From the Farm
This is Garrett County, and the agricultural community has spent decades perfecting northern growing. Did you know that the farmers here not only grow produce for the local community, but they also sell to restaurants and grocery stores, not just here but throughout West Virginia and other parts of Maryland? In addition, they supply food banks and some institutions, like colleges and hospitals.
There is just nothing like fresh produce picked right out of the field! It tastes so good, and it’s healthier too. Here are a few of the on-farm stands located around the county, where you can shop for some of that tasty goodness.
Route 560 Farm Market
Route 560 Farm Market is an on-farm produce market. They feature fresh produce in season, much of which is picked there on the farm.
They also have flowers and other plants available in one of their tunnels next to the produce area, and in the fall, they offer pumpkins and gourds.
They often have fruit, such as peaches, apples, and watermelon available in season.
In addition, they have offer gelato, which they make fresh on location with their Go Go Gelato business.
8602 Gorman Road, Oakland, MD. info@560FarmMarket.com
Deberry Sweet Corn and Produce
Deberry Sweet Corn is located across from Lowes in Oakland. They are open in the summer months with fresh-off-the-farm produce. They also have some value-added products available.
Deberry’s is a great place to get fresh-picked corn in August and September. And they have loads of pumpkins in fall.
301-334-8203
Phil Mar Produce Stand
The Phil Mar Produce stand sits on 219 South, directly across from Saffitickers Ice Cream stand.
Run by Philip and Margaret Schrock, it features fresh vegetables off their farm and fresh home baked goods. We highly recommend Phil Mar. Margaret’s bread is incredible!
The stand is open in season. Stop in at Saffitickers across the road for an ice cream while you’re there.
Phil Mar Produce Stand, 7084 Garrett Hwy, Oakland, MD
Jay Maust Produce Stand
Jay’s on-farm stand features a variety of fresh produce, sweet corn in season, and fresh strawberries.
Sweet corn is available in August and September, and Jay is known for his exceptionally sweet favorable corn.
Strawberries are pre-picked, and can be purchased in Quarts or Pints.
Jay Maust Farm, 528 Aiken Miller Road, Accident, MD
Klotz Corn Shack
The Klotz Corn Shack is located on Rt 42, going toward Friendsville.
They feature sweet corn, pumpkins and tomatoes, but they have lots of other produce available as well. In addition, they have fresh-farm-raised beef.
In the fall, they have many fall decorations, mums, pumpkins (which you can pick yourself), straw, and gourds.
They have a play area, picnic area, and public restrooms.
Klotz Corn Shack, 1304 Friendsville Road, Friendsville, MD, 240-321-4721.
Montcroft Farms
Montcroft Farms has been famous for their potatoes for decades. They also offer green beans and a variety of other produce items. Sweet Corn is available in season.
For green beans you can opt to pick your own or have them picked for you at a higher price. Potatoes are available in small or larger size quantities.
In addition, they have fresh beef available from cattle raised there on the farm.
Montcroft Farms, 797 Potatoe Farm Road, Terra Alta, WV (Cranesville)