Hobbs Farm Beef & Chicken Introduces CSA

Hobbs Farm Beef & Chicken Introduces CSA

Written by
Cayce Lee
Social Media Specialist
Athens-Limestone County Tourism Association



Hobbs Farm Beef and Chicken located at 29578 Gatlin Road in Ardmore, Alabama is known for its USDA Beef as well as Chickens, Eggs, Ducks, and now Turkey.  You can find Hobbs Farms at many farmer's markets including the Athens Saturday Market June - August but on Fridays (and by appointment) you can enjoy their grass-fed, hormone free beef/chicken/duck/turkey.


The Hobbs family takes pride in their product and have taken extra steps to make sure the animals are raised well.  They chose a USDA approved facility in South Pittsburg, Tennessee with trailer inspection to make sure only the healthiest and best animals are processed and provided to you.  If you venture to the store on Gatlin Road or track them down at a farmer's market - they take time to answer questions, explain the products, offer suggestions on which cuts you might enjoy or need for a recipe. You'll also find seasonal vegetables and fruits as well as chow-chow and preserves available too.


Hobbs Farms latest venture is a CSA.  What is a CSA?  A CSA is Community Supported Agriculture and it allows you to support your local farmer and producer by purchasing set amounts of product.  In this case beef and chicken!  By choosing one of two packages - Hobbs Farm and your family benefit. You can choose an every other week package or a once a month package packed with ground beef, whole chicken, steaks, portioned chicken and portioned beef.  You sign up for a season - which is four months.  You choose to pickup at either the shop on Gatlin Road or at the St. Thomas Episcopal Church on Bailey Cove in Huntsville.


To be part of the CSA or to learn more, visit Hobbs Farms site page for the CSA at>>  http://www.hobbsfarmsbeef.com/csa.html

9 Ways to Celebrate National Farmers Market Week in Limestone County

9 Ways to Celebrate National Farmers Market Week
in Limestone County

Written by

Cayce Lee

Social Media Specialist

Athens-Limestone County Tourism Association

The United States Agriculture Secretary, Tom Vilsack, has declared August 7th through the 13th National Farmers Market Week.  Is there a better reason to eat local and support local farmers and producers?

Limestone County Alabama is full of opportunities to enjoy fresh and locally produced items.  We're fortunate to have fertile lands and a long heritage of farming that continues to serve our community - and we want to share the wealth with you.  We've pulled together a list of eight places and one surprise you're sure to want to visit to buy local and to eat local and celebrate the producers who bring these local options to you.

1.  Athens Saturday Market athenssaturdaymarket.com 

• 409 West Green Street Athens, AL 
• Saturdays June-Aug 8:00AM-12:00PM
• Join them for a tasty treat as they kick off National Farmers Market Week on August 6th
• Mark your calendar for August 13th for Tomato Sandwich Day
  

2.  Belle Chevre Fromagerie and Cheese Shop  bellechevre.com

• 18849 Upper Fort Hampton Road Elkmont, AL
• Cheese Shop: Tues-Fri: 10:00AM-3:00PM, Sat: 10:00AM-5:00PM, Closed Sun and Mon
• Tours: Tues-Fri: 10:00AM & 1:00PM; Sat: 11:00AM, 1:00PM & 3:00PM, Sun: Closed Monday: no tours  ...   Book your Guided Tour by calling 256-732-4801.
• Enjoy a behind the scenes tour of Belle Chevre's cheese making and creamery
• Dine and shop the cheese shop for this local produced goat cheese
  

3.  Isom's Orchard isomsorchard.com

• 20412 U.S. Highway 72E Athens, AL 
• Mon-Sat: 8:00AM-6:00PM   Sun: 8:00AM-5:00PM May-November
• Shop a variety of fresh produce including apples, squash, grapes and more
• Seasonal specialities include bbq wood chunks, apple cider, gourds, pumpkins
  

4.  Limestone County Farmers Market  limestonecounty-al.gov/limestone-county-farmers-market

• 409 West Green Street Athens, AL
• Tuesday and Fridays May-November 6:30AM-1:00PM
• Farmers and Producers 6:30AM-1:00PM; All Other Vendors 7:30AM-1:00PM
• Come early because the farmers usually sell out quick
  

5.  Hobbs Beef Farm  www.hobbsfarmsbeef.com

• 29578 Gatlin Road Ardmore, AL
• Fridays 10:00AM-5:00PM 
• Enjoy locally raised and USDA processed beef, chicken, turkey and goat
• The Hobbs Family takes pride in their products - growing the hay, corn themselves, pasture raising their herd and offering hormone-free meat.
  

6.  Ardmore Farmers Market

• Hamlett Street Ardmore, TN
• Saturdays: 6:00AM-?
• Enjoy a variety of produce and locally produced items
  

7.  Humble Heart Farms  humbleheartfarms.com

• 25235 Mooresville Road Elkmont, AL
• Tours by Appointment
• Enjoy themed tours geared to age groups and subjects
  

8.  Bivens Fish Market  (256) 216-5777

• 13935 Ripley Road Athens, AL
• Mon-Sat: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
• Enjoy freshly caught fish by Mr. Ripley, dressed in shop and ready for you 
• Cash only
  

9.  Enjoy our farm heritage...

We have one more idea for you to kick off your week of celebrating farmers and farmers markets.  The Piney Chapel American Farm Heritage Days is August 5th and 6th on the Piney Chapel Grounds on Elkton Road in Athens, Alabama.  This family friendly event is full of antique engines, tractors and events that honor and celebrate life on the farm as well as have a little fun.  

Friday at 10:00AM, attendees can enjoy a 20-mile Tractor Ride up Elkton Road and into Elkmont where riders can purchase meals (cash only) from the Limestone County Cattlemen's' Association before a return trip down the Richard Martin Rails to Trails.  Gates open at 7:00AM each day. Tickets: $5 per person. Children 10 years old and under are admitted free. Parking is free.

Learn more about the event with this featured post:
http://limestonecountyalabamaagtrail.blogspot.com/2016/08/piney-chapel-american-farm-heritage-day.html
 

Elkmont Lions Club Dove Hunt - September 12th

September 12

Elkmont Lions Club Dove Hunt 

Hobbs Farm  26229 Veto Road, Elkmont, AL  

Join the Elkmont Lions Club for their annual fundraising Dove Hunt at Hobbs Farm.  Presale of Reserve Spots start on September 11 at 12:00PM (noon) and go until September 12 at 9:00AM.  Presale is $100.00 includes bale and 4 permits; single is $30.00 after 9:00AM.  On September 12th, permits are $20.00 and shooters have to find a spot as there will be no Reserve Posts at that point.  All permits are 3-Day Permits. 

For more information or reserve a spot: Dickie Hobbs 256-509-5121

Elkmont Lions Club

Elkmontlionsclub.com