Use this directory to find and contact family farms, orchards, producers and businesses that serve or sell locally grown products in our region.
Local Farmers' Markets
DeWitt Farmers’ Market
5th Avenue and 10th Street bordering Lincoln Park in Downtown DeWitt Greg King 563-676-3689 dewittfarmersmarket@yahoo.com
Locally grown fruits, vegetables, eggs, baked goods, jams & jellies, plants & flowers, and handmade crafts. Market open Monday & Thursday 3:30–6:30 p.m. May 19 through October 13.
Dubuque Farmers’ Market
Located on Iowa, 12th, and 13th Streets around City Hall 565-588-4400 Dubuque Main Street office@dubuquemainstreet.org
Iowa’s oldest open-air farmer’s market. Open rain or shine on Saturdays from 7 a.m. to noon May through October. Full line of locally grown and produced vegetables, fruits, nuts, maple syrup, meats, dairy, eggs, baked goods, organic and chemical-free products, honey, plants, flowers, arts, crafts, and hot breakfast foods!
Dubuque Winter Farmers’ Market
Colts Center, 11th & Central Dubuque, IA 52001 563-557-7292 chris@fourmounds.org
Indoor heated market in Downtown Dubuque every Saturday from November through April from 9 a.m. to noon. Products include root vegetables, onions, spinach, apples, pickles, canned goods, jellies, syrups, honey, wine, meats, eggs, cheese, baked good, dips and more. Coffee and breakfast items available, Closed Christmas and New Year’s Eve.
Manchesters' Farmers’ Market
200 East Main Street Manchester, IA 52057 563-927-4141 macc@manchesteriowa.org
Provide a local market for home grown, home baked, homemade or handcrafted items.
Maquoketas' Farmers’ Market
11620 182nd Ave, Maquoketa, IA 52060 563-357-0814 maquoketafarmersmarket@gmail.com www.maquoketachamber.com
Open 4-7 on Tuesday evenings. May 20th - Oct. 22nd @ Ohnward Fine Arts Center east edge of Maq. on Hwy 64/Platt Street.
Monticello Farmers’ Market
Middle School Parking lot on South Main Street Monticello, IA 52310 Judy Skay - 319-431-8818 www.monticellofarmersmarket.com
Market Days and Hours: Wed. 3:00 - 5:30 p.m. Sat. 7:00 - 11 a.m. May 8th - Oct. 30th, Fresh produce, baked goods, craft items, plants, flowers and fresh farm eggs.
For a listing of Farmers’ Markets in your specific area visit www.localharvest.org
Delaware County
Edgewood Locker
Terry Kerns
P.O. Box 45 Edgewood, IA 52042 phone: 563-928-6814
Custom meat processing–private label processing–retail sales–wholesale sales– fund-raising–catering
Clinton County
Keitel’s Family Farm
Jim & Katy Keitel 1304 140th Avenue Lost Nation, IA 52254 phone: 563-678-2543 cell: 563-593-1265 keitels@netins.net
Naturally raised beef, pork, turkeys and broiler chickens. Cage-free brown eggs. Garden produce.
Prairie Belle Enterprises
Greg & Connie King 3314 270th Street DeWitt, IA 52742 563-676-3689 gking60@gmail.com www.pbefarm.com
Farm-fresh vegetables, heirloom tomatoes and berries.
Prairie Creek Honey
David Hayes 1749 110th Street Maquoketa, IA 52060 563-678-2862
Pure and natural Eastern Iowa honey.
Dubuque County
Heritage Trail Farm
Tom Thompson 11168 Holy Cross Road Farley, IA 52046 phone: 563-744-3174 tom@heritagetrailfarm.com
Growing over 12 varieties of organic garlic since 1996.
Massey Valley Apiary
Paul Goldstein 5219 Massey Station Road Dubuque, IA 52003 563-588-2820 pgoldst@msn.com
Naturally produced honey, family owned and operated small producer. Our honey is never heated or processed. We also sell “raw” and comb honey.
Jackson County
Gravert’s Apple Basket Orchard
Diane Gravert 54757 Highway 52 Sabula, IA 52070 563-687-2298 www.gravertorchard.com
Family Apple Orchard 20 varieties - U-pick or we’ll pick. Fresh cider, homemade jams, pickles & caramel apples. Local honey and pure maple syrup. Open Sept.-Nov., Fri.-Mon., 9-6.
Grossmans Meats
Ives Grossman 4218 435th Preston, IA 52069 phone: 563-212-6120 fax: 563-689-6120
Sells cut beef and homegrown chicken year round.
Heritage Beef
Sheldon and Yvonne Headings 17088 317th Avenue Bellevue, IA 52031 phone: 563-872-3331 fax: 563-873-3331
shorganics@emypeople.net
We raise and sell 100% grass-fed Devon beef without antibiotics, hormones and grains. Also organic pastured brown eggs.
