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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 Some may be out of date, but the following is a local list I compiled a while back: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?