RV Lifestyle Schnepf Farms Across the street is 75-year-old Schnepf Farms, a massive property that embraces the agritainment movement with hayrides, corn mazes, rock climbing and a seasonal pumpkin patch. Schnepf Farms is currently expanding its offerings to include a signature glamping experience. Guests will soon have the opportunity to stay in restored, modernized Airstream trailers complete with air conditioning, Wi-Fi, plush furniture and even a front yard with seating and a barbecue. Schnepf Farms is the largest organic peach grower in Arizona. Whether you want to shop the farm store or stop in to pick vegetables in the u-pick garden, make an adventure out of your day trip when you visit. Farm dining includes fresh-baked pies and cinnamon rolls, homemade fudge and a variety of jams and preserves. Sossaman Farm Also located in Queen Creek, Sossaman Farm has been in operation since 1914, when Jasper and Nancy Sossaman moved from Oklahoma to start a new life. The farm has a rich history, initially growing cotton, watermelon, potatoes, Durham wheat, castor beans, corn and sugar beets spanning more than 400 hectares. Taste a little bit of Arizona history when you visit the mill! Sossaman Farm grows acres of different heritage grains including White Sonoran wheat, ancient barley, buckwheat and others which are then milled by America’s first solar-powered mill – Hayden Flour Mills. Dive into the full culinary experience that starts with a tour of the Hayden milling operation, then participate in baking classes and educational seminars. Steadfast Farm at Eastmark Located at Eastmark, Steadfast Farm is Mesa’s newest Fresh Foodie Trail offering. This two-acre, bio-intensive market farm grows certified organic fruits, vegetables and flowers, and raises pastured poultry for eggs year-round. The farm prides itself on focusing on honest organic farming practices. Check out the farm store and stock up on your produce when you visit the farm. Barnone and Garage-East at Agritopia Taking the farm-to-table concept to a whole new level, Agritopia is America’s ultimate foodie neighbourhood. The name says it all: Agritopia is about preserving urban agriculture and integrating it into the most neighbourly, well-designed community possible. Residents can walk out their front door, head down a block or two and pick fruits or vegetables fresh from the communal farm. Located within the community is Joe’s Farm Grill – a 60s-era, mid-century modern diner that was originally the Johnston family’s ranch-style home. Adjacent to the Farm Grill is The Coffee Shop and Barnone. Barnone is a community for skilled craftsmen to make and sell their handcrafted goods. Here, visitors will find 12 of Arizona’s best makers ranging from woodworkers to experimental winemakers, restaurateurs and more. When you explore Barnone, keep an eye out for these artisan businesses: Uprooted Kitchen (plant-based eatery), Fire & Brimstone (wood-fired cookery), 12 West Brewing (nano-brewery) and Garage East (winery and experimentation in fermentation). In addition, the Barnone has two machine shops, a salon, woodworking, letterpress and the farm store that sells produce from the farm. Agritopia is located at the northwest corner of Higley and Ray Roads in Gilbert. 24 | www.snowbirds.org
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