Greenwood in Greenwood County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Emerald Farm
A Working Goat Farm
Photographed By Brian Scott, February 21, 2009
1. Emerald Farm Marker
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Emerald Farm, 'a very special place,' is part of an original 450-acre working farm dating from the late 1800s. In keeping with its agricultural heritage, Emerald Farm continues to raise livestock, harvest hay, pecans, herbs and fruit on a small scale. What makes Emerald Farm so special is that we offer a hands-on educational facility providing visitors with the opportunity to learn about the wonders of nature and the relationships among the resident species, from the goat to the honey bee. in addition to the natural wonders, visitors can tour the soap factory where our all-natural Saanen soap is made. , Other attractions include a ride on the Emerald Farm Express -- visit the Emerald Farm Model Railroad Clubhouse and see one of the largest model railroads in the southeast. Visitors can shop in the antique, natural food, hobby and soap stores, picnic in the pavilion, feed the fish or just relax and get closer to nature. Bicycle enthusiasts can watch out Saturday morning sanctioned ABA/BMX races. Our rides range in age from 3 1/2 years to 60 years. , The Railroad and Greenwood: , The history of Greenwood is embedded in the Railroad. The community grew up around the tracks forming one of the widest main streets in the state. The Farm's love of the railroad is evident when you visit the Emerald Farm Station. Out antique train is a "1957" limited edition, built in Salt Lake City, Utah. It will take you on a fun-filled ride. Watch for the authentic railroad signals. , Exceptional Model Railroad Layout: , Visit the Emerald Farm Model Railroad Club, home of one of the largest layouts in the southeast. Club members have shared their love of the railroad through the magnificent world they have created in two scales. Upstairs, visitors can step back in time, listen to the whistles blow, and see the smoke billow from the engines. , Goat Milk Production: , Our Saanen Goats, a Swiss breed of dairy goat, are noted for their gentle disposition and large milk production. On the average, they each produce 8 to 10 pounds of sweet milk per day. Goat milk is one of the healthiest products for those people with digestive sensitivities. Goat milk produced at Emerald Farm is used to make our all natural soaps, lotions and body products. , Goat Milk Products: , The Farm produces wonderful all natural soaps from the Saanen Goats milk. A gallon of goat milk yields approximately 100 bars of soap. In 1988 the Farm developed its soap formula based on an old process, refining and carefully combining only the finest all natural ingredients. The products contain no dyes, preservatives, or artificial fragrances. Each bar contains one-third whole gold milk and is molded in a specially designed form and packaged in environmentally safe material.
Emerald Farm, 'a very special place,' is part of an original 450-acre working farm dating from the late 1800s. In keeping with its agricultural heritage, Emerald Farm continues to raise livestock, harvest hay, pecans, herbs and fruit on a small scale. What makes Emerald Farm so special is that we offer a hands-on educational facility providing visitors with the opportunity to learn about the wonders of nature and the relationships among the resident species, from the goat to the honey bee. in addition to the natural wonders, visitors can tour the soap factory where our all-natural Saanen soap is made.
Other attractions include a ride on the Emerald Farm Express -- visit the Emerald Farm Model Railroad Clubhouse and see one of the largest model railroads in the southeast. Visitors can shop in the antique, natural food, hobby and soap stores, picnic in the pavilion, feed the fish or just relax and get closer to nature. Bicycle enthusiasts can watch out Saturday morning sanctioned ABA/BMX races. Our rides range in age from 3 1/2 years to 60 years.
The Railroad and Greenwood:
The history of Greenwood is embedded in the Railroad. The community grew up around the tracks forming one of the widest main streets in the state. The Farm's love of the railroad is evident when you visit the Emerald Farm Station. Out
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antique train is a "1957" limited edition, built in Salt Lake City, Utah. It will take you on a fun-filled ride. Watch for the authentic railroad signals.
Exceptional Model Railroad Layout:
Visit the Emerald Farm Model Railroad Club, home of one of the largest layouts in the southeast. Club members have shared their love of the railroad through the magnificent world they have created in two scales. Upstairs, visitors can step back in time, listen to the whistles blow, and see the smoke billow from the engines.
Goat Milk Production:
Our Saanen Goats, a Swiss breed of dairy goat, are noted for their gentle disposition and large milk production. On the average, they each produce 8 to 10 pounds of sweet milk per day. Goat milk is one of the healthiest products for those people with digestive sensitivities. Goat milk produced at Emerald Farm is used to make our all natural soaps, lotions and body products.
Goat Milk Products:
The Farm produces wonderful all natural soaps from the Saanen Goats milk. A gallon of goat milk yields approximately 100 bars of soap. In 1988 the Farm developed its soap formula based on an old process, refining and carefully combining only the finest all natural ingredients. The products contain no dyes, preservatives, or artificial fragrances. Each bar contains one-third whole gold milk and
Photographed By Brian Scott, February 21, 2009
2. Emerald Farm Marker - The Railroad and Greenwood
is molded in a specially designed form and packaged in environmentally safe material.
Location. 34° 11.85′ N, 82° 6.623′ W. Marker is in Greenwood, South Carolina, in Greenwood County. Marker is on Emerald Farm Road. Marker is located on the south side of the farm's main store building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 409 Emerald Farm Road, Greenwood SC 29646, United States of America. Touch for directions.
3. Emerald Farm Marker - Goats Milk Products and Production
Also see . . . 1. Emerald Farm. Emerald Farm is South Carolina natural food store and South Carolina soap factory that sells all natural foods in South Carolina, holistic medicine, all natural goat milk soap, healthy snacks, herbal nutrition South Carolina and much more. (Submitted on February 28, 2009, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
2. Saanen goat. Saanen goats are a white or cream-colored breed of goat, named for the Saanen valley in Switzerland. (Submitted on February 28, 2009, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
3. Breeds of Livestock: Saanen Goats. The Saanen dairy goat originated in Switzerland, in the Saanen Valley. (Submitted on February 28, 2009, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
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4. Emerald Farm Marker
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5. Emerald Farm - Antique and Natural Foods Store Model Railroad on 2nd Floor
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6. Emerald Farm - Soap and Herbal Shop
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7. Emerald Farm - Antique and Natural Foods Store Side Entrance
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8. Emerald Farm - Model Railroad Display
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9. Emerald Farm - Hundreds of "Citizens" Populate the Railroad Town
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10. Emerald Farm - Model Railroad Train and Neighborhood Detail
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11. Emerald Farm - Model Railroad Construction Project
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12. Emerald Farm - One of the Peacocks on the Farm
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13. Emerald Farm - What's a Farm Without a Rooster?
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14. Emerald Farm - One of the Farm's Saanen Goats
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15. Emerald Farm - Goat Grazing with Alpaca in Background
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16. Emerald Farm - The Playpen, Home of the Does
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17. Emerald Farm - Men's Club
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18. Emerald Farm - Yard Art
Credits. This page was last revised on December 13, 2019. It was originally submitted on February 28, 2009, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 3,015 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18. submitted on February 28, 2009, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.