LOCAL SUPPLIERS

OUR FOOD AND OUR LOCAL SUPPLIERS

PRODUCTS WE'RE PROUD TO SHARE WITH OUR COMMUNITY

It's our mission to provide fairly priced products that support a sustainable regional food system, support a healthy lifestyle, and promote community partnership, education and economic vitality.

We aim to have as much local, organic, non-spray, non-gmo, produce possible. We offer many options for shoppers concerned with conventional farming practices. We allow our local vendors the ability to sell their product without the need of a booth or stand.

LOCAL PRODUCE | EGGS | DAIRY | MEAT | BREAD | COFFEE | SPECIALTY PRODUCTS

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THE AREA’S WIDEST VARIETY OF LOCAL CRAFT BEERS, CIDERS, & MEADS!

If you or someone you know is interested in selling at our co-op,
please email our manager Alana Desjardins at TiFoodCoop@gmail.com.

FRESH PRODUCE

CHAMPLAIN ORCHRADS: eco-certified fruit and cider

Located in Shoreham, VT, Champlain Orchards is committed to growing their variety of apples and other fruits by the standards of the Eco fruit program. As can be found on their website, creating a healthy growing environment is a priority. Actions done to attain this goal include supporting local pollinators, using “biological and preventative methods” to maintain natural pest levels, and strides made at keeping both the soil and trees healthy. Simply put, our Northeastern conditions and pollinating friends are given special attention to provide what Champlain Orchards is proud to call “the freshest, best-tasting locally grown fruit!”

Here at the co-op, we (and our customers) are big fans of their apples in the fall months, delicious both fresh and as apple chips, as well as their apple cider.

DAUGHTERS 5 FARMSTAND: no-spray farm products

This family-owned farm provides the co-op with an abundance of fresh produce in the spring and summer months. Coming right from Crown Point, NY, we are able to stock our produce coolers and bins with berries, squash, leafy greens, and much more pesticide-free and affordable produce within hours of it being picked. It is through Daughters 5 Farm’s dedication to remaining no-spray and quick delivery that we are able to bring the freshest produce possible to our members and wider community!

JUNIPER HILL FARM: organic, seasonal

Coming from Wadhams, NY, Juniper Hill’s produce is a weekly staple at the co-op. We enjoy produce like their leafy greens and onions year-round, as well as their peaches, tomatoes, and many other deliciously grown fruits and veggies as the seasons allow us to. Their motto is “don’t let California feed New York,” which pushes them to share their Certified Organic goods with other grocery stores and restaurants around the area. They believe in steering people in the direction of eating healthier food that is closer to home.

TANGLEROOT FARMS: local, organic

Through their goals of supporting “Quality of Life, Land Stewardship, and Community,” this Essex, NY-based farm strives to provide their own and surrounding communities access to local and organic vegetables. This means stocking the shelves of businesses like ours with fresh greens, fruits, and veggies as much as possible, as well as offering a delivery service right to their members’ front doors. As Certified Organic growers, they value their land, community, and the diverse produce that becomes available with each New York season.

ARTISAN CHEESES, DAIRY PRODUCTS, CAGE FREE EGGS

NETTLE MEADOW: artisan cheeses

Nettle Meadow Farm is an animal sanctuary and cheese company in New York’s Adirondack foothills. Nettle Meadow is committed to the principles of natural and organic ingredients, well cared-for animals and carefully hand-crafted artisan cheese. Since their humble beginnings they have grown dramatically with now more than 700 goats 300 sheep and more than 30 jersey cows. They have expanded by partnering with local small-scale farmers who care for their animals and return them to the sanctuary for retirement after their productive years. The farm is well known for the extra care it gives its animals and for producing numerous award-winning varieties of bloomy rind, washed rind, and fresh cheeses. Owners Lorraine Lambiase and Sheila Flanagan began as the farm's only animal caregivers and cheesemakers and have grown it to include a dedicated team of artisan cheesemakers and experienced sanctuary and dairy caregivers. All have an amazing love of animals, hand-crafted cheese, and local history.

