Winter 2026–27
The vegetables we grow in Mills River are finding more paths to our neighbors’ tables through new partnerships. We've launched a partnership with MANNA FoodBank to provide fresh vegetables to neighbors through IAM. We're glad to connect our harvest with the work these partners do to help people access food.
We're also supplying vegetables to the amazing folks at Equal Plates Project and selling produce to Pisgah Bakehouse. It's exciting to know food grown here is becoming part of what these local kitchens prepare and share. Each partnership builds a connection between our farm and the people who feed our community. Together, we're creating more ways for locally grown food to reach the table. The first frosts have hit (10/20/2026) but we are still growing and harvesting. Currently we are harvesting: Turmeric, Lettuce, Arugula, Kale, Cabbage, Collards, Green Onions, Turnips, Beets, Cilantro, and Carrots.
Some food is prescribed. Some is shared. Some moves through community partners. Some is sold through local businesses.
Direct food access
This winter, the Free Fridge is moving home to the farm.
Find it on the deck at:
75 Bryson Road
Mills River, NC 28759
Folks are welcome to come by anytime. Take what you need.
What's in the fridge changes with the harvest and what we have to share.
Get directions(opens in new tab)Most of what we grow is shared through our Food is Medicine programs, connecting locally grown food with people through healthcare and community partnerships.
Explore Food is MedicineWe share harvests with trusted nonprofit and community partners, including Interfaith Assistance Ministries and Migrant Farm Worker Fairs, helping locally grown food reach neighbors through organizations and gatherings already rooted in our community.
Some of our harvest also moves into the local food economy through partnerships with Pisgah Bakehouse and Mountain Foods. Contact us if you'd like us to grow wholesale food for your menu next season!
Follow the food from our farm to the many different people in our community who use food as medicine.
We're interested in relationships with healthcare organizations, community groups, restaurants, retailers, and other partners looking for ways to connect locally grown food with people.
Partner with Caja