Milk, Cheese and Yogurt from Local Dairy
Dakin Dairy Farms has been milking cows in Manatee County for 35 years and now has a processing plant to bottle milk and yogurt, and to produce homemade cheese. In addition to tours of the processing plant, Dakin offers agritourism tours to the public that include interactive experiences with assorted farm animals.

Dakin Dairy Farms
30771 Betts Rd.
Myakka City, FL 34251
941-322-2802

Click here to read how the Dakins keep their cows happy -- and their milk tasty -- in Edible Sarasota magazine.

Community-Supported Agriculture
At the local urban farm Geraldson Community Farm, harvests include, radishes, carrots, lettuce and cucumbers -- depending on the season. Visitors and locals can volunteer to work the land on Wednesday or Saturday mornings November to May. They must be able to lift at least 20 pounds, as well as bend and kneel over.


Geraldson Community Farm
1401 99th St. NW
Bradenton, FL 34209
941-981-0111

Another local farm attributes its success to the family behind it, the Kings. King Farm Myakka organically grows blueberries and vegetables on more than 100 acres. Click here to read more about the farm in Edible Sarasota magazine.

King Farm Myakka
4630 60th St. E.
Bradenton, FL 34203
941-773-1624

Florida Grapes
Rosa Fiorelli Winery is a family-owned and -operated business located just south of Lake Manatee. Rosa and her husband, Antonio, moved to this area from Casteldaccia, Sicily, and were struck by the similarities to their native land. Their vineyard has 10 acres with a 3,000-square-foot processing facility. The winery has been in business for nine years and has earned prestigious awards in the winemaking industry.

Rosa Fiorelli Winery
4250 C.R. 675
Bradenton, FL 34211
941-322-0976

Click here to "live the dream" with the Fiorellis in Edible Sarasota magazine.