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Support Local: Farms & Makers

The Lake Norman of Catawba area isn’t just Sherrills Ford and Terrell. It’s the farms, orchards, and small makers scattered across the surrounding countryside too. This page is here to help you find them and support them directly: what they offer, and how to find them. It’s a working directory, not a review or ranking, that’s a different kind of page, and not one we’re doing yet.

Produce & Farm Stands

• Lakeside Farmers Market, Sherrills Ford, produce, meat, dairy, jams, honey, seasonal vendors
• Denver NC Farmers Market, Denver, multi-vendor market, Saturdays, May through Nov
• Fresh Market Produce, Denver, eggs, jams, meats, produce, baked goods, open daily
• Wild Daisy Farms, Conover, non-GMO fruits and vegetables
• Honey Tree Farm, Conover, market garden; join the newsletter for weekly availability, Friday pickup
• Burton’s General Store, Newton, one-stop shop: local produce, jams, honey, meats, cheese, artisan and craft items
• Catawba Mushroom Partners, Newton, gourmet and medicinal mushrooms
• Wilkinson Family Farm, Maiden, eggs, produce, berries, and flowers; daily farm stand
• Sunrise Farm, Hickory, vegetables, blueberries, sunflowers
• Tenacious Agrarians Farm, Hickory, sustainably grown fruit and vegetables, Saturday market
• Hmong Farmers, Hickory, American Legion Fairgrounds flea market, Thursdays 5am to 2pm
• Olde Hickory Station Market, Hickory, local NC products, downtown
• The Farmer’s Daughter, Taylorsville, strawberries, produce, 18-week CSA, farm market and deli
• Mai’s Farm, Taylorsville, Asian vegetables (bok choy, Hmong cucumbers, Thai peppers, and more)
• Wike Farm and Orchard, Taylorsville, apples, peaches, pears, plus cattle, goats, and pigs

Meat, Dairy & Eggs

• Birdbrain Ostrich Ranch, Sherrills Ford, ostrich meat, eggs, and farm tours
• True Cut Ranch, Claremont, pasture-raised beef, pork, lamb, turkey, chicken, and duck
• 8:28 Farms, Conover, heritage pork, sheep, eggs, honey, freeze-dried fruit
• Free Folk Pastures, Conover, chicken, duck, turkey; order online, Friday pickup 3 to 5pm
• Country Acres Farm, Newton, grass-fed beef, by appointment
• Lutz Cattle Creek Farm, Newton, grass-fed beef, by the quarter, half, or whole
• Steele’s Town Creek Farm, Newton, pastured pork and poultry, grass-fed beef, monthly CSA
• Windfell Farm, Maiden, pasture-raised lamb, pork, and eggs
• Blue Goat Dairy, Vale/Lincolnton area, goat cheese, chevre, jarred spreads
• Riverbend Creamery, Vale/Lincolnton area, A2 Jersey dairy products, farm stand Tuesday through Sunday
• Raising Roots Farm & Craft Butchery (plus The Old Spot restaurant), Hickory, heritage pork, Angus beef, full butcher shop
• Dockside Seafood Co., Hickory, NC-caught seafood market

Honey, Jams & Preserves

• Faith Farms, Maiden, sorghum syrup, cold-pressed soaps, herbal products; September pourings
• Iya Terra Produce, Maiden, small-batch pickles, sold at area farmers markets

Flowers & U-Pick

• Bumble Berry Farm, Catawba, u-pick strawberries, blackberries, and pumpkins
• De’Farm on Blueberry Hill, Catawba, u-pick blueberries, plus jams, mushrooms, and flowers
• Wilson Berry Farm, Vale/Lincolnton area, blackberries, wholesale and retail
• Smith U-Pick Blueberries and Flowers, Hickory, pesticide-free, June through August, daily 7am to 9pm
• Still Waters Farm and Gardens, Hickory, cut flowers, herbs, vegetables, honey, eggs

Crafts & Handmade

• Windy Wool Windings, Vale/Lincolnton area, wool from Montadale and Romeldale sheep
• Blue Bird Boutique, Newton, small general store featuring local artists and crafters

This section is thin right now. Catawba County’s craft and pottery tradition is concentrated on the other side of the county. If you know a local maker who belongs here, let us know.

A Note on This List

This directory is compiled from public sources and web research, not personal visits, so treat details here as a starting point, unproven until confirmed by locals. Hours, availability, and offerings change. If you’ve visited one of these places and can confirm or correct something, message our Facebook page or send us a tip.