Farm Stands near Bradenton, FL

Bradenton

Bradenton

Palmetto

Henry Detwiler opened the first Detwiler's in 2002, and the Palmetto store on US 301 carries the chain's full range: produce, a fish market, a butcher shop, a deli, and a bakery, plus Amish-made goods and organic groceries. The family-owned chain has grown to six Southwest Florida locations under the tagline "Eat Fresh for Less."

Sarasota

On North Lockwood Ridge Road, this Detwiler's location rounds out the chain's three Sarasota stores, selling the same mix of fresh produce, deli and bakery items, and Amish-made goods the family-owned company has offered since Henry Detwiler founded it in 2002. A grocery section covers pantry staples alongside the produce aisles.

Sarasota

Jessica's Organic Farm in Sarasota grows certified organic produce and runs an on-farm organic market, selling its harvest directly to the community alongside other organic goods.

Palmetto

Selling tomatoes since 1920, Sunripe Certified Brands is a multi-generation family business dedicated to providing top quality produce to the community.

Sarasota

Sarasota

One of three Detwiler's locations in Sarasota, the Palmer Boulevard store stocks fresh produce and organics alongside a full fish market and butcher counter. The family-owned chain, started by Henry Detwiler in 2002, has built a following of more than 178,000 on Facebook around its produce prices and Amish-made grocery selection.

Ruskin

Myakka City

The Dakin family has milked cows since 1973, and their Myakka City farm bottles its own milk on-site, one of the only Florida dairies that does. The roughly 1,000-acre property offers public tours, a 3,600-square-foot pavilion, a five-acre picnic and playground area, and live milking demonstrations. The farm store sells dairy products and refreshments, open Monday through Saturday, closed Sundays.

lithia

Myakka Head

Gulfport

Every Tuesday, year-round, more than 50 vendors set up in Gulfport's Waterfront District from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The market mixes conventional and hydroponic produce with locally raised meat and seafood, artisan bread, honey, cheese, and flowers, within walking distance of the district's shops and galleries below 28th Avenue South.

Venice

At the Venice location on US 41 Bypass South, Detwiler's sells the same fresh produce, fish market, butcher shop, and bakery lineup found at its five other Southwest Florida stores. The family-owned chain, founded in 2002 by Henry Detwiler, built its reputation on produce prices and a rotating selection of Amish-made goods.

Lithia

Off County Road 39 South in Lithia, this on-farm shop specializes in herbs and teas, part of eastern Hillsborough County's farm belt that also grows strawberries and vegetables and raises livestock for the Tampa market. It's a small operation worth calling ahead for hours.