January is often the bleakest and least bountiful month. However, some local farmers have been trying to beat the growing season by storing root crops, or building greenhouses or hot houses to grow those lettuces and tomatoes that we have been lucky to get at the ‘Stand recently.

This year, Fair Food, the non-profit parent of the Farmstand, is researching the current supply of and demand for winter storage vegetables, with funding from the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program. Growing storage crops in the fall and storing them through the winter will provide income for farmers through the winter, and will provide institutions like schools and hospitals with fresh, local products year-round. Some examples of storage vegetables are hearty and delicious carrots, potatoes, celeriac, beets, turnips, parsnips and onions. These vegetables can last for many months after harvesting if they are kept in a cool, humid environment, like a root cellar or walk-in refrigerator. Other items, like kale, collards, leeks, cabbages and Brussels sprouts are hardy enough to withstand moderate amounts of frost.

This week, Fair Food staff visited Elm Tree Organics to learn more about the root cellar that stores their crisp orange carrots as well as German Butterball and Blue potatoes. To learn more about demand for these products, we are working with Philadelphia area universities and hospitals that are already a part of our Farm to Institution program’s Working Group. This project will take us through the spring of this year and will help us to better connect local farms with Philadelphia institutions throughout the year, for years to come.

BEECHWOOD ORCHARDS, Biglerville, PA – TUESDAY & SATURDAY
Nothing this week.

THE COMMON MARKET, Philadelphia, PA - WEDNESDAY
IPM Fuji Apples
IPM Pink Lady Apples
IPM Rome Apples
Leeks – conventionally grown
Butter Lettuce - from Butter Valley Harvest, Bally, PA
Romaine Lettuce - from Butter Valley Harvest, Bally, PA
Greenhouse Mix – from Butter Valley Harvest, Bally, PA
Hothouse Tomatoes!! – from Elvin Burkholder - limited

GREEN MEADOW FARM, Gap, PA - THURSDAY
Purple Peruvian Potatoes – limited
Yukon Gold Potatoes
Baby Mesclun Mix - limited
Baby Arugula - limited
Black Walnut Meats

KAUFFMAN'S FRUIT FARM, Bird In Hand, PA
Certified Organic Enterprise Apples
Certified Organic Goldrush Apples – NEW!
IPM Cameo Apples
IPM Goldrush Apples
IPM Crispin/Mutsu Apples
IPM Gala Apples
IPM Granny Smith Apples
IPM Jonagold Apples

LANCASTER FARM FRESH COOP, Quarryville, PA - TUESDAY & FRIDAY
Organic Beauregard Sweet Potatoes
Organic White Sweet Potatoes
Organic German Butterball Potatoes
Organic Russet Potatoes
Organic Blue Potatoes
Organic Carnival Acorn Squash
Transitional Sweet Dumpling Squash
Organic Long Island Cheese Pumpkins – heirloom variety!
Organic Blue Hubbard Squash
Organic Queensland Blue Squash – heirloom variety!
Organic Parsnips
Organic Celeriac
Organic Orange Carrots
Organic Winter Radishes
Organic White Garlic
Organic Popcorn – dried on the cob!

LANDISDALE FARM, Jonestown, PA - SATURDAY
Organic Green & Red Cabbage
Organic Collard Greens - SAT
Organic Red Dandelion Greens - SAT
Organic White Garlic - SAT

MARTIN LUTHER KING HIGH SCHOOL FARM, Philadelphia, PA - THURSDAY
Nothing until Spring

MOTHER EARTH MUSHROOMS, West Grove, PA
Organic Cremini Mushrooms
Organic White Button Mushrooms
Organic Portobello Mushrooms
Organic Maitake Mushrooms (aka. Hen of the Woods)

OH PRODUCE!, Kempton, PA - TUESDAY & FRIDAY
Certified Organic, Hydroponic
Micro Greens - Rainbow Mix, Arugula, Southern Mix

OLEY VALLEY MUSHROOMS, Oley, PA - WEDNESDAY
Grey Oyster Mushrooms
Shiitake Mushrooms
Royal Trumpet Mushrooms

OVERBROOK HERB FARM, Lansdale, PA
Herbs – Bay Leaves, Rosemary
Apple, Cherry & Herb Wood - for smoking and grilling