Hwy 64 Gardens
Ron Fier and Sandy Sander 31207 Hwy 64 Maquoketa, IA 52060 phone:563-689-5526 fax:563-689-5526 rlf123@netins.net www.highway64gardens.com
Sweet corn, pumpkins.
Iowa Grape Vines (Winery, Juicery &Nursery)
Jim & Mary Kay Sorensen 45062 17th Street Preston, IA 52069 563-689-6347 563-940-3830 (Winery) iowagrapevines@yahoo.com www.iowagrapevines.com
Dry to sweet wines, 100% Pure grape juice no additives & grape vines for sale. Seedless grapes Sept. – Oct. We incorporate organic principles in our vineyard. See website for events.
Irish Meadows Alpaca Farm
Julie Delaney 23477 Bellevue Cascade Road LaMotte, IA 52054
563-543-1375
mikejuliedelaney@gmail.com
Irish Meadows Alpaca Farm sells alpacas for breeding stock. We also sell alpaca products, alpaca yarn, alpaca fleeces, and alpaca rovings.
Northfork Gardens
Elmer & Rachel Huebbe 15904 155th Avenue Maquoketa, IA 52060 563-652-0019 Variety of vegetables.
Tabor Home Vineyards & Winery
Paul & Martha Tabor 3570 67th Street Baldwin, IA 52207 phone: 563-673-3131 fax: 563-673-3141 iowawine@netins.net www.TaborHomeWinery.com
Iowa’s oldest estate winery, producing 15 award-winning wines. Family owned and operated. Open everyday for free wine tasting & tours. Picnic area by the 20 year-old vineyard and 1860s barn. Music events are listed on our web site.
Earth & Fork
Brian Hayward 18279 110th street, Maquoketa IA 52060 earthandfork@gmail.com A variety of top quality, seasonal produce. Naturally grown. CSA shares available.
Jo Daviess County, IL
Galena Cellars Vineyard & Winery
Scott Lawlor 515 South Main Street Galena, IL 61036 phone: 815-777-3330 fax: 815-777-3335 wine@galenacellars.com galenacellars.com
The Lawlor family have been producing award-winning wines in the Midwest since 1976. Galena Cellars today produces more than 60,000 gallons of which there are 40 varieties. Come taste and you be the judge.
Jones County
Amber Ridge Farm
Joe & Dee Wagner 15173 E23 County Home Road Anamosa, IA 52205 319-462-4881 joewags@hotmail.com www.amberridgefarm.net
Wine grapes, eggs, horseradish and giant pumpkins.
Ambleside Farm
Kristina Doll 15758 Temple Hill Road Onslow, IA 52321 319-310-2210 amblesideo@gmail.com
A variety of seasonal produce and specializing in Heirloom tomatoes, raspberries and winter greens. Incorporating organic principles. CSA shares available.
country crumbs...etc.
Judy Skay 913 Southhaven Drive Monticello, IA 52310 phone:319-465-7023 cell:319-431-8818 jannskay@msn.com
Fresh seasonal produce, jams, jellies, homemade bread & baked goods.
George Manternach
22754 230th Street Monticello, IA 52310 phone: 319-465-5808 geomant@n-connect.net
Sweet corn Fresh pork — whole or halves
Monk’s Orchard
Douglas Monk 13982 Rock Road Monticello, IA 52310 319-465-3619 douglasmonk@agapemail.net
Apple orchard, heirloom tomatoes, pumpkins and Indian corn, organic hard red wheat.
Wild Prairie Rose Farm
Rose Rohr 17718 120th Street Anamosa, IA 52205 319-480-0221 jccultural@yahoo.com
Grapes, seasonal produce, herbs & flowers.
Restaurants/Stores
Daly Creek Winery & Bistro
Jim Langer 106 North Ford Street Anamosa, IA 52205 phone: 319-462-2525 fax: 319-462-2225 dalycreekwinery@aol.com
Native Iowa Winery producing premium wines. Full service upscale restaurant serving Lunch & Dinner. Tues.-Sat. 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sun. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Closed Mondays.
Four Mounds Inn
Marie Fitzgerald, Inn Manager 4900 Peru Road Dubuque, IA 52001 563-556-1908 inn@fourmounds.org
Historic estate and gentleman’s farm overlooking the Mississippi River that features a bed & breakfast and small conference center. B&B breakfasts and conference lunches feature products from the site’s vegetable, herb, flower and fruit gardens (in season) as well as eggs from the farm’s chicken house. Open 365 days/year.
Finest Grains Natural & Organic Products, LLC
Deanne or Jason 635 16th Ave. SE Dyersville, IA 52040 phone: 563-875-6088 fax: 563-875-6099 finestgrains@iowatelecom.net
Offering healthy alternatives including: Organic Meats, Dairy and fresh Produce; Natural & Organic Foods, Herbal Supplements, Vitamins & Personal Care Products; Gluten-Free/Allergy Free Products, Eco-Friendly (Green) Soaps, Detergents & Cleaning Products; Fine Iowa Wines, Essential Oils and Gift Selections. M-F: 10 AM to 6 PM Sat.: 9 AM to 2 PM Closed Sundays & Holidays
Dubuque Food Co-op
info@dubuquefoodcoop.com www.dubuquefoodcoop.com
Community-owned full-service grocery store focusing on local, natural and organic foods.
