Meet Your Neighbor- Produce - Harris Teeter LLC

North Carolina

American Blueberries, LLC

Southeastern North Carolina

Blueberries
American Blueberries markets blueberries for more than 15 different North Carolina growers that represent approximately one third of North Carolina’s fresh blueberry production. We proudly partner with them to bring you one of the “Power Foods” for good health.

Bottomley Evergreens & Farms

Alleghany County, NC in Ennice

Pumpkins, Cabbage, Christmas Trees, Wreaths, Garlands and Centerpieces
Blan Bottomley has been farming for 38 years. He and his sons proudly strive to provide Harris Teeter with quality produce. This family-run business is a great partner for Harris Teeter.

Cane Creek Valley Farm

Fletcher, NC

Organic Kales, Swiss Chards, Collards, Lettuces, Yellow Squash, Zucchini and Tomatoes
Cane Creek Valley Farm is a fourth generation, family owned and operated farm that has been farming in the Cane Creek Community for more than 105 years. They provide Harris Teeter with USDA Certified Organic Vegetables.

Cook Farms

Monroe, NC

Yellow Squash, Zucchini Squash, Eggplant, Hard Squash, Turnip Roots
Cook Farms has been farming for 40 years and has had a relationship with Harris Teeter for two decades. They provide Harris Teeter with quality produce that meets our high standards for freshness.

Cottle Farms

Ron Cottle-Manager

Faison, NC

Muscadines and Strawberries
Started in 1964, Cottle Farms is a fourth generation family owned and operated farm located in Faison, North Carolina. Now managed by Ron Cottle, Cottle Farms produces a delicious variety of fruits and vegetables including strawberries, blueberries and of course, muscadine grapes. All of Cottle Farms muscadines are grown organically to ensure that only the healthiest and best product available reaches your family.

Critcher Brothers Produce

Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina

Cabbage
For more than 40 years, Critcher Brothers has been providing Harris Teeter with quality cabbage grown year-round, by farms located in Deep Gap, North Carolina, Elizabeth City, North Carolina, and Claudville, Virginia.

DL&B Enterprises, Inc.

Clinton, NC

Cucumbers, Eggplants, Peppers and Squash
Doug and Linda Wilson own and operate DL&B and grow approximately 1,250 acres of vegetables. They have been operating the farm for more than four decades. They grow, harvest and pack all their own produce.

Hollar and Greene

Boone, NC

Cabbage and Potatoes
This family owned farm, located in the foothills of Boone, has been in operation for more than 50 years. They primarily grow organic cabbage and potatoes.

Jackson Farming Company

Autryville, NC

Watermelons, Cantaloupes, Sprite Melons, Strawberries, Pumpkins, Yellow and Green Squash, Slicer Cucumbers, Sweet Potatoes, Greens
Jackson Farming Company started in 1981 growing watermelons. In 1982 they added cantaloupes. They provide Harris Teeter with delicious tasting melons and other quality fruits.

KillDeer Farms

Kings Mountain, NC

Blackberries
This family owned and operated farm is run by Ervin Lineberger who has more than 20 years of farming experience. They currently provide Harris Teeter with sweet juicy blackberries during the North Carolina season.

Lewis Nursery and Farms

Rocky Point, NC

Blueberries
Lewis Nursery and Farms located in Rocky Point, NC proudly provides blueberries to Harris Teeter. This Farm hand picks and sorts their blueberries to ensure the proper ripeness and quality. Harris Teeter is proud to have Lewis Nursery and Farms as one of our local neighbors!

McConnell Farms

Hendersonville, NC

Cucumbers, Zucchini & Yellow Squash, Bell Pepper, Acorn, Butternut, Spaghetti Squash, Berries and Apples
The McConnell Family Farm has been operating in Hendersonville since 1940. This second generation family farm is currently run by Danny McConnell, providing Harris Teeter with quality produce.

Natures Way Farms, Inc.

Faison, NC

Farmers Market Russet, Red, White, Yukon and Bulk Sweet Potatoes
Natures Way Farms packs and ships the highest quality russet potatoes for Harris Teeter throughout the year.

