Written by Casey Willson, Fair Farms Intern Pawpaw season is here! Known as the mango of the Midwest, pawpaws are best when sourced from a farmers market or even your own backyard! Unlike many of the fruits and vegetables that we enjoy in the United States – pawpaws weren’t brought here by the colonists but …
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 Pawpaw season is here! Known as the mango of the Midwest, pawpaws are best when sourced from a farmers market or even your own backyard! Unlike many of the fruits and vegetables that we enjoy in the United States – pawpaws weren’t brought here by the colonists but …
Written by Casey Willson, Fair Farms Intern Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) boxes are one of the best ways to give direct support to your local farmers. 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 …
A lack of infrastructure and resources available to farmers has long hindered the diversification of the agricultural economy in Maryland. For years, advocates for local farmers in Frederick County have been pushing for more processing and distribution facilities. Now, those same advocates are cheering County Executive Jan Gardner for including funds in the 2022 budget …
Written by Nicole Oveisi, Fair Farms Intern. This piece was originally posted on the Million Acre Challenge website. Established: 1939 Farm Size: 177 acres, plus an additional 100 acres rented in pasture and hay. Product/Output: Beef, Raspberries, Free Range Eggs, Honey Region: Western Allegany County Favorite Piece of Farm Equipment: Bobcat 3400 Side by Side …