The best farms
- 1Stono Market and Tomato Shed CafeFruit & veg 路 Johns Island4.7 (1354 reviews)Stono Market and Tomato Shed Cafe sits under a canopy of live oaks on Main Road, Johns Island, on the route from US 17 to Kiawah and Seabrook Islands. It is the retail arm of the Ambrose family, who have farmed Wadmalaw Island since 1976 and shrimped local waters since 1967, and it combines a farmers market, a grocery and gift shop, and the Tomato Shed Cafe.
The produce counter runs from Lowcountry tomatoes, sweet corn and fresh herbs through fruit and vegetables brought in from further afield, with a call ahead list for bulk orders. The market carries sauces, stone ground grits, local honey, jellies and handmade goods from local makers, and the cafe serves lunch Tuesday to Saturday and supper Thursday to Saturday. The market itself is open Tuesday and Wednesday 9am to 6pm and Thursday to Saturday 9am to 9pm.
- 2Strawberry Hill USAFruit & veg 路 Gaffney4.6 (877 reviews)Strawberry Hill USA is the Cooley family's fruit farm in the upstate of South Carolina, farmed by the same family since Perry Cooley bought the land for cotton in the early 1900s and his son Gene planted peaches on it in 1946. Today it is run by James and Kathi Cooley. Peaches are still the main crop with close to 1,000 acres in production, and since planting 6 acres of strawberries in 1995 the farm has grown into the largest strawberry farm in South Carolina at 115 acres, alongside blackberries, summer squash, cucumbers, cantaloupes and beans.
The Gaffney Market is the farm's roadside market off I-85 beside the Prime Outlet Mall, opened in 2008 and open year round. The wider farm includes the original packing shed, flying nearly 400 American flags in tribute to the founding brothers' World War II service, and a cafe and ice cream parlour built in 2001 serving homemade peach and strawberry ice cream. School field trips and family farm days run through the seasons, and James was named South Carolina's Southeastern Farmer of the Year in 2013.
- 3Bee Well Honey & Natural MarketFarm shop 路 Pickens4.8 (457 reviews)Bee Well Honey Farm has been keeping bees in Pickens, South Carolina since 1999, when Kerry and Donna Owen founded the business on a passion for beekeeping. The family now runs over 2,000 hives across the South Carolina region and bottles 100% raw, unfiltered honey that is never pasteurised or heat treated, with local varieties including Wildflower, Sourwood and Echinacea. The farm also raises honey bees for sale and supplies beekeeping equipment to beekeepers across the Upstate.
The Natural Market on Hampton Avenue is the family's retail arm, selling their honey alongside natural foods, raw milk from a local dairy, soaps and skin care, vitamins and supplements, and wood fired roasted coffee in the Bees Beans coffee shop. The wider farm has grown into an agritourism destination with a produce market, The Open Door farm to table restaurant and a pollinator garden. Kerry and Donna still lead the company, with son Stetson Owen running the restaurant.
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Split Creek FarmRaw milk 路 Anderson4.8 (324 reviews)Split Creek Farm is a woman owned and operated goat dairy in Anderson, South Carolina. The herd's milk goes into a range of handmade goat cheeses, from feta in brine and marinated feta with sun dried tomatoes and olives to chevre logs, fromage blanc and lemon basil chevre.
Beyond the cheese there is the farm's award winning goat milk fudge, drinkable yogurt smoothies and Greek style yogurt, plus gift baskets that bundle the range together. You can buy directly from the retail shop at the farm, open Monday to Saturday, or order through the online shop for delivery. - 5
Belue FarmsRaw milk, meat & eggs 路 Boiling Springs4.6 (337 reviews)Belue Farms grew from a family peach farm in Boiling Springs, South Carolina into a natural market on the family's land. They still grow peaches and seasonal produce, farm with no till methods and natural fertilisation, and raise pasture fed Angus cattle.
The market stocks their own harvest alongside the region's best natural brands, from grass fed Angus beef, pastured eggs and raw milk to artisan cheese, local raw honey, organic and gluten free groceries and wellness products. It is open Monday to Saturday, with curbside orders available. - 6
Hickory Bluff Berry FarmRaw milk & meat 路 Holly Hill4.8 (236 reviews)Hickory Bluff Berry Farm is a family run berry and produce farm at Holly Hill, South Carolina, where picking your own is the main event. Strawberries run from March to May, blackberries and blueberries follow in June, and the fields also supply seasonal vegetables, from winter turnips and collards to summer okra and tomatoes.
