Our aim at Fifth Generation Farms is to share an authentic taste of North Florida. We bring farm-fresh food options to family and friends while supporting sustainable agriculture and passing on time tested farm-life principles for generations to come.
From Our Family to Yours
Here in North Florida and throughout the agricultural areas in the Florida heartland, the dominant culture is largely Southern. Maybe that’s why you will hear more southern dialects in our neck of the woods than you will traveling further south. Deeply Rooted Faith, Genuine Love for Others, Southern Manners, Hospitality and “Ya’ll” are just part of who we are… Come on in, we would love to meet you!
Farm Fresh Products
Butcher Shop
Our butcher shop offers a wide range of high quality meats from local farms and carefully selected vendors. In addition to traditional cuts of premium beef, pork and poultry, there is an interesting variety of handmade sausages, along with fresh frozen Florida seafood and wild game. We even provide convenient options ready to throw on the grill or in the oven to help make life a little easier.
Specialty Grocery
Our grocery items are a mix of local and unique options from family farms, small batch kitchens and handpicked trustworthy companies. Our focus is on simple, nutritious foods with fewer ingredients and less processing. We also offer an interesting selection of local handcrafted wines and beers.
“Fresh-to-Go” Prepared Foods
Our culinary experts are busy in the kitchen every day…cooking up tasty southern treats for you to enjoy. For your convenience, we offer “fresh-to-go” salads, smoked meats, sides, delicious desserts, and yummy homemade casseroles to serve your family on a busy day. We also have Boars Head Meats and Cheeses. Our offerings are simple, made in small batches and crafted with love.
Artisan Gifts & Crafts
We offer unique, hand crafted soaps, bath salts and scrubs, artisan cutting boards, leatherworks, candles, aprons, original design t-shirts, caps, tea towels, cook books and more.
Produce
Fifth Generation Farms offers produce from local family farms when supply is available. In between, we source fresh organic and seasonal produce from trusted Florida Farmer’s Markets and produce companies. Our primary focus is on seasonal, high quality, fresh and nutritious products.
Dairy
Our dairy section consists of specialty cheeses and farm fresh milk sourced from local dairies, creameries and artisan cheesemakers. Fresh cream, kefir, butter, cheese, curds and even homemade ice cream are among our many offerings.
Why Fifth Generation Farms?
Whether it’s our incredible North Florida Natural Black Angus, full service meat counter, fresh produce or local specialty items, you’re sure to find something you love!
Enjoy seasonal produce and regional varieties.
As the seasons change, so do crops. If you eat locally, you’ll be trying new things throughout the year. You’re also likely to be eating what naturally grows in your area.
Help sustain rural heritage and lifestyles.
Farming has long been a way of life in our country. Farms have been passed down from generation to generation. Family farmers are a central part of our communities and are vital to keeping a healthy food system in place.
Support your farming neighbors.
Fewer and fewer farms are able to stay in business. Faced with increasing costs and competition from corporate farms, it’s getting harder for smaller farmers to make a profit.
Local is FRESH.
The flavors and nutrients of local and seasonal foods are generally much richer and more complex. Besides the health benefits, it just makes eating much more enjoyable!
About North Florida Natural Black Angus
Our family has raised cattle in North Florida for over 100 years, always working to provide the best beef in the business.
North Florida Natural Black Angus is the result of many years of investment in genetic research and attention to detail. We have a closely monitored herd, making it possible to raise NFNBA without antibiotics and added hormones.
Our cattle are raised on green grass pastures and natural grains. They are never fed animal by-products. Our sustainable farm produces the forages and NON-GMO corn consumed by our cattle.
North Florida Natural Black Angus is carefully processed and aged for full flavor – FRESH from our farm to your family! We take great pride and care in providing our customers with premium quality beef that is nutritious and delicious – NATURALLY!
From Our Blog
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s•a•l•t• sisters
Are you tired of using the same ol’ seasonings you have used for years? Can’t seem to find a savory rub for your baby back ribs? Meet s•a•l•t• sisters!! Savory salts, rubs, herbs, and dips for any and…
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Seventh Generation
Matt is teaching our “seventh generation” how to plant watermelons. They will be available at Fifth Generation Farms in June!!!
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19th annual Suwannee CARES
Fifth Generation Farms was one of the local vendors invited to participate in the 19thannual Suwannee CARES celebration. Sponsored by the Suwannee River Partnership and Florida Farm Bureau Federation, it honors local farm families for their…
Our Testimonials
I enjoy going to this small, quaint store. Their selection of food is small but they have stuff you can’t get at Publix. Their hamburger patties are very good and I found their employees to be sweet, kind and very helpful. Plus, they gave me two pounds of free coffee, so they won my heart!
Rebecca C. Yelp Review
Fresh food, really convenient, some really neat stuff you can’t find anywhere else, and some of the nicest people I know. If you are wanting to pick up something for supper, you can swing in there, get what you need and be gone in 5 minutes. At the big stores, it takes you that long to get across the parking lot. Great place! Great people!
Paul M. Facebook Review
Stopped for the first time today… We were so pleasantly surprised. Very friendly staff clean and everything we have looked for as far as the least processed and locally grown. We will be regulars. They were also kind to our children. Thanks a bunch!
Nicole P. Facebook Review
High quality meats, dairy, fruits and veggies. Lake City primarily offers chain supermarkets, so all the local products are a welcome addition. We live in the middle of a rural farming area with little access to the local offerings – this is the place! Thank you! Fifth Generation Farms also hosts some tasting days and cooking classes, which are a wonderful way to learn even more about what is available.
Ellen P. Yelp Review
This small market is a small gem hidden among the big-box stores in Lake City. The meat is superb and the prices are fair and often better than the chains. They also have hard-to-find specialty meats in their freezer section!
Susan B. Yelp Review
Brands We Proudly Offer
Our local producers are trusted farmers, and artisans who have been carefully selected for their premium products, sustainable practices and consistent quality control.
