Willowsford Farm

12/21/2018

Winter storms can be pretty cool.

12/20/2018

Lots of greenery this week - head #lettuce, #chard, #springmix, and #parsley. We hope you’re ready for some #holiday #salads! You’ll also find #beets, #onions, #shallots, and #garlic in your shares. Don’t forgot we also have self serve #eggs at the farm stand for all of your holiday baking needs!

12/18/2018

No, silly farmers, that’s not what eggs are for! If you’re low on juggling material (or maybe you just want to bake cookies), we have eggs in the Farm Stand cooler. $6 per dozen, cash payments in the blue lockbox on the left or PayPal us at [email protected] 🍳

12/14/2018

Check that bad boy off the to-do list! Farmer John has our vintage tractor, converted from gas to electric power, back up and running. It’s older than anything else on the farm (including the farmers), and it rocks because the frame design means we can see what the implements are doing underneath us as we drive. #sustainableagriculture #farmersaresometimesmechanics #winterfarming #loudouncounty #smallfarm #theydontmakethemlikethisanymore

12/13/2018

It’s a sunshine-y day for Winter CSA! Week 3 includes the cutest, sweetest baby carrots, garlic, pac choi, potatoes, pesto, tomato sauce, spring mix, and shallots. We see fresh veggies and pasta dinners in your future!

12/12/2018

All Penny and Finn want for Christmas is your vote for Willowsford Farm’s CSA in the Agriculture category of @ltmnews “Best Of” Issue!
https://www.loudountimes.com/best/#/gallery?group=300876

12/07/2018

Willowsford Farm (WillowsfordFarm)

Got Pinterest? We sure do! Because we know "What's for dinner?" is a question you have to answer every single day, we're on a mission to make it easier. Each week, we add boards and pin recipes to give you options and inspiration for your CSA veggies. Have a you found a great meal there? Let us know!
https://www.pinterest.com/WillowsfordFarm

Willowsford Farmers have created this page as an easy way to share our favorite seasonal recipes and cooking techniques with you. It's good to see you here!

12/04/2018

Cluck, cluck... calling all fans of Willowsford chicken and eggs! We’re thinning our flock for the winter and have some girls just like this one available for sale. The hens are nine months old, hearty laying breeds, and are ready to set up shop in your backyard! Prices start at $12.50 per bird, with discounts for bulk purchases. Shoot us a PM if you have questions and we’ll connect you with our fabulous livestock farmer, Lex.

11/29/2018

This little guy stopped by our Boat House #CSA pick-up tonight; he was a bit disappointed that we’re sold out of winter veggie shares, but he promised he’d check us out again in the spring. Farmer John decided to name him ZZ Top...

11/28/2018

Week 1 of our winter CSA is here. In addition to this beautiful produce, we’ve got eggs, meat, and dairy. Who’s excited to eat fresh and local, year-round? #willowsfordfarm #communitysupportedagriculture #willowsford #sustainableagriculture #yum

11/21/2018

Despite the cold, these past few days have been so lovely and sunny, our mornings at the farm have consisted of taking row cover (a light sheet of fabric we use for warmth) off tunnel greens for our #wintercsa. It’s been so fun watching these guys grow big - the Spinach leaves are literally as big as my face and taste as sweet and hearty as ever 💕🌱 shout out to @pizzeriamoto for my rad new hat and for delivering the most delicious pizza every Tuesday this season! You guys are the best! HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE - we are so thankful for the opportunity to contribute fresh and healthful food to this amazing community, thank you all so much for supporting us and local agriculture ❤️❤️❤️ #eatlocal #knowyourfarmer #agrihood #humansofwillowsfordfarm #sustainableagriculture #wintergreens #womenwhofarm

11/18/2018

Paleo Sweet Potato Cranberry Stuffing - Fed & Fit

Feel like making Sweet Potato Cranberry Sausage Stuffing (http://fedandfit.com/paleo-sweet-potato-cranberry-stuffing/)? We’ve got everything you need. Herby Mushroom Kale Croissant Stuffing (https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/herby-mushroom-croissant-stuffing/)? We’ve got your veggies for that, too. It’s our last retail day at the Farm Stand, and EVERYTHING is discounted. Meat, milk, ice cream, drinks, veggies and snacks are 50% off! Time to use those last debit card dollars and take home some local holiday cheer, grown with 💕

This Paleo Sweet Potato Cranberry Stuffing combines sweet potatoes, Italian sausage, garlic butter, onions, celery, and cranberries to brighten each bite.