Owls Den Farm

Lincolnton, NC

Blackberries
Owls Den Farm is owned by SunnyRidge Farm and operated by Josh Beam. A local from Cleveland County, Josh grew up on his family’s farm developing a deep appreciation for agriculture.

Patterson Farm, Inc.

China Grove, NC

Tomatoes
Patterson Farm, Inc. is a third generation family farm that was started in 1919 as a row crop and cotton farm. Today, fresh North Carolina tomatoes are grown on 300 of their 500 acres. Patterson Farm has been a valued partner to Harris Teeter for more than 20 years.

Scott Farms

Dewey Scott-VP/Co-Owner

Lucama, NC
Sweet Potatoes
Scott Farms is a third generation family farm. The Scotts have been farming the land near Lucama, North Carolina since before the Civil War. Scott Farms includes around 5,000 acres of sandy-loam soils perfect for growing the delicious sweet potatoes they proudly provide for Harris Teeter.

Stokes Foods, Inc.

Walnut Cove, NC

Purple Sweet Potatoes
The unique climate and soil composition of the land produces a purple sweet potato unusually rich in natural purple color and nutrients. Stokes Foods works with local farmers to raise more than 40 acres of this fairly new vegetable.

South Carolina

Beechwood Farms

Marietta, SC

Zucchini & Yellow Squash, Bell Peppers, Eggplants and Okra
Beechwood Farms is a family owned farm run by Billy Ledford and his family. They have been farming in Marietta, South Carolina since 1961 and have been partnering with Harris Teeter since 2004.

Coosaw Farms

Angela and Brad O’Neal

Fairfax, SC
Blueberries and Watermelons
Coosaw Farms, named after the Coosaw Indians who first farmed the land, have been providing Harris Teeter with Watermelons and Blueberries for more than 15 years. The farm is completely sustainable to bring the highest quality fruits to you!

Gary Morgan Farms

Travelers Rest, SC

Eggplants, Beans, Bell Pepper, Chili Peppers, Tomatoes
Gary has been farming the family farm in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Travelers Rest, SC since 1990. He provides Harris Teeter with quality vegetables.

Lipman Farms

Gerry Odell-COO

St. Helena, SC
Vintage Tomatoes
Gerry Odell’s roots run deep in the SC low country. His tomatoes have been growing there for more than 60 years. He currently harvests 1000 acres and has been providing tasty tomatoes to Harris Teeter for 15 years. They produce about 2.5 million pounds of tomatoes in SC a year!

Springs Farm

Ron Edwards

Fort Mill, SC Peaches
Springs Farm is dedicated to providing our customers with fresh and local produce. Springs brings strawberries and summer brings peaches, two of their most popular fruits! Their 70 acres of peach fields bring in around 50 different varieties of both cling and freestone peaches that our customers love! During the summer season they also grow a wide variety of homegrown, fresh produce.

Titan Farms

Chalmers Carr- President

Ridge Spring, SC Peaches
Titan Farms grows some of the finest peaches in America. Titan is a family owned and operated farm located on 4,000 acres of beautiful, rolling, fertile land in Ridge Spring, South Carolina. The farm prides itself on growing the sweetest and juiciest peaches in the country.

Georgia

Mobley & Sons

Southwest Georgia

Peanuts, Cantaloupes, Melons and Tomatoes
This family owned and operated farm was begun in 1982 by John and Connie Mobley and is now run by his two sons, Mike and Patrick. Their diverse crops include cotton, peanuts, melons and tomatoes.

Patrick Farms

Omega, GA

Squash, Cucumbers, Cantaloupes, Peppers, Greens, Cabbage, Eggplant, Strawberries, Mini Seedless Watermelon

Patrick Farms is a third generation family farm, owned and operated since 1954. Beginning with only 50 acres, we currently grow 2000 acres of leafy greens (Collards, Kale, Turnips & Mustard), 650 acres of sweet corn, 250 acres of broccoli and 120 acres of summer squash. We also have experience growing peppers, cukes, eggplants, cantaloupes, sweet potatoes and tomatoes. We strive to grow the healthiest crops using the safest methods to provide the highest quality produce from our family to yours.

