There’s no better way to bring in the season than a visit to one of the nearby farms for fresh produce. Whether you’re a fan of fresh fruit or delicious vegetables, the area’s farms grow some of the best you’ll ever taste. Using fresh, locally grown ingredients takes your cooking to the next level and makes you feel good for supporting local farmers. Make sure you take some time to plan a visit to any of these fascinating farms around Ellisville, Missouri.
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Centennial Farms
Over in Augusta, you’ll find Centennial Farms, which has been a part of the community since 1854. When you visit Centennial Farms, you’ll get the chance to shop their on-site market for the freshest peaches you’ll ever taste, apple butter, unpasteurized honey, and much more. If you show up during the fall, you’ll be able to taste 16 varieties of apples. This is a great way to show children the wonders of farming and where their food comes from.
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Herman’s Farm Orchard
If you want to know what tomatoes are supposed to taste like, get over to Herman’s Farm Orchard. This is a pick-your-own farm where you can explore their fields of 15 varieties of tomatoes. During the summer, you’ll also get the chance to grab some peaches, blackberries, and more. Their fall season brings their apples and in October, you can pick your own pumpkin for Halloween. You’ll also get the chance to shop their selection of beautiful, hand-crafted Amish furniture.
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Eckert’s Grafton Farm
Head over to Grafton to visit Eckert’s Grafton Farm. The opportunity to pick your own produce, shop at the country store, and take part in their entertainment makes this one of the most popular farms in the area. They offer apples and pumpkins in the fall and blackberries and peaches in the summer. You can experience some of the freshest produce you’ve ever had. There’s always something fun to do at Eckert’s, especially for the kids.
Plan your trip around one of the events they hold throughout the year to make your visit an unforgettable one. Pig races, pumpkin cannons, haunted hayrides in October, stage shows, group picnics — you name it. If you’re looking for a full day of fun on the farm, Eckert’s should be at the top of your to-do list.
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Thierbach Orchards & Berry Farm
In Marthasville, you’ll find Thierbach Orchards & Berry Farm. This farm is one of the best places for fresh fruit: strawberries, blueberries, cherries, blackberries, peaches, apples, and more. You can pick your own fruit in their berry patches and peaches from the trees starting in July. Stop by their market to pick up a pound or two of some of the best-tasting fruits you’ll ever have.
Getting your produce from your local chain supermarket is convenient, but it’ll never taste as good or be as fresh as what you’ll find at your local farms. Be sure to support our farmers and transform your kitchen into a farm-to-table restaurant.
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