PARADISE HILL FARM, Vincentown, NJ - TUESDAY, THURSDAY, SATURDAY
Red & White Heirloom Cranberries

PARADISE ORGANICS, Paradise, PA – FRIDAY
Nothing this week

RINEER FAMILY FARMS, Pequea, PA - TUESDAY, THURSDAY, SATURDAY
Red Onions
Sweet Onions
Red & White Potatoes
Lettuce Mix – SAT
Baby Spinach - SAT
Purple Top Turnips

THREE SPRINGS FRUIT FARM,  Aspers, PA
Nothing until next season

TUSCARORA ORGANIC GROWERS CO-OP, Hustontown, PA - WEDNESDAY
Organic Red Beets
Organic Long Italian Turnips
Organic Rutabegas
Organic Desiree Potatoes – pink & gold!
Organic French Fingerling Potatoes - SAT
Organic Shallots
Organic Sage
Organic Spearmint
Organic Spring Garlic - SAT
Organic Black Walnuts – in the shell

FLORIDA CITRUS FROM UNCLE MATT’S ORGANICS
Organic Hamlin Juice Oranges
Organic “Cara Cara” Red Navel Oranges
Organic Navel Oranges
Organic Red Seedless Grapefruit
Organic Orlando Tangelos
Organic Sunburst Tangerines - SAT

WEAVER'S WAY FARM, Philadelphia, PA – THURSDAY
Nothing until Spring

WYCK HOME FARM, Philadelphia, PA
Nothing until Spring

All animal products are humanely-raised without the use of sub-therapeutic hormones and antibiotics.

BUCK RUN FARM, East Fallowfield, PA
Black Angus Grass-fed Ground Beef

COUNTRY TIME FARM, Hamburg, PA - THURSDAY
Pork Butt Roast
Pork Loin Roast - out of stock
Pork Chops
Pork Cutlets - out of stock
Pork Tenderloin
Country Ribs- available by special order
Baby Back Ribs- available by special order
Mild Italian Sausage
Chorizo Sausage
Smoked Ham Slices
Hardwood Smoked Bacon (nitrate free)
Hotdogs - out of stock

DIAMOND SEAFOODS
Wild Alaskan Salmon Filets

GREEN MEADOW FARM, Gap, PA
Fresh Capons – available by special order
Fresh Naturally Raised Turkeys – available by special order
Bone-In Turkey Breast – available by special order
Grass-fed Beef Brisket – available by special order
Grass-fed Beef Tenderloins – available by special order
Fresh Pork Loins – available by special order
A variety of other cuts also available by special order, just email ruth@whitedog.com

GRIGGSTOWN QUAIL FARM, Princeton, NJ - THURSDAY
Chicken Pies - Small & Large - out until SAT
Chicken Sausage - Granny Smith, White Wine & Herbs, Broccoli Rabe - THURS
Turkey Pies -Small & Large - out until SAT
Ground Turkey - out until SAT
Turkey Burgers with Caramelized Onion - out until SAT
Bourbon Red Heritage Breed Turkey – available by special order
Boneless Turkey Breast – available by special order

JAMISON FARM, Latrobe, PA 
Lamb Legs – bone-in & boneless – available by special order
Kebab Meat - from the leg
Stew Meat - from the shoulder
Lamb Shoulder - bone-in & boneless – available by special order
Ground Lamb
Plain Lamb Sausage
Spinach & Feta Sausage
Merguez Sausage
Sukey’s Lamb pies
Lamb Stock – available by special order
 
KING'S BUTCHER SHOP, Paradise, PA
Made with meat from pastured pigs and cows from Green Meadow Farm
Double-Smoked Country Bacon 
Sweet Beef Bologna – Grass-fed, All-Natural
Smoked Pork Loins – available by special order
Smoked Turkey Breast – available by special order

LANCASTER FARM FRESH, Quarryville, PA
Organic Ground Bison - out until FRI
Organic Bison Sausage
Organic Spicy Bison Sausage
Organic Bison Sirloin Tip Roast– available by special order
Organic Veal – available by special order
Organic Whole Chickens
Organic Chicken Livers– available by special order
Organic Pekin Ducks - tentative

