Avalon Acres considers Kingston Springs drop-off site

Kingston Springs residents who are spearheading a campaign to bring local farm goods to town have secured the interest of Avalon Acres Farm.

The Howenwald-based farm practices sustainable and organic methods to bring fresh produce and safe meats, such as chicken, turkey and pork, to market.

Owner Tim Bodnar says he would like to make Kingston Springs a drop-off point and could do so if enough households sign up to purchase goods.

Avalon Acres is a CSA, short for “community supported agriculture.” Residents pay a seasonal fee and receive weekly deliveries of farm fresh in-season produce and pasture-raised meats.

Currently, the closest Avalon Acres drop off point is in Nashville, as are the drop-offs for most other local CSAs.

If you would like to participate please contact Avalon Acres at farmer@avalon-acres.com or call 931-628-2476. You also can register on-line at Avalon-Acres.com.

Linda Bush of Kingston Springs has organized two monthly dinners in town to promote Tennessee food goods. This month’s dinner was hosted by Cat Carter at the Cliff View Golf Course and attended by more than 15 residents who brought salads, pastas, eggs and pies made by local producers and farmed by local growers.

The group has quickly found, though, that it isn’t easy or quick to find a great variety of local foods in grocery stores, which is why Bush is encouraging residents to support Avalon Acres, any other CSA who would like to make Kingston Springs a drop-off point, or local farmer’s markets.

The group will be meeting the third Friday of every month to enjoy a potluck meal and brainstorm ideas for starting a food-buying club and farmer’s market, where local residents with extra vegetables, herbs and flowers can come to sell.

For more information on the monthly dinner check back here soon.

Contact Studio Mills downtown for more information about the art and farmer’s market, which will debut June 7.