Partnerships

Way Farms proudly partners up with other local businesses in the farming community. Check out these lovely businesses to see what you'll find at our Markets and exclusively through our NEW Market Share CSA.

Hirsch Fruit Farm

"Founded by John P. Hirsch in 1890, Hirsch Fruit Farm has been offering the freshest, best tasting fruits available to Chillicothe and south central Ohio. By 1960, they had nearly 75 acres of apples and peaches. Most of the fruit was sold to local grocers and roadside market operators. At the same time Leo began a small retail outlet located at the packing house & cold storage building right on the farm. In 1969 Hirsch Fruit Farm was incorporated and the retail market was expanded to offer our customers a wider variety of fresh fruits & vegetables, cider, apple butter, jams, & more."

We carry pears, grapes, blackberries, blueberries, apples & more at our markets. Stop by to see what's in season!

VanMeter Farm

"VanMeter Farm was started in 1948 and is located in the rolling hills of Pike County, Ohio. The farm is 120 acres, which consists of a mixture of crop fields, pasture fields, and timber with a small stream running through it. In the past, the farm has been used for dairy and beef cattle, as well as hay production."

We provide pork and eggs from VanMeter at our markets.

Ewing Farms

The Ewing family has been farming for generations specializing in cattle and beef.

We are proud to provide you with local beef from their farm at our Waverly market.

Two Roasting Joes

Two average Joes with a passion for coffee. They discovered the technique of fresh roasting green coffee beans and everything changed! Merging quality coffee and unique flavors, check them out at our markets and some of their other local vendors.

We will be selling whole bean and ground coffees and Joe cups (similar to K-cups for Keurig brewers) at our market.

Grass Powered Poultry & Meats

Grass-Fed, Scottish Highland Beef, Heritage Breed Pork, Pasture-Raised Poultry and Eggs. This pasture-based farm venture began in 2012 when Dana and Jesse raised a batch of pastured meat chickens for their family and friends. Along the way, they added laying hens, turkeys, Scottish Highland Cattle and teamed up with another local farmer to raise pastured Heritage Breed hogs.

They are committed to growing a stronger local food economy and making sure their community has access to wholesome pasture-raised products.

We will be selling their chicken at our Waverly Market.

Grace Bakes

Local mom-daughter baker duo, Grace & Chrystal Amato, offers homemade baked goods. Customer favorites include her Morning Glory Muffins and Oatmeal Cream Pies.

We will be selling their products at our Waverly market.

Chillicothe Sauce Company

A small-batch, locally craft hot sauce using homegrown peppers in Chillicothe, OH.

Our customer favorites include Red Hot Griff (traditional Buffalo sauce with a kick) and Siren.

Pap’s Hilltop Honey

Paps Hilltop Honey is a family business owned by Chris and Marc Lewis.
They started in 2007 with two hives. Two hives turned into six hives. Six hives turned into 21 hives. Within a few years, they had grown to over a hundred hives!

They started out by selling honey to their friends and family. Within a few years, they were selling honey at local farmers markets and festivals. Eventually, they started selling honey to local stores and online.

In 2013, they were able to construct a building to house the harvesting and bottling of the honey. In addition, they also applied for and received a commercial kitchen license. This allowed them to expand the operation to include flavored and creamed honey. They are having fun continually developing new products for you to enjoy!
Kate also makes her soaps, lotions and candles in the building. All of her products contain honey and/or beeswax. They are truly products of our hives. She also uses all natural ingredients such as lavender, oatmeal, chamomile and other herbs.

In 2015, they opened the farm store affectionately known as Bee Commander. The new building makes the operation run much more efficiently. It also made their wives extremely happy to get all of that honey out of their kitchen!

Uncle Bob’s Maple Products

A family-owed maple syrup farm in Southern Ohio, just outside of Chillicothe.

We offer their maple syrup, BBQ rub, maple sugar, and maple cinnamon sugar.

Shelbee’s Dry Mix Company

Shelbee’s Dry Mix Company from Washington Court House, OH offers baking mixes made in small batches as well as made-from-scratch baked goods. Customer favorites include their brookies and s’mores brownies.

Board of Food

Owner Riley Evans Mitchell is offering small, snack size charcuterie boards at our Waverly farm market. Perfect for the on-the-road snack or quick lunch option - if our staff doesn’t eat them all… ;)

B&E Candle Co.

Emma Martin, owner and designer of B & E Candle Co., started with a hobby and a dream that branched out into a beautiful opportunity to connect with our community and other business owners that live their dreams every day. She strives to produce the highest quality handmade candles for all of her wonderful customers!

You can find their candles and other products at our Waverly market.

Owl’s Nest Garden & Flower Farm

Superior Flowers, Sustainable Farming
My favorite part of flower farming is handing a bouquet to someone and seeing their face light up. It's a unique expression of quiet joy, of fascination with a generous dash of peace. I never get tired of seeing it. On 90+ degree days when I'm sweat and mud streaked and my back is breaking, I recall those faces and they supercharge me.

Flowers make people happy.

I broke ground in 2016 after a 30 year career in IT. That first season I must have learned at least 20 ways to kill baby seedlings. I also learned something even more valuable from my many mistakes. To farm well is to farm the soil not just the crops. Farm the soil and the crops take care of themselves. We practice low-till and no-till farming using organic methods. And the flowers that grow from that soil, rich with life, are strong and vibrant.

I take tremendous pride in bringing you the freshest possible flowers while being a thoughtful steward of the land on which they grow.

EZ Sewing Company is a woman-owned small business in Waverly, OH. Owned and operated by Emily and Zoe, they offer book sleeves, bags & so much more all handmade with love. Check out their products at our Waverly market today!