MEADOW RUN FARM, Lititz, PA  - TUESDAY
Diversified family farm focusing on grass-fed lamb and beef, pastured poultry, and heritage-breed Berkshire pigs.
Whole Chickens
Ground Lamb
Lamb Loin Chops
Lamb Rib Chops
Lamb Cubes
Lamb Leg (Bone-In & Boneless)
Lamb Shanks
Lamb Organs (Tongue, Heart, Liver)
Lamb Shoulder (Boneless)
Merguez Lamb Sausage - tentative
Ground Pork
Pork Breakfast Links with Sage
Smoked Ham Hocks
Fresh Bacon – uncured pork belly, available by special order
Chorizo Pork Sausage
Italian Pork Sausage with Rosemary
Bottom Round Beef Roast – available by special order
Brisket – available by special order
Lard – in the freezer and by special order

NATURAL ACRES FARM, Millersburg, PA
Organic Ground Beef
Organic Delmonico Ribeye Steaks
Organic Porterhouse Steaks
Organic Beef Cubes
Organic Marrow Bones
Organic All-Beef Hotdogs
Organic Chuck Roast – available by special order!
Organic Beef & Chicken Organ Meats – available by special order!

RINEER FAMILY FARMS, Pequea, PA
Small family farm that raises an impressive variety of produce (see produce list), pastured eggs, and grass-fed Black Angus beef.
Ground Beef
Beef Stir-fry Strips
Beef Sausage – Kielbasa, Spicy Italian and Grillers!
Ranch Beef Steaks – great for a hearty brunch
T-bone Beef Steaks
Ribeye Beef Steaks
Beef Jerky

SHADY ACRES FARMS, Elizabethtown, PA - TUESDAY
Small family farm raising pastured poultry whose diet is supplemented with all-natural locally grown grain.
Boneless Chicken Breast - limited
Bone-In Chicken Breast - limited
Chicken Legs & Thighs - limited
Chicken Organ Meats - available by special order!

All products come from pastured animals.  We are proud to carry artisinal cheeses from local farms. Please ask for a sample.

BIRCH RUN HILLS FARM, Chester Springs, PA
'Birchrun Blue' Cheese - raw cow's milk, cave aged, 80+ days
'Highland Alpine' - raw cow's milk, cave aged, likened to a Gruyere - OUT
'Fat Cat' Cheese - raw cow's milk, cave-aged & is the base for the 'Birchrun Blue' without the inoculation. Super creamy and flavorful.

CALKINS CREAMERY, Honesdale, PA
‘1841’ – an impressive ode to havarti, creamy and tangy, wax rind
‘4 Dog Dill’  – “what every Dill Havarti should be”, wax rind
‘Cowtipper’ – a decadently soft gouda-style wheel brined in Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, wax rind
‘Pastured Paulin’ – mold-ripened and well aged, full-bodied flavor - OUT
‘Vampire Slayer’ – cheddar-style cheese bursting with garlic, red onion, ginger and paprika
‘Udder Heat’ – creamy ‘1841’ infused with locally grown hot peppers
‘Old Man Highlander’ – gouda-style cheese, aged 8 months - limited
‘Smoke Signal’ – delicious, subtly-smoked gouda-style cheese
‘Vino Daisy’ – tomme-style cheese that has been soaked in pressed grapeskins from Calkin’s Creek Vineyard and cave-aged 60 days – SEASONAL

CHERRY GROVE FARM, Lawrenceville, NJ - THURSDAY
Harvest Toma – raw milk, aged 60 days, washed-rind
Asiagone de Lawrenceville – raw milk, creamy and flavorful
Buttercup Brie – buttery & decadent! – NEW!

