Brock's Produce offers strawberries, squash, tomatoes, cucumbers, cabbage, potatoes, okra, onions, melons, peaches, plums, grapes, and peppers.

In business for: 16 years, Mike Brock has farmed all his life.
With Duke Farmers Market for: 9 years — a Founding Farmer
Unique because: We take pride in our product and strive to bring customers the best produce we can provide. Brock's is a true family farm, with three generations working together.
What we enjoy about the Duke Farmers Market: The customers really enjoy our produce and we enjoy them. Mike's wife and three children help out during summer months.
Other locations: Produce stand off I-40 near Warsaw.
Farm location: Warsaw, NC

This farm sells local honey from our beehives, , apples, pecans, herbal jellies, seasonal fruit preserves, herbal culinary blends, handcrafted honey and herbal soaps, beeswax candles, artisan breads (sourdough, French bread, herbal breads) and gift items.

In business for: Celebrating our 5th season this year.
With Duke Farmers Market for: New this year. First joined at last year's Harvest Festival.
Unique because: With our "Let's grow our food together" service we set up a "square-foot" mini garden in your own backyard.
Other locations: Hillsborough, South Estes, and Western Wake Farmers Markets
Farm location: Elon, NC

Fernrock Farm sells cut flowers, mums, potted and bedding plants to include annuals, vegetables, herbs, and perennials. New this season: pots of cucumber, tomatoes, peppers, and herbs for cooking to grow in tight spaces. Fernrock Farm also participates in the Mobile Farmers Market.

In business for: 2 years
With Duke Farmers Market for: 2 years
Unique because: Fernrock Farm in Orange County uses sustainable agricultural practices and waters crops from the farm pond.
Other locations: Carrboro and Hillsborough Farmers Markets, For Garden's Sake in Cary, and a farm stand at the farm on weekends.

Harrington Farms is family owned and operated by Mr. Harrington and his three sons. This year we are growing strawberries, asparagus, sweet onions, greenhouse tomatoes, cucumbers, garden peas, peppers, corn and sweet potatoes.

In business for: Over 20 years
With the Duke Farmers Market for: 7 years
Unique because: We grow everything we bring to the Duke Market. We like the people who visit on Fridays.
What we enjoy about the Duke Farmers Market: It's a good way to take our produce out to people where they work.
Other locations and Farmers Markets: Farm stand at the farm in Sanford from April through July; Farmers Markets in Fearrington, Pittsboro, Sanford-Lee County and at Moore Regional Health Center.
Farm Location: Sanford, NC

Hurtgen Meadows is a family-owned farm with a full range of garden vegetable crops and popular cut flowers. We grow vegetables and flowers in a sustainable manner while transitioning to organic production. We also offer hand-crafted maple cutting boards and other wood crafts.

In business for: 9 years
With the Duke Farmers Market: New this year!
Unique because: Tom Hurtgen was raised on a Wisconsin dairy farm and has returned to his farming roots after years of work at Duke Medical Center. His wife Nancy works at Duke and their two sons graduated from Duke.
Other locations: Eno River Farmers' Market
Farm location: Hillsborough, NC

Lyon Farms has been in business for more than 100 years, providing a wide assortment of quality fruits and vegetables as well as seasonal items (strawberry lemonade, cider, roasted corn on the cob). Lyon Farms also participates in the Mobile Farmers Market.

In business for: More than 100 years
With the Duke Farmers Market for: 9 years — a Founding Farmer
Unique because: Mark Lyon is a fifth generation farmer.
What we enjoy about the Duke Farmers Market: The people and working with LIVE FOR LIFE.
Other locations: Farmers Markets in Durham and Carrboro. Also promotes seasonal Pick-Your-Own Berries.
Farm location: Creedmoor, NC

Max Lee Farms produces blueberries, blackberries, peaches, cut flowers and vegetables. Max Lee also sells fruit grown by other local farmers. We are saddened by Max Lee's death on December 26 and celebrate his life and his commitment to our market.

In business for: Over 20 years
With the Duke Farmers Market for: 3 years
Unique because: The variety of cut flowers and fruit we offer and the fact that we're a father-son business. Max also worked with Duke for more than 20 years as a safety consultant before becoming a full-time farmer. The family of Max Lee continues his tradition of setting up a stand on the walkway by the market.
What we enjoy about the Duke Farmers Market: The people.
Other locations: Raleigh Farmers Market
Farm location: Benson, NC

Muddy Dog Roasting Company is a small-batch, artisan coffee roaster located in Morrisville. "We work hard to source the best green coffee available, direct from growers and certified whenever possible. We have an intense focus on quality, freshness and customer service." New this season: teas - green tea, fired green tea, rooibos, oolong, white, black and herbals. We're also selling grits, polenta and cornmeal that are ground from North Carolina corn by a friend of ours down in Rocky Mount.

Unique because: Owners Jim Pellegrini, a Duke alum, Fuqua Class of 2001, and wife Debbie bring to the market a wide selection and samples to taste. Call the day before to place orders and your selection will be ready at their booth.
With the Duke Farmers Market for: 2 years
Other locations: Cary Farmers Market

Robert Jones of R & V Farm sells greens, squash, onions, beets, rutabagas, watermelons and other vegetables that are grown on his family farm in Snow Hill.

With the Duke Farmers Market for: 2 years
Unique because: R & V Farm is in the three year process of becoming an organic farm.
Farm location: Snow Hill, NC

Smith Angus Farm is a family owned & operated cattle and poultry farm. We take great pride in being the 4th generation to farm this great land. Black Angus cattle graze contently in our rolling pastures.

In business for: Randall Smith has been farming his whole life. His family farm has recently been traced back 100 years.
Unique because: Our beef is: * all natural *farm born & raised *no growth hormones *no unnecessary antibiotics *source verified * USDA inspected black Angus. We are responsible for the care & well being of our animals from our pasture to your plate.
What we enjoy about the Duke Farmers Market: We are very excited to meet new friends and offer great beef.

For more information, please see the Smith Angus Farm FAQ.

All of Sunshine Lavender Farm's products are created with lavender grown using organic practices. Annie sells lavender plants in small pots and dried arrangements as well as gift items. New this year, she'll offer a selection of kitchen culinary herbs. The farm includes a small vegetable garden, chickens, horses and extensive flower gardens. This local farm is within 25 minutes of Duke.

In business for: 8 years
With the Duke Farmers Market for: 6 years
Unique because: Sunshine Lavender Farm is the first lavender farm in central North Carolina and possibly the state. Lavender is the most popular fragrance worldwide and reduces stress naturally.
What we enjoy about the Duke Farmers Market: The people!
Other locations: Over 17 other locations.
Farm location: Hurdle Mills, NC