In our latest series, “Get to Know the Farmers at Farmer Joe’s Fresh Market,” we’re excited to introduce you to the growers and suppliers of the produce at our grocery store. Our goal is to give you and your family farm-fresh foods at an affordable price. We work directly with farmers to make this happen. If you missed part 1 of this series, you can read it here. Now let’s continue to introduce you to the local farmers supplying our produce and vegetables, and what you can try from them at Farmer Joe’s Fresh Market.
Oakes Farms
Location: Immokalee, Florida
Situated in Collier County, Oakes Farms is one of the largest independently owned agribusiness operations in South Florida. They grow a wide variety of produce on their farms in Collier County.
What you can try at Farmer Joe’s Fresh Market: Tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, and squash
Rojo Farms
Location: Immokalee, Florida
Rojo Farms has been in agribusiness for nearly six years in Collier County. We’re excited to be sourcing from this family-owned business.
What you can try at Farmer Joe’s Fresh Market: Squash and peppers
Frisbie Farms
Location: Immokalee, Florida
Frisbie Farms is a partner grower with Oakes Farms. We’re happy to be connected with another farm that’s home to Southwest Florida.
What you can try at Farmer Joe’s Fresh Market: Peppers, eggplant, and squash
Florida Specialties
Location: Immokalee, Florida
With a combined 100 years of farming success, Florida Specialities grows an average of 2,800 acres of green beans each year. They also grow eggplant, squash, bell pepper, and a variety of peppers.
What you can try at Farmer Joe’s Fresh Market: Green beans
Farmers Alliance
Location: Immokalee, Florida
Farmers Alliance delivers small farm produce to consumers through food service, retail, and wholesale outlets. This farmers-owned business builds partnerships with other local farmers to bring quality, sustainability, best practices, and maximum yields.
What you can try at Farmer Joe’s Fresh Market: Green beans and tomatoes
Fresh Start Produce Sales™
Location: Boca Raton, Florida
Fresh Start Produce Sales™ is known for providing the highest quality produce directly from the farmer to the consumer. With more than 200 combined years of staff experience, this company is committed to producing quality products and enriching grower partnerships.
What you can try at Farmer Joe’s Fresh Market: Green peppers, squash, cucumbers, and cabbage
Hanshaw Farms
Location: Naples, Florida
This family-owned farm in Collier County is known for producing its delicious watermelons. With 45 years of farming experience, you expect high-quality produce from Hanshaw Farms.
What you can try at Farmer Joe’s Fresh Market: Watermelon, cantaloupe, green peppers, tomatoes, and squash
Ledesma Farms
Location: Naples, Florida
What you can try at Farmer Joe’s Fresh Market: Eggplant and tomatoes
Mike Lott Farms
Location: Plant City, Florida
Mike and his wife grow 42 acres of strawberries on 89 acres of land. He comes from a family of farmers and started his farming career at a young age, right out of high school. Mike Lott Farms is known for its fresh and delicious red strawberries.
What you can try at Farmer Joe’s Fresh Market: Strawberries and cantaloupe
We hope you enjoyed getting to know the farmers at Farmer Joe’s Fresh Market. Stop in and see us so you can try any or all of these farmers’ produce. There is no shortage of selection options when you’re meal planning. Enjoy the benefits of eating local and farm fresh when you shop at Farmer Joe’s.