Oak Hill Acres
Andy manages over 4,000 flower cuttings in their two greenhouses and thirty acres of organic produce.
Atalissa, IA
Little Deb's Berry Farm
Type: Farm
Produces: Produce
Location: Newhall, Iowa
Miles from Coop: 19
Little Deb’s Berry Farm, situated just outside of Newhall, Iowa is the pride and joy of Jeff and Deb Sindelar.
A Labor of Love
Jeff began planting kiwi berry vines 17 years ago, spending years experimenting with growing practices and cultivars to find what works best for a quality harvest. It takes several years before a vine will fruit, a true crop of patience.
At Little Deb’s Farm, you’ll find a vibrant mix of crops like kiwi berries, honey berries, nuts, and asparagus. Jeff and Deb don’t spray their crops, instead choosing to grow as naturally as possible.
Deb leads the farm’s kitchen, where she develops inventive recipes and preserves seasonal fruits as jams, jellies, purees, and honeys so that people can enjoy their delicious fruits all year long!
Supporting Biodiversity
They make creative use of on-farm resources too, such as repurposing raspberry canes into honeycomb-like structures for pollinator boxes, supporting biodiversity right alongside their harvest!
What is a kiwi berry?
Kiwi berries are mini versions of their fuzzy green cousins and pack the same bright, fruity flavor as kiwi fruit. Unlike the more common kiwi fruit, kiwi berries have a smooth, green skin rather than a fuzzy exterior.
For a long shelf life, these berries have to be picked before they ripen. Allow the berries to sit on your counter until they darken and soften for peak sweetness and flavor!
Kiwi berries are rich in vitamins C and E and naturally low in fat, cholesterol, and sodium. They're also an excellent source of fiber, magnesium, and potassium.
Kiwi berries are small enough to be popped into your mouth like grapes, used as a garnish for cocktails, added to a fancy cheeseboard, and mixed into fruit salads for a sweet and juicy texture. Try them in baking projects like breads, cheesecakes, and more!
Other Local Producers
Be sure to check out these others great local producers!
Trowel and Error Farm
Carly Andrews was inspired to start farming after attending The University of Vermont, and learning about the local foods movement. After seeing a panel of all women farmers in her undergrad, she decided to try it out for herself.
Iowa City, IA
Big Timber Maple Syrup
Big Timber Maple has been producing certified organic maple syrup since 2000. What began as a hobby quickly grew into a thriving family business, driven by a passion for quality and tradition.
Epworth, Iowa
Crystal Forestry Project
From cleaner to container, May’s focus is on keeping her product line as sustainable as possible.
Iowa City, IA
Larry Schultz Organic Farm
“They have that old-fashioned flavor, the way turkeys used to taste. I think you’ll agree there isn’t a more tasty bird around!”
Owatonna, MN
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
Hedge Apple Kombucha
Lindsey and Kyle operate their kombucha micro-brewery with sustainability and harmony with the land in mind. Using locally sourced medicinal plants, they aim to celebrate 1-2 ingredients in their recipes.
Fairfield, IA
Old Capitol Tofu
Jake, Matthew, and the gang at Old Capitol Food Co. make their local organic tofu in Iowa City with organic Iowa soybeans and pure, reverse osmosis water for the freshest, cleanest tasting tofu around.
Iowa City, IA