Farms in Franklin, NC

Franklin · Agritourism Farm

A family farm in the mountains around Franklin, growing since 1951 and now run by Joe Deal with his wife Devon and son Braxton. They raise apples along with row crops like beans, beets, broccoli, and cabbage, and offer on-farm pickup. Located in Macon County near the Georgia line, the farm sells direct to local customers.

Franklin

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Franklin · Agritourism Farm, Produce Farm

Sharp's Berry Farm grows more than 300 blueberry bushes and five long rows of thornless blackberries in the mountains outside Franklin. Picking usually opens around July 1, sometimes earlier, with berries running about $3 a quart. The rows stay family-friendly and easy for kids to work. Bring your own containers and cash, and watch their Facebook page for the season's opening date.

Franklin · Agritourism Farm

A farm on River Road in Franklin, along the Little Tennessee River in Macon County. This mountain valley grows produce and hay, and River Road follows fertile bottomland south of town. Public information for this listing is sparse.

Franklin · Agritourism Farm

A farm on Murphy Road in Franklin, the seat of Macon County in the far western North Carolina mountains. Farms in this valley grow cool-season produce, and the county is known for tomatoes and Christmas trees. Little is documented online for this specific operation.

Franklin

Mountain Micro Farm sits on Stamey Mountain Road southeast of Franklin, in Macon County's Nantahala mountains of far western North Carolina. The 'micro' name signals a compact, high-elevation grow — the scale that usually means vegetables, herbs, or eggs sold close to home rather than shipped out. Little about the farm is published online yet.

Franklin · Agritourism Farm

A farm on River Road along the Little Tennessee River south of Franklin, in Macon County's far western mountains. Public details are thin, so it's best to contact the farm directly about what they grow and whether they welcome visitors. The surrounding valley is known for trout water, small produce plots, and mountain pasture.

Mountain Micro Farm grows microgreens, based on its name, likely somewhere in the north Georgia mountains. No website or social page could be confirmed to verify its exact location, varieties grown, or how to buy from them.

Otto · Agritourism Farm

An alpaca farm on Hannah Mountain Road in Otto, at the far southwestern tip of North Carolina near the Georgia line and Franklin. Small mountain alpaca farms like this typically raise animals for fleece and take visits or sell fiber products by appointment. Public details are limited, so contact the farm directly about tours and what they sell.

Cullowhee · Agritourism Farm

A country property on Lloyd Hooper Road in Cullowhee, in Jackson County near Western Carolina University and the Tuckasegee River. Its former website is no longer active and current public details are limited, so contact the owners directly about tours, events, or lodging. The setting is classic southern Appalachian, a river valley walled in by forested ridgelines.

Cullowhee · Farmers Market

Rabun Gap · Agritourism Farm

Fifth- and sixth-generation farmers Ricky and Clint James run this produce market on Highway 441, a family operation going on more than 40 years. It's open daily, including Sundays and holidays, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., May through October, with pick-your-own fruit alongside a full stand of fresh, locally grown vegetables. It's one of the longer-running farm markets in the northeast Georgia mountains.

Rabun Gap · Agritourism Farm

12 Spies Vineyards ran a tasting room in Rabun Gap, Georgia for 14 years before closing it for good. The vines are still tended, and existing wine inventory is available through pickup in Georgia or shipping to addresses within the state — order by emailing the winery directly rather than visiting in person.

Glenville · Agritourism Farm

Tom Sawyer Tree Farm grows Christmas trees on Chimney Pond Road in Glenville, high on the Jackson County plateau between Cashiers and Sylva. The cool elevation suits Fraser fir, the signature Southern Appalachian Christmas tree. Choose-and-cut mountain farms like this open after Thanksgiving.

Whittier · Agritourism Farm

Shelton Farms has grown produce in the mountains near Whittier since 1984, now under fourth-generation farmer William Shelton. The operation runs hydroponic Bibb lettuce year-round and fields tomatoes, strawberries, cucumbers, and squash, selling wholesale to grocers, distributors, and restaurants. It sits in Jackson County close to Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The family has talked about opening an on-site market and adding farm tours and festivals.

Rabun Gap · Agritourism Farm

Georgia's oldest operating bed and breakfast, listed on the National Register of Historic Places on York House Road. Twelve individually decorated rooms come with pillow-top mattresses, private baths, and a full breakfast, with 12 Spies Vineyards and Farm within easy reach for a wine stop. It has run continuously long enough to earn a reputation among North Georgia mountain travelers as the region's original inn.

Sylva · Farmers Market

The Sylva Farmers Market in downtown Sylva, NC, connects small, local farms with the community, offering seasonal fruits, vegetables, eggs, dairy, meats, and value-added products. The market supports sustainable and heritage farming, fosters direct farm-to-consumer sales, and promotes food access programs like HOP and FarmsSHARE. Educational events and vendor interactions strengthen local food knowledge while helping small farmers thrive.

Cullowhee · Agritourism Farm, Produce Farm

Thomas Berry Farm grows berries on Medalion Lane in Cullowhee, Jackson County, home of Western Carolina University in the far western mountains. High-elevation berry crops ripen later in summer than lowland farms. Reach out to confirm what's picking and when.

Darnell Farms is a 100-acre farm stand in Bryson City, North Carolina, along the Tuckasegee River in the Smoky Mountains — not Georgia despite this listing. It grows strawberries, sweet corn, and pumpkins, and runs a year-round farm stand plus seasonal U-pick strawberries in spring, a fall pumpkin patch with hayrides, and a Winter Wonderland light display through the holidays.