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Farm Happenings at Great Country Farms
Farm Happenings for August 4, 2020
We're beginning to pick the summer stalwarts -- corn and tomatoes. We try to pick the tomatoes green enough to survive the journey to your house, but they ripen very quickly in this weather. If they arrive damaged, please let us know and accept our apologies. We'll credit your account. You may see1 read more »
Farm Happenings for July 28, 2020
In the next couple of weeks, you'll get a chance to explore different ways to use squash. The simplest way is slice it or chunk it and sautee it with plenty of onion for about ten minutes. Throw in some chopped kale and a can of black beans at about minute seven and you've got a nourishing dinner.&1 read more »
Farm Happenings for July 21, 2020
The peaches are ripening fast. We try to pick them a couple of days shy of prime eating so they'll survive the trip home. If yours need more time, leave them on the counter for a couple of days. In this weather they will soften very quickly. If yours were compromised in transit, send an email to CS1 read more »
Farm Happenings for July 14, 2020
The stone fruits continue to produce heavily. They will continue to ripen if you leave them in a paper bag on your kitchen counter. The squashes are also very prolific these days. The variety you may not recognize is called patty-pan. They can be used in the same way as other summer squashes. Corn1 read more »
Farm Happenings for July 7, 2020
We have beautiful peaches coming in. We try to pick them just before peak ripeness, while they're still firm enough to survive the trip to your house. To finish the ripening process, leave them on your kitchen counter in their paper bag. If they're already soft, store them in the refrigerator. We h1 read more »
Farm Happenings for June 23, 2020
We hope to start picking squashes this week, and it looks like peaches are just around the corner. Beans, corn, cabbage, tomatoes, and cucumbers are all thriving. Thanks for your patience with our weather-related delays this year. read more »
Farm Happenings for June 16, 2020
The big news here at the farm is that the barnyard is now open to members and guests. Come on out to get some fresh air and visit the goats and chickens. In the fields, most of the squash has started to flower, and we're seeing a few tomato blossoms, too. read more »
Farm Happenings for June 9, 2020
Thanks for helping us learn this new system during these first weeks. A couple of reminders: at group sites, you have to find the box with your name label on it. Boxes will contain different items. If you pick up your box at a Great Harvest location, you must wear a mask when you enter the store. Y1 read more »
Farm Happenings for June 2, 2020
We're finally getting some warm weather out here on the farm. This week, temperatures have climbed into the 70s and even the 80s, so the soil is finally warming up, and crops are maturing more quickly. As we launch this new CSA management platform, we know there's going to be a learning curve, for1 read more »
About the farm
Great Country Farms is a diversified family farm on the eastern slope of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Using sustainable growing practices, we raise 50 to 60 crops each year, which we sell to members and visitors. We believe it is important to make clean, nutritionally vibrant food available to as many people as possible. It is our mission to give people a chance to see how their food grows, and we want to preserve the ecosystem of our soil for future generations.
Offering more than just a Community Supported Agriculture program, come visit Great Country Farms for pick-your-own fruits and veggies, a farm market with local products and baked goods, our 12 acre play area with activities for all ages, and seasonal festivals.
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Offering more than just a Community Supported Agriculture program, come visit Great Country Farms for pick-your-own fruits and veggies, a farm market with local products and baked goods, our 12 acre play area with activities for all ages, and seasonal festivals.