[Papa_lecki]

Originally Posted by Dusty_Star

LOL a farm of any size will put their produce in boxes for transport & they reuse the boxes. What is the sign of a farmer burlap bags? If I had a bumper crop of rhubarb I would definitely ask Publix for a box to put it in.

Well, those boxes say “grown on a big farm”.

[AMB444]

I was searching around TV area for Community Supported Agriculture farms.

Found this farm fairly close to TV. Pasture Prime Family Farm. Beef, pork, poultry, eggs.

Home - Pasture Prime Family Farm LLC - Pasture Prime Family Farm LLC

Place an online order that you then pick up on Saturday mornings.

[margaretmattson]

Originally Posted by kkingston57

Have been to both of the above. They do sell a lot of produce and OK priced. They appear to be selling items that the regular grocers did not buy and ARE NOT farmers. All of their goods come out of boxes from big farmers.

Have not seen a true farmers market in an around TV and seriously believe that this is another thing of the past.

Correct. The vendors at the Flea markets get their produce from the wholesale markets in Tampa.

[Rzepecki]

I love the Mercado at Spanish Springs on Saturdays.

[Dawn H]

Definitely visit Bountiful Farms in Lake Okahumpka on 33.
Family run Organic farm.
Open Tues thru Saturday
On Wednesdays, various outside vendors set up tents as well

[mikreb]

if you want produce and goods grown by the seller try Osteen's Market in Summerfield.

[Robojo]

Originally Posted by BubblesandPat

I've been looking for a real farmers market where you can buy locally grown produce, local eggs etc. The one at Sawgrass was disappointing but maybe this country girl is too picky. Havent had much luck with Google.

Gino's Farm Stand opens across the street from a publix or winn dixie. I found it once whike driving around LOL can't find it again. He has a good country farm stand not a shiny city one. I know what you're looking for and you can find it but it is elusive.

[NotGolfer]

Brown's Market on 301. Oxford---north of 466. Also O-Steen's in Summerfield off 476 (I think). They grow their own produce. It may be a bit of a drive for you but consider it an "adventure" of getting to know your area.

[kendi]

Originally Posted by vintageogauge

The produce at Brownwood is sub-par especially their tomatoes. The flea markets mentioned above have much better quality and more vendors to choose from.

Agree. A lot of the produce at Brownwood is not even local and priced way too high.

[airstreamingypsy]

I suspect very few at Brownwood are locally grown by the seller, seems more like they buy the produce, mark it up and sell it at the "farmer's market".

[Vicxyz]

Bountiful Farms has quality organic products at a reasonable price. Noble Roots Farm in Eustis sells organically grown vegetables as well as grass fed beef and chicken. They also offer a CSA.

[JWGifford]

Originally Posted by BubblesandPat

I've been looking for a real farmers market where you can buy locally grown produce, local eggs etc. The one at Sawgrass was disappointing but maybe this country girl is too picky. Havent had much luck with Google.

I never went to the one at Brownwood. I thought it was only for Farmers?

[waterflower]

You are absolutely correct. Unfortunatlely not enough people in society value healthy food especially in The Villages. When you see the tractor trailers delivering to the restaurants in the bubble that will give you so much information. Food made in china...Organic farmers markets are a neccesity. You pay now-or you pay later. Try this site for a reference. Family Farms - LocalHarvest

[GATORBILL66]

Originally Posted by BubblesandPat

I've been looking for a real farmers market where you can buy locally grown produce, local eggs etc. The one at Sawgrass was disappointing but maybe this country girl is too picky. Havent had much luck with Google.

Brownwood's farmers market is so overpriced. I compared their prices with Publix. Publix was cheaper!

[RRGuyNJ]

Originally Posted by BubblesandPat

I've been looking for a real farmers market where you can buy locally grown produce, local eggs etc. The one at Sawgrass was disappointing but maybe this country girl is too picky. Havent had much luck with Google.

We went to Websters when we were there in January. I thought it was a great Farmer's Market and they also have a lot of other "Stuff" It's a little bit of a ride but well worth it.
Brownwood market is not bad and of course much closer.