Weston A. Price Foundation (WAP)

Weston A. Price Chapter in St. Petersburg, Florida  – WAP St Pete

Welcome. WAP is a phenomenal resource page for locals! As the Chapter Leader for St. Pete, the goal is to build a community that empowers you to a great place in your healthful journey.

Please peruse the resources below and if you want to really get your healthy game on, become a member of the Weston A. Price Foundation. It is life changing and very affordable.  The proceeds help lobby for local farmers and build public awareness on many health issues that affect our food sources. WAP also connects consumers directly to local farmers.

Memberships: Senior/Student $25, Adult $40, and Special Membership $100+, because we all need to eat well!

We also found this book years ago. It’s pretty amazing.

Please let us know if you have questions and want to know more. You can email me at Realfoodrecovery@ gmail dot com (type as usual with no spaces, just preventing spam).

St. Petersburg is home to the largest “Farmer’s Market” in the Southeast. Many local farmers are at this Saturday market from Saturdays, 9am – 2pm.

October 1 – May 31  Large Saturday Market located at 1st Ave. S & !st St. S

June 1 – August 31  Smaller Saturday Williams Park Summer Market  located at 1st Ave N & 3rd St. N

Local Farm Foods (that provide a WAP style source)

Johnston’s Farm out of Bradenton offers chicken, turkey, eggs, and beef. The animals are pasture fed. The products are certified organic and they participate in the fall Saturday Market. Tel: 941-228-2346  email: info@johnstonfarm.com website: Johnston’s Farm

 

Kissimmee Greens Place This farm is 90 miles away from St. Pete, but provides superior organic produce grown in stacks of nutrient dense soil. Susan follows BRIX, which rates very high in nutrient density. Open Wednesdays to the public from 10am – 6pm. Address: 4130 Cardinal Lane, Kissimmee. Tel: 407-460-9154, email: kissgreenplace@gmail.com, website: kissgreenplace.com

 

 

 

 

Worden Farm (SM) has a large selection of produce that is Certified Organic and grown in soil. Farm tours available Fall – Spring seasons if you schedule in advance. Tel: 941-637-484, address: 34900 Bermont Road, Punta Gorda, email: office@wordenfarm.com, website: www.wordenfarm.com

 

 

 

 

Little Pond Farm (SM) has a nice selection of non-sprayed vegetables that are grown in the soil, from Bushnell. Also a CSA – Community Supported Agriculture which you can participate. We really enjoy our weekly box from this farm. The variety is amazing and fun for the kids.

 

 

 

 

 

Strawberry Passion Farms (SM) is a Certified Organic farm out of Plant City that grows more than strawberries. They offer a u-pick opportunity for strawberries. Tel: 813-735-6706, email: wrightberries@yahoo.com, address: 2607 Sammonds Rd, Plant City, FL

 

Rebecca’s Bees (SM) is a local source of raw honey managed organically. Located at the Saturday Market.

Willow Herbal Delight Gardens (SM) Hebalist Farmer, Willow, in Valrico, FL provides organic herbs & seeds, garden tours and workshops Tel:813-643-7285

 

 

The Dancing Goat (SM) local, and animals are fed hay from non-sprayed fields, with supplemental grain as needed. Provides raw milk, yogurt, kefir, cheese and eggs for pet consumption only. email: thedancinggoat83@gmail.com for order and pick up from 3-8pm on Wednesdays.

 

Healthy Heritage Grass Fed Beef (SM) Jack provides farm direct beef from Ocala. This farm is incredible with 800 acres of non-sprayed soil and grasses. website: http://www.healthyheritagebeef.com

Stores that Support Local Farmers

Rollin’ Oats 2842 Dr. Martin Luther King St. N., St. Petersburg Tel: 727-821-6825 carries only organic produce and has a great selection of many local and organic products. A deli, cafe, and less toxic household products are available.

Locale Market 179 2nd Ave. N., St. Petersburg. Tel: (727) 523-6300  This market and restaurant dresses the downtown area with a great selection of local caught seafood, grass fed meats and many organic products.

Nature’s Food Patch Market & Cafe 1225 Cleveland St., Clearwater. Tel: 727-443-6703 This market guarantees no GMOs in the store. A wonderful local market just a few more miles north.

Earth Origins Market  6651 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33710. Tel: 727-347-5682  This market is open Monday through Sunday 8am – 8pm.