Freshspire is partnering with Orange County, NC to introduce new farmers to new markets through technology and services. Farmers included in this have already been through a county-led accelerator to get farmers ready for wholesale markets. Freshspire takes the next step in assisting farmers - establishing and maintaining buyers through good practices and tech.
Howard Allen's farm is no-till and considers it as "beyond organic". He grows food, participates in agri-tourism and hosts farm therapy.
Currently Sells: Cilantro, Little Gems, Green Head Lettuce, Arugula, Salad Mix, Sunflower Shoots
Howard Allen of Faithfull Farms
Jane and Darin started their farm in 2009, the farm also serves as a space for education and wellness programs. Their farm is Certified Organic.
Currently Sells: Sweet Potatoes, Shiitake Mushrooms, Kale, Lettuce, Turnips, Carrots, Mustard Greens, Collards, Red Beets, Strawberries, Arugula, Sugar Snap Peas, Garlic Scapes, Cilantro, Basil
Jane and Darin of RambleRill Farm
Debbie and Walt from WildSide Farm
Debbie and Walt started their farm in the Fall of 2021 on their Chapel Hill property which was once a dairy farm.
Currently Sells: Salanova lettuces, Spinach, Mizuna, Garlic, Green Onions, Broccoli, Fennel, Radishes, Kohlrabi, Parsley, Mustard Greens
Ben from Dawnbreaker Farms
Located on 20 acres and started in 2013, Ben is invested in the health and wellbeing of both their animals and their land.
Currently Selling: Whole Chickens, Whole Pekin Duck
Kamal Bell from Sankofa Farms
Durham native, Kamal Bell and his family started their farm in 2016. They seek to change food purchasing habits by minorities in food desserts, both in urban and rural areas.
Currently Selling: Microgreens, Chard, Kale, Collards, Lettuce, Beets, Parsley & Celery
Danny and George from Red Tail Farms
Danny and George have been growing heritage and modern grains for 10 years.
Currently Selling: Heirloom Dent & Flint Corn, kernels, grit, cornmeal & polenta, Red Wheat, berries, AP flour, WW flour, bread flour, bran