11/17/2018

Here’s everything you need to know today:
1) We’re serious about egg nog. So serious, in fact, we think you should be able to drink it AND eat it with a spoon. All ice cream (including the best holiday flavor on earth) 15% off
2) Popsicles are BOGO
3) All of Sweet Farm’s delicious, healthy krauts and cultured mustards are 50%
Eat well this winter!

11/16/2018

Make sure your calendars are marked: Turkeys and pre-ordered Thanksgiving menu items are available for pickup at the Farm Stand (23595 Founders Drive Ashburn, across from Sycamore House) Tuesday 11/20 from 3:30 PM - 7 PM. #ChefBonnie and @dayspringfarmva are hard at work fulfilling your orders and the kitchen smells delish 🦃🥧

All items must be retrieved by 7 PM! Anything remaining after close will be immediately donated, and the farm crew will be off site until after the holiday. Thanks for your support this season, and the chance to be part of your celebration!

11/14/2018

So Ice Cream, Sausage, and Sauerkraut walk into a Farm Stand... and they were all 15% off! Ok, the joke could use some work, but the sale is on point. Come see us today from 2-7 PM to stock up on all the goodies you’ll miss this winter. Prices are reduced on dairy (excluding milk), meats, dry goods and snacks! #seeyouatthefarmstand #shopsmall #loudounlocal

11/13/2018

Grab ‘Em Before They’re Gone! – Willowsford Farm & Conservancy

We have discounts on so many great things for you in our last week of retail! Swing by for the fresh veg (broccoli... yum), and save room in your basket for ice cream, drinks, meats, yogurt, cheese, and snacks all at 15% off. http://willowsfordconservancy.org/featured-stand/grab-em-before-theyre-gone/

The Farm Stand is in the last week of its season, with regular hours (2 PM-7 PM Tuesday and Wednesday, and 9 AM-2 PM Saturday and Sunday) through November 18th.

11/11/2018

One could argue that this is, in fact, PERFECT popsicle weather. No worries about melting and drips, yet the sunshine is still glorious. Come by and stock up on King of Pops with a “Buy One, Get One Free” special, and keep an eye on our social media for other fun sales during our last retail week #dessertisalwaysinseason #seeyouatthefarmstand #shoplocal #yum

11/10/2018

The view from the Farm Stand changes when the leaves fall, reminding you just how local your local farm really is!
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Come visit us on this gorgeous day for your turnips, cauliflower, kale, broccoli, parsnips, radishes, and apples. #ChefBonnie’s potato leek soup is in the cooler, Willowsford pork fills the freezer, and homegrown goodness is on the table.
#knowyourfarmer #shopsmall #supportlocalagriculture

11/09/2018

Uh-oh! The Extra Large Turkeys From @dayspringfarmva are all sold out! Have you placed your Thanksgiving order yet? We still have turkeys in other sizes as well as amazing Holiday dishes from #ChefBonnie. Fill out an order form at the Farm Stand this weekend, or sign up online by 5 PM Monday and leave the rest to us.

👉 https://CSA.farmigo.com/join/willowsfordfarm/winter2018
Be sure to select “Thanksgiving Market”!

11/08/2018

So much to love in this share! It’s Week 26 at Willowsford Farm, and we’re putting out scallions, green peppers, hot peppers, mixed greens, winter squashes, broccoli, sunchokes, and some beauty pageant-worthy carrots. Have you ever made a pesto out of carrot tops? #csa #communitysupportedagriculture #loudounlocal #knowyourfarmer #groworganic

11/07/2018

#sweetpotatoes coming out clean for the second to last week of the summer CSA. Love the veggies? Sign up for our Winter CSA! We’ve also got eggs, milk, and meat for all your winter meals! Link in bio. #communitysupportedagriculture #eatlocal #organicfarming

11/05/2018

Let’s talk turkey. And pie. And so many other delicious things... Our Thanksgiving menu from Willowsford Kitchen is now available online and at the Farm Stand, so if you’re craving last year’s Corn Bread Apple Pecan Stuffing, Root Vegetable Gratin, or Turkey Gravy, place your orders by November 13! Also pie. And did we mention pie?
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Use this link and select “Thanksgiving Market” to get yours:
https://csa.farmigo.com/join/willowsfordfarm/winter2018

11/04/2018

#coffee and #donuts? Of course! For Sunday morning treats, follow the sunshine to the #farmstand. If you need a healthy dinner plan to justify that cinnamon and sugar indulgence, grab some kale, salad mix, carrots, winter squashes, parsnips, leeks, broccoli, or eggplant, and nosh guilt free!

