Hodge Family Farm

A family farm north of Alexandria in northern Madison County running a year-round self-serve honour-system farm stand. Owner-manager is Mikkal Hodge, who holds a Master's in Agronomy from Iowa State, farming with his wife Jennifer and their five children. Conventional production using integrated pest management and an extended growing season, with the stated aim of using as few chemicals as possible. Sells pumpkins, sweet corn, tomatoes, peppers, squash and cucumbers plus home-baked goods, at the stand and at area farmers markets, with a fall festival from mid-September and Christmas trees in winter. 4.6 across 22 ratings; reviewers single out good pumpkin prices, a wide choice including white and green varieties, and the hayride. Also hosts group events. It's unclear from public sources whether apples here are u-pick or limited to cider products — call ahead if u-pick apples are what you're after.