Ivester Family Farm is nestled in the beautiful, rolling hills of East Tennessee. The 120-acre farm has been in the Ivester Family since 1920, when Howell Ivester and his son, Loy purchased it and began farming. Later, Loy and his new bride, Emma moved on the farm and started their family. For many extended family members in the area, the Ivester Family Farm was a means of survival during the hard times surrounding the Great Depression and WWII. The farm has remained in the family over the years, as Barsha, Loy and Emma’s oldest daughter, and her husband, Lee Ruble, bought the farm in 1970.
Barsha and Lee’s son, Sam, and his younger son, Jacob, now work on the farm to produce fresh, natural products to provide Knoxville and the surrounding areas a healthier alternative to conventional food.
WHO WE ARE
WHAT WE DO
We raise our livestock on lush, green pasture, where they enjoy fresh country air and sunshine and are never subjected to hormones or antibiotics. Our pasture-raised meat and eggs are healthy alternatives to conventionally-raised meat and eggs. Learn more about our pasture-raised pork and eggs and all the health benefits associated with them.
And if you haven’t tried our big, juicy blackberries in the summer, you truly don’t know what you’re missing! Our berries are naturally grown on the farm with no pesticides ever! When you try our blackberries, you’ll be hooked! They’re that good!
We are committed to growing healthy, wholesome food, and our farm is growing, just like our pigs and chickens! We plan to add grass-fed beef and sheep to the healthy options we offer next year! We are excited about our expansion, and we hope to be able to offer farm tours soon so we can get to know you!!
We love all things local, and we love to support our local community. We donate to our church and its ministries, Knoxville Area Rescue Mission, and Ronald McDonald House.