Links / Helpful Resources
Local Food Sources/CSA
Anchor Run Farm CSA Wrightstown, PA (BUCKS CO)
http://www.anchorrunfarm.com
Benjamin Rush State Park Philadelphia, PA
http://www.gardens.com/go/view/20021
Blooming Glen Farm Upper Bucks Co, PA
http://www.bloomingglenfarm.com
Charlestown Cooperative Farm Chester County Co-op
http://www.charlestowncooperativefarm.org
Pick Up Phoenixville, PA
Greensgrow Farm Kennsington, PA
http://www.greensgrow.org
Juniper Moon Farm
http://www.fiberfarm.com
OK so this is not a “local” CSA but I love what they are doing here. Juniper Moon Farm is the first yarn and fiber CSA in the country. Check out their website!
Lancaster Farm Fresh Lancaster, PA
http://www.farmtocity.org/Home.asp?mname=Lancaster+Farm+Fresh
More than 30 pick up locations in Philadelphia and surrounding suburbs
Henry Got Crops Philadelphia, PA
http://www.weaversway.coop
Hlubik Farms Chesterfield, NJ
http://www.hlubikfarm.com
Honey Brook Organic Farm Pennington, NJ
http://www.honeybrookfarm.com
Journey’s End CSA
http://www.journeysendcsa.com
Keystone Farm Philadelphia, PA
http://www.keystonefarmcsa.com
Pick Up at Clark Park Farmer’s Market
Kimberton Farm Phoenixville, PA
http://www.kimbertoncsa.org
Old Earth Farm Oley, PA
http://www.oldearthfarm.com
Pennypack Farm CSA Ambler, PA
http://www.pennypackfarm.org
Rushton Farms Newtown Square, PA
Mill Creek Organic Farm CSA Medford, NJ
http://www.millcreekorganicfarmnj.com
Other items of note
Erdenheim Farm Lafayette Hill, PA
http://www.erdenheimfarm.com
Erdenheim Farm is located on 450 acres of preserved farmland near Chestnut Hill. They have a farm market with farm produced pastured eggs, produce, and pastured lamb and beef for sale. Sign up for their newsletter to follow what they are up to!
Maple Acres Farm Plymouth Mtg, PA
http://www.mapleacresfarmmarket.com
Gary’s family has farmed this land for generations. The farm is an oasis tucked behind the Plymouth Meeting Mall. Come for the fields of u-pick flowers and discover a variety of fresh local fruits and vegetables, farm produced canned goods, home made crafts and much more.
Northeast Pennsylvania Farmers Guide
http://www.essentialeating.com/resourcesLocal.asp
A list of farms in Northeastern PA that are producing safe and sustainable local food.
Local Farmers Markets in and near Philadelphia
http://www.farmtocity.org
Comprehensive list of locations and hours of operation of many farmer’s market in Philadelphia and surrounding suburbs. This website will also provide information on many CSA’s in the area. Note: Wilson’s on-line CSA locator will provide information on many CSA options in the Philadelphia area
Information on Local/Sustainable Farming
100 Mile Diet
http://www.100milediet.org/
Information on a local eating experiment, which aims to reconnect people to the food resources near them. They have a helpful mapping tool to discover your own local food shed.
Local Harvest
http://www.localharvest.org/
Provides locations for farmer’s markets, family farms, and other options for locally grown sustainable food.
Farm to City
http://www.farmtocity.org
Farm to Philly
http://www.farmtophilly.com
Writing about local food and farmers and those who support them.
Our Philly CSA blogspot
http://ourphillycsa.blogspot.com/
This blog is about eating fresh and local in Philadelphia, PA with recipes and links to interesting websites and blogs about food.
The Food Trust
http://www.thefoodtrust.org/
Working the promote nutrition and access to nutritious foods and working as advocates for better public policy. Operates many farmers’ markets in the greater Philadelphia area.
Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture
http://www.pasafarming.org
PASA is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the continued prosperity of Pennsylvania food and agriculture.
Pennsylvania Buy Fresh Buy Local
http://www.buylocalpa.org
Information on local food sources, farmer’s markets. Farm tours etc.
