Thank a Farmer
Posted in Farmers Market on 15. May, 2013
Find farmers markets near you at www.okgrown.com.
Country Wines
Posted in Vineyard/Winery on 26. Jan, 2013
BriarPatch Winery based near Porum, OK, specializes in country wines made from local fruits and berries. Vintner Jim Lamb, along with wife, Linda, have been busy lately bottling and experimenting with new wines. The BriarPatch standards include blackberry, strawberry, blueberry, black cherry and apple.
“We have wine tastings and tours daily,” said Jim. “We sell pecans any way you want them, and also sell miniature donkeys. Stop in and say howdy. I guarantee you will leave with a SMILE!”
BriarPatch Winery offers the tasting room for evening parties for a group. Tastings, cheese, crackers, seasoned pecans and snacks or we can do a catered meal. Call to reserve a time for you and your group - 918-448-5156.
Farmers Markets
Posted in Farmers Market on 11. Jul, 2012
Look for those farmers markets open Wednesdays throughout the state. Right now is prime time for tomatoes, cantaloupe, watermelon, cucumbers, green beans, onions, peaches, peppers, potatoes and sweet corn. Just think of the spread you could have on your table with all these fresh fruits and veggies!
Click to find a farmers market near you (hours vary by location and sometimes time of the year).
Peach Fried Pies – Yes Please!
Posted in Festival, Specialty Crops or Products, Sprout Your Weekend, U-Pick, upcoming events on 10. Jul, 2012
Indulge this summer in succulent peach goodies such as peach fried pies made of Porter peaches. Find all the goodies at The Peach Barn, located on the corner of Highways 69 & 51B, or pick fresh peaches at Livesay Orchards, just outside of Porter.
Livesay Orchards is owned and farmed by brothers, Kent and Steve Livesay. The first peach trees were planted on the land in the 1920s, and today, there are more than 140 acres of peach trees, making this the largest peach orchard in the state. The farm also includes 10 acres of apple trees, 30 acres of watermelon and cantaloupes, 30 acres of pumpkins and gourds, 300 acres of wheat, 1,000 acres of soybeans, 600 acres of field corn, along with tomatoes, sweet corn, milo and cattle.
There is a large, open air farm market at Livesay Orchards, and about 60% of the peach harvest is sold directly to the public from the market. The market also sells other fresh fruits and vegetables, along with the farm’s famous Porter Peach Products. The remainder of the peaches are sold as U-Pick, from the orchard, or are delivered to grocery stores and fruit stands within a 200-mile radius.
The Peach Barn and Orchard, is owned by Kent and wife, Dawna, and serves as the retail store for delicious treats that visitors can enjoy at the barn or take home with them. Not surprising to find some folks enjoy the rocking chairs out front with a bowl of delicious peaches and ice cream! They feature several products from Porter peaches in the bakery for items like ice cream topped with our fresh Porter peaches, peach cobblers, whole pies and muffins. Yum!
Mark your calendars for the Porter Peach Festival, July 19-21!
Farmers Markets
Posted in Farmers Market on 01. Jun, 2012
If you haven’t been to a farmers market yet this year, get out this weekend! Many markets are opening in June, while others started up in April or May.
OK-Grown farmers markets are comprised of growers who provide 100 percent Oklahoma products at the markets. Markets vary on the products they provide but fruits and veggies are the staples. Some markets also sell baked goods, cheese and meat, canned items or jams and jellies, crafts and other specialty crops such as lavender or honey.
Find a market near you to stock up on scrumptious fresh fruits and vegetables.
