Where it’s from: Indigo Acres in Edmond, Acadian Family Farms in Fort Cobb, Crow Farms in Shawnee, Livesay Orchards in Porter, Mauch Family Farm in Chandler, Ralph’s Ranch in OKC, and Prairie Earth Garden in OKC.
What you will receive in your produce bundle (subject to change slightly based on availability):
3-4 sweet potatoes
1 pie pumpkin and/or winter squash (butternut, acorn, or spaghetti squash)
Greens (kale, spinach, and/or lettuce) and/or broccoli, cabbage, or cauliflower
Root vegetable(s) - carrots, beets, and/or turnips
5-7 apples
Where it’s from: Livesay Orchards in Porter, OK
How to use in your holiday meal: make an unforgettable apple pie with these freshly harvested apples. Taste the difference that fresh and local makes! Or opt for a healthier dessert and make a simple apple crisp - toss sliced apples in lemon juice, cinnamon, and maple syrup or honey. Add chopped (local!) pecans, oats, cinnamon, and a bit of maple syrup or brown sugar on top. Bake on 350 until slightly browned. YUM!
About the farm: Their family farm is a regenerative agriculture and sustainability focused conventional farm. There are two main components to their focus: economic/financial sustainability and environmental sustainability. take a thoughtful, science-based approach to farming that prioritizes both the health of our crops and the long-term vitality of our land. In short, their practices reflect a deep commitment to sustainability through integrated pest management, careful decision-making, a mix of time-tested and modern practices to grow healthy crops in a way that’s good for our farm and the environment. Our goal is to grow high-quality, delicious produce in a way that protects the environment, supports our family business, and ensures that Livesay Orchards can keep providing fresh fruit to families for generations to come.
Where it’s from: Acadian Family Farm in Fort Cobb, OK.
How to incorporate into your holiday meal: level up your sweet potato casserole with local, organic sweet potatoes! Or, try something new and make a side of savory roasted sweet potatoes that the in-laws will be talking about for weeks to come.
About the farm: “Organic is who we are. We raise and sell only organic vegetables. We believe in organic, and we eat organic as well. It is in our hearts to provide good, clean, residue-free food and we're proud to do it. We strive to be good stewards of the earth and life around us. Occasionally when an insect outbreak becomes unmanageable by organic methods and there is a crop failure, we just 'take it on the chin' - really in the pocketbook - but that's how it goes with organic farming. It’s not easy, but it's still worth it to us!”
Where it’s from: One Farm Poultry in Salinas, OK
How to incorporate into your holiday meal: Try chicken for your holiday meal! There are several options to meet your family’s needs.
About the farm: Their chickens are more than free range - they always get the choice of inside or outside. They’re certified organically raised, and they have all the paperwork to become the first USDA certified organic chicken farm in Oklahoma (as soon as the government reopens it will be official!).
Spatchcock chicken - a whole chicken with the backbone removed.
Half chicken - a half bird. Perfect for 2-4 people.
Boneless, skinless chicken breast - packs will be between .9 & 1.1 lbs.
Boneless, skinless chicken thighs - packs will be between 1.0 & 1.2 lbs.
Where it’s from: Overturf Farms in Ada, OK.
How to incorporate into your holiday meal: level up your pecan pie with these local pecans! Or, add to the top of an apple crumble. Or roast/sauté with butter, cinnamon, and sugar to make candied pecans as a centerpiece in a salad or just a side on its own.
About the farm: Overturf Farms was established in 1980. Gene and Susie Overturf bought a farm south of Ada and learned how to harvest pecans from local farmers. They have embraced the pecan business ever since. For the last 8 years no chemicals have been applied to the native pecan trees. When people think of fruit orchards you think of trees in rows. These pecan trees are native to the area and grow where nature planted them. No irrigation occurs on the trees. Some of the trees are over 100 years old and have seen some wonderful history on the clear boggy creek. Cattle graze and seek shade under the trees in the hot summer, and in late November, three generations of Overturf’s gather around to harvest. It’s been that way for years - at one point we had 4 to 5 generations helping pick up pecans. Although Gene and Susie’s parents and grandparents didn’t grow up around pecan harvesting, they all would come down for years helping with harvest. Now that those older generations are gone, the youngest generation, Gene and Susie’s grandkids are harvesting with them and their parents under the trees. It’s a family event and memories are made every year!
Where it’s from: Feral Dough Company in OKC.
How to incorporate into your holiday meal:Enjoy fresh bread immediately to fuel your holiday meal prep, or freeze and reheat day of Thanksgiving for a fresh, homemade loaf of bread for everyone to enjoy.
About the baker: Artisan sourdough made with locally milled heirloom flour.
Butler’s gold loaf - This is a sourdough boule with a rich flavor. Think more like whole wheat but with a deeper flavor. (dairy-free)
Purple grain loaf - Made with purple (g)rain, a non-GMO grain with 3x the antioxidants of regular wheat. (dairy-free)
Southern dinner rolls - Classic dinner rolls.
Milk bread - His largest retail loaf (2.1lbs!) that includes Braums butter and milk (no eggs).
Where it’s from: Red Ridge Creamery in Lahoma, OK.
How to incorporate into your holiday meal: Use either in your baked goods, add cream to coffee or hot cocoa, or drink a cup of milk with your holiday pies.
About the farm: Red Ridge Creamery has a herd of Jersey cows, so their dairy has a rich flavor and for some is easier to digest. Once you try local dairy, you’ll never want to go back to the store-bought stuff!