Garden Cafe@THE CROSSROAD Inspired Living
602 10th Street DeWitt, Iowa 52742 563-659-8897 www.crossroadsofdewitt.com Monday–Saturday, 11 a.m.–2 p.m
Seasonal menu highlighting locally grown produce and meat products. Wholesome soups, sandwiches and salads served to honor our agricultural heritage, farmers, and gardeners that produce the finest and freshest ingredients. Simply fresh, simply good.
Hy-Vee Food Stores
Visit us at these locations: 2395 NW Arterial 3500 Dodge Street 400 S. Locust Street Dubuque, IA www.hy-vee.com
Shop a wide selection of local, organic and natural products. Choose from a variety of homegrown produce, locally produced wines, cheese, meats and much more. Open 24 hours/7 days a week.
The Food Store Natural ~ Organic Grocery & Deli
Michael Breitbach 1109 Iowa Street Dubuque, Iowa 52007 563-557-1777 dubuquefoodstore@gmail.com
Organic grocery and fresh-hot deli selling and serving local meats and produce with store front on historic Dubuque Farmers’ Market. Open Monday–Friday 9 a.m.–7
p.m. and Saturday 6 a.m.–6 p.m.
Kelly's Kitchen
535 Hill St. Dubuque, IA 52001 phone: 563-556-5443
It’s Ready! Fresh! Go! Unique homemade dinners, sides, and desserts both fresh and fresh-frozen ready to go! Convenient, easy and GOOD!
Woodfire Grille/Diamond Jo Casino
Jeffrey Holder 301 Bell Street Dubuque, IA 52001 phone: 563-690-4835 fax: 563-690-4801 Jeff.Holder@diamondjo.com www.diamondjo.com
Woodfire Grille is a contemporary steakhouse serving prime beef, locally grown and produced, produce and pork.
Contributors
Jackson County Extension and Outreach
Amber Matthiesen 201 W. Platt Street Maquoketa, IA 52060 phone: 563-652-4923 fax: 563-652-6710 amber@iastate.edu
Provide research-based, unbiased information and educational programs for consumers, producers and institutions who are working in the local foods economy.
Jones County Extension and Outreach
Joe Yedlik and Kim Miller 605 East Main Street Anamosa, IA 52205 phone: 319-462-2791 fax: 319-462-4572 jwyedlik@iastate.edu kmiller5@iastate.edu
Provide research-based, unbiased information and educational programs for consumers, producers and institutions who are working in the local foods economy.
Dubuque County Extension and Outreach
Brittany Bethel 14858 W. Ridge Lane Dubuque, IA 52003 phone: 563-583-6496 bbethel@iastate.edu www.extension.iastate.edu/dubuque
Provide research-based, unbiased information and educational programs for consumers, producers and institutions who are working in the local foods economy.
Delaware County ISU Extension & Outreach
Lori Scovel 1417 N. Franklin St. P.O. Box 336 Manchester, IA 52057 phone: 563-927-4201 lscovel@iastate.edu www.extension.iastate.edu/delaware
Provide research-based, unbiased information and educational programs for consumers, producers and institutions who are working in the local foods economy.
Jones Regional Medical Center
Marilyn McCall, Rd. 1795 Highway 64 East Anamosa, IA 52205 319-462-6131 mccallmk@jonesregional.org www.jonesregional.org
Emergency department imaging, acute and skilled patient services; outpatient clinics, counseling, diabetes education, nutrition counseling, cardiac/ pulmonary rehabilitation, physical; occupational, and speech therapy.
Limestone Bluffs RC&D
1000 East Platt Street, Suite 4 Maquoketa, IA 52060 563-652-5104 limestonebluffs@gmail.com www.limestonebluffsrcd.org
Sisters of the Presentation
Lisa Behnke 2360 Carter Road Dubuque, IA 52001 563-588-2008 foodservice@dubuquepresentations.org
The River Bend Buy Fresh Buy Local Chapter is a consumer education program for BFBL Iowa, part of FoodRoutes Network, a national nonprofit organization that provides technical support to community-based groups that are working to strengthen regional markets for locally grown foods. Visit www.foodroutes.org and www.bfbliowa.org to learn more. Local assistance for this chapter is provided by USDA-NRCS through Limestone Bluffs Resource Conservation & Development, 1000 East Platt Street, Suite 4, Maquoketa, IA. 52060, 563-652-5104. To become a member of this chapter and/or to be added to our mailing list, contact Lori Schnoor, 603 East Platt St., Maquoketa, IA 52060 Ph: 563-652-2337 ext. 3 Cell: 563-241-2020. Email: Lori.schnoor@ia.usda.gov. USDA is a equal opportunity provider and employer.