Sometimes the best local finds happen completely by accident.
Last Tuesday, we were on a mission for fresh produce. With the recent lettuce parasite concerns and other produce recalls top of mind, we decided to skip our usual grocery store run and head to the Lakewood Farmers Market.
Except… apparently we picked the one Tuesday it wasn't happening.
Naturally, we Googled “farm stand near me.” The place with some of the best reviews was about 20 minutes away, tucked into the Puyallup River Valley: Wild Hare Organic Farm.
So, off we went.
Owners Katie and Mark Green were incredibly sweet and greeted us when we arrived. Their farm stand is set up almost like a tiny grocery store, filled with beautiful seasonal produce from the farm alongside other organic fruits, vegetables and locally made goods. And you don't have to be a member to shop there.
While we were browsing, Katie told us about their Community Supported Agriculture program, or CSA, and this was the part that really piqued our interest.
Essentially, local families become members of the farm and receive a share of the harvest each week. Katie explained that knowing how many CSA members they're growing for helps fund the farm and allows them to plan how much to plant ahead of time, rather than overplanting and potentially creating unnecessary waste.
Wild Hare's CSA runs year-round in seasonal sessions. For Summer 2026, members can choose a small or large weekly produce share, and one of the sweetest perks is access to the farm's herb gardens and beautiful cut-flower beds. Members can gather herbs and flowers at no additional charge—a pretty lovely thank-you for supporting the farm.
We were definitely intrigued. I signed up on the waitlist!
But let's talk about the tomatoes.
They tasted like heaven. Truly. The potatoes were so buttery and flavorful, and the basil was unbelievably aromatic. It was one of those reminders of just how different food can taste when it's grown locally and picked in season.
What started as an unsuccessful trip to the farmers market turned into discovering a family-run organic farm we'll absolutely be visiting again—and potentially joining.
One of our favorite parts about living in the South Sound is finding places like this practically in our backyard. If you're looking for a local farm stand or organic produce near Tacoma, Lakewood or Puyallup, Wild Hare Organic Farm is absolutely worth the drive.
We'll definitely be back—if only because I need more of those tomatoes.
Wild Hare Organic Farm
4520 River Road East, Tacoma, WA 98443
Summer Farm Stand Hours: Tuesday 12–7 PM | Wednesday 10 AM–5 PM | Saturday 9 AM–2 PM
Farm stand hours and seasonal availability can change, so check Wild Hare Organic Farm's website before heading out.
What started as a missed farmers market turned into one of those little local discoveries that makes us love living and working in the South Sound. Good food, kind people, and another reminder that some of the best places are the ones you stumble upon.
If you make the trip, get the tomatoes. Trust us.
And as always, if you have a local spot you think we need to know about, send it our way. We're always looking for another South Sound favorite to add to our list.
See you around town, -M
Madison Bingham
RM Home Specialists
Licensed Managing Brokers | Realtors®
Windermere West Campus
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