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Save Legare Farms by Lynne Dillehay
Legare Farms needs our help to defend the farm and CSA against a lawsuit filed by the Hughes family. If this lawsuit is successful, it may very well put the farm out of business! Please donate what you can to help the Legare family while they defend against this lawsuit!
Donate to Save Legare Farms.Other ways to donate to the SLF effort:
SLF has an account at Wells Fargo Bank.
Checks can be mailed to 2620 Hanscombe Pt. Rd. Johns Island, SC 29455
Do Good Fences Make Good Neighbors? Feuding Neighbors’ Lawsuit Spells Trouble for John’s Island — and You A neighbor’s lawsuit may force Helen Legare Floyd, Linda Legare Berry and Thomas Legare, Jr., whose family has been farming on John’s Island since 1725, to sell the family farm. ~ Charleston Mercury
Couple Sue Farmers to Keep Cows Off Land A legal battle is brewing between the Legares and the Hughes family, which owns a landlocked, 1-acre, waterfront lot on the tip of the peninsula. And it highlights the clash between agriculture and development on the largely rural island. ~ The Post and Courier
Rich in tradition and history, Legare Farms is a bustling, three hundred acre farm on the banks of the Stono River just 14 miles outside of Charleston. Our farm raises Black Angus and Hereford cattle without the use of antibiotics or hormones and also raises pigs of fine heritage breeds such as Yorkshire, Hampshire, Berkshire and Tamworth. The eggs produced on our farm are free-range and of top quality.
Legare Farms cultivates fresh, wholesome vegetables that are free of chemicals and pesticides and offers memberships in a successful CSA food co-op program. We also grow Zoysia, Bermuda, St. Augustine, and Centipede sod as well as a variety of nursery plants.
We welcome your interest in our family’s farm. Here at Legare Farms we strive to grow fresh, all-natural foods that are free of additives or chemicals because we believe in healthy food and healthy land. Agriculture played an important role in the low-country’s history and it continues to play an important role in the region’s economy. We invite you to explore our website to learn more about life on the farm!
~Helen Legare-Floyd, Linda Legare-Berry, and Thomas S. Legare
Legare Farms
What do you feed your cattle? Where can I buy meat from your farm?
Our cattle are fed grass, hay, and brewer’s grain collected from 3 local breweries. The meat is antibiotic and hormone free. We have the meat including beef, chicken, and pork available at the farm. The Coop at Sullivan’s on Sullivan’s Island carries our meat but they will be closed the month of Jan.
Hi, Helen!
I was the winner of the door prize of jelly, pickles, and salsa at the grants meeting and chose to send the gift to my sister and her husband in Chicago for Christmas. They loved it! The next time they’re in Charleston, we’ll try to come to your farm for a visit. Thank you so much. Wishing you all the best in 2012.
Lynn
I read the article regarding a law suite against LF by your neighbor. I just want to tell you that I send heartfelt condolences to you. I am praying that those involved in this suite will have a revelation of peace and joy in Christ Jesus and know that there are ways to work together without the courts. I pray peace and joy for your family in 2012 and a sure knowledge of His presence.
Hello!
My daughter is doing a science project on the number of seeds in different varieties of apples. Do you grow apples on your farm? If so, part of her experiment is to ask an expert on what variables affect the seed production in apples. Any information you could provide would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you,
Lisa Windorf