Other Organizations
Eatwild
http://www.eatwild.com
A great comprehensive source providing information on local farms that raise grass-fed and pastured animals including meat, dairy and eggs.
Farm to Consumer
http://www.farmtoconsumer.org
Slow Food USA
http://www.slowfoodusa.com
Robin Van En Center
http://www.wilson.edu/wilson/asp/content.asp?id=804
Great resources on starting and running a successful CSA
National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service
http://www.attra.ncat.org/
Local Milk/Dairy Resources
Hendricks Dairy Farm
http://www.hendricksfarmsanddairy.com
Raw milk and other dairy products (cow and goat) as well as locally sources meats. The best philosophical newletters I have ever come across.
Yellow Springs Farm Chester, PA
http://yellowspringsfarm.com
Local goat dairy that provides cheese and Cheese CSA to many local CSA’s in Northeastern PA including Henry’s Got Crops CSA, Pennypack Farm CSA, Maysies Farm, Charlestown Farm and other CSA locations in the area.
Springwater Farm Paradise, PA
http://eatlocalphilly.com/2010/05/30/spring-water-farm/
Family owned farm that raises Dutch-belted heritage breed cows on organic pasture. They have a license to sell raw milk on the farm and have a buying club that delivers milk, milk products, and other locally produced products to families in Northeastern PA. Email: springwaterfarminparadise@gmail.com
Where can I find Real/Raw Milk?
http://www.realmilk.com
Great comprehensive website that discusses the issues involved in Raw Milk consumption and politics in the United States. Includes a state-by-state guide of raw milk (sheep, cow, goat) producers. It also includes raw milk regulations and restrictions by state.
Check out many listings for locally produced milk, cheese, and other dairy products on many of the websites listed in this resources guide including the Essential Eating website and the Real Milk website.
Nigerian/LaMancha Goats
Apache Down Goats Monroeville, NJ
http://www.apachedown.com
Cornerstone Farm Red Oak, VA
http://www.cornerstonefarm.net
Dalton’s Way LaManchas
http://www.daltonsway.com
Laurel Haven Farm Blackstock, SC
http://www.laurelhaven.net
Little Orchard Farm NJ
http://www.littleorhardfarm.com
Pocket Sized Goats Califon, NJ
http://www.pocketsizedgoats.com
Goat Society/Organizations
American Goat Society
http://www.americangoatsociety.com
American Dairy Goat Association
http://www.adga.org
Dairy Goat Journal
http://www.dairygoatjournal.com
Nigerian Dwarf Goat Association
http://www.ndga.org
Nigerian Unlimited
http://www.nigeriansunlimited.net
Ordering/Supplies
Jeffers Livestock Supply
http://www.jefferslivestock.com
Caprine Supply
http:/www.caprinesupply.com
Hoeggers Goat Supply
http://www.hoeggergoatsupply.com
Fias Co Farm/Molly’s Herbals
http://www.fiascofarm.com
My favorite website for detailed information about the raising and caring for dairy goats. Also a great source for information on non-chemical management of dairy goatherds.
Bee Resources/Supplies
Brushy Mountain Bees
http://www.brushymountainbees.com
Dadant Bee Supply
http://www.dadant.com
Bjorn Apiary
http://bjornapiaries.com
Great source of Eastern raised and acclimatized bees that have been managed without chemicals. Also, Mike Bjorn offers a variety of interesting classes on natural beekeeping etc.
Philadelphia Beekeepers Guild
http://www.phillybeekeepers.org
Pennsylvania State Beekeepers Association
http://www.pastatebeekeepers.org
Cheesemaking Supplies/Resources
New England Cheesemaking Supply
http://www.cheesemaking.com
Check out the cheese making classes! We attended classes with Ricki last fall and learned so much (and had a great time!)
One More (just for fun)
Motherhouse
http://www.motherhouse.us
This is a non-profit organization in Connecticut that offers workshops for the whole family. Their mission includes fostering self-sufficiency, neighborly interdependence, and sustainable agriculture. Workshops include topics such as raising chickens, basic sewing, caring for bees, canning and preserving, bread making, and (my favorite) buying and caring for your family cow.