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Frequently Asked QuestionsBrandi Delancey2022-10-06T11:50:35-04:00

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Jan 15

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POV: you haven’t signed up for your 2026 CSA yet. 😡🐓

Don’t forget to use the promo code EARLYBIRD2026 to save $20 on your CSA subscription!

Jan 8

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It's Week 5 for the Winter Farmer's Choice CSA! Farmer Andy takes us down the pack line of this heavy box of winter roots and fresh greens.

**WHOOPS! Looks like our audio isn't working... Here's the Farmer's Choice CSA Contents: Extra Evercrisp apples, beets, purple or white daikon radish, carrots, green kale, extra bulk salad turnips, double spinach, and butternut squash
#agriculture #shoplocal #eatlocal #loudouncounty

Jan 1

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2025 brought growth in our fields, our community, and our mission. We’re so thankful for everyone who supported us this past year. Check out this “wrapped” video for a small peak into our highlights of 2025 or read our 2025 Annual Letter at the link in our bio. Here’s to continuing to grow together in 2026! 🌱

Dec 18

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It's Week 4 for the 2025 Winter CSA! Farmer Andy shares what's in this week's Farmer's Choice share as we go around the pack line. All Custom and Egg/FC orders get an extra dozen eggs this week as a gift and we have our Holiday Farm Stand at the Boat House tonight with @threecapfarms @ayrshirefarm @loudounhoney and @countrycottagebakes
Miso Radishes -> https://veryveganval.com/2020/05/17/black-radish-recipe-miso-roasted-black-radishes/

#eatlocal #shoplocal #loudouncounty #farm #agriculture

Dec 17

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What does ‘pasture-raised’ really mean?

Pasture-raised hens aren’t just producing eggs; they are active participants in the farm ecosystem. By rotating them across different pastures, they naturally fertilize the ground, control pests, and prepare the soil for future crops.
At the same time, the hens get to roam, forage, and express natural behaviors, making them healthier and happier. Their work supports the land we grow our food on and strengthens sustainable farming practices.

Pick up Willowsford Farm pasture-raised eggs at our holiday market and support happier hens, healthier soil, and sustainable farms this holiday season.

#pastureraisedeggs #pastureraised #farmfresheggs #eggsfromthefarm #happyhens

Dec 10

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Feed yourself and help feed others. Stop by the Dulles Landing Chipotle on Thursday, December 11 from 5 to 9 pm and show this post. Chipotle will donate 25% of sales to the Willowsford Farm Produce Fund for the Dulles South Food Pantry. Every order makes a difference and helps us get closer to our 2025 goal! Show this flyer when you are paying or order online and use code GGELRAE.

Dec 5

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Our foraged wreath making workshop was the perfect way to kick off the season. Everyone gathered around the tables with bundles of winter greenery, warm drinks in hand, and plenty of creativity. In the end we had a room full of beautiful, personal wreaths. Thank you to everyone who made the night so festive and fun.

Dec 4

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It's the THIRD 2025 Winter Farmer's Choice CSA! Farmer Andy talks lacinato kale, chinese (napa) cabbage and more as we travel down the pack line.

#shoplocal #eatlocal #loudouncounty #farm #agriculture

Dec 2

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Giving Tuesday is here and the winter holidays are just around the corner, a time when there is so much to be thankful for. This year, we’re especially grateful for our growing partnership with the @dullessouthfp and for the incredible community support behind the new Willowsford Farm Produce Fund that we launched just a few months ago. This joint effort strengthens both organizations and provides meaningful, local impact for families in need.

Because of generous supporters like you, since we launched the Produce Fund in early October we have raised more than $10,800 and have already begun delivering produce purchased with your donations. We’re getting close—our goal for 2025 is $15,000. Please help us keep the momentum going this Giving Tuesday. Together, we can provide healthy, organic food to families who need it most and continue building a stronger, more resilient community. To donate, click the link in our bio!