The farm market sells fresh produce year round, with a garden centre in spring and summer stocking ferns, hanging baskets, bedding plants and vegetable packs, plus gift baskets of homegrown goods. Hours change with the seasons and the harvest, so call ahead before visiting. They take cash and card but not cheques. - 7
Goat Daddy's FarmRaw milk 路 Elgin4.9 (187 reviews)Goat Daddy's Farm at Elgin, South Carolina is two things at once, a working goat dairy and an animal sanctuary. The Nubian and Nigerian Dwarf goats supply Grade A raw goats milk and chevre, while the sanctuary side is home to rescued reptiles, birds, livestock, wildlife and exotics that live out their days on the farm.
Dairy products, goats and merch are sold through the website, and the farm opens by reservation only, through private tours, group tours, goat yoga, parties and events. There are farmstays too, and donations and merch sales help fund the animals' care. - 8
Hughey FarmsFruit & veg 路 Boiling Springs4.7 (221 reviews)Hughey Farms is a family farm on Asheville Highway in Boiling Springs, South Carolina, growing strawberries, peaches and a wide range of other produce in the Upstate. The family also raises cows, and their farm store sells fresh fruits and vegetables through the seasons, with a lot of the produce grown on the farm itself.
The store is open seven days a week and carries fresh local honey, raw milk, and jars of jams, jellies and pickled vegetables alongside the farm's own crops. Hughey Farms accepts most debit and credit cards as well as SNAP and EBT, and takes part in the South Carolina Senior Farmers Market voucher scheme. Christmas trees and firewood appear later in the year, and updates on what is in season go out on the farm's Facebook page. - 9
Heritage Fields FarmFruit & veg 路 Irmo4.6 (239 reviews)Heritage Fields Farm was established in the summer of 1999, when David Derrick was 14 years old and started with two rows of tomatoes in his mother's garden. Today the award winning farmer plants more than 40 acres with over 30 types of vegetables through all months of the year, everything picked fresh daily from the fields and sold at the farm's own produce building on Broad River Road in Irmo, South Carolina.
David farms using Integrated Pest Management, an approach built on crop rotation, beneficial insects and disease resistant cultivars to greatly reduce pesticide use, and his goal since 1999 has been fresh local produce at a reasonable price for the community. Across the road sit Dot's Iris Garden, with 800 iris varieties open each April and May, and Charles' antique store and blacksmith shop, and the stand also carries handmade seasonal crafts and baked cakes. - 10
Southern Oaks Jersey Farm & CreameryRaw milk & eggs 路 Abbeville4.9 (130 reviews)Southern Oaks Jerseys Farm & Creamery is a family owned, all Jersey dairy farm in Abbeville, South Carolina, run by generations of the Wiley family since 1992 and selling its own Grade A dairy since 2010. The farm bottles raw and pasteurised milk, makes its own ice cream, and stocks eggs plus grass fed hamburger and sausage sourced from local farms.
The shop runs on a self service honour system, so you can call in and help yourself, paying by cash, check or payment app. If you want personalised service, visit during the day or phone ahead to make arrangements.
Johns Island 路 Fruit & veg, farm shop4.7 路 1,354 reviewsStono Market and Tomato Shed Cafe sits under a canopy of live oaks on Main Road, Johns Island, on the route from US 17 to Kiawah and Seabrook Islands. It is the retail arm of the Ambrose family, who have farmed Wadmalaw Island since 1976 and shrimped local waters since 1967, and it combines a farmers market, a grocery and gift shop, and the Tomato Shed Cafe. The produce counter runs from Lowcountry tomatoes, sweet corn and fresh herbs through fruit and vegetables brought in from further afield, with a call ahead list for bulk orders. The market carries sauces, stone ground grits, local honey, jellies and handmade goods from local makers, and the cafe serves lunch Tuesday to Saturday and supper Thursday to Saturday. The market itself is open Tuesday and Wednesday 9am to 6pm and Thursday to Saturday 9am to 9pm.
Gaffney 路 Fruit & veg, farm shop4.6 路 877 reviewsStrawberry Hill USA is the Cooley family's fruit farm in the upstate of South Carolina, farmed by the same family since Perry Cooley bought the land for cotton in the early 1900s and his son Gene planted peaches on it in 1946. Today it is run by James and Kathi Cooley. Peaches are still the main crop with close to 1,000 acres in production, and since planting 6 acres of strawberries in 1995 the farm has grown into the largest strawberry farm in South Carolina at 115 acres, alongside blackberries, summer squash, cucumbers, cantaloupes and beans. The Gaffney Market is the farm's roadside market off I-85 beside the Prime Outlet Mall, opened in 2008 and open year round. The wider farm includes the original packing shed, flying nearly 400 American flags in tribute to the founding brothers' World War II service, and a cafe and ice cream parlour built in 2001 serving homemade peach and strawberry ice cream. School field trips and family farm days run through the seasons, and James was named South Carolina's Southeastern Farmer of the Year in 2013.
