Each category is categorized alphabetically. Because local family farms often offer more than one category of food, some farms are listed in each applicable category. If you know a local farm that offers raw dairy, organically-grown produce, raw honey, pasture-raised eggs, grass-fed meat, etc. that is not listed here and would like to be, please pass along their information to the chapter at info@hermannholistichealth.com.
Raw Dairy
What to look for and ask of a raw dairy farmer: https://www.realmilk.com/questions-to-ask-your-raw-milk-farmer-2/.
- Rocky Road Dairy offers organic grass-fed Brown Swiss dairy located in Mulberry Grove, IL. They offer raw milk that can be picked up directly from the farm. (618) 267-8929, orders@rockyroaddairy.com, https://rockyroaddairy.com/.
The Raw Milk Finder and GetRealMilk.com are great resources if you are looking for raw milk in other parts of the country and outside the US.
Can’t find raw milk where you live or a location you’re traveling to? Low-temperature pasteurized cream is the second best option. More information here: https://www.thehealthyhomeeconomist.com/no-raw-milk-heres-the-next-best-thing-to-buy/.
Meats
- Dad and Me Farms raises non-GMO-fed beef in Breese, IL. They can be found at the Goshen Market in Edwardsville. (618) 250-5280, dadandmefarms@gmail.com, https://www.facebook.com/DadandMeFarms/.
- Ernst Family Farms raises grass-fed beef, beefalo, and pork using regenerative farming methods in New Douglas, IL. They can be found at the Goshen Market in Edwardsville and the Maryville Farmer’s Market. (618) 779-0993, ernstfamilyfarms1@gmail.com, https://www.ernstfamilyfarms.com.
Vegetables, Fruits
- Rumblin’ Ernie Farm is a certified organic vegetable farm located in Columbia, IL, that offers greens, herbs, tomatoes, carrots, and more. They can be found at the Goshen Market in Edwardsville. (314) 952-6480, rumblinerniefarm@gmail.com, https://www.facebook.com/rumblinerniefarm/.