Shuman Produce

Reidsville, GA

Vidalia Sweet Onions
The Shuman family has been in the Vidalia sweet onion industry for more than 25 years. Harris Teeter has proudly partnered for more than eight years with the Shumans due to their commitment to discipline, quality, customer service, food safety and community outreach.

Sweetwater Growers

Northeast Georgia

Living Basil
Sweetwater Growers is a partnership of two families, growing herbs through a method called hydroponics. Hydroponics is the science of growing plants of all kinds using water and a nutrient type mixture rather than in soil.

Virginia

C&E Farms

Cheriton, VA

Green Beans and Wax Beans
C&E Farms was established in 1986 by Phil Colson and Lester Erlemeier in Cheriton, Virginia. They were the pioneers of hydro-cooling green beans. Their dedication to quality and service make them excellent partners for Harris Teeter.

Crown Orchards

Huff Chiles-Owner

Covesville, VA Peaches
Established in 1912, Crown Orchard Company is a fifth generation, family owned and operated orchard, located in Albemarle County, Virginia. The Chiles family has been producing top quality fruit for almost a century. Crown Orchard provides Harris Teeter with donut peaches, white peaches, white nectarines and yellow nectarines.

Fitzgerald's Orchards

Donna and Tommy Fitzgerald

Tyro, VA
Corn
Fitzgerald’s Orchards has been family owned and operated for more than a century. Over a span of 300 acres, the Fitzgeralds have 10 different varieties of apples and produce about 8 million pounds a year.

Mountain View Orchard

Stephanie and Tony Cheng

Stafford County, VA
Asian Pears
Mountain View Orchard is a second generation, family owned and operated farm located in Stafford County, Virginia. The Chengs farm more than 300 acres in Stafford County, producing thousands of sweet Asian Pears for Harris Teeter through the summer and fall!

Parker Farms

Oak Grove, VA
Zucchini, Yellow Squash, Cucumbers, Sweet Corn and Broccoli
Parker Farms started in 1974 as a pick-your-own operation. A few generations later, this family-run farm is currently farming more than 3,500 acres in various states and packaging their own produce.

Shenandoah Growers

Harrisonburg, VA

Herbs
Shenandoah Growers has been farming fresh culinary herbs for more than two decades on land that has been continuously worked for more than 150 years. They supply Harris Teeter with a complete variety of fresh herbs year-round.

West Virginia

Orr Orchards

Michael Orr-Owner
Martinsburg, WV
Apples
Orr Orchards is a family owned and operated farm located in Martinsburg, West Virginia. Orr Orchards has grown since 1964 to well over 1,000 acres producing more than a half million bushels of fruit annually. The fruits are all carefully harvested by hand and then stored on the farm for packing and shipping to your local Harris Teeter and you.

Delaware

Fifer Orchards

Wyoming, DE

Sweet Corn and Pumpkins
Fifer Orchards, Inc. is a fourth generation, family-owned and operated farm that has been farming for more than 92 years. They provide Harris Teeter with high quality produce while preserving the environment.

Papen Farms

Dover, DE
Cabbage and Green Beans
This fourth generation family owned and operated farm has been farming on the eastern shore of Delmarva for 75 years. They use the latest conservation practices to grow top quality vegetables while preserving the land for future generations.

Vincent Farms, Inc.

Laurel, DE

Sweet Corn, Watermelons, Tomatoes and Bell Peppers
Vincent Farms Inc., was founded in 1978. As a leader in the implementation of Integrated Pest Management practices, they have been able to reduce pesticide use and have developed an extensive food safety program to produce the freshest and safest produce available.

New Jersey

Eastern Fresh Growers Sheppard Farms, Inc.

Southern New Jersey
Tomatoes, Lettuces, Cucumbers, Squash and Beans
In 1683, four Sheppard brothers moved to Southern New Jersey and began their own vegetable farm. Since then, farming has been a family tradition for generations of Sheppards. Today, Sheppard Farms, Inc. has expanded to a 1,400 acre farm.

