New Leaf Market Farm Tour | Golden Acres Ranch

Saturday, October 20 from 9 AM to 5 PM Sunday October 21 from 10 AM to 4 PM ?

Out of the 31 farms on the tour this year 9 of them are right here in Jefferson County. This is a wonderful rural setting and there are farms and ranches aplenty. Cattle, cotton, peanuts, watermelon, wholesale nurseries, sod farms and dairies. These are bigger farms, although family run, and often hire help to handle the diversity of jobs it takes to make them successful. They are the backbone of this county.

Added to that are the niche market farms and ranches promoting lots of U-Pick opportunities. There are persimmon groves, vineyards, chestnuts, blueberry growers, vegetable farms, as well as livestock on a smaller scale. There is the small ruminant (that?s lamb or goat) ranches, pig farms, poultry raising and egg production.?You can go to those farms and ranches to select the animal you want. Lots of folks want to wake to the crow of a rooster or have a goat to clean the brush.

Now what to expect on the tour

Every year New Leaf Market puts out beautiful booklets to carry in-hand as you tour the various farms and ranches, however, they go quickly. No worry,? click here and you can see the full information, pick out the farms you want see and print the maps.

Golden Acres will have hayrides, the phoney pony swing, farm animals to pet, chickens, guineas and keets (baby guineas) and various vendors. We, of course, will have the mayhaw jelly and mayhaw cake.? Here is a list vendors we know are coming so far.

THREE SISTERS -Lawana and David Douglas will have their assortment of?jelly, jams, and unique gifts.

IN THE GLEN STUDIO -? Artist Barbara Graham and Melinda Ramsey. They share work with natural materials, gems, minerals and semi-precious stones. Their work ranges from simple pieces for daily wear to impressive pieces for a party or a formal night out.

WEAVES BY CAPPA ? Spinner and Weaver Alice Cappa. Throws, shawls, wraps, cocoons, tops, vests, leno-lace imagery and scarves. Go to www.alicecappa.com to see the full story. Alice will be here Saturday morning to demonstrate spinning. Schedule permitting she will be back on Sunday afternoon.

KNITTING AND CROCHETING DEMONSTRATIONS ? There will be some ladies that crochet and knit to use some of the yarn that Alice will produce during her demonstration. The wool is from a Gulf Coast Native sheep shorn here at Golden Acres Ranch.

ATLAS GARDEN GLOVES ? Camellia Garden Circle and Jefferson County Extension sell these gloves to the avid gardeners and friends to support sending children to the 4-H summer camp. Great gifts for the holidays and every gardener needs several pairs.

RED CEDAR FARM ? Artist Carmen and Gerry Zengel. They do wood carvings and metal art. These local artists from Lloyd, Florida are with us every year and are especially noted for their carved walking sticks.

SEED TIME HARVEST FARMS ? Cetta Barnhart will be bringing Jefferson County vegetables and fruits. Look for okra, green and red tomatoes, sweet potatoes and Asian persimmons.

FULFORD FARMS BOILED PEANUTS ? Esther Fulford will be boiling and selling her famous peanuts. For those of us that are connoisseurs of this great southern specialty, no further description is necessary.

JOHNSTON?S MEAT MARKET ? Barbecue Pork and Sausage Sandwiches, drinks and other good offerings. They are here every year and I know you?ll recognize their big red tent tucked up in a corner by the house.

GOLDEN ACRES RANCH ? Jelly Specialties from Jefferson County ? Mayhaw Jelly, Pindo Palm, Blueberry, Muscadine Grape (white and red)? and Cranberry Sauce for the holidays just around the corner. We?ll have Mayhaw Cake slices for sale also.

Source: http://www.goldenacresranchflorida.com/2012/10/new-leaf-market-farm-tour/

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