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Know Your Farmer: 10 Questions to Ask When Buying Local

Buying local food is about more than filling a grocery bag. It is an opportunity to understand where your food comes from, support local farmers, discover seasonal foods, and build a stronger connection with the people who grow and produce what your family eats. Whether you are visiting a farmers market, local farm, farm stand, […]

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A Harvest of Gratitude: Thanksgiving on the Farm

Thanksgiving is more than a holiday. For farmers, homesteaders, and those connected to the land, it is a season of reflection, gratitude, and completion. It marks the end of a growing cycle, the storing away of hard-earned abundance, and the quiet satisfaction of knowing that diligence, patience, and stewardship have produced fruit. At Farm Finder […]

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Celebrating National Strawberry Month: A Guide to Strawberries

May is National Strawberry Month, a vibrant celebration dedicated to one of America’s favorite fruits—the delicious, sweet strawberry. From fresh-picked berries at local farms to delightful recipes you can prepare at home, this month is perfect for exploring everything strawberries have to offer. Strawberries have a deep-rooted history in North America. Indigenous peoples cherished wild […]