Eggs
- Droesch Family Farm. Edward and Maureen Droesch (319)841-5013 Cage Free Brown Eggs. Their house/farm is located at 3369 120th St. NE. This is the road that connects Ely with Shueyville and is the same road at the Swisher/Shuyville exit from I-380. Just get off the exit and head east. Their driveway has a couple houses on it and they are on the left side. Go through the archway on the side of the garage and knock on the door. The chickens usually waddle over to say hi! As of January 2008, they only charge $1.00 per dozen. Really!
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Janet Frederick's Dancing Chicken I specialize in organic vegetables (leafy greens, French and Italian green beans, garlic, miniature onions, heirloom tomatoes) and free-range eggs plus handmade baskets and occasionally homemade preserves and cut flowers. My place is located midway between Cedar Rapids and Iowa City, on the Iowa River about 5 miles south of Shueyville in northern Johnson County. Sells exclusively at the Iowa City Farmer's market.
Dairy
- Ali buys the Non homogenized, VAT pasturized gallons sold under the Hy-Vee Health Market label. I think it is made by Kalona Organics/Farmers Creamery. It runs about $6.00/gallon which seems really expensive, but the more I read, the more I think it is important. We also supplement with some soy, rice, and almond milk.
- Hy-Vee also sells the Amana cheese curds. I don't think these are organic, but they are local. My kids like them for snack instead of string cheese.