11/03/2018

Let’s get seasonal:
Say goodbye to Halloween candy, and hello to egg nog, holiday kombucha, 4 varieties of Apples, and THE FREEZER SALE...
Head up the farm driveway, follow the signs, and land in a pastured meat lover’s freezer fantasy. Don’t forget, 15% off until 2 PM!

11/02/2018

Are you sure you have enough bacon for brunch? Fear not, we have bacon... and sausage... and chops... and ribeye steaks... and beef brisket... and broiler chickens... and so much more! See for yourself at the Farm’s freezer sale tomorrow from 12-2 PM. Take the gravel driveway past the Farm Stand and follow the signs to our main barn and walk-in freezer, where you can load up your car with all your favorites for 15% off! If you’ve got dollars left on your Willowsford Debit cards, this sale has your name all over it. See you Saturday!

10/31/2018

Tomato season may be short, but #ChefBonnie’s Heirloom Tomato Sauce is 💕 forever!

10/24/2018

If we asked you to describe your perfect fall meal, would there be soup? There should definitely be soup. We have #ChefBonnie’s Squash and Apple soup (check the freezer for other flavors), or everything you need to make your own! It’s a win-win at the Farm Stand. #shoplocal #eatlocal #seeyouatthefarmstand

10/23/2018

CSA Week 24! #Inthebag we’ve got peppers, sweet potatoes, lettuce, shallots, garlic, fennel OR kohlrabi, #ChefBonnie’s tomato sauce, broccoli, herbs, arugula, and pumpkin. And if you swipe, we have a sweet surprise...

Tricking Springs Organic Chocolate Milk, buy one, get the second half off! 🍫🐄

10/20/2018

Tom the Turkey here with your Saturday News Briefing: Thanksgiving Pre-Orders have begun! Get dibs on a fresh, pasture raised bird from Day Spring Farm. Order forms available at the Farm Stand, via email ([email protected]), or online at www.willowsfordfarmCSA.com 🦃

10/19/2018

Some of these things are not like the others! ‘Tis the season for double-yolkers, as our hens switch gears and adjust to the changes in daylight. There are so many superstitions about these big guys! What do you say, good luck, good breakfast sandwich, or both?
PS- Yes, the yolks are really that color
#pastureraised #farmeggs #doubleyolksurprise #knowyourchickens #seeyouatthefarmstand

10/17/2018

Who needs autumn leaves when you can have leafy greens? #Inthebag for #CSA week 23: kale, arugula, salad greens, three kinds of peppers, sweet potatoes, herbs, garlic, and eggplant 🍆 🥗🌿🌶 #veggieheaven #knowyourfarmer #eatlocal

10/14/2018

Let’s have a little fun... How well do you #knowyourfarm? The first person to correctly guess how many flavors of Willowsford pork sausage we offer gets a pack of sizzlers on the house! May we suggest a nice sausage, kale, and potato soup for this weather? #sundayfunday #farmandgames #yum

10/13/2018

We made you a #kombucha rainbow! All MTO Kombucha flavors are buy one, get one free for the rest of the weekend.

Saturdays and Sundays 9 AM - 2 PM

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10/10/2018

Why join CSA?

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One of the benefits of membership is that our most popular crops, when quantities are limited, go to our farm-ily first. Every one of our 247 shareholders is taking home freshly harvested sprouting broccoli from Willowsford Farm this week, before it’s available in large quantities in the Farm Stand.

