Shelby County
Farm Profiles
White Ridge Dairy
The White family milks 40 cows in Waddy, Kentucky. Darryl and Judy purchased the farm in 1990. They also grow their own feed crops and raise Border Collies.
Source: Eunice Schlappi, Kentucky Department of Agriculture
Mulberry Orchard
Mulberry Orchard is located in Shelbyville, Kentucky, and operated by the Gajdzik family. They raise apples, peaches, pumpkins, beef cattle, tobacco, corn, and soybeans and also invite visitors to their farm for learning and fun. There are more than 3,000 apple and peach trees on their farm.
Hickory Grove Farm
Hickory Grove Farm is a historic family farm in Shelby County, KY. They grow a wide variety of vegetables pasture-raised animals, and have pantry items that are made from what we grow. They love to eat what they grow and place an emphasis on growing for flavorful nutrient nutrient-dense local food. Hickory Grove uses regenerative and organic practices and expects to be USDA-certified organic this growing season.
For more information on their CSA share sizes and offerings, visit their website: www.hickorygrovefarm.com
Credit: Bluegrass Farm to Table
Weathered Oak Farms
Weathered Oak is a small family farm in Simpsonville, KY. Travis and Shalane specialize in growing local, beautiful flowers and continuing a family tradition of baking fresh, delicious sourdough goods. They bought the farm in 2017, where they began their first year of flower farming.
Hargadon Farms
This multi-generational farm utilizes 900 acres for a cow-calf operation that raises beef for Kentucky Cattleman’s Beef Solutions program. The Hargadon family deeply values the farm lifestyle and the pride that comes with growing a product that will stay local. They treat their animals like family, and each cow receives individual care/checkups daily.
Black Paw Farms
Introducing Black Paw Farms! They are a small family farm located in beautiful Shelbyville, Kentucky. Black Paw Farms is a USDA-certified organic producer of heirloom fruits, herbs, and vegetables. It is a fun, friendly and family-orientated farm with lots to offer our visitors wishing to experience a great day out with family and friends.
They have a 20-week CSA program, offering a fresh produce CSA weekly or biweekly. They also offer a weekly or biweekly breakfast CSA (visit website). Last but certainly not least, they offer a monthly pork CSA pick-up.
Learn more about their CSA here: https://blackpawfarms.com/
Credit: Kentucky Horticulture Council
Courtney Farms
The Courtney family raises grain crops, tobacco, and many acres of vegetables in Bagdad, Kentucky.