Milton Creamery
The Musser family – Rufus, Jane, and sons Junior and head cheesemaker Galen – make artisanal cheese the old fashioned way, and source their added growth hormone-free milk from less than 30 miles away.
Milton, IA
Friendly Farm
Type: Farm
Produces: Veggies & Flowers
Location: Iowa City, IA
Miles from Coop: 1.5
Friendly Farm is a hidden paradise in Iowa City known for a variety of divine veggies and colorful flower bouquets.
Farmers David Braverman, Sarah Neary, and lots of family and friends practice natural, chemical-free growing methods on an idyllic spread of produce, herbs, and flowers started by the late Bob Braverman over two decades ago.
They work together to build kinship and a healthy environment through local, sustainable agriculture, and community education.
Friendly Farm Products
Checkout these great products from Friendly Farm
Green Leaf & Romaine Lettuce
Heirloom and Cherry Tomatoes
Flower Bouquets
Butternut Squash
Other Local Producers
Be sure to check out these others great local producers!
Buffalo Ridge Orchard
The best thing about being an apple farmer is that, unlike a ripe tomato, [an apple] doesn’t have to be picked right now. It can wait until tomorrow. It is a nice pace.”
Central City, IA
Ferndale Market
“We keep [the turkeys] rotating onto fresh pasture. It’s a true free-range program, outdoors from early spring.”
Cannon Falls, MN
Marvin's Corn
Marvin and his son harvest each ear of corn by hand, cutting it from its stalk with a sharp serrated knife, so that delicate kernels won’t get bruised.
Iowa City, IA
Urban Greens
Stop by your Co-op to try out the new Lettuce Medley or Bold & Spicy Salad Mix from Urban Greens
Iowa City, IA
Echollective Farm & CSA
Echollective Farm feels more like a family than a business. Members of this collective garden and CSA make their decisions gathered around the kitchen table.
Mechanicsville, IA
Friendly Farm
Friendly Farm is a hidden paradise in Iowa City known for a variety of divine veggies and colorful flower bouquets.
Iowa City, IA
Dirty Face Creek Farm
Farm owner Jessica Stutsman and her late husband, Mike, shared a commitment to clean soil and water conservation. Their farm is a shining example of sustainability and environmentally-friendly farming practices.
Hills, IA