Holmes Farm

09/30/2026

09/13/2026

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Diesel hit $6 a gallon this week. First time ever. Oil's over $105 a barrel. Saudi Aramco's own CEO says it costs them about $2 to pull a barrel out of the ground. Their all-in number is around $3.50. That's a nickel a gallon of crude, selling for $2.50 a gallon before it ever sees a refinery.
Now look at this mama cow.
A bred heifer costs $3,500 to $4,000 right now. Raise her yourself and the University of Florida says you've got closer to $4,500 in her. Then it costs $1,000 to $1,500 a year to keep her, per USDA and Kansas State. What does she pay back? USDA and the Livestock Marketing Information Center have tracked it since the '70s. Best year on record (2014): about $535 a cow. 2016: lost $21. 2018: made $15. 2019: lost $200 a head. The last couple years have been good ones, around $440 a cow.
Do the math on a $3,500 cow. Best year of a generation, 13%. Normal year, 2%. Bad year, you lose money. And that's before the rancher pays himself a nickel.
One business makes 30 times its cost. The other feeds, doctors, and waits three years to maybe make 2%.
Every pound of beef on your table came from somebody who did it anyways while hoping and praying things turn around.
— Mitchell Family Farms

06/26/2026

No offense to any Jeffs out there… 😂

06/12/2026

We’ll be set up at the Laurens Farmers Market again tomorrow from 8-12. We had some good chats with the plants and they really showed out this week, so be sure to stop by and check out what we have! … Just look for the mini truck!

06/06/2026

What a great first Laurens Farmers Market of the season! … We sold out of tomatoes, squash, and cucumbers so I’ll have a chat with the plants to grow more for next week 😂. Thank you so much for the support. And thanks to Main Street Laurens for organizing such a great market!

… And the mini truck was a hit!!! (We think)

See y’all next week!

06/05/2026

We finally did it.

Holmes Farm is showing up to the Laurens Farmers Market tomorrow morning - June 6th - and we’re bringing the goods whether we’re ready or not.

Fresh produce and farm eggs. Priced fair. No frills. Just good stuff from folks who take this seriously (and occasionally talk to the plants).

Look for the little Japanese mini truck with wooden produce bins in the bed - you won’t miss us.

What’s in the truck:
🍅 Early Girl Tomatoes - $3/lb
🍅 Grape Tomatoes - $5/pint
🌶️ Jalapeños & Serranos - $3/cup
🥒 Cucumbers, Squash & Zucchini - $1.50 each | 3 for $4
🥚 Farm Fresh Eggs (variety of colors) - $5/dozen

Downtown on the Square in Laurens - 8AM to 12PM, every Saturday through August 29th. First time at market. Probably won’t be the last. Come say “hey”!

Main Street Laurens

06/02/2026

🌽🍑 2026 Laurens Farmers Market Vendor List 🍞🍯

We are excited to share our amazing lineup of vendors for the 2026 Laurens Farmers Market season!

One thing that makes our market special is that many of our vendors choose which market days they attend throughout the season. This means you may not see every vendor every week, so be sure to follow along and check our weekly vendor announcements to see when your favorite vendors will be joining us!

From fresh produce and baked goods to jams, local honey, handcrafted items, and so much more, there will always be something new to discover at the market.

📅 Watch for our weekly vendor spotlights and attendance lists.
❤️ Support local farmers, makers, and small businesses.
🛍️ Shop fresh. Shop local. Shop Laurens.

Which vendor are you most excited to see this season? Let us know in the comments! 👇

05/14/2026

What better way to celebrate Historic Preservation Month than with the ribbon cutting and celebration of the completion of our BEAUTIFUL historic courthouse? ✨🏛️

Historic preservation is so important because it allows us to honor the stories, memories, and people that shaped our community while keeping the heart of our town alive for future generations. Not every town is lucky enough to have such a beautiful and meaningful piece of history sitting right in the center of their downtown like we are, and seeing our courthouse restored and celebrated is something truly special for Laurens.

Join us tomorrow as we celebrate this huge milestone for our community and the continued beauty and history of downtown Laurens 🤍 The ribbon cutting ceremony will begin at 4PM followed by Finally Friday from 6-9PM featuring live music from Going Commando! Come enjoy an evening of celebration, music, local eats, shopping, and community as we celebrate the heart of our downtown together ✨

Laurens County [SC] Chamber of Commerce The City of Laurens, SC

05/07/2026

Great things happening in Laurens!

Main Streets are pulsing back to life in many smaller cities and towns across South Carolina. In Hartsville, Laurens and Florence, businesses are booming and people have returned to have fun and make their homes.