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Over 40 years ago, the first vegetable crops were harvested on Green Cay Farm, a family vegetable growing operation. Since then, the owners developed a reputation for growing high quality produce while cooperating with university and industry researchers to develop innovative, environmentally-friendly vegetable growing systems. Over the years, most of the peppers and cucumbers grown here have been sold through conventional marketing channels, usually shipped to markets along the east coast of the country.

Now, as Palm Beach County changes from a major agricultural area to a population center, these owners have sold most of the land to Palm Beach County for a wetlands park (part of the Everglades Restoration plan). The remaining smaller acreage is not large enough for a conventional commercial farm. So, they are supporting the transition to a smaller farm that will market its diversified vegetable crops through local channels. Charlie and Nancy Roe, of Farming Systems Research, Inc., are working with Green Cay to introduce these new systems of growing and selling vegetables to the area.

We believe that:

Vegetables are sold to local restaurants and resorts, and through subscriptions. We began selling vegetables by subscription in October of 2000. Although this is a new concept to most people, it is a very practical way to assure your family of a seasonal supply of vegetables. For more information on purchasing our vegetables, click here.

We also do research on components of sustainable vegetable production systems.