If you are not familiar with the acronym C.S.A., it stands for Community Supported Agriculture…read more This allows you to purchase a share in the farm, typically in early spring, and then receive your vegetables, eggs, and other farm items from the farm throughout the season. The farmer has funds to invest in products and their operations directly versus purchasing from a store which would take a cut prior to passing along to the farmer. I was first introduced to Rubicon River Farm at the Urban Ecology Center's annual CSA event which allows you to meet the farmers and understand how each chooses to run their business. Their shares sold out before I could sign up in 2012 but I signed up early and took part in the 2013 season. I chose a bi-weekly, single share which fits with my household size and lifestyle at the moment. I receive bags of fresh salad mix, assorted vegetables, some bulk items such as raw sunflower kernels and brewer's yeast and even potted fresh herbs to grow on my porch throughout the season. One of my favorites is garlic and garlic scapes (the green ends of the garlic) and Swiss chard. They are both great in quiche. I'm looking forward to the other bounties of the season, including fall as well. One thing that I feel sets Rubicon River Farm apart from other farms is the communication and involvement with the shareholders. Each week there is an online newsletter which discusses the items, teaches you more about the ways to prepare and sometimes the history. For some, the items may be outside of the normal grocery purchases but it is a great adventure. The owner also arranges special events, like organic strawberry picking at the farm. There is also an option to assist at the farm to be involved in the process. This can also be a device to supplement your share cost. Families can also visit with their children to show them where food REALLY comes from. There are a variety of delivery options, including delivery to your home or business. It is very convenient for folks who may work or travel frequently. The farm is also open for onsite vegetable and egg sales for those who want a little bit more or just want to check things out. I am more than pleased with the way this CSA program is operated and what I receive. I often recommend Rubicon River Farm to my friends and family - not to mention share some of the treats I prepare from my bounty.

From the owner: Rubicon River Farm produces community supported agriculture - CSA for Southeastern Wisconsin. Our…read moreFarm grows 63 varieties of non-GMO, pesticide and herbicide-free veggies and fruit. We value providing our members with the total farm experience through farm events, social media, front-door delivery, and group work events. Rubicon River Farm was established in 2009. We had 10 members in 2010, 40 members in 2011, and 80 members in 2012! The farm has grown significantly by member recommendations. Rubicon River Farm's goal is to promote sustainability through the community. We partner with many local businesses, speak on CSA for organizations/community events for free, and work with businesses to promote wellness and health. We also have a special spot on our farm for children, and provide parents a Baby/Toddler CSA Share and online forum to share ideas about getting children to eat healthy.

If you want locally sourced produce I can't recommend Witte's enough. The corn on the cobb is so…read moresweet to the ripest tomatoes. My parents have been going here every summer for years and I can see why.

I've been going here since I was a child. This place is magical, essential, needed and their…read moreproducts are wonderful. I hope it continues for another 60 years. A true gem.

Visiting Barthel Fruit Farm in the fall is an annual tradition. We've been coming here for years to…read morepick apples. It's super busy in the weekends in the fall, and over the years they've added more, such as music, hot drinks and snacks, and did I see a corn maze this year? In addition to apples, you can pick pumpkins and buy squash. Plus there are plants and herbs in the spring and summer. We pick a variety of apples as well as purchase some honey crisps from the store. Really love coming here and recommend it!

Had a great morning picking (delicious) apples with friends, and then picking up a few goodies from…read morethe store - including some tasty cider donuts from the food trailer outside. Everyone was super friendly and helpful.

I love going there , so much in garden plants, flowers and so much more. Go there and see for…read moreyourself ... you'll love it.

CITY SLICKER I have…read moredriven by here many times but i have never stopped. Recently I needed zucchini. We were having company over and I wanted to add grilled zucchini to the menu. When I stopped in I was amazed at the large selection of items they had. They also had a bunch of great looking zucchini. The normal price for them was $1.29 a pound but they were on special for 75 cents a pound. I grabbed 3 nice size ones and the total price was $1.83. Now that was a deal. I should have grabbed more. I was also able to meet the owner Chris. She was very friendly and helpful. She actually stopped in to drop off more zucchini. She was also there to see how the store was doing. We also started talking about cooking food and using fresh veggies. As she was talking to me she was looking through the peppers. She picked up two giant green peppers that were going bad and asked me if I could do something with them. I told her Yeah and she gave them to me. In fact, I took them home and roasted them on the fire pit. I also served them to our guests later that day and they loved them. In fact, the guests used them on there brats. I know roasted peppers are not a traditional topping but I must admit they tasted fantastic on the brats. Thanks Chris for giving me these and adding to our already delicious menu. This store is seasonal. I am not sure when they close down but I'm sure when it starts to get cold. I also learned that Chris is the daughter of the famous Jerry Smith who has the farm North of this location. So all of there fresh seasonal veggies come from there. Jerry Smith's farm has a great pumpkin patch for the kids to visit in October. If you haven't been there then I recommend you load up the Family and make a trip there. They also have a Corn Festival coming up in August too. Those events take place at the Jerry Smith Farm and not here. I also have a Yelp Review posted for that location. Okay back to Green Acres. The selection was huge. They had a variety of potatoes and onions, Roma tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, regular tomatoes, 4 foot tall Dill, corn, hot peppers, green peppers, pickles, watermelon and zucchini. Everything looked amazing. In addition to the fresh vegetables this location also carried flats of flowers too. I really wanted the palm tree for $330.00 It looks so cool plus I would always feel like I'm on vacation if I owned it. So if you are driving down the road and you see a little shack at the side of the road it's Green Acres. It is the place to be. It's like farm living which is the life for me. Yeah I may get allergic from the smell of hay. I do love the country but I also love my big city too. There are some song lyrics mixed in there above...enjoy!!! See Green Acres makes me want to break out in song. I'm happy that people seem to be getting healthier. Places like this are helping us move in the right direction. We need to learn how to make food again and not out of a box but from scratch. It is not only rewarding to do this but it tastes amazing. So I appreciate Green Acres and I can not wait to stop back.