DUTCH WAY DAIRY, Meyerstown, PA
Double Cream

GREEN MEADOW FARM, Gap, PA - THURSDAY
Raw Milk Cheddar - very sharp and crumbly
Cultured Salted Butter – addictively delicious
Cultured Unsalted Butter – European style, wonderful for baking

HENDRICKS FARM & DAIRY, Telford, PA
Raw milk cheeses from registered Ayrshire cows
Bavarian Swiss - a Gold Medal winner in 2006
Gruyere - Aged over a year, wonderful & creamy - OUT
Telford Tomme – crumbly and rich, full-flavored & balanced - OUT
Pub Cheddar - aged at least 8 months, very distinctive - OUT
Blue Cheddar – aged cheddar veined with mild blue - OUT
Parmesan - OUT
Keystone Classic - OUT

KINGFISHER DAIRY, Elizabethtown, PA
Raw dairy products from the milk of Jersey cows
Raw Whole Milk
Raw Milk Colby
Raw Milk Garlic Colby
Raw Milk Herb Jack

LANCASTER FARM FRESH, Quarryville, PA - TUES, FRI
Organic Raw Milk - from grass-fed Dutch Belted cows
Organic Smoked Cheddar - made with raw milk and vegetable rennet
Organic Yogurt Cheddar - made with raw milk and vegetable rennet
Pennsylvania Noble - Certified Organic raw cow's milk cave-aged in the Cheddar-style
“Cream Top” Pasteurized Whole Milk - Non-Homogenized
Chocolate Milk
Buttermilk
Smoothies – a variety of flavors - limited
Pasture Raised Brown Eggs
Fresh Goat Chevre- plain & assorted flavors
Goat Feta
Goat Cheddar - plain, smoked, garlic and pepper flavors

LERAYSVILLE CHEESE FACTORY, LeRaysville, PA
Sommelier - A semi-soft cow milk cheese
Smokey Delight - A smoked version of the Sommelier
Portolet – Low sodium, low cholesterol cheese that melts wonderfully (about half the fat of Cheddar)

MEADOW RUN FARM, Lititz, PA
Pasture Raised Brown Eggs
Pasture Raised Blue Eggs – done for the season

NATURAL ACRES, Millersburg, PA
Organic Pasture Raised Eggs

NATURAL BY NATURE, West Grove, PA
Organic Half-and-Half
Organic Non-homogenized Milk - in glass, whole & 1%
Organic Sour Cream
Organic Ricotta
 
OAK SHADE FARM, Lancaster County, PA
Made with raw milk from grass-fed Holstein cows
Horseradish Cheddar
Pepper Jack Cheese

OTTERBEIN ACRES, Franklin County, PA
Cave aged cheeses made with raw milk from sheep and Jersey cows
Bandaged Cheddar – Raw cow’s milk, Old English-style cheddar, brushed with lard & aged in cloth wraps - OUT
Asiago – Raw cow’s milk, Swiss-style texture and flavor - OUT
Ewe’s Dream – Raw sheep's milk, richly & crumbly, aged for 16 months! - OUT

PEQUEA VALLEY DAIRY, Ronks, PA
Made with milk from grass-fed Jersey cows
Yogurt - plain and flavored, in both quart and 6 oz sizes

SEVEN STARS FARM, Phoenixville, PA
Made with organically certified milk from grass-fed Jersey cows
Biodynamic Maple Yogurt
Biodynamic Vanilla Yogurt
Biodynamic Lowfat Maple Yogurt
Biodynamic Lowfat Plain Yogurt
Biodynamic Plain Yogurt

SHELLBARK HOLLOW FARM, West Chester, PA - THURSDAY
Dry Sharp Goat Cheese - out until Thursday
Goat Yogurt- out until Thursday
Goat Kefir - out until Thursday
Goat Ricotta - available by special order!

SWISS VILLA DAIRY, Lykens, PA
Raw Whole Milk from Brown Swiss cows - in returnable glass bottles

TWIN MAPLE GOAT DAIRY, Millersburg, PA
Raw Goat Milk

VALLEY SHEPHERD CREAMERY, Long Valley, NJ
Cave aged cheeses from raw sheep and Jersey cow’s milk
Oldwick Shepherd - mold ripened sheep’s milk, cave-aged 3-4 months
Shepherd’s Basket - mold ripened sheep’s milk, cave-aged 4-5 months, traditional basque-style
Nettlesome – raw cow’s milk cheese with stinging nettles, almost meaty in flavor
Califon Tomme – creamy and golden, raw sheep and cow’s milk - OUT
Fairmount – raw Jersey cow and sheep’s milk, cave-aged in the 'Alpine' style 8-15 months
Bababloo – a crumbly and potent blue, mixed-milk, ripened up to 6 months - OUT
Carameaway – a rich gouda-inspired raw cow’s milk cheese brimming with caraway seeds, awesome with beer
Valley Thunder - traditional clothbound cheddar-style drums are aged 6-8 weeks, sharp and firm - OUT
Crema de Blue - decadently creamy mixed-milk blue that the farm calls the "ice cream of the blues"
Hunterdon - cave-aged for two years! smooth, rich and luscious - OUT

From small local farms and food companies using local and/or organic ingredients.

