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July 23, 2020

Shopping Local at Rooster Head Farm Store

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I am always on the lookout for great new places to shop and have been trying for weeks to get to a local farm market located at 1200 Old Hendersonville Hwy. in Brevard. I had heard about Rooster Head for months and just had not managed to make a stop when they were open for business.

Farm markets always draw me in and this one has such a great vibe to it. Rooster Head Plantation is all about free range animals and zero waste. They currently raise chickens and hogs and have recently acquired a couple of calves so they are adding that to the mix. As a first generation veteran owned business these folks are determined to make a difference.

Owners  Jacqui and Jaye Edens are giving back to the community in big ways and it is such a pleasure to see that they are getting a little bit of recognition for their efforts. Since March they have realized the need in the area for lunches for local children and they stepped up. Each day they offer free lunches to any child who comes by the farm stand . The lunches which are served all the way up to dinner time, include hot dogs, cheese sandwiches, or peanut butter and jelly and are served with sides of cut veggies, chips, cookies and water. Using their own funds for these has stretched them a bit at times but thanks to continued donations from customers and others in the community they are continuing the free lunch program. The need is great for those who normally receive free or reduced lunches through school. They feed anywhere from 160-200 children a week through their free lunch program.

Jacqui Edens sharing some of the great products available at Rooster Head Farm Store

Jacqui graciously let me take a few photographs and posed with some of their fresh chicken and veggies for her photo op. Her bubbly personality and giving heart is hard to miss – even in a quick stop to pick up a veggie side for dinner I saw her graciously welcome each and every customer. We need more folks like Jacqui and Jaye in our world. I am so grateful to have finally become a regular customer and look forward to hopefully jumping in to be one of their CSA members next year when they open that up again

Veggies for dinner from Rooster Head Farm Store.

Thanks to Jacqui and Jaye for providing some healthy options in Brevard, North Carolina. I am so happy to have found another great place to shop and hope to direct as many people as I can to drop by. While you are there why not make a donation to help fund their free lunch program? Every little bit helps and rounding up your purchase to the next dollar helps. Don’t forget to check out their Facebook page and their website listed at the end of this post.

What fresh things are you eating this week? I would love to hear all about it so leave me a comment and remember that each comment this month means a 50 cent donation to our Comments for a Cause – Fill the Bus – Clothing Drive for Local School Kids. You can read more about that by clicking here.

Rooster Head Farm Store Facebook Page

Rooster Head Plantation Website

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  1. jena c. henry
    July 23, 2020 at 07:23 am

    This was just what you needed- a visit to a positive and lovely place! The veggies are gorgeous and bountiful. Just like the hearts of the owners! Thanks for sharing this with us-love their lunch program!

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      July 23, 2020 at 10:44 am

      Exactly. They are doing a great job of giving back and I love the spirit there. I have gotten some great corn and tomatoes there already. Fun to shop with people who are so generous.

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  2. susi_snaps
    July 23, 2020 at 07:55 am

    Looks like a lovely place. We love shopping farm stores and farmer’s markets up here the produce tastes so much better than at home.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      July 23, 2020 at 10:44 am

      There are so many farm markets around us and it is difficult to pick and choose where to go sometimes. So happy you are you in your happy place in the mountains! Enjoy!

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  3. dawnkinster
    July 23, 2020 at 09:37 am

    This looks like a lot of fun! A neighbor and I are planning to visit a big farmers’ market in the next couple of weeks. They just reopened and we’re waiting for the crowd to subside. Plus we’re still a bit worried about traveling in the car together, but if we both stay safe between now and then we might be OK. Will see.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      July 23, 2020 at 10:43 am

      I totally understand your caution. I am very cautious as well. Which is why I like the outdoor markets. With that being said I have not visited our Farmers Market except once and that was a curbside pickup. I just am not feeling it. I don’t have a problem with others who are doing it safely but I just am happy to do what I am doing right now. You can always wear a mask in the car as well if you need to and feel good about that. But it is daunting, isn’t it? Trying to navigate it all.

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  4. Minnesota Prairie Roots
    July 23, 2020 at 11:06 am

    Kudos to these fine folks for loving and serving your community. We do need more people like them. Thank you for sharing their story of kindness.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      July 23, 2020 at 11:10 am

      They really do have wonderful hearts. I love that about them.

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  5. Shirley Matthews Dunn
    July 23, 2020 at 11:35 am

    I so wish I lived closer to this great Farmers Mkt. Beautiful fresh vegs & meats and owners that have a heart for others. Can not beat that combination.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      July 29, 2020 at 04:46 pm

      You are right -can’t beat the combination at all!

      Reply
  6. Mama's Empty Nest
    July 23, 2020 at 12:06 pm

    Looks like a great place! We have a really good farm market in our vicinity too and the produce is so good.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      July 29, 2020 at 04:45 pm

      I love this place. They are so friendly and helpful and doing great things for the community.

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