Our Farmers

Copia Farms in Johnstown, OH, raises pasture-based livestock with a focus on land stewardship and animal welfare. Their hens roam freely on rotating pasture, producing nutrient-dense eggs with rich flavor and color. Every dozen reflects Copia’s commitment to regenerative farming and respect for the natural rhythms of the land.

Dillion Fruit Farm has been a family-owned and operated farm since 1978. It provides fresh fruit through an on-site market, pick-your-own fields, and wholesale. The farm has 9 acres of blueberries, black raspberries, red raspberries, blackberries, elderberries, gooseberries, tart cherries, Asian pears, and 20 different varieties of apples.

Based in Middlefield, OH, Great Lakes Growers operates a state-of-the-art hydroponic greenhouse, producing fresh, pesticide-free lettuce and herbs year-round. Their sustainable practices ensure high-quality produce for local markets and restaurants.

Great River Organics is a cooperative of certified organic farms in Central Ohio. They provide a diverse selection of organic produce through CSA programs and local markets, promoting sustainable agriculture and community health.

This family-run farm has an abundance of apples and also provides the Hub with delicious and fresh corn on the cob! As a family-owned retail and wholesale business for over one hundred years, Grobe Fruit Farm strives to be the leading produce supplier in Northeast Ohio.

Hartzler Family Dairy is a Wooster, Ohio dairy plant which bottles milk from three local dairy farms all within 15 miles of the processing plant. The family has been farming since 1952 and in 1964 decided to not use any chemicals, herbicides, or pesticides on their crops. In 1990 the family then decided to switch over to dairy farming, selling their first milk bottle of many to come in 1996. Today their products include milk, butter, ice cream, eggnog, strawberry milk, and string cheese all produced naturally, “as nature intended.”

Holistic Acres in Willard, OH, is dedicated to raising pasture-raised poultry and producing organic eggs. Their holistic farming approach ensures animal welfare and environmental sustainability also ensures fresh, high-quality eggs.

Middlefield Cheese, an Amish-owned cooperative located in Middlefield, Ohio, practices natural and sustainable farming and cheese making. They use 100% grass-fed milk cows producing a unique flavor of artisanal cheese including Marble, Colby, Hot Pepper, Moterey Jack, Sharp Cheddar, Swiss, Smoked Cheddar, and more. The farm refrain from the use of growth hormones or steroids.

Minerva Dairy is America’s oldest family-owned creamery, at 130 years old. Their butter contains 85% butterfat, making it creamier, richer, and more flavorful. They slow-churn cream from American pasture-raised cows in small batches. They firmly believe, “There’s not much in life that can’t be made better with butter.”

Moreland Fruit Farm is an Amish farm located in Southern Wayne County. Their products include red raspberries, black raspberries, purple raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, grapes, and apples. Along with these fruit crops the farm also grows tomatoes, sweet peppers, hot peppers, pumpkins, pickles, squash, and mums. Outside of produce they sell different arrangements of plants and flowers, popcorn, apple butter, honey, jams, and other baked goods. 

Nutrifresh Eggs, a locally-owned farm and packing facility located in Willard, Ohio, raises a variety of birds including: NonGMO, Free Range, and Cage Free. They produce the Holistic Acres and Steiners brand eggs.

This family-owned orchard grows a wide variety of fruits, including pears, cherries, peaches, and many types of apples. The Gammie family also supports a farm-to-school program to educate children about food and nutrition.

Second Spring Farm in Grafton, OH, specializes in organic vegetable production, focusing on soil health and sustainable practices.

Shared Legacy Farm has the mission of changing the way people eat by bringing them closer to where their food comes from. The certified organic farm made up a family of four growing vegetables on their farm in Elmore, Ohio. For 12 years, they have operated a 400 member “Community Support Agriculture” membership program on their 20 acres of farm.

Snowville Creamery in Pomeroy, OH, crafts fresh dairy from grass-grazed cows raised on small family farms. Their minimally processed milk and cream are bottled within hours of milking, preserving natural sweetness and nutrients. Guided by values of transparency and sustainability, Snowville delivers dairy as it should be—simple, honest, and close to home.

Steiner’s Eggs, based in Willard, OH, provides cage-free eggs from hens raised in spacious, climate-controlled environments. Their adherence to animal welfare standards and participation in quality assurance programs result in consistently fresh and wholesome eggs.

With a focus on local and organic farming, Stutzman farms produces certified organic flours and oats with an on-site mill. They have gluten-free options and are committed to healthy foods. 

Sunny Slope Orchar in Navarre, OH, is a family-owned orchard offering a variety of apples and apple products. Their dedication to sustainable farming and community engagement ensures fresh, delicious fruits for their customers.

Velvet-View Farmstead is a family farm located in Holmes County, Ohio. In order to preserve their dairy farm, the Schlauch family decided to make their own farm-fresh yogurt right on the farm from their own cows. Fresh milk only moves 17 feet from the cow to the container, and is free of additives, gelatin, and preservatives. With new flavored and Greek yogurts, as well as their original plain yogurt they’re happier than ever to provide fresh, farmstead yogurt from their family to yours.

Adam Welly founded this certified organic farm in 2006, where he produces bountiful, heritage and heirloom vegetables. Adam has invested in winter storage facilities and is able to offer local produce 12 month a year.  

Weavers Truck Patch is an Amish family farm based out of Fredericksburg, Ohio. They offer a variety of produce on the 40 acre farm including sweet corn, cucumbers, pickles, zucchini, tomatoes, red beets, yellow squash, green beans, lima beans, watermelon, cantaloupe, potatoes, cabbage, lettuce, eggplant, onions, cut flowers, broccoli, cauliflower, maple syrup, jam, breads, pumpkins, gourds, squash, peas, black raspberries, and more!