Written by Fair Farms intern Grace Callahan We’d like to give a special congratulations to Andrea Davis-Cetina of Quarter Acre Farm: 2022 will be her first season farming on land that she owns. Andrea created Quarter Acre Farm more than 10 years ago on a quarter acre lot (get it?) way out in California after …
Every year, Fair Farms likes to promote the available Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) programs from our farmer partners. When you purchase a subscription, or share, you receive a regularly scheduled box of local produce, products, or meat – depending on the box and farm you choose. Many of our Fair Farms partners offer fall/winter CSA …
Written by Casey Willson, Fair Farms Intern This Thanksgiving season take some recipe inspiration from your Chesapeake Bay Waterkeepers! We’ve gathered some of our favorite fruit and veggie centered recipes to share with you. Be sure to check them out and have fun filling your table with locally-sourced veggies this holiday season! Casey’s Green …
Cover photo by Helen Norman Looking for a little something to share with your sweethearts this Valentine’s Day? We’ve pulled together a list of delicious and fun gifts that show love for visionary farmers and local businesses that will be sure to warm your loved ones’ hearts. It doesn’t get much sweeter than that, if you …
September is the season of pawpaws! Pawpaws are tropical fruits native to the mid-Atlantic and Appalachian regions. Pawpaws have notes of banana, mango, and sometimes pineapple. The soft fruit can be made into jams, ice creams, smoothies, or simply eaten in their natural state. Pawpaws are very perishable so they have to be sold almost …
Running from July 18th to 26th is Maryland Buy Local Week! Local farmers and food producers need all the support they can get, especially in the face of a global pandemic. A great way to provide support is by taking the Buy Local Challenge, which encourages Marylanders to buy locally-grown food every day for a …