Posts Tagged ‘local’
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FARM FOCUS: Two Maryland Farms, Two Ways of Farming
Post and Photography by: Cassidy Williams This spring season has been dampened (literally) by rain. Lucky for us, we were able to visit two Maryland farms on ideal spring days. After what seemed like an eternity for this area to have consistent sunshine and warm weather, we were concerned about how the fields would look…
Read MoreUp in the Mountains with Crown Orchards
Local Farm Highlight by Cassidy Williams and Jenna Keany Watch our video from Keany’s recent farm trip to Crown Orchards: https://youtu.be/lmrAE99Bg9s About the Chiles Family & Crown Orchards Crown Orchards spans over 1,000 mountaintop acres in Virginia with beautiful panoramic views of Charlottesville. They have been one of Central Virginia’s most prolific fruit growers for…
Read MoreSustainability Update: Westmoreland Berry Farms
Sustainability Update by Jenna Keany Two weeks ago, Keany hosted “a day on the farm” for customers interested in learning about the intricate, arduous, work farmers do to bring the freshest and most flavorful products to their establishments. Each farm on the tour was a longtime partner of Keany Produce & Gourmet, supplying a variety…
Read MoreSustainability Update: Why buy Local?
Sustainability Update by Jenna Keany This month, our sustainability team will be highlighting our extensive and unmatched LOCAL program. After 35+ years in the business, we have developed long and fruitful (pun intended) partnerships with farms in VA, MD, NC, PA, and NJ. Not only does supporting local farms better our community and strengthen its…
Read MoreIn The Pipeline: Local Asparagus
In the Pipeline: Local Asparagus This week seems to be a lucky local week! Strawberries are coming tomorrow or Thursday and now, Local Asparagus might be here on Friday! Join #CountdownToLocal
Read MoreLocal Update: North Carolina Strawberries
Local Update: Local North Carolina Strawberries Local North Carolina Strawberries are projected to arrive Wednesday or Thursday night from Lewis Nursery & Farms in Rocky Point, NC! Join the #CountdownToLocal
Read MoreJust Around The Corner: Local Squash!
Local Update: Local Squash Local Squash will be coming in right around the corner! Weather pending, we should see them mid-May! Join the #CountdownToLocal
Read MoreLocal Radish Varieties Almost Here!
Local Update: Local Radish Varieties Are Almost Here We are expecting some beautiful local radish varieties in about 2 to 3 weeks from Baywater Greens & Tuscarora Farms in Maryland! Join the #CountDownToLocal
Read MoreLocal North Carolina Strawberries on the Way!
These beautiful local North Carolina strawberries will be the first of the local products to come in! Weather permitting, these should arrive approximately, April 14th from Lewis Nursery and Farms in Rocky Point, NC. The Maryland local strawberries will be available mid-May! Join the #CountdownToLocal
Read MoreComing Soon: Local Asparagus!
Coming Soon: Local Asparagus! Lisa Godfrey of Godfrey’s Farm has local asparagus on the ground! We project these will be ready around the first week of May. Join the #CountdownToLocal!
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