🌱 The Heart of Florida Agriculture • St. Johns County & North Florida

Honoring the Hands, Soil & Families Feeding Our Children

Behind every fresh meal served on our daycare plates are the dedicated hands of Florida's independent ranchers, artisan butchers, organic growers, and sustainable fishermen. From heritage pastures in Lake Butler to organic fields and coastal markets right here in St. Augustine, our partners deliver clean, living nutrition directly to our children.

🐖 Crawford Acres Hogs 🥩 CA Livestock 🍗 Butcher + Bean 🥦 Ben Wells Produce 🐟 Kyle's Fish Market
Freshly harvested organic vegetables in wooden crates at Ben Wells Produce in St. Augustine, FL
Ben Wells Produce • Certified Organic Harvest
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CA Livestock pasture cattle grazing under Florida live oaks in St. Augustine
CA Livestock • 100% Grass-Fed Pasture Beef
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Fresh wild-caught Florida mahi mahi and salmon at Kyle's Fish Market in St. Augustine
Kyle's Fish Market • Wild Florida Seafood
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15 Miles Average Food Distance in St. Johns County
100% Pasture Zero Antibiotics & Hormones
5 Partners Direct Local Farms & Purveyors
0 Seed Oils Scratch-Made with Pure Whole Ingredients
Crawford Acres Hogs heritage pasture pigs grazing under Florida live oaks
📍 Lake Butler, FL 🚜 Pasture-Raised Pigs
Pasture-Raised Heritage Pork • Non-GMO Forage

Crawford Acres Hogs

Lake Butler, FL • Ethically Raised Pasture Pork

Crawford Acres raises heritage pigs naturally on open Florida pastures and shaded woodlands in Lake Butler, completely free from routine antibiotics, growth hormones, or factory-farm confinement. Their ethically raised, pasture-born pork supplies our daycares with clean, tender cuts and nourishing animal fats rich in vital micronutrients that support young children's cellular and neurological development.

“Raising heritage pigs out on open Florida pasture with clean air and natural forage creates nutrient-dense meat you can trust completely for growing children.”
Served in Daycare Lunches:
Pastured Pork & Vegetable Stew Gentle Ground Pork & Apple Hash Scratch-Cooked Pork Meatballs
CA Livestock pasture cattle under Florida live oaks with Spanish moss
📍 St. Augustine, FL (St. Johns County) 🚜 2508 Cabbage Hammock Road
100% Grass-Fed Pasture Beef • 14-Day Dry Aged

CA Livestock

Courtland Allen • 2508 Cabbage Hammock Road, St. Augustine, FL 32092

Located right here in St. Augustine on Cabbage Hammock Road, CA Livestock raises cattle on pesticide-free native pastures under Florida live oaks without feedlots, grain, or synthetic hormones. Their 100% grass-fed, 14-day dry-aged beef supplies our scratch kitchens with wholesome ground beef and slow-cooked cuts packed with bioavailable heme iron, zinc, and anti-inflammatory Omega-3s essential for toddler growth.

“We rotational-graze our cattle under Florida live oaks without hormones or feedlot grain. Children get pure, clean protein that supports their rapid brain growth.”
Served in Daycare Lunches:
Slow-Braised Beef Bolognese Grass-Fed Safety Meatballs Rich Bone Broth Gravy
Butcher + Bean free-range chickens on green pasture in Florida
📍 St. Augustine, FL (St. Johns County) 🚜 2796 US Highway 1
Free-Range Chicken & Craft Butchery

Butcher + Bean

Brent & Jennifer • 2796 US Highway 1, St. Augustine, FL 32086

Butcher + Bean is St. Augustine’s premier artisan craft meat market on US Highway 1, sourcing truly free-range poultry raised with abundant outdoor access, clean sunshine, and non-GMO feed. Their skilled butchers hand-prepare pristine chicken cuts, tender breasts, and scratch-made stocks with absolutely zero chemical brines, nitrates, or artificial additives for our children's daily meals.

“As local butchers, we believe children deserve real, unprocessed meats prepared with care, clean ingredients, and zero commercial injections or artificial fillers.”
Served in Daycare Lunches:
Golden Roast Herb Chicken Scratch Free-Range Chicken Soup Slow-Simmered Bone Broth
Ben Wells Produce fresh organic carrots, broccoli and greens in harvest crates
📍 St. Augustine, FL (St. Johns County) 🚜 3455 Joe Ashton Road
Organic Fresh Produce & Living-Soil Crops

Ben Wells Produce

Family-Owned Organic Farm • 3455 Joe Ashton Road, St. Augustine, FL 32092

Ben Wells Produce cultivates certified organic vegetables, sweet roots, and tender seasonal greens on Joe Ashton Road in the fertile rural soils of St. Augustine. Delivered fresh to our prep kitchens within hours of harvest, their pesticide-free produce provides living vitamins, natural enzymes, and dietary fiber that keep toddlers nourished and energized.

“Growing food without synthetic pesticides protects our local soil and protects the little bellies eating in St. Johns County classrooms every single day.”
Served in Daycare Lunches:
Sweet Steamed Rainbow Carrots Tender Broccoli Florets Creamy Butternut Squash Puree
Kyle's Fish Market wild-caught Florida mahi mahi and salmon on ice
📍 St. Augustine, FL (St. Johns County) 🚜 3874 N Ponce De Leon Blvd
Florida Mahi Mahi & Wild-Caught Salmon

Kyle's Fish Market

Local Seafood Market Since 1989 • 3874 N Ponce De Leon Blvd, St. Augustine, FL 32084

A beloved local staple on Ponce De Leon Boulevard, Kyle’s Fish Market sources pristine wild-caught Florida mahi mahi and wild salmon landed directly by trusted regional fishermen. Hand-filleted fresh daily with zero chemical preservatives or coloring, their clean seafood delivers vital DHA and EPA Omega-3 fatty acids that power early brain development and sharp cognitive focus.

“Fresh, wild-caught seafood from clean Florida waters gives children the highest quality Omega-3s on earth—no preservatives, no farm chemicals, just honest ocean nutrition.”
Served in Daycare Lunches:
Herb-Crusted Florida Mahi Mahi Wild Salmon & Sweet Potato Hash Scratch-Baked Fish Nuggets

Are You an Independent Florida Farmer or Rancher?

We are actively expanding our local agricultural procurement network across St. Johns, Putnam, Flagler, and Marion counties. We offer guaranteed recurring volume, transparent pricing, and flexible farm-gate pickup for pastured meats, pasture poultry, whole milk dairy, and organic produce.

📅 Guaranteed M–F Recurring Orders 💵 Upfront, Fair-Market Pricing 🚚 Coordinated Kitchen Distribution 🌱 100% St. Johns Community Impact
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