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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. Blue Ribbon Herbs (by Appointment) Address: Harborcreek Contact: 814.452.4451 Date: Opens in mid-April* The fragrance and flavor of fresh herbs! No on-site sales without an appointment. Call for more information. Bolkey Farm Address: 2105 Avonia Road, Fairview Contact: 814.474.2177 Date: Opens in June* Time: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. There is nothing like fresh strawberries for jam, salads or with ice cream! Visit Bolkey Farm and purchase fresh strawberries that are picked daily. Call for availability before you go. Borecky Fruit Farm Pick-YourOwn Fruit Address: 7295 McCray Road, Fairview (GPS Address) Contact: boreckyfruitfarm.weebly. com, or 814.474.5628 Date: Opens in July* Welcome to an organic pick-yourown-fruit farm! Offering over 52,000 Dwarf Fruit Trees (most under 5’), which are 95% organic (no manure used) including apples, apricots, cherries, peaches, pears and nectarines. The farm market includes a bakery, coffee and juice bar, as well as several “unconventional” surprises and vertical markets and/or production facilities. Check the website for more detailed information about fruit availability. Boyce Fruit Farm U-pick and Fresh Produce Address: Lexington Road, Girard Contact: boycefarm.com, facebook. com/boycefruitfarm, or 814.774.4854 Date: Opens in September* Pick the sweetest! Boyce Fruit Farm, a family-owned business, offers a variety of U-pick apples, grapes and fresh-pressed cider from the mill. While you’re there, pick up a variety of other produce and browse the number of jams and jellies 22 724.942.0940 to advertise | West County offered. Come on out to the farm! Visit the website for more information. Fedei Farm Address: 7785 Maple Street, Fairview, Waterford Square (Downtown Waterford on the Park). Check the Facebook page for more locations. Contact: facebook.com/fedeifarms, or 814.882.2642 Date: Opens in late May* for flowers, early June* for seasonal vegetables. Starting in June*, Fedei will be at Waterford Square 6 to 7 days a week. Time: All sites: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fresh from the farm! Throughout the season, strawberries, raspberries, cabbage, pickles, peas, tomatoes, zucchini, yellow squash and cucumbers may be available from this family farm! Visit the Facebook page, or call for more information about what produce will be available. Finnell Farms Address: 7840 Buffalo Road, Harborcreek Contact: facebook.co