Pickens 路 Raw honey, farm shop4.8 路 457 reviewsBee Well Honey Farm has been keeping bees in Pickens, South Carolina since 1999, when Kerry and Donna Owen founded the business on a passion for beekeeping. The family now runs over 2,000 hives across the South Carolina region and bottles 100% raw, unfiltered honey that is never pasteurised or heat treated, with local varieties including Wildflower, Sourwood and Echinacea. The farm also raises honey bees for sale and supplies beekeeping equipment to beekeepers across the Upstate. The Natural Market on Hampton Avenue is the family's retail arm, selling their honey alongside natural foods, raw milk from a local dairy, soaps and skin care, vitamins and supplements, and wood fired roasted coffee in the Bees Beans coffee shop. The wider farm has grown into an agritourism destination with a produce market, The Open Door farm to table restaurant and a pollinator garden. Kerry and Donna still lead the company, with son Stetson Owen running the restaurant.
Anderson 路 Raw milk, farm shop4.8 路 324 reviewsSplit Creek Farm is a woman owned and operated goat dairy in Anderson, South Carolina. The herd's milk goes into a range of handmade goat cheeses, from feta in brine and marinated feta with sun dried tomatoes and olives to chevre logs, fromage blanc and lemon basil chevre. Beyond the cheese there is the farm's award winning goat milk fudge, drinkable yogurt smoothies and Greek style yogurt, plus gift baskets that bundle the range together. You can buy directly from the retail shop at the farm, open Monday to Saturday, or order through the online shop for delivery.
Boiling Springs 路 Raw milk, butcher4.6 路 337 reviewsBelue Farms grew from a family peach farm in Boiling Springs, South Carolina into a natural market on the family's land. They still grow peaches and seasonal produce, farm with no till methods and natural fertilisation, and raise pasture fed Angus cattle. The market stocks their own harvest alongside the region's best natural brands, from grass fed Angus beef, pastured eggs and raw milk to artisan cheese, local raw honey, organic and gluten free groceries and wellness products. It is open Monday to Saturday, with curbside orders available.
Holly Hill 路 Raw milk, butcher4.8 路 236 reviewsHickory Bluff Berry Farm is a family run berry and produce farm at Holly Hill, South Carolina, where picking your own is the main event. Strawberries run from March to May, blackberries and blueberries follow in June, and the fields also supply seasonal vegetables, from winter turnips and collards to summer okra and tomatoes. The farm market sells fresh produce year round, with a garden centre in spring and summer stocking ferns, hanging baskets, bedding plants and vegetable packs, plus gift baskets of homegrown goods. Hours change with the seasons and the harvest, so call ahead before visiting. They take cash and card but not cheques.
Elgin 路 Raw milk, farm shop4.9 路 187 reviewsGoat Daddy's Farm at Elgin, South Carolina is two things at once, a working goat dairy and an animal sanctuary. The Nubian and Nigerian Dwarf goats supply Grade A raw goats milk and chevre, while the sanctuary side is home to rescued reptiles, birds, livestock, wildlife and exotics that live out their days on the farm. Dairy products, goats and merch are sold through the website, and the farm opens by reservation only, through private tours, group tours, goat yoga, parties and events. There are farmstays too, and donations and merch sales help fund the animals' care.
Boiling Springs 路 Fruit & veg, farm shop4.7 路 221 reviewsHughey Farms is a family farm on Asheville Highway in Boiling Springs, South Carolina, growing strawberries, peaches and a wide range of other produce in the Upstate. The family also raises cows, and their farm store sells fresh fruits and vegetables through the seasons, with a lot of the produce grown on the farm itself. The store is open seven days a week and carries fresh local honey, raw milk, and jars of jams, jellies and pickled vegetables alongside the farm's own crops. Hughey Farms accepts most debit and credit cards as well as SNAP and EBT, and takes part in the South Carolina Senior Farmers Market voucher scheme. Christmas trees and firewood appear later in the year, and updates on what is in season go out on the farm's Facebook page.
