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Farm Happenings at Cherry Valley Organics
Farm Happenings for August 5, 2020
New this Week: Specialty Basils, Perpetual Spinach, Mixed Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes, Green Leaf Lettuce and Clarion River Organics' Sweet Beauty Watermelons!
This Week at the Farm:
It was another hot one at the farm this week. No rain to speak of, just a few drizzles on Thursday.&1 read more »
Farm Happenings for July 29, 2020
New this Week: Specialty Basils including Cinnamon, Lemon, Lime, Thai and Sacred! Cantaloupes from Clarion River Organics!
This Week at the Farm:
No season goes quite like we plan. That's one of the difficulties (and some would say fun) of farming. We surely did not e1 read more »
Farm Happenings for July 29, 2020
New this Week: Cabernet Red Onions, Lemon Basil, and Cantaloupes from Clarion River Organics!
This Week at the Farm:
No season goes quite like we plan. That's one of the difficulties (and some would say fun) of farming. We surely did not expect weeks and weeks of bright sun1 read more »
Farm Happenings for July 22, 2020
New this Week: Sweet Basil, Sunflower Shoots, Squash Blossoms, and Cabernet Red Onions! We also have green and yellow beans from Clarion River Organics!
*Sincerest apologies for the delay in launching our customization period this week! Confirmation on the beans was holding1 read more »
Farm Happenings for July 22, 2020
New this Week: Sweet Basil, Sunflower Shoots, and Leeks!
This Week at the Farm:
Is anyone else tired of this heat and humidity? Wow. What a stretch of difficult weather we are having with no end in sight! We had about 5 minutes of rain this week at the farm so we cont1 read more »
Farm Happenings for July 15, 2020
New this Week: Shallots, Walla Walla Sweet Onions, Arugula Microgreens, and Rosemary
This Week at the Farm:
With two solid rains in the last week, the plants are feeling a bit better! We sure are tired though! The heat and humidity makes everything more difficult.
We contin1 read more »
Farm Happenings for July 15, 2020
New this Week: Shallots, Walla Walla Sweet Onions, Arugula Microgreens, and Rosemary
This Week at the Farm:
With two solid rains in the last week, the plants are feeling a bit better! We sure are tired though! The heat and humidity makes everything more difficult.
We contin1 read more »
Farm Happenings for July 8, 2020
New this Week: Blueberries from Woolf Farm, Pickling & Slicing Cucumbers, Broccoli & Radish Microgreens, Sage, & Thyme
This Week at the Farm:
Two Sundays ago, we were so excited to have finally received a soaking rain. The plants were so happy! Then, we looked a1 read more »
Farm Happenings for July 8, 2020
New this Week: Blueberries from Woolf Farm, Pickling & Slicing Cucumbers, Broccoli & Radish Microgreens, Sage, & Thyme
This Week at the Farm:
Last Sunday, we were so excited to have finally received a soaking rain. The plants were so happy! Then, we looked at th1 read more »
About the farm
Cherry Valley Organics began in 2001 as a USDA certified organic farm, producing a high diversity of agricultural products, including vegetables, herbs, cut flowers, and potted plants. Since those early years, we have grown into an organic lifestyle company, producing a wide diversity of products that support a clean, organic lifestyle, including our herbal teas and herbal body care products, all of which are grown or hand-made at our farm.
At Cherry Valley Organics, we believe in…
*Living the healthiest life possible (full of organics!)
*Fair, livable wages for our team members
*USDA certified organic growing and production practices
*Minimizing our carbon footprint and ecological impact
*Supporting our local community
Cherry Valley Organics is a collaboration. Unlike traditional family farms, we come from diverse geographical, family, and professional backgrounds. We are growers, scientists, food & health enthusiasts, teachers, caretakers, chefs, and nutritionists. We are all farmers. And, all of us here at Cherry Valley Organics are committed to growing and producing high quality certified organic products for our community. We would never compromise on organics. Ever.
Cherry Valley Organics, founded by Jodi Danyo, began as a one-third-acre “urban farm” in the Pittsburgh suburb of Crafton, Cherry Valley Organics now encompasses approximately 36 acres in nearby Cherry Valley, Washington County, PA. Despite this expansion, the footprint of the operation is still quite small with farming operations encompassing less than 8 acres. The farm was built, quite literally, from the ground up!
Our Farm Share Growers, Emily Kramer, Vanessa Davis, Lindsay Henry, Alexis Williams, and Alliy Gundlach, love producing high quality organic products for our local Pittsburgh communities. You can find our products at the Sewickley Farmer’s Market on Saturdays (April through November), and also at local florists and specialty shops. In 2018, we opened a Farm Market & Cafe along the Panhandle Trail in Burgettstown, PA.
What makes our Farm Share unique?
