FREQUENTLY ASKED:
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Where is your farm(s) located? Cleav’s Family Market is located in Hart and LaRue Counties. That’s about 1 hour 45 minutes West from Lexington and 1 hour South of Louisville.
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How long have you been farming/offering veg shares? Cleav’s has served Lexington, Louisville, Elizabethtown, Hodgenville for 7 years.
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Who do you farm with? This really is a family tradition. Travis Cleaver farms with his entire family and each member leads a signature piece of the operation. Travis also mentors new and beginning farmers like Ryan Hodge of Hodge Family Farm based in Hodgenville.
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How did you get into farming? Travis is a 3rd generation farmer. He grew up working his family farm, falling in love with agriculture, showing livestock in youth ag programs like 4H. Early in his farming career, he is inspired by agriculture greats like Dr. Booker T. Whatley, creator of the CSA concept and George Washington Carver, regenerative ag inventor and scientist.
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What do you grow? Using sustainable, regenerative growing practices, Cleav’s Family Market produces an variety of seasonal produce for its Buyers Club farm shares, one-time, and weekly farm shares. Subscribers can also add on local pork, beef, chicken and eggs- for one time or weekly purchase.
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What is your #1 tip for Buyer's Club members? My #1 tip is to make a plan. Mark your calendars for each pickup. Ask a few family of friends to be your alternative pickup point-person if you are out of town or unable to pick up. Become knowledgeable of the process and your commitment to the farm and yourself.
For more information, contact us at cleavsfamilymarket@gmail.com.