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FARMS & CSA FARMS Local farms that offer Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) provide consumers with local, seasonal food direct from a farmer by receiving a share of the farm’s harvest. Members can pick up their share at the farm, or at many locations close to home. Bedner’s Farm and Greenhouse Produce and “Fields to Fork” U-Pick Veggies Address: 315 Coleman Road, McDonald Contact: bednersgreenhouse.com, or 724.926.2541 Date: Opens in the spring*; check website for the exact date. An array of farm-fresh and delicious vegetables! Bedner’s produce is available during the summer months at the greenhouse, and for sale at the McDonald Trail Station Farmers Market on Saturday mornings. Bedner’s also offers “Fields to Fork” U-Pick Veggies. Take a hayride out to the produce fields to pick your own fresh vegetables. The veggies will depend on crop conditions, and will be at least one of the following: cabbage, cucumber, eggplant, peppers, sweet corn, tomatoes or zucchini. Visit the Upcoming Events page on the website for dates and to register. Goose Creek Gardens, Ltd. (by Appointment/CSA) Address: 7245 Noblestown Road, Oakdale Contact: Goosecreekgardens.com Date: By appointment only. Fragrant fresh flowers, herbs, greens and honey from the farm! This boutique flower farm is one of the region’s premier flower growers and is open by appointment only. Goose Creek Gardens is also a founding member of Penn’s Corner Farm Alliance, a farmer-owned cooperative in southwestern PA that provides a CSA to the public. Visit the website for more information. Half Crown Hill Orchard Pick-Your-Own Apples and More (by Appointment) Address: 600 North Branch Road, McDonald Contact: hchorchard.com, or 412.913.4981 Date: Seasonal. Call or visit the website for more information. Pick the best! Half Crown Hill Orchard is a family-owned and operated farm and retail market providing homegrown apples,pumpkins and honey. It offers pick-your-own apples and guided orchard tours. Visit the website for more information. Keelboat Farms CSA CSA Pick-up Locations: Findlay, North Fayette, Oakdale, McDonald, Robinson and more. Contact: keelboatfarms.com/csa-delivery-area.html, or 724.513.6279 Located in McDonald, Keelboat Farms is a small family farm looking to impact the health of the community by reconnecting people to real food. It strives to grow high-quality produce in a way that honors its obligations as stewards of our land and its resources. The CSA program is designed to promote a diverse, healthy diet based on seasonal eating. Each week during the growing season, CSA members receive a box of fresh produce from the farm. Visit the website for more details. 28 724.942.0940 TO ADVERTISE | Moon Township Fellowship Foods CSA CSA Pick-up Locations: Moon, Robinson and more. Contact: fellowshipfoods.com, or 412.596.0264 Located in Monaca, Fellowship Foods’ tagline is also its mission: “Connecting Pennsylvania Farmers with Pennsylvania Eaters.” It serves as the connection between people at home and the people who grow the food eaten at home. Did you know you can get veggies, fruits, beef, pork, lamb, chicken, eggs, butter, bread, coffee, cheese and more from farms that are right here in your backyard? This area grows and raises a wealth of agricultural products, and Fellowship Foods makes it easy to get. Visit the website for more information. OTHER FARM CSA PROGRAMS IN THE AREA Cherry Valley Organics Subscription Service and Online Store Address: 518 Joffre Cherry Valley Road, Burgettstown. Visits to the farm are by appointment only. Contact: cherryvalleyorganics.com, facebook.com/cherryvalleyorganics, or 724.947.2850 Certified organic! Cherry Valley Organics produces over 100 varieties of organic vegetables and specialty greens, over 60 varieties of herbs and over 300 varieties of specialty cut flowers. In addition, it offers potted plants, herbal teas and herbal bath and body products, all of which are grown or handmade at the farm. For purchasing options, visit the website to check out the farm’s a la carte subscription service, online store and more. Clarion River Organics CSA CSA Pick-up Locations: Moon Township, Robinson and more. Contact: clarionriverorganics.com, or 412.589.9276 Farm-to-table from Clarion River Organics! Clarion River Organics is a cooperative of 15 horse-powered family farms working together near Clarion. All farms are certified organic and strive to maintain healthy soils as the main means of pest and disease control. Offering a wide selection of produce over an extended season. Visit the website for more information on CRO’s CSA program. Conover Organic Farm CSA Address: 397 Lee Road, Burgettstown Contact: conoverfarm.com, or 724.947.2850 Safe, delicious and nutritious! This farm grows only organic, non-GMO and heirloom varieties of fruits and vegetables when possible and is a firm believer in adhering to strict organic, noninvasive and sustainable practices. It offers a CSA with pickup at the farm. Homemade products such as hot sauce, honey, jam and pickles are also ava [X