Flaim Farms

Vineland, NJ

Lettuces, Chard, Leeks, Eggplant, Beets, Radishes, Tomatillos, Greens, Peppers, Spinach
Fourth generation farmers Bob and Kevin Flaim provide Harris Teeter with a large variety of produce that they farm on more than 200 acres from late spring through late fall. Flaim Farms was started in 1934 by their grandfather and father.

Sunny Valley - Jersey Fruit Cooperative

New Jersey
Blueberries, Peaches and Nectarines
Founded by a small group of growers in 1940, Jersey Fruit has grown to more than 35 members marketing peaches, nectarines and blueberries. We are proud to partner with a co-op that recognizes the importance of quality and consistency in their produce.

Pennsylvania

Benedict Farms

Chambersburg, PA

Red & Black Raspberries, Pumpkins, Cucumbers, Squash,
Sweet Corn, Peppers, Tomatoes, Zucchini, and Peppers
Benedict Farms was started in 1992 by Keith Benedict and is now run by his sons. These second generation farmers provide Harris Teeter with a wide variety of quality produce.

Cedar Meadow Farm

Lancaster County, PA
Heirloom Tomatoes
Third generation farmer Steve Groff has been farming for 25 years. He grew his family’s farm to more than 300 acres of vegetables like tomatoes, corn and pumpkins. He provides Harris Teeter with quality heirloom tomatoes.

Copenhaver Farms

Lebanon, PA

Green Beans
Ron and Brenda Copenhaver have been farming since 1986. The whole family gets involved during the peak harvest season. They provide us with longer lasting hydro-cooled green beans.

Hess Farms - Harwin Hess

Chambersburg, PA
Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Squash and Green Peppers
In Chambersburg, an area known for peaches and apples, Hess Farms was the first farm to start growing vegetables. They began in 1986 and currently farm 140 acres.

Hogeland Farms

Newmanstown, PA

Cucumbers, Corn and String Beans
Hogeland Farms was started by four brothers, Bob, Jerry, Bill and Dan in 1976. They have more than 43 years of farming experience. They currently farm more than 350 acres of land.

Lady Moon Farms

Chambersburg, PA
Romaine Lettuce, Green and Red Leaf Lettuce, Kale, Collards, Zucchini, Yellow Squash, Cucumbers, Peppers, Round Tomatoes, Roma Tomatoes, Grape Tomatoes and Watermelon
Lady Moon Farms is the largest family owned, certified organic vegetable farm on the east coast. Owner Tom Beddard started farming in 1987 and currently farms 1,100 acres.

Rice Fruit Company

Gardners, PA

Apples, Peaches, Nectarines and Pears
Rice Fruit Company is a family business that was founded in 1913 by Arthur Rice, Sr. Now run by his four grandsons, they grow fruit on 800 acres of orchards. They have the highest possible ratings in the industry and Harris Teeter is proud to partner with them.

Seminole Produce

Lancaster County, PA
Cauliflower, Broccoli, Colored Cauliflower, Corn, Sweet Onions, Squash, Tomatoes, Cabbage, Cantaloupes and Watermelons
Seminole Produce began in 1991 with a mission of helping small growers distribute their product. They currently work with nine different Lancaster County growers to bring Harris Teeter the freshest fruits and vegetables.

Tennessee

Henderson Farms

Evansville, TN

Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Bell Pepper, Acorn, Butternut, and Spaghetti Squash
Located in the Tennessee Mountains in Evansville, TN, Donald Henderson has been operating his family farm since 1978. His son, Donnie, is now part of the operation making this a second generation farm.

Washington

Mountain View Fruit

Yakima Valley, WA
Apples, Pears, & Cherries
Mountain View Fruit’s orchard operation started in 1986. They provide Harris Teeter with great tasting apples, pears and cherries that meet our high standards for quality and freshness.

Florida

Forrester Produce

Florida Panhandle

Athena Cantaloupes
The Forrester family has been farming since 1879, and Forrester Produce is part of the sixth generation of farmers. Arnie and Lynn Forrester grow 250 acres of Primus-certified Athena cantaloupes in the Florida Panhandle.

