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Farm Happenings at Cherry Valley Organics
Farm Happenings for November 20, 2020
Happy Thanksgiving!
From all of us here at CVO...Jodi, Emily, Allie, Meghan, Nicole, and Vanessa
And, don't forget to shop small this holiday season! Our Farm Market
& Cafe is all stocked up, and open for holiday shopping by appointment,
Thursday through Sunday. We hope to1 read more »
Farm Happenings for November 4, 2020
New this Week: Herb-Infused Vinegars, CRO Stripetti Squash, Broccoli Raab, Pie Pumpkins, and Daikon Radishes!
This Week at the Farm:
It's the last week of the regular farm share season and it's always a bittersweet time for us. We are very tired (some might say exhausted), and we defini1 read more »
Farm Happenings for November 4, 2020
New this Week: Herb-Infused Vinegars, CRO Stripetti Squash, Broccoli Raab, Pie Pumpkins, and Baby Watermelon Radishes!
This Week at the Farm:
It's the last week of the regular farm share season and it's always a bittersweet time for us. We are very tired (some might say exhausted), and1 read more »
Farm Happenings for October 28, 2020
New this Week: Dried CVO Herbs, Broccoli Raab, and CRO Sweet Potatoes!
This Week at the Farm:
Finally. Soaking rain, and more in the forecast for this week. Although it will take a while to reverse the effects of this summer's drought, we are grateful that our weather has finally1 read more »
Farm Happenings for October 28, 2020
New this Week: Dried CVO Herbs and a few Sweet Potatoes!
This Week at the Farm:
Finally. Soaking rain, and more in the forecast for this week. Although it will take a while to reverse the effects of this summer's drought, we are grateful that our weather has finally turned a corne1 read more »
Farm Happenings for October 21, 2020
New this Week: Spinach and Red Kuri Hubbard Squash!
This Week at the Farm:
Well, we are still irrigating crops here. Seems to be a recurring theme this year. We're hoping for more rain in 2021!
Harvesting was the primary focus this week. Since heavy frost and a potent1 read more »
Farm Happenings for October 14, 2020
New this Week: Green Leaf Lettuce and Dill! Scallions, Carrots, Celery and Hakurei Salad Turnips are back!
This Week at the Farm:
No rain again this week, but the weekly forecast ahead looks promising. Aside from the small detail about the plants needing water, we can not complain1 read more »
Farm Happenings for October 14, 2020
New this Week: Green Leaf Lettuce! Scallions, Carrots, and Hakurei Salad Turnips are back!
This Week at the Farm:
No rain again this week, but the weekly forecast ahead looks promising. Aside from the small detail about the plants needing water, we can not complain about the absol1 read more »
Farm Happening for October 7th
New this Week: Pac choi, Lemongrass, and Zaatar!
This Week at the Farm:
Still drought conditions here, but at least we did get a few overnight rains. The crew has officially decided that fall is our favorite time to farm. The weather is cool and great for working. Sunny days1 read more »
About the farm
Cherry Valley Organics began in 2001 as a USDA certified organic farm, producing a high diversity of agricultural products, including vegetables, herbs, cut flowers, and potted plants. Since those early years, we have grown into an organic lifestyle company, producing a wide diversity of products that support a clean, organic lifestyle, including our herbal teas and herbal body care products, all of which are grown or hand-made at our farm.
At Cherry Valley Organics, we believe in…
*Living the healthiest life possible (full of organics!)
*Fair, livable wages for our team members
*USDA certified organic growing and production practices
*Minimizing our carbon footprint and ecological impact
*Supporting our local community
Cherry Valley Organics is a collaboration. Unlike traditional family farms, we come from diverse geographical, family, and professional backgrounds. We are growers, scientists, food & health enthusiasts, teachers, caretakers, chefs, and nutritionists. We are all farmers. And, all of us here at Cherry Valley Organics are committed to growing and producing high quality certified organic products for our community. We would never compromise on organics. Ever.
Cherry Valley Organics, founded by Jodi Danyo, began as a one-third-acre “urban farm” in the Pittsburgh suburb of Crafton, Cherry Valley Organics now encompasses approximately 36 acres in nearby Cherry Valley, Washington County, PA. Despite this expansion, the footprint of the operation is still quite small with farming operations encompassing less than 8 acres. The farm was built, quite literally, from the ground up!
Our Farm Share Growers, Emily Kramer, Vanessa Davis, Lindsay Henry, Alexis Williams, and Alliy Gundlach, love producing high quality organic products for our local Pittsburgh communities. You can find our products at the Sewickley Farmer’s Market on Saturdays (April through November), and also at local florists and specialty shops. In 2018, we opened a Farm Market & Cafe along the Panhandle Trail in Burgettstown, PA.
What makes our Farm Share unique?