NORTH COUNTRY CREAMERY: artisan cheeses and creamline yogurt

North Country Creamery is a 100% grassfed, Non-GMO, NYS Grown & Certified, and Animal Welfare Approved dairy in Keeseville, NY. The co-op carries an array of their farmstead cheeses, creamline yogurts, as well as beef products.

All of their products are made exclusively with the fresh milk from Milking Shorthorn and Jersey cows, and other ingredients are limited to cultures, local herbs, maple syrup & organic extracts--no added colors or stabilizers.Their cows receive the utmost care through the use of tinctures, essential oils, and homeopathic remedies if ever.

CROWN POINT FARM & DAIRY: butter, cheese curds, créme fraiche & buttermilk

Crown Point Farm and Dairy is owned and operated by Mike & Michelle Kuba.

“It is our love for the Jersey Cow that led to our desire to open a micro-dairy. We pride ourselves on breeding and raising Registered A2 Jerseys. Small scale dairying allows us to foster a symbiotic relationship between cow and soil. We embrace a regenerative process of seasonal grazing and natural fertilization. We have high standards when it comes to food quality and safety. For our butter only, we partner with another local dairy that embraces our philosophy, this allows us to bring in enough heavy cream to meet demand. We aim to keep our herd small and tailored to what our acreage can sustainably handle.”

HIDDEN ACRES DAIRY LLC: creamline milk

Hidden Acres Dairy out of Chazy, NY has a small on farm milk processing facility. Their goal is to provide the local area with dairy products made with certified organic milk. The milk is Creamline, non-homogenized and low temperature pasteurized. Give the milk a good shake to mix the cream back into the milk before you enjoy. We carry ½ Gallons of both white & chocolate milk as well as pints of chocolate, coffee, white and the very popular maple milk.

BREADS, COFFEE, PROBIOTIC PRODUCTS, KOMBUCHA, CBD

CROWN POINT BREAD CO: artisan wood fired breads, croissants and buns

The OG Artisan Wood-Fired Bakery in the ADK’s since 1996, Crown Point Bread Co. Is celebrated by connoisseurs for their authentic European Hearth Breads and Pastries made with highest quality local organic ingredients. They specialize in baking with wild yeast Levain which is recognized as more nutritious and digestible than conventional modern yeast. Artisan baker Yannig Tanguy has been featured on PBS’ internationally broadcast program “Bread the Foundation of a Meal” alongside renowned bakeries from France, Italy, Japan, and India. He has also been featured on Mountain Lake PBS award winning series “Road Side Recipes” and was awarded the NYS Rural Entrepreneur of the year for 2000. “

SMALL TOWN CULTURES: raw, furmented, probiotic products

Small Town Cultures is located in Plattsburgh, NY. Their products are raw, probiotic-rich, unpasteurized, with no additives, preservatives, and no added vinegar or sugar. All their ferments also happen to be gluten-free, vegan, non-GMO, and keto-friendly.

All of Small Town’s products are small batch, fermented and sold in glass (never plastic) for a clean, bright flavor profile.

VERMONT PURE CBD: CBD products

Champlain Valley Organics offers organically-grown, full-spectrum CBD product. They grow their own hemp, extract their own oil and handcraft all of the full-spectrum products right over the lake in Shoreham, Vermont. Their small team has more than two decades of combined horticultural experience, from greenhouse production, organic farming, and laboratory work to large-scale field operations in organic, ornamental, and vegetable crops. They are dedicated to passing as much of our amazing plants into the bottle as possible.

We carry a variety of salves and tinctures as well as CBD dog treats.

AQUA VI TEA KOMBUCHA: kombucha on tap

We offer a 4 tap kombucha kegerator with kombucha products from Aqua Vitea out of Middlebury, VT. Why do we love Aqua Vitea?

Lower sugar than most other kombucha, juice, or sodas
Naturally abundant probiotics
Live enzymes and antioxidants
Sustainably sourced tea
Organic

Kombucha on tap is sold by the ounce. Bring your own bottle or cup or purchase a empty bottle or growler to fill from us.

