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Farm Happenings at Great Country Farms
Farm Happenings for August 31, 2021
Another box of delicious fruit and vegetables awaits you this week as we move into September! Apples and potatoes are still in large quantity and a few of you will see the first harvests of collard greens this week. If these large brassica leaves catch you off guard here is a traditional southern r1 read more »
Farm Happenings for August 24, 2021
The much beloved Honey Crisp apples have arrived! Most of you should expect to see them in your shares this week! Another item appearing in boxes this week is Kohlrabi, which is like a turnip-cabbage as the literal translation of the German name suggests. Given that many of us aren't used to prepar1 read more »
Farm Happenings for August 17, 2021
The heat of last week has brought on our tomatoes and peppers in heavy quantity, so this week would be a great time to make a farm fresh picco de gallo as a quick & healthy snack! Transparent apples are also here so be ready to fill up on these delicious fruits that are significantly larger and1 read more »
Farm Happenings for August 10, 2021
Expect lots of peaches and potatoes to be hitting your shares this week, so beat the heat with a delicious potato salad or a cold peach smoothie! Don't forget the Big Dig Potato Harvest is this coming weekend! Grab your shovels and join us at the farm, remember CSA members get 10% off your U-Pick p1 read more »
Farm Happenings for August 3, 2021
Pristine apples and peaches are continuing to rush in, remember to refrigerate or consume these fruits in a relatively short amount of time as they age quickly. We are finally getting a break from cucumbers and we are excited to welcome the first harvests of tomatoes and potatoes. Remember to adjus1 read more »
About the farm
Great Country Farms is a diversified family farm on the eastern slope of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Using sustainable growing practices, we raise 50 to 60 crops each year, which we sell to members and visitors. We believe it is important to make clean, nutritionally vibrant food available to as many people as possible. It is our mission to give people a chance to see how their food grows, and we want to preserve the ecosystem of our soil for future generations.
Offering more than just a Community Supported Agriculture program, come visit Great Country Farms for pick-your-own fruits and veggies, a farm market with local products and baked goods, our 12 acre play area with activities for all ages, and seasonal festivals.
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Offering more than just a Community Supported Agriculture program, come visit Great Country Farms for pick-your-own fruits and veggies, a farm market with local products and baked goods, our 12 acre play area with activities for all ages, and seasonal festivals.