#givingtuesday

Nov 20

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It's the SECOND pickup/delivery for the 2025 Winter CSA! Farmer Andy talks up our Thanksgiving staples share and our Holiday Farm Stand at the Boat House tonight! We will be open from 4pm-7pm with our friends from @threecapfarms @ayrshirefarm @loudounhoney and @countrycottagebakes !

#shoplocal #loudouncounty #eatlocal #farm

Nov 19

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Do you know your squash? Swipe through our guide for a quick look at each variety, then pick up your favorites (or try something new😉) at our Holiday Farm Stand tomorrow, November 20th.

Nov 17

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Join us on Thursday, November 20 from 4 to 7 PM for the Holiday Farm Stand at the Willowsford Boat House! Shop winter produce and seasonal favorites from local partners including Ayrshire Farms, 3 Cap Farms, Country Cottage Bakes, and Loudoun Honey. Stock up for Thanksgiving and enjoy a cozy seasonal atmosphere by the lake.

Plus, get 10% off Farm Stand purchases when you donate $10 or more to the Willowsford Farm Produce Fund, supporting the Dulles South Food Pantry.

Nov 14

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Last Chance to order your Thanksgiving Turkey from our friends at @ayrshirefarm Your holiday feast deserves more than just any turkey. Ayrshire Farm's Certified Humane® and USDA Organic Broad Breasted Bronze turkeys are raised with care right here in Loudoun County: free-range, pasture-fed, and full of flavor. Click the link in the @ayrshirefarm bio to order!

Nov 7

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On Monday and Tuesday we held our second annual Community Carrot Harvest! 🥕 Together we harvested thousands of pounds of carrots that will last us all winter long. Additionally we found lots of earth worms, a positive sign that our efforts towards improving the soil on the Farm are working! 🪱

Thanks to everyone who joined us!

Nov 6

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It's the FIRST week for the 2025 Winter CSA! Farmer Andy takes us down the pack line for this transition share. @threecapfarms will be joining us at the Boat House tonight with their AMAZING mushrooms from 4pm-6pm! See you there!

Oct 31

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🎃Happy Halloween from the forest floor! 🍄‍🟫 Swipe through to meet some of nature’s creepiest fungi, glowing Jack-o’-lanterns, zombie makers, and ‘bleeding’ forest oddities 👀

Learn more about where to spot these eerie decomposers and the science behind them in our field note: willowsfordconservancy.org/natures-halloween/

Oct 27

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Thank you to everyone to joined us for our third annual Harvest Market this past Saturday! 🍁🍂 We loved seeing so many new and familiar faces join us to celebrate a fantastic end to our 2025 Farm Stand season.

Thank you to all our vendors and volunteers who made this event possible, we already can’t wait for next year!

Oct 24

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Tomorrow is the day! 🍁 We can’t wait to see all of you at our favorite event of the year, the Harvest Market. We have over 40 fantastic booths to explore and activities including Wagon Ride Farm Tours, a Petting Zoo from our friends at Greenland Farm, live music, food trucks, and more!

Entry to this event is FREE and it’s open to the public, be sure to bring a friend!

Oct 23

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It's the LAST week for the 2025 Summer CSA! Farmer Andy shares all sorts of cooking tips as we make our way around the pack line. Join us this Saturday, October 25th for our third annual Harvest Market at the Farm Stand in the Grange from 9am-1pm. We'll have 40+ vendors, food trucks, wagon rides, a petting zoo, kids activities and all the fall festival vibes. See you there!

#fallvibes #shoplocal #eatlocal #agriculture #farming

Oct 17

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Thank you to everyone who came out to Wine Down for A Cause last week and to @strollwillowsford for co-hosting. It was a magical night at the Willowsford Farm Stand with wine, food, music, community, and giving back. Over $5,400 raised to provide fresh food for families served by the Dulles South Food Pantry @dullessouthfp. Thank you to our wineries and favorite pizza truck. Missed out on the event but still want to support? You can make a tax-deductible donation directly to the Willowsford Farm Produce Fund:
🔗 secure.qgiv.com/for/producefund
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