MEAT, PASTA & PIZZA SAUCE

STONEWOOD FARM: Turkey Sausage & Pre-Order Thanksgiving Turkeys

“We proudly offer Humane Care & Handling to our turkeys at Stonewood Farm. Plenty of Vermont air, cold nights, good feed and tender loving care”. -Stonewood Farm

Family owned and operated turkey farm in Orwell, VT. They have been raising quality turkeys for over 30 years. Preorders for Thanksgiving Turkeys will start in mid September. We stock frozen turkey sausage in a variety of flavors year round.

MISTY KNOLL FARM: Fresh Chicken & Pre-Order Thanksgiving Turkeys

Located in New Haven, Vermont, Misty Knoll Farm is a family-owned and operated farm offering naturally-raised turkeys and chickens at a world class standard. Their turkeys and chickens roam in an un-crowded environment. Poultry flourish in a stress-free environment where they are well fed and cared for.

Misty Knolls Farm delivers fresh chicken every Tuesday evening (schedule might differ for holidays). We will start to take Thanksgiving turkey orders in mid-September.

LILLIE VALLEY FARM: Pork, Beef, Lamb

As well as farm fresh eggs we carry a variety of meats from Lillie Valley Farm located just up the road in Putnam Station, NY. Look for our freezer dedicated to their product. You will find ground beef, steaks, lamb products, ground and link sausage and more. Lillie Valley is locally owned and operated with careful attention to the humane care of their animals.

HONEY, MAPLE SYRUP, MUSTARDS/RELISHES/JAMS

CHAMPLAIN VALLEY APIARY: raw honey

Champlain Valley Apiaries is a 4th generation family-owned, Vermont beekeeping and honey business located 45 minutes away from us. We love their mission: "Our mission, along with producing the highest quality honey, is to foster sustainable agriculture and promote the importance of honeybees in our food system."-Champlain Valley Apiaries

Look for their one and two pound jars of raw honey on our shelves.

HIGHLANDER HONEY: local Ticonderoga honey

Highlander Honey is owned and operated by Mike Cruikshank. With hives right here in Ticonderoga it's as local as it gets and a staple at the co-op.

WHY DO WE LOVE HONEY?
Honey is high in nutrients, antioxidants, has antibacterial properties, anti-inflammatory properties, good for coughs and sore throats, helps heal wounds, burns and may even help with seasonal allergies.

BUCK MOUNTAIN MAPLE: Adirondack maple syrup & maple products

Buck Mt Maple is located just up the road in Crown Point, NY owned and operated by Brad Peters. We carry a variety of sizes in plastic jugs and glass bottles. We also carry maple sugar which is great sprinkled on almost everything. Look for the spreadable maple creams in the refrigerator.

FUN FACT: We use Buck Mt. Maple in our kitchen. Maple can often be used in place of sugar and honey making more options with local natural ingredients.

GRANOLA, HEALTH BARS, CHOCOLATE

BACKROADS GRANOLA: organic gluten free granola

We carry a variety of organic, gluten free Backroads Granola made in Brattleboro, VT. This family-owned business has grown exponentially over the years and holds a strong dedication to organic, non gmo ingredients. We love this company for their awesome products as well as great customer service. Maple Cranberry and Ancient Grains are customer favorites!

BARKEATER CHOCOLOATES: chocolate and chocolate products

Deb & Jim Morris founded Barkeater Chocolates in 2008. Today, the Barkeater Chocolates team has grown & is still making the world's most FlavorWow™ gourmet chocolates in the Heart of the Adirondacks. Handmade Chocolates with wholesome ingredients are their mission.

We offer a large variety of their chocolate bars, peanut butter cups and bags of chocolate bark.

DAK BARS: local granola bars

Dak Bars are hand-pressed fruit and nut bars made in the Adirondacks. They are gluten free, non GMO. soy free and made with natural ingredients. We love their mission:

“We at Dak Bar believe in offering a serious, whole food energy bar that expresses a lighthearted, fun approach to life. We commit to using only simple, recognizable foods that provide pure energy and deliver great taste. We strive to bring vibrant health and a smile to all so you can do what you love, longer.”

OUR FOOD AND OUR LOCAL SUPPLIERS

PRODUCTS WE'RE PROUD TO SHARE WITH OUR COMMUNITY

LOCAL PRODUCE | EGGS | DAIRY | MEAT | BREAD | COFFEE | SPECIALTY PRODUCTS

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