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Local Farms

Emory Dining sources foods from nearby producers whenever possible. We give highest priority to Georgia farmers and hope to buy even more of our food from areas close to Emory as products become available. We have additional partners throughout the eight-state region of Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Alabama, and Mississippi.

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The power of local.

In addition to reducing the university’s carbon footprint, purchasing local foods supports these critical sustainability goals:

  • rural economic health
  • civic vitality
  • open space preservation
  • reduced use of fossil fuels
  • environmental protection from harmful agricultural inputs and practices
  • preservation of biodiversity
  • safe and just working conditions in the agricultural sector
  • improved human health
  • optimal nutrition

Current Farms:

These farms produce foods used in our dining locations when in season:

  • Lowery Farms, Rome, GA
  • Squash, cucumbers, corn, strawberries, and watermelon
  • Mercier Orchards, Blueridge, GA

    Apples and cider
  • Sweetwater Growers, Canton, GA

    Micro greens, basil, and infused oils
  • BJ's Greenhouse, Athens, GA

    Hydro Bibb lettuce, basil, and arugula
  • Vidalia Organics, Glennville, GA.

    Beans, peas, squash, cucumbers, and onions
  • Antioch Farms, Claxton, GA

    Vidalia onions, pears, and pecans
  • Vonnie’s Greens, Decatur, GA

    Wheatgrass
  • Walker Farms, Sylvania, GA
  • Vidalia onions, corn, melons, peas, peanuts, and beans
  • Miles Berry Farm, Baxley, GA

    Strawberries, blueberries, summer squash, corn, peas, watermelons, peanuts, and butternut squash
  • J & J Produce, FL
  • Cucumbers, green peppers, zucchini, and squash
  • B & W Growers, FL/GA
  • Arugula and watercress

  • Nashville Tomato, Quincy, FL
  • Tomatoes
  • Alderman Farms, FL
  • Corn, eggplant, and tomatoes
  • Somerset, FL
  • Tomatoes
  • C & B Farms, FL
  • Kale, peppers, and swiss chard
  • Homestead Farm, FL
  • Avocadoes and canistel
  • Uncle Matt's, FL
  • Grapefruit and oranges
  • Crystal Organic Farms, Newborn, GA

    Peppers and eggplant
  • Clark & Sons Organic Farm, Metter, GA

    Tomatoes, napa cabbage, and lettuce
  • Planet Positive, Mauk, GA

    Cucumbers, eggplant, and tomatoes
  • Whitepath Enterprises, Ellijay, GA
  • Lettuce, peppers, tomatoes, herbs, and cucumbers
  • Peace River Organics, Cairo, GA

    Tomatoes, eggplant, peppers, and grape tomatoes
  • Look for these products (used periodically) in retail dining areas such as Cox Hall Emory Market or the Fresh Food Market.
  • Springer Mountain Farms, Mt. Airy, GA

    American Humane Association Certified Chicken
  • White Oak Pastures, Bluffton, GA

    Hormone and Antibiotic free, Certified Humane Raised and Handled, and Grass-fed beef
  • Sweet Grass Dairy Cheese, Thomasville, GA

    Artisan cheese
  • Georgia

  • Red Apples, Tofu, Broccoli, Green Kale, Granny Smith Apples, Mixed Lettuce/Hydro, Green Mix, Lettuce

  • Regionally Grown
  • Sweet Potato, Spinach, Green Cabbage, Oranges, Beets, Red Potato, Bok Choy, Yellow Squash, Zucchini Squash, Grape Tomato, Café Tomato, Roma Plum Tomato, Heirloom Tomatoes, Butternut Squash, Pumpkin Pies

  • Sustainable Purchasing Policy
  • Producer Guidelines