FT-aaRRRR. Pirate speak today. Don't question, just go with it, you know?…read more I pulled into this little gem of a spot while killing time before an ART appointment in the oh-so-quaint 'burb of Cedarburg. Burg 'burb = charming and quaint and a little strange when dudes in giant trucks roll up blasting Kenny Chesney real loud-like and decide to make weird faces at you. Cedarburg has this big ol' strawberry festival every year. One of my teammates lives there. Now you know. Following that, I will now explain in haiku form why Nieman Markets INC deserves four freaking stars: Apples, every kind, Pancake mix, jams and jellies, Pick out a pumpkin. Like I said, quaint. (Cash only!)

The seasonal Apple stand has been a staple of Cedarburg for as long as I can remember. In the fall…read morethey offer tours for school groups, pick your own pumpkins, raspberries, and apples. There is an actual roadside apple stand with a variety of Wisconsin made goods. They have a huge selection of apples all from the Wisconsin area along with Applebutter, raw homemade cider, honey, cranberries, squashes and pumpkins. This place is great for a weekend trip to the country. The drive to the Apple stand is beautiful and fall with all of the leaves changing you really feel like you're getting away from the city. I personally made a special trip out this year just to get cider and Macintosh apples. One of the downsides to the apple stand is that they only accept cash or personal check. Emjoy the fresh apples!

Great place but they no longer grow strawberries. I miss them. I picked for 26 yrs with my Mother.read more

Mmmmmmmmmmmm, acres of sweet, juicy strawberries…read more When you combine friendly staff, a fun tractor ride to the picking area and a well-tended strawberry patch, it's hard not too love Prellwitz Produce. The fields are extremely prolific, my daughter and I filled our flat with eight pounds of strawberries in less than 30 minutes. The cost of our bounty was a mere $12 ($1.50 per pound for the math-adverse readers of this review). The condition of the fields impressed me - the plants were all healthy. A thick layer of straw mulch covered the fields, keeping the weeds at bay and preventing the ripe strawberries from touching the ground. The plants looked healthy with no spots on the dark green leaves of the plants. They grow three breeds (Honeoye, Cavendish and Jewell) to extend the length of the picking season. While not a certified organic producer, Prellwitz Produce adheres to integrated pest management practices. I also enjoyed the friendly, courteous staff, from the driver of the tractor that drove us to the picking area to the staff members that volunteered to carry our loaded flats back to our car. I can't wait to return for raspberry and sweet corn seasons!

julie is a real 'treat' - so easy to work with - gonna have some mulch delivered - very close to…read moreour home :)

This place is super neat! Don't have a whole lot to say but had a great experience…read more Nice little nursery with cool yard decorations, mulch, some flowers and plants, and more! The customer service was outstanding. Everyone was so nice and helpful. We picked up a cute yard sign from here and all was reasonably priced! We will for sure be making more visits here!

Such a cute apple orchard with so much more. The apples are reasonably priced and tasty. The store…read morehas cute decor, clothes, and all kinds of local food. Super friendly service and it looks to have fun fall activities for families. Call before you go because Yelp says closed on Sunday and they were not closed (maybe because in the fall they're open on Sundays). I'll be back!

The owner was just rude to us as we were trying to find some apples to pick and I am not really…read moresure what we were doing wrong! I mean she yelled so much she made our kid cry. We used to have fun there and now will not go back. Boo to a place that should just be chill afternon. Bad owner and bad business :(

Hoekstras produce and plants are well worth the stop whenever we are on our way between Madison and…read moreGreen Lake. Friendly knowledgeable and kind in many ways, too! And very reasonably priced!!

Festival Foods - Hartford, WI Reviewed by Accessible with…read moreSamera From the moment I walked in, this Festival Foods location made me feel welcomed, seen, and supported. The store was spotless and easy to navigate, but what really stood out was the level of accessibility and kindness. The mobility scooters were already plugged in and ready to go no waiting, no chasing someone down to get one working. That simple act meant so much. They even had sample cups of popcorn at a reachable height! (And yes, I took one... and yes, it was good ! Everyone I spoke to from the front entrance to checkout was genuinely kind and attentive. You could feel the culture of care throughout the entire store. As someone living with a disability, I can confidently say: this Festival Foods is doing it right. Thank you for making space for us not just physically, but with heart. I'll definitely be back. -- #AccessibleWithSamera

This Festival is fairly new and is awesome. I've been to other Festivals but this one is my…read morefavorite. The whole store is tidy and the bathrooms are modern and clean. It's amazing the variety of food in the prepared-food section; and its staff is friendly and very patient. They let you take you time to look at everything and decide what you want.