HHarmony Farm GuideZIP 28634

Farm-direct food near Harmony, North Carolina

Know where to call before you drive.

A simple, corrected shortlist of nearby farms for meat and produce—ranked by current buying access, distance and evidence quality.

10ranked farms
180research searches
83sources analyzed
Aug 23facts last checked

Track one

Farm-direct produce

Root & Branch is the strongest same-week call. Patterson is the better choice when you want a larger walk-in counter.

01Call today

Root & Branch Farms

3.4 mi · ~7 min from 28634

The strongest same-week option in 28634, with same-day harvesting available by request.

  • Berries, cucumbers, eggplant, basil, microgreens, peppers, tomatoes and zucchini advertised Aug. 9
  • Sun 10–6 · Mon–Fri 8–6 · Closed Sat
  • Cash, check or Venmo · Use Google Maps, not Apple Maps
02Walk-in market

Patterson Farm Market

31.4 mi · ~49 min

The clearest larger produce-counter trip, with documented farm-grown summer vegetables.

  • Farm-grown tomatoes, bell peppers, long green cucumbers and eggplant
  • Mon–Sat 9–6 · Closed Sun
  • 2026 summer berry U-pick is finished; pumpkins follow in fall
03Fall option

Carrigan Farms

31.2 mi · ~46 min

The strongest documented upcoming U-pick trip: apples in September and pumpkins from October 1.

  • Reserve apples ahead; weekends usually sell out
  • Pumpkin reservations are required
  • Farm Market entrance: 1261 Oak Ridge Farm Hwy
04Confirm first

Howard Family Farm

4.5 mi · ~9 min

Very close, but no product was confirmed available now and strawberry season is over.

  • Ask what is available and when pumpkins open
  • Mon–Fri 10–5 · Sat 10–2
  • Order by phone or in person, not email or Facebook
05Confirm first

Brushy Mountain Berry Farm

33.3 mi · ~52 min

A genuine grower, but its undated “currently open” notice conflicts with its blueberry season window.

  • Call before making the drive
  • Posted hours: Wed–Sat 8–6
  • Regional program badges are not organic certification

Track two

Farm-direct meat

D&M has the clearest nearby combination of current access and transparent pricing. Beaver is the next practical year-round beef call.

01Best first call

D&M Farms on Calahaln

10.9 mi · ~22 min

The best blend of proximity, transparent pricing and a current appointment-based buying path.

  • Own pasture-raised, grain-supplemented beef · partner pork disclosed
  • Posted bulk: $11 / $10.50 / $10 per packaged lb for quarter / half / whole
  • Prices follow the market; confirm when booking
02Year-round beef

Beaver Farms

16.0 mi · ~24 min

Own Iredell County beef sold year-round, with phone ordering and appointment pickup.

  • Pasture-raised with supplemental grain and hay
  • Dry-aged 14 days · USDA processed
  • Nov. 2025 price sheet is only a comparison point; reconfirm prices
03Walk-in store

Mills Family Farm

25.8 mi · ~38 min

A practical cut counter for own-raised beef, with partner-sourced pork and dairy clearly disclosed.

  • Farm store Fri–Sat 9–3
  • Many beef cuts listed; current prices require a call
  • 200+ acre working cattle farm
04Multi-species

True Cut Ranch

30.4 mi · ~47 min

The best walk-in choice for beef, pork, lamb, poultry and eggs from one farm.

  • Farm store Fri–Sat 10–6
  • Birds originate as chicks and are raised on the ranch
  • Check the live store for cuts and prices
05Bulk option

R&S Farm

46.6 mi · ~77 min

The clearest published half-beef offer, but the Concord pickup is much farther away.

  • $7.50/lb hanging weight including processing · $500 deposit
  • Grass-fed and grain-finished
  • Published total conflicts with its own weight math; get a written quote

Close, but not ready today

Two meat leads worth watching

4.2 mi · ~9 min

Rocky Creek Beef

Quarter, half and whole beef are documented, but live inventory and the correct arrival address still need confirmation.

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11.6 mi · ~19 min

Running T Farms

A strong 100% grass-finished option, but its live market is sold out. Join the reservation list instead of planning a pickup.

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Before you go

A five-minute call can save an hour.

  1. 01

    Confirm inventory. Small-farm stock and U-pick conditions can change within a day.

  2. 02

    Confirm the entrance. Ask for the exact pickup address when listings conflict.

  3. 03

    Confirm the price basis. For freezer beef, ask whether pricing uses packaged, hanging or live weight.

  4. 04

    Check the route. Times shown here are static estimates without live traffic.