Grilling in Season
The rain earlier this week was rough. My farm uniform quickly became knee-high rubber boots, a raincoat, and a slick layer of red mud, and I’m pretty sure the floorboard of my car now boasts enough...
View ArticleMake This Now.
I spent much of this past Saturday putting in my winter garden at the farm. A couple modest rows of spinach, kale, chard, beets and carrots should (*fingers crossed*) keep me happy for the next few...
View ArticleSpring Fling: Asparagus
Asparagus season is much like spring in Virginia: blink and you miss it. Once the days are consistently warm, the green and purple stalks start popping up from the fields like crazy, growing up to...
View ArticleHeirloom Cherry Tomato Party
The warehouse is swimming in heirloom cherry tomatoes right now. This year’s weather combined with the skill of our local farmers has resulted in a bumper crop of the little jewels and a tomato party...
View ArticleWhat’s on the Menu?
In a place like Virginia where we generally experience four distinct seasons (although this year, one could argue that point), winter is usually the time when our gardens and farms rest, when the...
View Article(Slave-free) Heirloom Tomato Tart
So here’s the thing. We try to keep it light, up-beat, and positive here on the blog—there’s so much great stuff out there to learn and talk about. But sometimes we gotta get serious, and this…well,...
View ArticleSpringing for Scallions!
For whatever reason, it’s been a bumper crop for scallions this year. Maybe the cool weather or the plentiful rain? Not sure, but the fields at Maple Hill are thick with shaggy, green strips of the...
View ArticleUSDA Official Visits Local Food Hub
Deputy Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs, Elvis Cordova paid a special visit to Local Food Hub’s warehouse on April 27 to highlight the importance of local food production in...
View ArticleDrink Beer to Support Fresh Farmacy
Local beer for local produce prescriptions! Join us from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. this Thursday, May 5 at Champion Brewery to drink delicious, local beer in support of our Fresh Farmacy Program. $1 from every...
View ArticleWeather Woes: An Early Spring, Late Frost, and a Hot Start to Summer
Weather can be one of the biggest challenges (or welcomed benefits!) to farming, particularly in Virginia where our seasons are diverse. This spring got off to a volatile start, which continues to...
View ArticleUVA Dining to Offer Students 100% Local Option in Fall 2016
Thanks to a new collaboration between the University of Virginia Dining Services and Greens to Grounds, local food has never been more accessible to UVA students.
View ArticleWorkday at Hill Farm
Grant Schwab, our summer intern extraordinaire, spent one recent Friday helping out at Hill Farm in Louisa County, VA. Here’s a short message from him about the day!
View ArticleHonoring Our Partner Farms, Businesses, and Community Organizations
Last week, we held our annual Community Food Awards event at our warehouse in Ivy. The evening was a wonderful celebration of our partner farms, customers, and community leaders that work with us to...
View ArticleHoliday Giving 2016
Give local this holiday season! Here are some ways you can give delicious and beautiful local gifts, and support Local Food Hub in the process.
View ArticleHeirloom Grains from Woodson’s Mill
We are excited to tell you about the latest offerings from Woodson’s Mill in Nelson County: heritage grains! Woodson’s Mill is an entirely water powered mill that processes non-GMO (non-Genetically...
View ArticleJoin us for the Tastiest Class in Town!
Join us for The Tastiest Class in Town, benefiting Local Food Hub. Just in time for the holidays, learn to pair food and wine like a pro! The evening will feature wines from Monticello Wine Trail,...
View ArticleOur 2017 Impact Report is Out!
We are so excited to share everything that we accomplished together in 2017. Below are some major highlights. We encourage you to review the full report here. Don’t forget to take our survey, linked...
View ArticleAn Open Letter to the 2018 Food Access Fellow
Local Food Hub is seeking qualified candidates for the 2018 Food Access Fellow position. Our 2017 Fellow, Nathan, wrote a moving letter about his experience in the role, below. ~~~ Dear 2018 Food...
View ArticleFood From Our Farms Pictures
The 2018 Food From Our Farms was a great success. Attendees enjoyed delicious locally-sourced small plates prepared by 8 area chefs, in addition to a central cheese spread from feast!, and desserts...
View ArticleA Visit to Intervale Center
There are more than 300 food hubs operating in the United States. All share a common goal of creating a marketplace where small family farms can thrive. Beyond that, there is no ‘one size fits all’...
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