What came first the chicken or the egg? What is certain is that on this farm chicken — chicken manure that is — is the first ingredient of a self-sustaining farm. In the 1980s, the three Presley brothers started Presley’s Farm & Garden with a herd of just a few cows, and today they have raised the herd to around 90 cows. Lamar Presley discusses seasonal farming practices for growing produce, feed and free-range, antibiotic-free livestock to sale at area farmers markets. This video is sponsored by Explore Braselton as part of the Vendor Spotlight series. Learn more about the market at ExploreBraselton.com/farmers-market and see more Vendor Spotlights at ExploreBraselton.com/dig-in. Video produced by Sunrise Studios in Gainesville, GA.

Andrew Linker, owner of Humble Vine Farm, gives us a tour of his certified naturally grown farm located along the banks of the Chattahoochee River in North Georgia. As we walk along the rows, Andrew discusses the systems that allow him to grow an astounding thirty varieties of produce at this small-scale, one-acre farm. He considers the farm a microecology and focuses on native pollinator habitats to promote biodiversity from the bottom of the food chain to the top. Another goal is building healthy soil that grows more nutritious and flavorful food for the community. Buckwheat and other cover crops enhance the farm's soil biodiversity and unlock minerals in the Georgia red clay. Tour the solar-powered prep station and test kitchen where produce is readied for the market and checked for quality. This video is sponsored by Explore Braselton as part of the Vendor Spotlight series. Learn more about the market at ExploreBraselton.com/farmers-market and see more Vendor Spotlights at ExploreBraselton.com/dig-in. Video produced by Sunrise Studios in Gainesville, GA.

Biology, some chemistry, mother nature and a labor of love by Farmer Buck and crew blend together to grow a successful crop and huge sweet potatoes. Farmer Buck discusses seasonal farming, soil pH and biomass, crop rotation and the importantce of biodiversity. Struggleville Acres Farm offers heirloom varieties like the pink eye purple hull peas and rattlesnake beans as well as some hybrid produce. Farmer Buck also shares farming tips like how to adjust soil pH using traditional methods and how to improve your soil biomass. See how a small farm differs from commercial agriculture, and taste the difference when you take home fresh vegetables from Struggleville Acres Farm at the Braselton Farmers Market.

Learn how to cook this traditional Haitian rice, also called black rice. Also included are some tips and tricks including sauté secrets to maximize flavor; why it is so important to wash rice; how to be sure you have the portion of -liquid to rice in your pot; and a trick to make perfect rice in a regular pot—no rice cooker required. Chef Mike Cuisine is a vendor at the Braselton Farmers Market. Stop in on Fridays to enjoy authentic Jerk Chicken and other tasty Haitian dishes. This video is sponsored by Explore Braselton as part of the Vendor Spotlight series. Learn more about the market at ExploreBraselton.com/farmers-market and see more Vendor Spotlights at ExploreBraselton.com/dig-in. Video produced by Sunrise Studios in Gainesville, GA.

Travis Thun, owner of Thuns Buns and Jams, demonstrates how he cooks his unique and flavorful blueberry jam. Also included are some tips and tricks including pre-fermenting preparation that enhances flavor and helps with large batch cooking; secrets to zesting fruit; sterilizing jars in a water bath; and how to avoid crystalization when adding sugar. Thuns Buns and Jams is a vendor at the Braselton Farmers Market. Stop in on Fridays to sample and purchase unique jams, jellie, pickles, loose leaf teas and more. This video is sponsored by Explore Braselton as part of the Vendor Spotlight series. Learn more about the market at ExploreBraselton.com/farmers-market and see more Vendor Spotlights at ExploreBraselton.com/dig-in. Video produced by Sunrise Studios in Gainesville, GA.