*We wash the produce. Thoroughly. You are unlikely to get any mud in your CVO Farm Share bag. We still recommend that you wash our veggies, but many items will be ready to eat (and may make for excellent snacking in the car on the way home from the pick-up location).
*High diversity of veggie crops. We grow over 150 varieties of vegetables and herbs per season, on average.
*Specialty crops, like microgreens. It's a bit unusual to see this high value crop in farm share programs. They are a bit tricky to grow, but wow do they pack a nutritional punch! Despite their small size, they are the most nutritious veggie in the share!
*We believe in minimizing our environmental impact, and we use biodegradable and compostable packaging wherever possible. And we have a variety of new packaging products in the works for 2021.
*Specialty cut flowers are a niche crop for us. We grow many of the hard-to-grow flower varieties like Ranunculus, Bells of Ireland, Delphinium, and more. Many more. Nearly 300 varieties! Our flowers are not your run of the mill market flowers. Our bouquets are carefully crafted, and absolutely gorgeous!
*We have extensive partnerships with other local businesses and farms, including Primrose Farm (pasture-raised eggs), Paul Family Farms (maple syrup), Tait Farm (jams, butters, shrubs), Weatherbury Farm (flours, milled products), Big Bob's Honey (honey), Clarion River Organics (potatoes, sweet potatoes, melons, winter squash), Woolf Family Farms (blueberries, apples, peaches), Cherish Creamery (cheese), Emerald Valley Artisans (cheese), Steel Cup Coffee Roasters (organic, fair-trade coffee), Conover Family Farm (pickles, hot sauce) and more! A selection of these items is available on a weekly basis and can be added onto your Veggie Farm Share in any quantity you choose. We believe in the value of small business and keeping dollars in our Pittsburgh neighborhoods.
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At Cherry Valley Organics, we believe in…
*Living the healthiest life possible (full of organics!)
*Fair, livable wages for our team members
*USDA certified organic growing and production practices
*Minimizing our carbon footprint and ecological impact
*Supporting our local community
Cherry Valley Organics is a collaboration. Unlike traditional family farms, we come from diverse geographical, family, and professional backgrounds. We are growers, scientists, food & health enthusiasts, teachers, caretakers, chefs, and nutritionists. We are all farmers. And, all of us here at Cherry Valley Organics are committed to growing and producing high quality certified organic products for our community. We would never compromise on organics. Ever.
Cherry Valley Organics, founded by Jodi Danyo, began as a one-third-acre “urban farm” in the Pittsburgh suburb of Crafton, Cherry Valley Organics now encompasses approximately 36 acres in nearby Cherry Valley, Washington County, PA. Despite this expansion, the footprint of the operation is still quite small with farming operations encompassing less than 8 acres. The farm was built, quite literally, from the ground up!
Our Farm Share Growers, Emily Kramer, Vanessa Davis, Lindsay Henry, Alexis Williams, and Alliy Gundlach, love producing high quality organic products for our local Pittsburgh communities. You can find our products at the Sewickley Farmer’s Market on Saturdays (April through November), and also at local florists and specialty shops. In 2018, we opened a Farm Market & Cafe along the Panhandle Trail in Burgettstown, PA.
What makes our Farm Share unique?
*We wash the produce. Thoroughly. You are unlikely to get any mud in your CVO Farm Share bag. We still recommend that you wash our veggies, but many items will be ready to eat (and may make for excellent snacking in the car on the way home from the pick-up location).
*High diversity of veggie crops. We grow over 150 varieties of vegetables and herbs per season, on average.
*Specialty crops, like microgreens. It's a bit unusual to see this high value crop in farm share programs. They are a bit tricky to grow, but wow do they pack a nutritional punch! Despite their small size, they are the most nutritious veggie in the share!
*We believe in minimizing our environmental impact, and we use biodegradable and compostable packaging wherever possible. And we have a variety of new packaging products in the works for 2021.
*Specialty cut flowers are a niche crop for us. We grow many of the hard-to-grow flower varieties like Ranunculus, Bells of Ireland, Delphinium, and more. Many more. Nearly 300 varieties! Our flowers are not your run of the mill market flowers. Our bouquets are carefully crafted, and absolutely gorgeous!
*We have extensive partnerships with other local businesses and farms, including Primrose Farm (pasture-raised eggs), Paul Family Farms (maple syrup), Tait Farm (jams, butters, shrubs), Weatherbury Farm (flours, milled products), Big Bob's Honey (honey), Clarion River Organics (potatoes, sweet potatoes, melons, winter squash), Woolf Family Farms (blueberries, apples, peaches), Cherish Creamery (cheese), Emerald Valley Artisans (cheese), Steel Cup Coffee Roasters (organic, fair-trade coffee), Conover Family Farm (pickles, hot sauce) and more! A selection of these items is available on a weekly basis and can be added onto your Veggie Farm Share in any quantity you choose. We believe in the value of small business and keeping dollars in our Pittsburgh neighborhoods.