From Our Fields to Your Table - Daily Fresh
Experience the incredible difference that truly fresh vegetables make! Our produce section features the best of what we grow right here on our 70-acre farm, harvested at peak ripeness and brought directly to our market. What we don't grow ourselves comes from trusted local farming partners, ensuring you get the freshest, most flavorful vegetables available in the region.
Our Signature Sweet Corn
Famous for Flavor - Picked Fresh Daily
Our sweet corn isn't just fresh - it's legendary! We pick our corn fresh every single day, bringing it from our fields to our market within hours of harvest. This commitment to daily freshness is what sets our corn apart and keeps customers coming back season after season.
What Makes Our Sweet Corn Special
- Picked Daily - Harvested fresh every morning
- Field to Market - From our fields to your table within hours
- Peak Sweetness - Corn is sweetest immediately after harvest
- Multiple Varieties - Different types throughout the season
- Bulk Options - Available by the dozen
"We pride ourselves on growing the best sweet corn in the area!" - Big John's Farm Market
Homegrown On Our Farm
These vegetables are grown in our own fields using traditional farming methods and careful attention to quality. When you buy these items, you're getting produce that was growing in our soil just hours ago.
- Sweet Corn - Our signature crop, picked fresh daily
- Tomatoes - Multiple varieties from cherry to beefsteak
- Onions - Both fresh eating and storage varieties
- Cabbage - Fresh heads and fall cooking
- Broccoli - Harvested at peak tenderness
- Beets
When you choose our homegrown vegetables, you're getting produce that hasn't traveled hundreds of miles or sat in storage for weeks. The difference in flavor, nutrition, and freshness is unmistakable.
Locally Sourced Excellence
Supporting Our Farming Community
The vegetables we don't grow ourselves come from carefully selected local farms within our community. We work with farmers we know and trust to bring you the freshest possible produce while supporting local agriculture.
- Peppers - Sweet bells, hot varieties, and specialty peppers
- Green Beans - Tender, fresh-picked varieties
- Yellow Squash & Zucchini - Peak-season abundance
- Cucumbers - Perfect for fresh eating and pickling
- Watermelons & Melons - Sweet, vine-ripened varieties
- All produce sourced from farms within our region
- Direct relationships with growers we know personally
- Vegetables picked at optimal ripeness
- Quick transport from farm to our market ensures maximum freshness
Current Seasonal Offerings
What's Fresh Right Now
The vegetables we don't grow ourselves come from carefully selected local farms within our community. We work with farmers we know and trust to bring you the freshest possible produce while supporting local agriculture.
Late Summer Abundance (Current Season)
- Sweet Corn - Multiple varieties, picked fresh daily
- Tomatoes - Peak season for all varieties including cherry, Roma, and beefsteak
- Peppers - Sweet bell peppers in multiple colors, hot peppers, specialty varieties
- Onions - Fresh sweet onions and storage varieties
- Potatoes - New potatoes and storage varieties
- Cucumbers - Fresh for salads, perfect for pickling
- Green Beans - Tender and crisp
- Eggplant - Traditional and specialty varieties
- Summer Squash - Yellow squash and zucchini
Transitioning to Fall
- Winter Squash - Acorn, butternut, and decorative varieties
- Root Vegetables - Beets
- Cabbage - Perfect for storage and fall cooking
- Broccoli - Cool weather brings out the best flavor
Available Until Frost
- Tomatoes - Often available through the first hard freeze
- Peppers - Continue producing until first hard freeze
- Sweet Corn - Late varieties available through early October
Bulk Purchasing
Perfect for Preservation & Large Families
We offer many of our vegetables in half-bushel quantities, perfect for families who want to preserve the harvest, cook for large groups, or simply enjoy better value on their favorite vegetables.
