GET FRESH !
Soergel Orchards Farm Market Dates : Generally open year-round *; check the website for the seasonal produce schedule . Address : 2573 Brandt School Road , Franklin Park Contact : soergels . com / market , or 724.935.0621
A country store and so much more ! Visit the family ’ s farm market . Warm pies right out of the oven , produce straight from the field and your favorite gourmet foods in the middle of an apple orchard that dates back to the 1850s . Visit the website for more information .
Trax Farms Store , You-Pick Berries and More Dates : Generally open year round * but check the Facebook page or website for seasonal hours , or when seasonal produce and activities will be available . Address : 528 Trax Road , Finleyville Contact : traxfarms . com , facebook . com / TraxFarms , or 412.835.3246
Trax Farms is a working fruit and vegetable farm . The store is quite unique , offering fresh-picked produce from the fields as well as a wine , gift and seasonal shop , deli , bakery , grocery , indoor and outdoor nursery , antique loft , festivals and events . The farm also offers a You-Pick Berries opportunity . Call for availability before visiting , or check the Berry Picking webpage or the Facebook page for more information .
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 U-Pick Veggies Dates : Check the available dates on the website . Address : 315 Coleman Road , McDonald Contact : bednersgreenhouse . com , or 724.926.2541
Pick your own vegetables at this family farm ! It provides the picking containers . During the harvest season , the crops change daily based on weather conditions and customer demand . Call ahead to find out what ’ s available to pick , which may include beets , bell peppers , cucumber , eggplant , green beans , hot peppers , kale , tomatoes , and zucchini .
Half Crown Hill Orchard Pick- Your-Own Apples and More by Appointment Dates : Call , or visit the website for more information . By appointment only . Address : 600 North Branch Road , McDonald Contact : hchorchard . com , or 412.913.4981
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-yourown apples and guided orchard tours . Visit the website for more information .
Fellowship Foods CSA Contact : fellowshipfoods . com , or 412.596.0264
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 our backyards ? Fellowship Foods , located in Monaca , works with 75 farms in Allegheny , Butler , Lawrence , and Beaver counties that grow and raise a wealth of agricultural products , and it ’ s easy to get them ! Join the CSA to get local food delivered to convenient locations near you all year . Visit the website for more information .
Other Farm CSA Programs in the Area :
Cherry Valley Organics Subscription Service and Online Store Contact : cherryvalleyorganics . com , facebook . com / cherryvalleyorganics , or 724.947.2850
A USDA-certified organic farm located in Washington County that produces a high diversity of agricultural products , including vegetables , specialty greens , mushrooms , strawberries , herbs , and cut flowers . In addition , potted plants , herbal teas , and herbal bath and body products , all of which are grown or hand-made at the farm , are offered . For purchasing options , visit the website to check out the farm ’ s subscription service , online store and more .
Clarion River Organics CSA Contact : clarionriverorganics . com , or 412.589.9276
Farm-to-table from a cooperative of 12 farms working together to provide customers with a wide variety of produce over an extended season . All of the farms are certified organic and all of the produce customers receive is organically grown . The farms use draft animals and human power instead of mechanized techniques . Visit the website for more information on CRO ’ s CSA program .
Conover Organic Farm CSA and Online Store 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 , non-invasive and sustainable practices . It offers a CSA with pickup at the farm . Homemade products such as hot sauce , honey , jam and pickles are also available for purchase through the farm ’ s online store . Visit the website for information .
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