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You’ve heard farms like us say things like “from our farm to your table” or “from plate to fork.” But what does that actually mean? Let’s walk through the process that our produce goes through. Greenhouse Most of our produce begins as a seed in a greenhouse. They grow in the greenhouse from seed to seedling, until they are ready to be transferred to the field. So what is the purpose of greenhouse growing? Seeds that sprout in greenhouses are much more likely to survive the

America is celebrating its 250th birthday this year. In that time, she’s seen generations of families find their footing, land developed, laws passed, wars fought and won. And through 250 years, the American farmer has always been there, feeding and clothing fellow Americans through every change. Today, store shelves have brands from all over the world. “Made in China.” “Grown in Mexico.” With so many choices, and some even cheaper than the American options, how should consu

Down South, being a hostess is a big responsibility. Whether it's a bridal or baby shower, a birthday or retirement party, what you prepare and how you present it matters to both the person being celebrated and the guests sharing in the occasion. Lia Baker, Joe Baker’s wife, is a Southern belle at heart who enjoys opening up her home or volunteering to help host anytime she gets the chance. She believes being a hostess is more than just fancy napkins and floral arrangements.

Everyone has a traditional dish they like Grandma to make at the family gatherings. For us, it's actually Grandpa. Terry Baker, the original founder of Baker Farms, is also known as 'Granddaddy' to his steadily expanding family. As a greens grower for over 50 years, he has since retired and passed his farm knowledge and work down to the next generation. Being out of the hustle of the farm, he’s found a new passion in the kitchen. Cooking for his family is the opportunity to

No tractor, no land, no father with the knowledge to tell him how to do it. Terry Baker, founder of Baker Farms, started at the bottom as a young man who knew that a good day's work kept you from going to bed hungry. Baker Farms began in 1970 with 75 acres. The workers included Terry and his wife, Dale, along with a couple of extra hands found throughout their small community in Ellenton, Georgia. Terry hadn’t come from generations of farming. After graduating from high scho