Irmo 路 Fruit & veg, farm shop4.6 路 239 reviewsHeritage Fields Farm was established in the summer of 1999, when David Derrick was 14 years old and started with two rows of tomatoes in his mother's garden. Today the award winning farmer plants more than 40 acres with over 30 types of vegetables through all months of the year, everything picked fresh daily from the fields and sold at the farm's own produce building on Broad River Road in Irmo, South Carolina. David farms using Integrated Pest Management, an approach built on crop rotation, beneficial insects and disease resistant cultivars to greatly reduce pesticide use, and his goal since 1999 has been fresh local produce at a reasonable price for the community. Across the road sit Dot's Iris Garden, with 800 iris varieties open each April and May, and Charles' antique store and blacksmith shop, and the stand also carries handmade seasonal crafts and baked cakes.
Abbeville 路 Raw milk, eggs4.9 路 130 reviewsSouthern Oaks Jerseys Farm & Creamery is a family owned, all Jersey dairy farm in Abbeville, South Carolina, run by generations of the Wiley family since 1992 and selling its own Grade A dairy since 2010. The farm bottles raw and pasteurised milk, makes its own ice cream, and stocks eggs plus grass fed hamburger and sausage sourced from local farms. The shop runs on a self service honour system, so you can call in and help yourself, paying by cash, check or payment app. If you want personalised service, visit during the day or phone ahead to make arrangements.
About farms in South Carolina
Organised lists 46 farms in South Carolina. Many do more than one thing, so among them are 29 farm shops, 25 butchers and 25 raw milk farms. 35 deliver to your door.
What visitors say
Just incredible! A restaurant with soul.
Eliah Stutzinsky 路 6 November 2026
Such a cute country store!! So many things to choose from!! So glad I finally got to check it out!! Got some cute shirts and strawberry jams while I was there. Oh and let me not forget the amazing home made strawberry icecream I had for breakfast!!! YOLO! It was soooooo good!! I would definitely recommend stopping by!
Jacqueline 路 31 October 2026
I love this place so much!! It is my go-to coffee destination! They always have great seasonal flavors that everyone can enjoy! I love the little store in the back and their muffins! If you're looking for coffee or a good breakfast, I recommend you come here!
Lydia Willis 路 3 November 2026
Great spot if you want to learn about milking goats. I was maybe hoping for a little more selection of cheese, but it is there slower season.
Dave Kabbes 路 16 October 2026
They have fresh sourdough bread and it is delicious 馃構!!
Carol McMaken 路 24 September 2026
True SC grown produce.
A J 路 4 July 2026
Good to know
- Which farm in South Carolina is rated highest?
- Patchwork Farm carries the highest rating in South Carolina: 5 stars from 43 reviews. Patchwork Farm
- Which farm in South Carolina do people visit most?
- Stono Market and Tomato Shed Cafe is the most reviewed farm in South Carolina, with 1354 reviews averaging 4.7 stars. Stono Market and Tomato Shed Cafe
- Where can I buy raw milk in South Carolina?
- 25 farms sell raw milk in South Carolina, including Split Creek Farm, Belue Farms, Hickory Bluff Berry Farm. Raw milk farms in South Carolina
- How many farm shops are there in South Carolina?
- Organised lists 29 farm shops in South Carolina, including Stono Market and Tomato Shed Cafe, Strawberry Hill USA, Bee Well Honey & Natural Market. Each listing carries photos, opening details and reviews. Farm shops in South Carolina
- How many butchers are there in South Carolina?
- Organised lists 25 butchers in South Carolina, including Belue Farms, Hickory Bluff Berry Farm, Milky Way Farm. Butchers in South Carolina
- How many honey farms are there in South Carolina?
- Organised lists 14 honey farms in South Carolina, including Bee Well Honey & Natural Market, Belue Farms, HoneyStrong. Honey farms in South Carolina
- How many egg farms are there in South Carolina?
- Organised lists 18 egg farms in South Carolina, including Belue Farms, Southern Oaks Jersey Farm & Creamery, Jeremiah Farm. Egg farms in South Carolina
- How many fruit and veg farms are there in South Carolina?
- Organised lists 4 fruit and veg farms in South Carolina, including Stono Market and Tomato Shed Cafe, Strawberry Hill USA, Hughey Farms. Fruit and veg farms in South Carolina
- Do farms in South Carolina deliver?
- 35 of the 46 farms listed in South Carolina deliver locally or nationwide, including Split Creek Farm, Belue Farms, Hickory Bluff Berry Farm. Delivery details sit on each farm's page. Split Creek Farm
- Can I visit farms in South Carolina in person?
- 43 of the 46 farms listed in South Carolina welcome visitors in person. Opening hours and directions sit on each farm's page. Stono Market and Tomato Shed Cafe
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