Our Story: Rooted in Community & Food Freedom

At Jones Creek Farm & Nursery, we believe that the best things in life are grown with intention, handled with care, and shared with our neighbors. Nestled on our 20-acre homestead in Midway, Georgia, our farm is a labor of love. We live and work alongside our dairy goats, cows, free-range poultry, and honeybees, dedicated to sustainable, chemical-free agriculture and the food freedom movement.

What started as a passion for simple, genuine food and sustainable living has blossomed into a bustling neighborhood hub. Whether you are visiting us in person at our physical farm stand or connecting with us here online, our mission remains the exact same: to provide wholesome, high-quality goods that nourish your body, inside and out.

Local Bureaucracy: The fight to keep the farm stand open

For our local neighbors, our on-site farm stand has always been about more than just transactions—it is packed with fresh, seasonal harvests and serves as a vibrant showcase of local talent. We have been proud to partner with exceptional local farmers, cottage food bakers, and creators to offer a true, community-centered country farm stand.

Right now, that mission is being threatened by heavy-handed red tape and the prohibitive costs of navigating county regulations. Liberty County officials have recently taken the position that our farm stand does not fit their definition of a traditional farm stand, classifying us instead as a full retail store and demanding an expensive, full-scale commercial retail license to stay open. The costs and structural requirements to meet this commercial standard are simply too steep for a small agricultural setup like ours.

I am hopeful we can work collaboratively with county officials to find a practical solution by creating a sensible, distinct ordinance tailored specifically for small farm stands. If given the opportunity to meet with our county commissioners, this is the proposal I will bring to the table:

The Farm Stand Exemption Proposal We want to establish a common-sense classification that sits a step below full retail licensing. To qualify for this farm stand designation, two core criteria must be met:

1. On-Site Location: The farm stand must be physically located on an active farm.

2. Local Origin: The products sold must be limited to those produced on that farm and other local farms in Georgia, as well as local cottage food bakers, and artists. (No mass produced products you’d find in a retail store.)

By establishing an ordinance based on these two boundaries, we naturally limit who qualifies while strictly preserving the spirit of what a farm stand is supposed to be: a localized hub for homegrown food and agricultural heritage.

Recent state-level measures in Georgia have moved toward loosening burdens to encourage agritourism and support local growers across our state. It is my sincere hope that Liberty County and Jones Creek Farm can work hand in hand to pave the way for true food freedom, economic common sense, and thriving local agriculture right here at home.

When you visit the farm stand in person, you’ll find:

• 🍅 Seasonal Produce: Fresh, non-GMO, chemical-free vegetables harvested at the peak of flavor.

• 🥖 The Bakery: Freshly baked organic sourdough bread, organic cinnamon rolls, decadent sticky buns, cookies, and scratch-made treats.

• 🥛 Farm Fresh Dairy & Eggs: Wholesome, raw A2A2 cow milk and farm-fresh eggs collected right here on the property.

• 🍯 The Farmhouse Pantry: Pure local honey from our own hives right here on the farm, alongside homemade jams, jellies, crisp pickles, BBQ sauces, dressings, and hot sauces.

• 🎨 Local Art & Gifts: Unique, beautiful handmade items crafted by talented local artists right here in our community.

Be sure to bookmark our Blog & Farm Updates page! We regularly post about what’s currently blooming, fresh product drops, and what’s hitting the farm stand shelves each week to help you plan your next visit.

Shop Our Farm-Crafted Specialties Online 🛒

Can’t make it out to the physical farm stand? You can still bring a piece of our homestead into your daily routine. Our online storefront features our exclusive line of small-batch, artisanal goods handcrafted right here on the property.

Every item we ship is made using premium, skin-loving ingredients and traditional methods:

• 🧼 Small-Batch Goat Milk Soaps: Formulated in small batches right at the farm using fresh goat milk and a luxurious blend of high-end, deeply moisturizing plant oils and rich butters.

• 🐝 Nourishing Lotion Bars & Salves: Solid lotion bars and soothing salves carefully crafted with high-end butters, vitamin E oil, and organic beeswax to deeply condition and protect the skin.

• 🌿 Hand-Blended Herbal Teas: Thoughtfully curated, small-batch herbal tea blends crafted using traditional methods to bring natural wellness straight to your cup.

• 🧶 Hand-Stitched Crochet Goods: Beautifully textured, cozy crocheted items handmade with love and designed to bring comfort to your home.

Join Our Farm Journey

We are so incredibly grateful to have you here. Whether you are stopping by the blog for a peek into homestead life, driving down the dirt road to see us at the stand, or ordering a batch of soap for your home, thank you for supporting independent, local agriculture.

• 📍 Farm Stand Address: 799 Old Gress Island Road, Midway, GA

• ⏰ Farm Stand Hours: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 9 to 5

• 💌 Stay Connected: Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @jonescreekfarmga for daily look-ins at the farm, and sign up for our newsletter to get updates delivered straight to your inbox!