Growing up on my family's farm in Pennsylvania, I never would have pictured the life I live at Willow Haven farm. As a kid I spent summers in our large family garden we called, “The Truck Patch”. I helped mom every summer, picking beans, weeding, and cutting fruit and vegetables for the hundreds of jars of canned and frozen produce we put up. Now I spends less time out in the field and more time in the kitchen doing the same preserving for my own farm family. Farmer Reuben values my many hours doing much of the behind the scenes marketing, writing emails to cultivate customers and capturing the farm story each week. I'm always learning along the way in my quest to improve the farm experience for each of her current and future farm members in our 500+ member, year-round customized farm box delivery program. Reading our stories will connect you with your food in a way you never experienced before. Someday soon you will want to fit local food into your life and we'll be here to help you.
🌱 Don't Miss Proven Budget Saving Gardening Strategies at this Workshop
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Hi Reader! Is your home garden a success this year? Did you plant too many seeds? Frustrated by weeds, bugs, or disease? If your goal was to save money on groceries, you might be wondering if your garden was worth the time and effort. Are you questioning what didn’t work and how you can improve your garden next year? Growing even one thing is something to be proud of. It connects you to a valuable human experience and is worth celebrating. Wouldn’t it be even better if your garden truly helped you save money on groceries next year? Imagine being able to ask an expert about your gardening successes and failures while it’s all fresh in your mind. Don’t make the mistake of waiting until months from now to plan your next garden. Even worse, don’t give up. Learning from this year’s experience is the best way to get smarter and make better decisions for next year. Let Josh Parr be your guide to a realistic, money-saving garden you can manage. Josh is the farm manager for Lafayette College Farm, "LaFarm," with five years of experience managing small-scale diversified vegetable farms in Southeastern PA. Before becoming a farmer, Josh studied Classics, and he still enjoys teaching and reading Latin on the side. We’re thrilled to have Josh leading a workshop at our 2nd Annual On the Farm Homesteading Conference on September 7, 2024, at Willow Haven Farm. His workshop, "Organic Gardening to Save Grocery Money," is the solution to your gardening frustrations this year. During this session, Josh will guide you through key strategies to enhance your garden’s productivity, focusing on improving soil health with organic compost and no-till techniques that preserve beneficial organisms. I'm most excited that he’ll teach you how to determine the most productive crops based on your garden’s capacity and market prices, helping you create a garden that truly saves you money. These practical tips are designed to help both new and experienced gardeners maximize their garden’s potential for the next growing season. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from an expert and get a head start on planning your garden for next year. Conference Details:
Registration Information: Secure your spot today and take the first step towards a more successful and money-saving garden next year. Space is limited, so CLICK HERE NOW to reserve your spot now at willowhavenfarmpa.com/afternoon. Next step: After you purchase your tickets you'll see a link to fill out a form to choose your workshops. Not for YOU? If this workshop isn't calling your name, check out the NINE other options below. You can't beat this farm community event for the food, fellowship and education. Farmer Reuben, Josh and I are looking forward to seeing you there and helping you make next year’s garden your best one yet! We'll keep farming for you! Reuben and Tessa DeMaster P.S. Save the date for our next event: Sat. September 14 Rodale's Fall at the Farm
Expert Presenters AnnouncedAs promised, our in person, on farm workshops will impart high value information and experience you can't get anywhere else. On the Farm Homesteading Conference
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Growing up on my family's farm in Pennsylvania, I never would have pictured the life I live at Willow Haven farm. As a kid I spent summers in our large family garden we called, “The Truck Patch”. I helped mom every summer, picking beans, weeding, and cutting fruit and vegetables for the hundreds of jars of canned and frozen produce we put up. Now I spends less time out in the field and more time in the kitchen doing the same preserving for my own farm family. Farmer Reuben values my many hours doing much of the behind the scenes marketing, writing emails to cultivate customers and capturing the farm story each week. I'm always learning along the way in my quest to improve the farm experience for each of her current and future farm members in our 500+ member, year-round customized farm box delivery program. Reading our stories will connect you with your food in a way you never experienced before. Someday soon you will want to fit local food into your life and we'll be here to help you.
Hi Reader, Do you wish you could have all the benefits of raising your own food even though it's not possible for you right now? If you find yourself worrying about what is fed to, shot up or added to the food you buy - I can help. Farmer Reuben is raising pigs in our pastures, orchard and vegetable fields. This is the pork we will fill our freezer with to feed our own family. Our half pigs are available to reserve today, an exclusive option for you as a part of our email list family. Reserve...
Hi Reader! Have you ever had a hobby that started small and grew into something worth sharing? Back in 2018, Eric and I decided to try our hand at winemaking directly from the fruit. Our first Merlot turned out so well that we just had to do it again. Fast forward to today, and our third collaboration—made from PA sour cherries—is something truly special. This wine is not too sweet like many cherry wines—but you’ll have to taste it to believe it. The best way to enjoy a special, unique wine...
Hi Reader, Lisa wasn’t part of the sourdough craze during the pandemic, but when she took a workshop at Willow Haven Farm, her journey with “Frank” (her sourdough starter) began—and it’s been anything but ordinary. From near-disasters (like baking “Frank” by accident) to delicious wins, Lisa’s experience proves that sourdough making is far more forgiving—and rewarding—than you might think. Her story is full of humor, resilience, and tips for turning starter into something special. Curious to...