Frost Lane Farms recently joined Wonderful Walton on a field trip to Tallahassee to visit the Red Hills Farm Alliance, a 20-year-old cooperative that has revolutionized the way local farmers connect with their communities. What they saw wasn’t just a model for marketing produce—it was a blueprint for how to build stronger, healthier, more resilient communities from the ground up.
In the heart of DeFuniak Springs, where the echoes of history intertwine with the promise of progress, a culinary evolution is taking shape. Long known for its steadfast sense of community, this picturesque town has held onto its traditions while welcoming new energy, particularly in the form of passionate entrepreneurs investing in its future.
In the heart of every small town, there is a place where life unfolds in its simplest, most essential form. A place where early risers set up their tents, where the scent of fresh herbs mingles with the warm spice of homemade candles, and where the sound of friendly conversation is as much a part of the morning as the sun cresting the horizon. The farmers market is more than just a place to buy vegetables and fresh bread—it is a gathering space, an incubator for businesses, and a driving force of local economic vitality.
