18 Main Street - Charter Oak, Iowa

Store Hours the week of May 31st:

Sunday 31st - Shop Local Event 1:00 - 4:00 pm

Monday 01st - By Appointment 

Tuesday 02nd - By Appointment

Wednesday 03rd - 2:00 - 6:00 pm

Thursday 04th - 2:00 - 6:00 pm

Friday 05th - 2:00 - 6:00 pm

Saturday 06th - Closed

Sunday 07th - Shop Local Event 1:00 - 4:00 pm

Why Small Towns Need Local Markets.

Drive through enough small towns, and you start to notice the same things.

Empty storefronts. Fewer gathering places. Main streets that used to bustle now sit quiet. Over time, many communities have lost something important.

There was a time when people knew the owners behind the businesses they supported. They knew where their food came from. Saturday mornings meant running into neighbors downtown instead of ordering another box online. Family farms became fewer. Local ownership was replaced by distant corporations. Many people no longer know the person raising their food, fixing their equipment, or running the businesses in their own communities.

And when those relationships disappear, communities begin to feel different.

Not all at once. Slowly.

People become more isolated. Local dollars leave town and rarely come back. The sense of pride that once held small towns together starts to fade.

We see it happening across rural America. We also believe small towns are still worth investing in.

Local markets matter because they bring people an opportunity to come back together. They create spaces where conversations happen naturally again. They give families access to healthier food raised by people they actually know and trust. These markets remind communities that local businesses and farms are still here, still working, and still worth supporting.

That is a large part of why we continue building Food and Flowers and the Shop Local Market here in Charter Oak. Not because we think a market changes a town overnight. But because strong communities are rebuilt one relationship at a time.

One conversation.One meal.One handshake.One Sunday afternoon downtown.

Please share this message with someone else who still believes small towns matter. We would love to see you at The Shop Local Market this Sunday afternoon in Charter Oak.

BROILER CHICKENS

Order NOW for our May 20th Processing Date

There are 0 Chickens available for this date!!

Our next processing date will be June 3.

 

A HUGE Thank you to everyone that helped make our Grand Opening in a success.  We were overwhelmed with the support!  Visit the Farm Stand at 18 Main Street in Charter Oak, Iowa  

Welcome to Food and Flowers

At Food and Flowers, we bring you the finest farm-fresh food from our farm to your table!

Our products are locally grown and chemical free!

Visit our Farm Stand

- 18 Main Street, Downtown Charter Oak, Iowa

This Website is a Work in Progress.

Thank you for your support! 

 

Save up to 20% with our weekly Crawford County Farmer's Bundle.

We offer a limit of 10 Farmer's Boxes each week.  The Farmer's Box should be ordered by Wednesday for pickup at our Farm Stand in Charter Oak the following Sunday.  As always, we can arrange delivery.    

$40.00 / Bundle

What you will get:

- 2 Dozen Farm Fresh Eggs.

- 5 pounds of Heritage Breed Pork - A rotating sample of the pork products we offer.  

- 1 Grandma Jeane's Jams and Jellies

 

Please contact Nick or Amy with questions and orders.  

Why We Don’t Raise Our Egg Prices

 

“When eggs at the store are $5.99/dozen, ours are $3.00.  When eggs at the store are $0.89/dozen, ours are $3.00”.  

We recognize the fluctuating market conditions.  We acknowledge the rising production costs.  We fully understand the inflationary pressures on producers AND consumers. While many businesses feel compelled to raise prices to maintain profitability, we have made a conscious decision not to raise our egg prices.  Yes, we could charge more for our eggs.  Our decision is grounded in our commitment to our customers.  

Our mission is to provide healthy, locally produced food to our customers. We understand that eggs are a staple food for many households, and increasing food costs can significantly impact a family’s budget. Maintaining stable prices ensures that our customers can continue to access high-quality farm-fresh eggs.  Most of our egg customers also purchase our Heritage Breed Pork, Grass-fed lamb, and other locally produced products at our Farm Stand.  

By keeping our egg prices steady, we foster trust and demonstrate that we value our customers. We aim to build long-term relationships rather than focusing on short-term profits. This loyalty translates into a dedicated customer base that appreciates our consistency and fairness. Raising prices might seem easy to offset increased production costs, but providing affordable, nutritious foods aligns with our values. 

It might seem counterintuitive, but keeping our egg prices steady is a long-term investment in the community's health and our farm's sustainability.  

Thank you for your continued support!!

Bestsellers

“I absolutely love the quality of the food I get from Nick and Amy! Everything is fresh and the service is outstanding. Highly recommend!”

- Barry Bradshaw

Spring 2025 Seed Starts

Pre Order your seed starts for the 2025 growing season! These plants are started in our indoor greenhouse and ready for your garden!

About us

Food and Flowers is a small family farm based in Ricketts, Iowa. We are dedicated to providing our community with the freshest produce, lamb, pork, chicken, eggs, and the most beautiful flowers. We believe in supporting local businesses and sustainable practices to ensure that our customers receive the best quality products. We take pride in producing items on the farm and in our home, ensuring that you get only the finest selections.