"From Farm to Fork" Using Local Food Producers
Mr. Weldon Hawkins of Emerald Glen Farms, Munfordville, KY –spoke on the advantages and availability of Middle Tennessee farm raised meats.
Emerald Glen Farm is a 110-acre farm near Mammoth Cave National Park that has been in our family for 204 years and 8 generations. We raise grass-finished beef, pastured poultry, and pastured pork using organic fertilizers, mineral supplements, and pest controls. Our animals receive no steroids, hormones, or antibiotics. Our cowherd is predominantly Red Devon, the premier breed for grass-finishing beef. These genetics along with our grazing protocol ensure the beef is tender and well-marbled.

Hank Delvin of Delvin Farms- College Grove TN. – Delvin Farms is the heart of the local food movement in Middle Tennessee. Former president of the Organic Growers Assoc he has a degree in Economics from Boston College.
Our family farm has been growing local produce since 1972. The 94 acre farm located in College Grove along the Harpeth River is home to two generations of family farmers. We grow a large variety of certified organic veggies ten months out of the year. We believe in growing methods that improve our environment by enhancing the quality of our water, building our soils for healthy plants and by not using harmful chemicals in our farming. Our organic vegetables are packed with nutrients extracted from our deep mineral rich soils, clean air and fresh water.