Juicing
 

Hello.
We are fairly new to the villages having recently moved here from Washington State.
We are really into juicing and used to be able to buy fruits and vegetables in bulk and would like to continue doing so here.
Are there any stores in the area that sell fruits/ vegetables in bulk?
Thanks
Julie

Not sure what you mean by bulk. I expect the,"farmers market," in Brownwood people will sell you produce by the case at a lower price. Probably also true at the marion flea market. Both are close by and free to get in. I'm sure there are others

and my philosophy:

I second the vote for the farmers market at Brownwood (Saturday’s), and there’s always Sam’s.

Brown's Country Market on 301

Brown's Country Market - Brown and Brown Farms - Grass seed supplier, producer, and harvester

You may find they taste differently down here. Some aren’t worth buying IMO.

I would think you are only looking for organic. Some may be out of date, but the following is a local list I compiled a while back:

Lonjevity Farms
15570 SE 47th Avenue
Summerfield, FL 34491
North 301, west Rt 42 (~ 1 mile), north on SE 47th Ave
Blackberry U-Pick and Produce Market
Saturday 05/27/17 9:00am to 2:00pm
Sunday 05/28/17 10:00am to 2:00pm
(305) 747-0863
http://www.lonjevityfarms.com/
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Empower School & Farm
16411 Whistling Pines Rd.
Umatilla, FL 32784
Monday - Friday 9am to 5:00pm
44 to Leesburg – left and follow 44 to Rt 19 N 2 miles (Eustis)

Incredible Edible Garden
1910 Lewis Road
Leesburg, Florida 34748
Monday - Sunday > please call before arrival - I build edible gardens and sometimes I am off property. 6am to 6 pm
Jonathan Squires
(352) 504-2481

Dirty Dog Organic Farm
2026 Lewis Road
Leesburg, FL 34748
Tues, Wed, Fri 10-6 Sat 10-4
(352) 235-0760
Dirty Dog Organics

Simon Seed
105 W. Magnolia St.
Leesburg, FL
(352) 787-4415
1 block off Main @ 1st/2nd Street
Circle Square Commons Farmers Market
(On Top of The World)
8405 Southwest 80th Street
Ocala, FL (352) 427-3982
Thursdays, 9AM - 1PM
Farmer's Market at Circle Square Commons in Ocala, Florida | Visit the Circle Square Commons Farmers Market Every Thursday for the fresh produce, baked goods, crafts and more!


Heather Oaks Farm
4240 Christmas Ln
Lady Lake, FL 32159
(352) 753-1184 (Call for current time & product availability)
Heather Oaks Farm
https://www.facebook.com/HeatherOaksFarm/
Aquaponic Vegetables

Lady Lake Peach
2917 Lake Griffin Rd
Lady Lake, FL 32159
(352) 217-8853 Open 10-4
http://www.ladylakepeach.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Lady-Lake-P...9387689224920/
Open in Summer Only


Clermont Farmer’s Market
City Hall Park (7th & Montrose to 8th & Montrose)
685 W. Montrose
Clermont, FL 34711
Every Sunday 9am-2pm
(352) 617-8788 (Sandy Farnsworth, Ex Dir)
http://www.clermontdowntownpartnersh...armer-s-market
https://www.facebook.com/downtownclermontfarmersmarket

You also have The Villages Grown, Lucky's Market in Clermont and Earth Fare in Ocala. I'm sure I've missed a few. Publix, Aldi's, Winn Dixie, Fresh Market, and Walmart sell some organic.

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The word Organic and Aquaphonics can be misleading.
The aquaphonic products are grown in soiless modules, and fed a chemical based nutrient., and can be claimed to be organic.
Does not sound very organic to me. More GM on steroids.

PS. Please be aware. I have a bee in my bonnet regarding the overuse of chemicals/drugs in veg, fruit, and meat production.
My wife is convinced, I am certified organically nuts actually!!:icon_wink:

Also, Earth Faire is coming to Lady Lake. Supposedly by the end of July we will have one at the Lady Lake Crossing on Fennel Boulevard, near Total Wine.

Unfortunately this time of the year is not the season for most orchards, You may have to wait till the next crop is ready. We usually get a box for squeezing for $5.00 - $10.00 at some of the orchards.

there is no place near. Tampa has a large commercial produce market. that is where most vendors go. Not many produce farms near here

Marion Market

Hi there,
I’m from WA State as well!!!
Hope to meet you sometime!!!
Been here 10 years, welcome!!

It is my understanding that they’ve gone out of business and are no longer coming here. Have you heard otherwise?

????? Have the vendors reopen at the Sumter center?
I'm looking to buy one of those lighted address signs for the house.

I used to get a listing of organic vegetables and fruits from an organization over the internet. I suggest you try to Google organic farms as there is definitely one or two associations with large listings across the country and I'm sure Florida has many small farms. Dirty dog organics on Lewis road is currently closed because they had an infestation that ate up all of their plants this year but I'm sure they'll be open next. I don't think they are cheap because they're organic and I haven't seen any bulk prices there.

[QUOTE=Topspinmo;1959068]You may find they taste differently down here. Some aren’t worth buying IMO.

Yes, I read they are open Tu Wed and Thurs the first week of each month until around Sep, when a second week (I forgot which) of each month will be added. I forget which square it is at on which night.

welcome guys!
we're from oregon and have been here less than a year. you're going to love it here.
we do juices/smoothies daily, but I havent found organic produce in bulk. We do the Gainesville/Tampa trip per month for their whole foods/trader joe's. Gainesville is closer but I prefer Tampa. More things to do/see in Tampa.

hope to see you around.
cheers!

Marion Market
 

The Marion Market offers LOTS of vegetables every weekend.

See if Villages Grown will sell to you in bulk

Taste-most of what we buy are commercial fruits and vegetables. They are chosen not for taste but for high yield, good shipping and easy harvest. Most of what we eat is so far removed from natural that we would not likely recognize the natural varieties.

Strawberries. I used to grow a variety called Guardian. I think you can still buy plants.
They do not sell well because people want to buy the big pretty, tasteless, ones. Not sure if guardian will grow in our climate or that the birds, fungus, insects etc you allow you to get any fruit.

All fruits are local. Oregon? I expect if you read the shipping boxes, you will find Apples and Pears from Oregon or New York. Oranges, I think Florida oranges and grapefruits are cheaper in New York than in Florida. Blueberries-I am growing them. They are not the same varieties as up north. The organic, acidic soil they need? We have sandy, clay with a PH between 7-8. The birds? Around here they have no class they do not even wait for them to ripen to pick the bushes clean of fruit.

ALDI grocery store claims to be all organic/local. I get all my juicing vegs/fruit there at a fraction of price of anywhere. Always fresh & healthy stuff!

And, I too, am from WA state (Poulsbo, actually)! 😊

Florida grown citrus that I'm able to find is only available at the orchards. Everything else comes out of California and is for the most part not near as good for eating or juicing as Florida grown and picked ripe. As far as veggies other recommendations have been OK. Haven't seen any recommendations for the Villages Grown

you'll need to buy where the flea mkt stands buy theirs,,, otheer'n that bargain w/publix etc oranges might be fairly easy
We are fairly new to the villages having recently moved here from Washington State.
We are really into juicing and used to be able to buy fruits and vegetables in bulk and would like to continue doing so here.
Are there any stores in the area that sell fruits/ vegetables in bulk?
Thanks
Julie[/QUOTE]