Winter sign-ups for our vegetables and eggs, and partner farms’ milk and meat, are going on now!

https://csa.farmigo.com/join/willowsfordfarm/winter2018

10/09/2018

Temperatures in the 80s can’t keep us from celebrating #decorativegourdseason! Give us a loaf of #chefBonnie’s pumpkin bread, our #CSA share, and some miniature squashes, and we’re set. Swipe to see #whatsinthebag for Week 22.

10/07/2018

It IS early, isn’t it? Don’t let the most important meal of the day get you down. These are all mommy- and farmer-approved for some portable energy. Because #mondayiscoming. What else do you need to start your week?
#shoplocal #shopsmall #seeyouattheFarmStand

10/06/2018

When the temperatures drop, some of us start feeling a bit more carnivorous. We have the last batch of Willowsford pork for the season coming back from the butcher this week, which means all your favorite cuts and sausages will be in stock and available for sale both at the Farm Stand and in custom packed bulk boxes! Don’t forget, bulk boxes totaling over $100 are eligible for a 15% discount off the retail price. Email us at [email protected] if you’d like to place a bulk order.

While you’re stocking up your freezer, be sure to check out the meat selections available alongside our vegetables in for Winter CSA subscriptions. We’re partnering with Whiffletree Farms to feed you grass-fed beef, free-range chicken, and our own all natural pastured pork from November to February. Sign-ups for all CSA options, including veggies, milk, eggs, and meat, available at this link:
https://csa.farmigo.com/join/willowsfordfarm/winter2018

10/05/2018

Sometimes we have a little bit of fun 🍁🍄👻🎃🧟‍♂️ let the haunting season begin! #itsfallyall #farmershavefuntoo #localagriculture #knowyourfarmer

10/03/2018

What’s up, Willowsford? CSA Week 21 is loaded with super greens: broccoli leaves, tatsoi, Nate’s salad mix (not pictured), baby leeks, Carmen peppers, okra, herbs, garlic, fresh red onion, and luscious red kuri squash. What’s for dinner at your house? #csa #eatlocal #whatsinseason #knowyourfarmer

10/02/2018

csa.farmigo.com

Big news! Winter CSA sign ups are now open!
Use this link for your winter season veggies, eggs, milk, and meat. More info on the “Fresh From the Farm” blog, and as always, email us at [email protected] if you have any questions about the sign up process.

https://csa.farmigo.com/join/willowsfordfarm/winter2018

09/30/2018

Grab a bouquet and hang on to some summer color on the last day of September while you shop. Half off certified naturally grown flowers, today until 2 PM! Swipe to see all the other goodies waiting for you: apple butter, apple sauce, apple cider vinegar, and of course, actual 🍎 @ Willowsford Farm

09/28/2018

The Local Ingredient — Honeynut squash - The Martha's Vineyard Times

Did you get one these cuties in your CSA share this week? We’re nuts about Honeynuts!

(And if you want to play with any of the dishes they describe in the article, we’ll be open tomorrow from 9 AM - 2 PM with feta from Georges Mill Farm Artisan Cheese and Willowsford’s own chorizo)

http://www.mvtimes.com/2015/10/14/the-local-ingredient-honeynut-squash/

Morning Glory Farm occasionally tries a new or unique vegetable variety with varying success — and sometimes without any success at all. Take okra. They struggled to grow and harvest this finicky Southern specialty one year, but no one bought it. “No one wanted to use it, and no one cared,” sa...

09/25/2018

Week 20 at Willowsford: Yukon Gold potatoes, bell peppers, eggplant, kale, okra, a choice of radishes or turnips, arugula, garlic chives, poblano peppers, green tomatoes, and a choice of winter squash. Fall veggies, you say? Boom. #communitysupportedagriculture #knowyourfarmer #eatinseason #abundanceishere

09/23/2018

Double the Streusel Apple Butter Bars. - Half Baked Harvest

THIS is what I’m bringing to every potluck from now until I run out of Honeycrisp apples. Which won’t be anytime soon. Grab some at the Farm Stand today, along with Three Springs Fruit Farm Apple Butter and maybe a cozy tomato soup, so your kitchen starts fall on the right foot.

Show us your best apple recipes! 3... 2... 1... Go!

https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/apple-butter-bars/

Fresh, in-season honey crisp apples, mixed with homemade apple butter, and topped with the most delicious, buttery and cinnamony streusel crumb topping. The perfect treat to celebrate autumn!