Meet: Comfort Farms

Along an unassuming country road, just outside of downtown Milledgeville lies one of Milledgeville’s best kept secrets--Comfort Farms. Comfort Farms aids in the therapy of veterans suffering from PTSD and other visible disabilities while recognizing butchers, farmers, and chefs who work together throughout the growing season to prepare seasonal and delicious meals from local, sustainable and organic sources.

Jon Jackson, a veteran who served for 11 years, started the farm in honor of his dear friend, Kyle Comfort, who was killed in combat in 2010. Veterans from all over have found Comfort Farms to be a safe haven that helps them get back on their feet and reintegrate into family, society and economy. They learn skill sets in the farming industry that integrate economic profitability, environmental stewardship, and healing through the use of Agro-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and time-tested natural approaches. 

How can YOU experience this farm? Great question!

FARMERS MARKET

Tucked away on 25 acres of land off of Highway 22, Comfort Farms raises hogs, chickens, turkeys, and ducks while also cultivating heirloom seeds and seasonal vegetables grown in raised garden beds and greenhouses, all for CSA (Community Supported Agriculture). 

Open on select Saturdays, the Farmer’s Market is the best way for you to experience this incredible haven. Browse their products and stock up on some of Comfort Farms’ fresh produce, including a variety of fruit, beans, greens, herbs, onions, peppers, potatoes, squash, and tomatoes! There are also fresh eggs, goat milk, and a large assortment of poultry just for your liking! Looking for locally sourced meats? Check out the beef brisket, ribeye, sirloin steak, pork butt, bacon, lamb chops, rabbit, and much more. Keep up with Comfort Farms on social media to see what will be available at each market.

SATURDAY CHEF PLATES

Come hungry to the farm during Farmer's Markets on select Saturdays for a tasty chef plate featuring farm-raised products and locally grown goodness! Select Saturdays feature a specialty chef who prepares the meal. In the past, they have had people like Chef David McClusky, who is a part of the Mohawk Nation and specializes in indigenous foods from natives in the south, come and prepare meals. His perfectly roasted pork shoulder basted in bourbon and sweet sorghum jus with corn mafia longhouse hominy grits, end-of-the-season squash, and greens was a huge hit! Be sure to keep up with the next fresh, farm-to-table specialty meal on Comfort Farms' Facebook page, where they announce the menu. 

Self-Service Market

An excellent option for those who are not in town for the Saturday markets, Comfort Farms has a daily self-service market. Open Monday through Sunday, dawn to dusk, this market offers a select variety of Comfort Farms pantry staples, prepackaged meats, eggs, and seasonal produce. When you pull into the farm, look for the wooden shed with the red roof and the "Farmers Market" sign. Once inside, you'll find the goods available for purchase, whether displayed on the shelves or in the refrigerator and freezer. Follow the directions posted on the wall to check yourself out, and enjoy your local goodies!