old.

[CharlieRoy]

Every time I pass the corner of South Highway 475 & County Highway 475A, I want to stop at O'Steen's Market & Farm. One of these days I will.

Website... click here (https://osteensmarket.com/).

I go to O'Steens regularly and find the quality and variety of the produce, fresh eggs, honey, etc to be quite good.

[Regorp]

The layout of this part of the state isn't really conducive to roadside farm stands. Most roadside stands in my old state of Connecticut were on secondary roads that connected areas of commerce or residential neighborhoods with each other, with farms in between.

Around here, once you leave the main drag, you're on a secondary or tertiary road that stretches for many miles before you see anything else. Everything in the middle is farms, usually horse farms, citrus groves, or just ranches with family-owned horses on them. There's really no reason for anyone to travel that far away from the main roads, unless they live there or are visiting friends/family who live there.

It'd basically be similar to going all the way to Jacksonville to buy that one brand of paper you like best from their Jimbob's Office Supply House, because the local Staples doesn't carry it.

Agreed that our old home state had some very nice roadside stands, ie Bristol and Berlin. Florida not so much other than Brownwood or Lady Lake.

[tophcfa]

Unfortunately, the Lady Lake farmers market will be closing on Tuesday, April 25th and won’t reopen until October.

Bummer, another casualty of the Snowbirds leaving for the season.

[tophcfa]

Yeah, that's the one.. I hope the car show moves next Spanish Springs is too far to go to look at old cars.

Depends on where you live, for some Brownwood is too far.

[derkster]

If you want to drive a ways The Markets at Marion have decent produce. They are only open Friday thru Sunday. It is almost roadside but you could call it parking lot side.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Agreed that our old home state had some very nice roadside stands, ie Bristol and Berlin. Florida not so much other than Brownwood or Lady Lake.

North Haven has an awesome one on Hartford Tpke on the way to Hamden - Frankie's. All organic farm behind (and beside) the stand, he has the best peaches in the world.

There are several in the Guilford and Middletown/Durham area as well.

[PugMom]

after all the positive posts about Sprouts, i had to check it out, & find their produce is as good if not better than local farm stands. some items are pricey, but others are a steal when on sale.

[PugMom]

North Haven has an awesome one on Hartford Tpke on the way to Hamden - Frankie's. All organic farm behind (and beside) the stand, he has the best peaches in the world.

There are several in the Guilford and Middletown/Durham area as well.

the one on SouthGlastonbury was EXCELLENT! i think it was called Draghi's, by the OldeCiderMill.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

the one on SouthGlastonbury was EXCELLENT! i think it was called Draghi's, by the OldeCiderMill.

Us Connecticut folks understand SO well about the "farm stand" situation. Our entire state is smaller than Central Florida but we have more farm stands per square mile than Central Florida does.

You can drive fewer than 5 miles away from any major city, and run into a farm stand. And a secondary city or town green will be within 5 miles of that farm stand on the other side of the route.

[njbchbum]

Us Connecticut folks understand SO well about the "farm stand" situation. Our entire state is smaller than Central Florida but we have more farm stands per square mile than Central Florida does.

You can drive fewer than 5 miles away from any major city, and run into a farm stand. And a secondary city or town green will be within 5 miles of that farm stand on the other side of the route.

LOL Bragging? Why do you think New Jersey is nicknamed The Garden State? I don't recall reading of or hearing from folks remarking about their Connecticut corn or Connecticut tomatoes! lol

[rsibole]

Every time I pass the corner of South Highway 475 & County Highway 475A, I want to stop at O'Steen's Market & Farm. One of these days I will.

Website... click here (https://osteensmarket.com/).

Worth the stop, nice hard-working people deserving of your support.

[DAVES]

Does anybody know of any roadside fresh produce/farm stands?

No shortage of them. Brownwood farmers market. Similar, in fact some of the same people, Marion flea market. The villages is running huge green houses. Quality produce is a matter of knowing what is good. Strangely fruit is the best when it is the cheapest. Everything has a season and that is when it is cheapest and the best.

[Pgcacace]

I miss the great roadside stands in CT especially in Cheshire. The geography in this area is so different from New England We picked up some corn on the cob at the Marion Market and it was actually very good!

[moerman]

Farmers Market at Brownwood Square every Saturday from 8-2. We all need to support it so they continue to show up.

[almondz]

Brown and Brown Farms on 301 is the real deal. Right in front of Oxford Downs.

[tophcfa]

Us Connecticut folks understand SO well about the "farm stand" situation. Our entire state is smaller than Central Florida but we have more farm stands per square mile than Central Florida does.

You can drive fewer than 5 miles away from any major city, and run into a farm stand. And a secondary city or town green will be within 5 miles of that farm stand on the other side of the route.

Lived for a few years in West Suffield, CT. It is truly a farming town, specializing in tree and sod farms. Their premium bumper crop is tobacco. The leaves of their tobacco plants are used throughout the world to roll the finest cigars, including Cubans.

[Garywt]

Yeah, that's the one.. I hope the car show moves next Spanish Springs is too far to go to look at old cars.

I always thought there were 2 farmers market and they just stopped the one in Spanish Springs. The one in Brownwood has been around for awhile. Never too far to look at old cars.

[Garywt]

Depends on where you live, for some Brownwood is too far.

Too far from what? It takes us an hour to get to Brownwood, it is a great ride.