*We wash the produce. Thoroughly. You are unlikely to get any mud in your CVO Farm Share bag. We still recommend that you wash our veggies, but many items will be ready to eat (and may make for excellent snacking in the car on the way home from the pick-up location).
*High diversity of veggie crops. We grow over 150 varieties of vegetables and herbs per season, on average.
*Specialty crops, like microgreens. It's a bit unusual to see this high value crop in farm share programs. They are a bit tricky to grow, but wow do they pack a nutritional punch! Despite their small size, they are the most nutritious veggie in the share!
*We believe in minimizing our environmental impact, and we use biodegradable and compostable packaging wherever possible. And we have a variety of new packaging products in the works for 2021.
*Specialty cut flowers are a niche crop for us. We grow many of the hard-to-grow flower varieties like Ranunculus, Bells of Ireland, Delphinium, and more. Many more. Nearly 300 varieties! Our flowers are not your run of the mill market flowers. Our bouquets are carefully crafted, and absolutely gorgeous!
*We have extensive partnerships with other local businesses and farms, including Primrose Farm (pasture-raised eggs), Paul Family Farms (maple syrup), Tait Farm (jams, butters, shrubs), Weatherbury Farm (flours, milled products), Big Bob's Honey (honey), Clarion River Organics (potatoes, sweet potatoes, melons, winter squash), Woolf Family Farms (blueberries, apples, peaches), Cherish Creamery (cheese), Emerald Valley Artisans (cheese), Steel Cup Coffee Roasters (organic, fair-trade coffee), Conover Family Farm (pickles, hot sauce) and more! A selection of these items is available on a weekly basis and can be added onto your Veggie Farm Share in any quantity you choose. We believe in the value of small business and keeping dollars in our Pittsburgh neighborhoods.
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At Cherry Valley Organics, we believe in…
*Living the healthiest life possible (full of organics!)
*Fair, livable wages for our team members
*USDA certified organic growing and production practices
*Minimizing our carbon footprint and ecological impact
*Supporting our local community
Cherry Valley Organics is a collaboration. Unlike traditional family farms, we come from diverse geographical, family, and professional backgrounds. We are growers, scientists, food & health enthusiasts, teachers, caretakers, chefs, and nutritionists. We are all farmers. And, all of us here at Cherry Valley Organics are committed to growing and producing high quality certified organic products for our community. We would never compromise on organics. Ever.
Cherry Valley Organics, founded by Jodi Danyo, began as a one-third-acre “urban farm” in the Pittsburgh suburb of Crafton, Cherry Valley Organics now encompasses approximately 36 acres in nearby Cherry Valley, Washington County, PA. Despite this expansion, the footprint of the operation is still quite small with farming operations encompassing less than 8 acres. The farm was built, quite literally, from the ground up!
Our Farm Share Growers, Emily Kramer, Vanessa Davis, Lindsay Henry, Alexis Williams, and Alliy Gundlach, love producing high quality organic products for our local Pittsburgh communities. You can find our products at the Sewickley Farmer’s Market on Saturdays (April through November), and also at local florists and specialty shops. In 2018, we opened a Farm Market & Cafe along the Panhandle Trail in Burgettstown, PA.
What makes our Farm Share unique?
*We wash the produce. Thoroughly. You are unlikely to get any mud in your CVO Farm Share bag. We still recommend that you wash our veggies, but many items will be ready to eat (and may make for excellent snacking in the car on the way home from the pick-up location).
*High diversity of veggie crops. We grow over 150 varieties of vegetables and herbs per season, on average.
*Specialty crops, like microgreens. It's a bit unusual to see this high value crop in farm share programs. They are a bit tricky to grow, but wow do they pack a nutritional punch! Despite their small size, they are the most nutritious veggie in the share!
*We believe in minimizing our environmental impact, and we use biodegradable and compostable packaging wherever possible. And we have a variety of new packaging products in the works for 2021.
*Specialty cut flowers are a niche crop for us. We grow many of the hard-to-grow flower varieties like Ranunculus, Bells of Ireland, Delphinium, and more. Many more. Nearly 300 varieties! Our flowers are not your run of the mill market flowers. Our bouquets are carefully crafted, and absolutely gorgeous!
*We have extensive partnerships with other local businesses and farms, including Primrose Farm (pasture-raised eggs), Paul Family Farms (maple syrup), Tait Farm (jams, butters, shrubs), Weatherbury Farm (flours, milled products), Big Bob's Honey (honey), Clarion River Organics (potatoes, sweet potatoes, melons, winter squash), Woolf Family Farms (blueberries, apples, peaches), Cherish Creamery (cheese), Emerald Valley Artisans (cheese), Steel Cup Coffee Roasters (organic, fair-trade coffee), Conover Family Farm (pickles, hot sauce) and more! A selection of these items is available on a weekly basis and can be added onto your Veggie Farm Share in any quantity you choose. We believe in the value of small business and keeping dollars in our Pittsburgh neighborhoods.