Take Shop Local to a New Level!
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Greetings from the Farm,We took some time this week to highlight some of our favorite local products that are available through the Online Farm Stand this week!
Foggy Mountain Pasta : With several different shapes and ingredients, Foggy Mountain Pasta is sure to please. Made from Virginia grains and a passion for flavor and texture, FMP cannot be missed. Check out their website to learn about how each batch is made to order!
SIMPLi the Best : Better than all the rest, SIMPLi is changing the game when it comes to quinoa. Using an innovative vertical supply chain from the Andes Mountains to the USA, SIMPLi is investing in regenerative organic practices and sustainability. Not to mention, the quinoa is straight up delicious. Visit their website to learn more about their unique model.
Jack-o-Lanterns : Come enjoy a classic fall-time activity with us on Saturday October 22nd from 9:30am-12pm! Sign up here to join us for Pumpkin Carving at the Farm Stand, tickets are $20 per pumpkin and we provide the tools, pumpkins and space to make a huge mess. Just bring your creativity and let the gourd times roll! Registration closes October 20th, so sign up today.
There’s Still Thyme : If you haven’t signed up for the 2022 Winter Farmer’s Choice and/or Egg subscriptions, registration will be open until October 28th. Continue your fresh veggies through November, December and January here.
REMINDER: The Online Farm Stand will close at 12pm Sunday October 16th for this cycle.
Connect With Us : Join us for one of our upcoming programs or volunteer alongside us. Visit the Conservancy Events, Instagram or Facebook pages for details.
Eat well, be well,
– The Willowsford Farm Team
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THE SHARE THIS WEEK:
Sweet Potatoes, Harrow sweet pears, Yukon gold potatoes, beauty heart radishes, celery root, garlic, sage, thyme, beets and assorted peppers.THE SHARE NEXT WEEK:
Sweet Potatoes, green-top carrot bunch, micro-radish greens, Swiss Arlet, head lettuce, yellow onion, acorn squash, assorted peppers, beauty heart (watermelon) radishes, mint, chives or garlic chives. |
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Flower Varieties This Week:
Dahlias (lots!), zinnia, celosia, lemon verbena, marigold, gomphrena, sorghum
Reminder: This is last week for the flower share, shoutout to Bee’s Wing Farm for the beautiful bouquets this season!
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Farm Stand @ Grange Hours + Food Truck This Week
Thursday, 4 – 7 PM, Food Truck : Taco Town
Boathouse @ Greens Hours + Food Truck This Week
Thursday 4 – 6 PM, Food Truck : KT PizzaBetter Call Salsa : Why go down town, when you can come to Taco Town? Taco Town is at the Farm Stand this week. Stop by to enjoy some delicious food and browse the Farm Stand’s selection.Get a Pizza the Pie : KT Pizza will be back for Farm Stand at the Boathouse this week. Stop by to enjoy delicious pizza, some of the best in the DMV! Please note, this is weather dependent due to possible thunderstorms this afternoon.
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Photos : Thank you to our wonderful Egg Washing Volunteers who powered through so many eggs that it filled a whole fridge! Egg Washing is a fun volunteering activity for all ages and a great way to spend some time on the Farm. A little friend found in the carrot beds during weeding activities. Even the youngest members of Willowsford enjoy the Farm Stand!
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Share With Your Friends & Family
See something you love? Share with your people. We are proud to serve members of our community. Help us spread the word!
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Fresh Local Food, Just a Click Away
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