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Accepting Applications
WINTER CSA
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Check out our YouTube Channel to learn more about the Winter CSA.
You can also visit
to download the application, read the Q&A packet, or sign-up for our Monthly Apple Delivery Newsletter.
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Farmers Market Schedule
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Crystal Dr. b/t 18th & 20th St.
Tues | 3pm-7pm | May 1-Nov 20
Oakton
OakMarr RECenter on Jrmntwn Rd.
Wed | 8am-noon | May 2 - Nov 14
Annandale
Wakefield Park on Braddock Road
Wed | 2pm-6pm | May 2 - Oct 31
Frying Pan Farm Park
2709 West Ox Rd, Herndon
Thurs | 3:30-7pm | May 3 - Oct 25
Petworth
9th St. NW b/t Upshur & Taylor St.
Fri | 4pm-8pm | May 4 - Oct 26
Fairfax
Behind old Fairfax Courthouse
Sat | 8am-1pm | May 5 - Oct 27
Vienna
Beside Red Caboose on Church St.
Sat | 8am-noon | May 5 - Oct 27
Washington, D.C.
14th & U St., NW
Sat | 9am-1pm | May 5 - Nov 17
Lorton
VRE Parking Lot, Lorton Station Rd.
Sun | 9am-1pm | May 6 - Nov 4
Palisades
48thPlace, NW at MacArthur Blvd.
Sun | 9am-1pm | April 1 - Dec 16
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Greetings!
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It looks like we are going to have beautiful weather this weekend after all. We were all holding our breath because they were forecasting rain this weekend, but after receiving almost 2 inches of rain in the past 24 hours, it looks like the front is through. So be sure to venture out to the Farmers Market!!
We are bringing 11 varieties of apples to market this weekend. New additions include Nittany and Stayman. We'll also have a Garlic special this weekend: you can purchase bags of garlic (4 heads per bag).
Don't forget there are a few Fall Festivals in Fairfax County in October which means two of our markets will be closed. We'd love to see you at another conveniently located market. Read below for more details.
We look forward to seeing you at market!!
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Apple Economics
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We have had a number of customers this fall comment that our apples at market are less expensive than the apples in the supermarket. We would like to explain why.
 The early spring that we have been referencing all season, was devastating to some apple producing regions in the United States. For instance, New York State and Michigan usually produce about 29,000,000 and 24,000,000 bushels of apples respectively, and this year they are expecting to harvest only 16,500,000 bushels combined. Washington State, the #1 apple producer in the country (usually harvesting about 128,000,000 bushels of apples) expects to have a normal crop. The reason their crops are down is because once the apple blossoms bloomed, the nation experienced a cold period which killed many of the blossoms, resulting in a crop loss. Click here to continue reading....
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Fall Festivals
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Just a reminder that there are a number of Fall Festivals in Fairfax County which requires that the Farmers Markets close. Please visit us at another nearby farmers market!
Saturday, October 6th
by the Red Caboose on Church Street
behind the old Courthouse from 8am - 1pm
Saturday, October 13th
behind the Old Fairfax County Courthouse
on Church Street from 8am - noon
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Heirloom Pumpkins & Winter Squash
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 We have oodles of Heirloom Pumpkins and Squash for you this fall! We grow heirloom pumpkins such as Sweet Meat, Pink Banana, Speckled Hound and Blue Hubbard. Many of our heirloom pumpkins are dual purposed! You can decorate your porch or front stoop for the fall season or you can use them to make pies and other sweet treats, puree, or soup. We typically display the pumpkins at our farmers markets.
We also grow a few traditional winter squash like Butternut, Acorn, Kabocha, and Delicata. You can find these squash in our crate displays at our farmers markets. Butternut and Acorn squash are probably the better known squash that we grow.
Kabocha squash are blue or orange skinned with an orange flesh. They have a deep seed cavities, so once you scoop out the string and seeds, there is plenty of room to stuff the seed cavity with orzo, rice, or couscous.
Delicata squash have a yellow skin with green stripes and a pale yellow flesh. They have a unique and rich nutty flavor. They are wonderful roasted or pureed for a soup. The skin of Delicata is quite thin, and once cooked, it is soft and edible.
Click here to learn how to properly store your squash and heirloom pumpkin.
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