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Farm Happenings at Cherry Valley Organics
Farm Happenings for July 1, 2020
For our every four week members who may just be joining us for the first time this week, welcome! You will want to check out the Farm Happenings from prior weeks to stay in the loop on all of the activity going on at the farm!
New this Week: Cucumbers (limited), Carrots (limited)1 read more »
Farm Happenings for June 26, 2020
Welcome to the Cherry Valley Organics Farm Share season!
For our biweekly and every four week members who may just be joining us for the first time this week, you will want to check out the Farm Happenings from prior weeks to stay in the loop on all of the activity going on at the farm!
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Farm Happenings for June 24, 2020
Welcome to the Cherry Valley Organics Farm Share season!
For our biweekly and every four week members who may just be joining us for the first time this week, you will want to check out the Farm Happenings from prior weeks to stay in the loop on all of the activity going on at the farm!
New1 read more »
Farm Happenings for June 17, 2020
Welcome to the Cherry Valley Organics Farm Share season!
For our biweekly and every four week members who may just be joining us for the first time this week, you will want to check out the Farm Happenings from prior weeks to stay in the loop on all of the activity going on at the farm!
New1 read more »
Farm Happening June 12th&13th
Welcome to the Cherry Valley Organics Farm Share season!
Given the long and dreary spring we have had, our team couldn't be more excited for the start this year! We have heard from many of you that you are just as excited as we are!
So far, so good...
If you are new to the Cherry Valle1 read more »
Farm Happenings for June 10, 2020
Welcome to the Cherry Valley Organics Farm Share season!
Given the long and dreary spring we have had, our team couldn't be more excited for the start this year! We have heard from many of you that you are just as excited as we are!
So far, so good...
If you are new to the Cherry Valle1 read more »
Farm Happenings for November 5&6, 2019
Please note the cut off day and time for the customization period has been moved to Wednesday at 8 am due to the forecast for extreme cold and possible snow at the end of the week. Thank you!
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New (or Back) this Week: Baby Leeks,1 read more »
Farm Happenings for November 5&6, 2019
New (or Back) this Week: Baby Leeks, Scallions, and Green Cabbage
It's the last week of Farm Share 2019! Thank you so much for being a part of our farm share program this season! We have big plans in the works for our 2020 program, and we'll be revealing those in the next couple o1 read more »
November 1st and 2nd
New (or Back) this Week: Celery Leaf, Cilantro, Baby Beets & Carrots, Head Lettuce & Daikon Radishes
Welcome to our two week extended farm share season! Even we're surprised by how many crops we still have available for the next two weeks and it looks like the weather will hold1 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.