Mission Hospital Tailgate Market

Madison Farms was created thanks to grants provided in large part by GoldenLEAF and the Rural Internet Access Authority. This site's purpose is to provide information to consumers and tourists about Madison County farms, create and maintain a list of farms operating in the county, provide farmers with Web marketing tools, and encourage the use of technology and e-commerce. This site was built by the Madison County Agri-Business Center, NC Cooperative Extension, and Duke Endowment. There are 1500 small family farms in Madison County. One hundred ninety-seven (197) of Madison's family farms are currently featured on this site. On this site you will find farms specializing in all types of breeds of horses, mules, donkeys, goats, cattle, rabbits, chickens, dogs, and llamas. Madison farms are also rich in value-added products such as cheeses, milk, jams, jellies, molasses, Christmas wreaths and garland and fiber (such as yarns and knitted fabrics). You can also find organic brick oven baked bread. Madison farms grow many varieties of shrubs (rhododendron, boxwood, azalea...), fruits, nuts, and berries, and vegetables. Many farms sell organically grown products. In fact, Madison County has more organic farms than any other county in North Carolina. You can stay on some Madison farms in bed and breakfasts, take a farm tour, pick your own berries or Christmas trees, go horseback riding or llama trekking. You can take a class in herding, woodworking, growing medicinal herbs, or purchase them on site. Search our site to plan your next excursion, educational event, or family outing. Use the search features on the site to locate farms offering products for your use or as thoughtful gifts for loved ones. Or better yet, visit our tailgate markets to purchase the freshest foods around. Thanks for visiting our site. Come back and visit often.