Half-Bushel Options Available
- Tomatoes - Ideal for canning sauce, salsa, and whole tomatoes
- Peppers - Perfect for freezing, drying, or making relish
- Beets - Excellent for pickled beets and winter storage
- Pickles - Essential for home pickle making
- Green Beans - Great for freezing and pressure canning
- Sweet Corn - For large family gatherings or freezing
Benefits of Buying in Bulk
- Economic Value - Better pricing on larger quantities
- Food Preservation - Stock up for canning and freezing projects
- Family Gatherings - Perfect for feeding large groups
- Seasonal Storage - Preserve peak-season flavors for winter
Pre-Order for Bulk
For half-bushel quantities, we recommend calling ahead to ensure availability and reserve your order, especially during peak harvest times.
Daily Freshness Commitment
How We Ensure Peak Quality
- Morning Harvest - Fresh picking from our fields each day
- Quality Inspection - Every item checked for peak condition
- Proper Storage - Climate-controlled coolers maintain freshness overnight
- Daily Refresh - Produce displays restocked with the freshest items each morning
- Peak Nutrition - Vegetables retain maximum nutritional value
- Superior Flavor - No time for flavors to diminish or textures to deteriorate
- Longer Storage Life - Fresher produce lasts longer in your kitchen
- Better Value - You're not paying for shipping costs and storage time
Selection & Storage Tips
Expert Advice for Maximum Enjoyment
Selecting the Best
- Tomatoes - Look for firm fruit with good color, slight give when ripe
- Sweet Corn - Kernels should be plump and milky when punctured
- Peppers - Firm, glossy skin with no soft spots
- Cucumbers - Firm with bright green color
- Onions - Dry outer skin, firm bulbs with no soft spots
Proper Storage
- Tomatoes - Store at room temperature for best flavor, refrigerate only when cut
- Sweet Corn - Best eaten immediately, refrigerate in husks if storing
- Root Vegetables - Remove greens, store in refrigerator crisper
- Leafy Greens - Wash, dry thoroughly, store in refrigerator
Cooking & Preservation Ideas
Making the Most of Peak Season
Fresh Preparation Ideas
- Sweet Corn - Grilled, boiled, cut fresh for salads and salsas
- Tomatoes - Fresh sliced, in salads, homemade salsa and bruschetta
- Peppers - Stuffed, roasted, fresh in salads and stir-fries
- Cucumbers - Fresh eating, quick pickles, gazpacho
Preservation Methods
- Canning - Tomatoes, pickles, salsa, and vegetable medleys
- Freezing - Corn, peppers, blanched vegetables
- Dehydrating - Tomatoes, peppers, herbs for winter use
- Root Cellaring - Onions, potatoes, winter squash for long-term storage
Why Choose Our Fresh Vegetables?
The Big John's Advantage
- Daily harvest from our own fields
- Local sourcing keeps transport time minimal
- No long-distance shipping or extended storage
- Vegetables picked at peak ripeness
- Traditional growing methods focused on flavor
- No compromises for shipping durability
- We can tell you exactly when and where each item was harvested
- Expert advice on selection, storage, and preparation
- Recommendations for cooking and preservation
- Supporting local agriculture strengthens our community
- Keeping food dollars in the local economy
- Building relationships with the people who grow your food
Planning Your Visit
Making the Most of Your Fresh Vegetable Shopping
- Early Morning - Fullest selection right after restocking
- Peak Season - July through September for greatest variety
- Weekdays - More time for personalized advice and selection help
- Reusable Bags - Help us reduce waste
- Cooler - For longer shopping trips or hot weather
- Preservation Supplies - If planning bulk purchases for canning
- Follow Our Facebook - Daily updates on what's fresh and available
- Call Ahead for Bulk - Reserve half-bushel quantities
- Plan Preservation Projects - Time bulk purchases with your canning schedule
Ready to Taste the Difference?
Visit our farm market and experience vegetables the way they're meant to taste - fresh, flavorful, and full of the goodness that only comes from careful growing and immediate harvest.
From our fields to your table, we're committed to bringing you the very best of what local agriculture has to offer!