Hansen's Farm Fresh Dairy Outlet is a farmers' market that services the greater region. It specializes in selling products made at Hansen's Farm Fresh Dairy including cheese, meats, honey and candles. It also offers candy, ice cream, chips, nuts, produce and popcorn. Call to hear more about the products offered.
LT Organic Farm is a locally-owned organic farm. Founded in the mid-1990s by a former cardio-pulmonary specialist and his wife, the farm grows vegetables and fruits. Crops are offered to the community through LT Organic Farm's CSA program and restaurant. The farm also hosts workshops on agricultural and food-related topics.
The Tallgrass Grocery Coop is a local retail cooperative based on Fifth Street in West Des Moines. The location works to provide all types of local products and organic foods at reasonable prices and to support the livelihoods of local producers and consumers. People who become members of the co-op gain access to discounts in the store, bulk order discounts, access to classes and events, as well as the co-op newsletter. The location works to meet certain standards for products, and carries no products from companies with low ethical standards or who test on animals, and no products with animal growth hormones or chemical fertilizers. Visit the website for more information.