Neat and Sweet Farmse

Lakeland, FL
Strawberries
Quality and food safety is a top priority for Neat and Sweet Farms. Being innovative and able to adapt to the changes in the produce industry are also very important. They take pride in every package produced.

Arizona

Eurofresh, Inc.

Wilcoz, AZ

Greenhouse Tomatoes
Eurofresh Inc. is the leading year-round producer of greenhouse tomatoes in the U.S. Their controlled growing environment generates consistent yields of high quality tomatoes. Eurofresh Farms Tomatoes-on-the-Vine are certified pesticide free and acknowledged by The American Culinary Institute to be “America’s Best Tasting” tomatoes.

California

Bailey Brothers

Orange Cove, CA
California Lemons
Lee Bailey is a third generation citrus grower and still farms on some of the family’s original lemon groves that date back to the early 1900’s. He consistently supplies Harris Teeter with the highest quality lemons that we offer our customers.

David J. Elliot & Son, Stillwater Orchards

Courtland, CA

Pears, Cherries, Kiwifruit
David is a fourth generation farmer whose son is also involved in the business. The family has been farming for more than 150 years and has a reputation for providing customers like Harris Teeter with quality produce.

Family Tree Farms

Central San Joaquin Valley
White Flesh Peaches & Nectarines, Pluots, Yellow Flesh Peaches & Nectarines, Plums
Because they insist on farming for flavor, Family Tree Farms waits just a little bit longer than most to harvest their fruit. Then the fruit is hand picked and carefully packed to ensure that each piece of fruit is its sweetest, juiciest best when it reaches Harris Teeter.

Frank Capurro & Son

Moss Landing & Coachella, CA

Leaf Lettuce, Romaine, Green Onions, Radishes, Spinach,
Cilantro, Artichokes and Brussels Sprouts
For three generations, Capurro Marketing has been offering only the finest quality product, along with friendly, personal service to its customers. They offer Harris Teeter fresh produce throughout the year.

Katayama & Sons, Inc.

Tulare County, CA
Navel and Valencia Oranges, Cara Cara Oranges and Lemons
Katayama & Sons grows their produce with consumers in mind. They have built upon their family’s farming legacy, established by their grandfather in 1911. Katayama & Sons strives to offer healthy, fresh and flavorful citrus to Harris Teeter.

Laux Groves

Gary Laux

San Joaquin Valley, CA
Sunkist California Pummelos
The Laux family has been growing citrus in California for nearly 100 years, beginning in Southern California – the home to Sunkist and its world-renown cooperative citrus marketing. The Laux groves supplies Harris Teeter with many varieties of oranges, lemons and specialties citrus crops.

RCM Farms, Beachside Produce

Santa Maria Valley, CA
Broccoli, Lettuce, Artichokes, Green Leaf, Red Leaf,
Romaine, Spinach, Cilantro, Parsley, Celery
As a fifth generation grower, Jayme Gamble believes that quality of product is the most important goal in the production of fresh vegetables. Harris Teeter partners with RCM Farms to bring you the freshest, best quality produce available.

Smith Ranch

San Joaquin Valley, CA

Sunkist California Pummelos
Harrison Smith is a third generation citrus producer who has been farming for more than 50 years. He provides Harris Teeter with the largest and oldest citrus variety in the world - pummelos.

Multiple Locations

Pero Family Farms

Delray Beach, FL; Omega, GA; Benton Harbor, MI; Brant, NY
Bell Peppers, Beans, Cucumbers, Squash, Greenhouse Peppers, Euro
The Pero Family Farms business began in 1908, in Brant, NY, with a deep commitment to grow and harvest only the finest quality produce. They provide Harris Teeter with farm fresh vegetables.

Israel

MOR

Israel

Sharon Fruit (Persimmon), Mango, Litchee
MOR orchards have been in business for 45 years. Harris Teeter benefits from this grower’s ability to provide quality produce at competitive prices.