BETTER TOGETHER (BT) BROWNIES, Philadelphia, PA
Decadent treats made with local cream and butter from grass-fed cows, pastured eggs, organic flour and evaporated cane juice, and fair-trade chocolate.
Chocolate Chip Brownies
Half & Half's (half cookie, half brownie)
Raspberry Cheesecake Brownies

BETTY'S TASTY BUTTONS, Philadelphia, PA
Artisan sweets made with fresh butter and milk, local honey and herbs, organic sugar, and fair-trade chocolate.
Handmade Fudge – 9-piece gift boxes
Cajeta – slow-cooked goat’s milk caramel
Fudge Sauce - Hot Lava (Cinnamon Chipotle)
                      Supreme (Grand Marnier & Orange Zest)
                      Big Whoop (Dark Chocolate & Malted Milk)
                      Lavender Mint
                      Mi Amore (Tart Cherry & Amaretto)
                      Peanut Butter
Lemon Curd - with eggs from local pasture-raised chickens

CAPOGIRO GELATO, Philadelphia, PA
Frutti Di Bosco Gelato
Chestnut Gelato
Pear Bourbon Sorbetto

THE COMMON MARKET, Philadelphia, PA
Canned Crushed Tomatoes – 100% Jersey Grown!
Apple Butter – no preservatives, sugar or thickeners. Just apples cooked in cider!
Frozen Lima Beans – blanched and frozen whole

COUNTRY TIME FARM, Hamburg, PA
Barbeque Sauce

ELKMONT B&B, Forksville, PA
Apricot Rhubarb Preserve
Blueberry Preserve
Strawberry Rhubarb Preserve
Tomato Preserve
Zucchini Relish
Corn Relish

FOUR WORLDS BAKERY, Philadelphia, PA – WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY PM
Whole Spelt Levain with Sesame – made with locally grown spelt & organic sesame seeds - nutty flavor with an impressive loft and tasty crust
Whole Wheat Challah with Sesame – made with organic whole wheat & white flour, sesame seeds and sucanat
Potato Rye Levain– made with organic wheat & rye flours, plus locally grown potatoes – this substantial loaf is the perfect balance of chewy, crusty, sour, and savory. A Four World’s favorite
Multigrain
Whole Wheat Levain
Egg Challah

GILDA'S BISCOTTI, Philadelphia, PA
Biscotti - Chocolate Hazelnut, Chocolate Espresso, Vanilla Bean, Almond Anise, Candied Orange & Almond, Lemon Fig
Gilda’s Sweet Meringue Kisses – Back for the winter!

GREEN MEADOW FARM, Gap, PA - THURS
Handmade Apple Cider Vinegar - Made from local apples and aged two years!
Black Walnut Meats – collected and cracked by hand

GRIGGSTOWN QUAIL FARM, Princeton, NJ
Chicken Pies - Small & Large - FRI
Chicken Sausage - Granny Smith, White Wine & Herbs, Broccoli Rabe
Turkey Pies – Small & Large - FRI
Turkey Burgers with Caramelized Onion - FRI

HALDEMAN MILLS, Manheim, PA
Buckwheat Flour
Cornmeal – Plain & Toasted
Superior White Pastry Flour – locally grown wheat! 

HELEN'S PURE FOODS, Cheltenham, PA
Hummus - Plain, Garlic Lovers, Sun-Dried Tomato, Jalapeno and Roasted Red Pepper
Baba Ghannouj
Carrot Tofu Tahini Spread
Vegetarian Chicken Salad

KOV NON-DAIRY FROZEN DESSERT, Philadelphia, PA
Scrumptious coconut milk based “ice cream” made solely with kosher, vegan and certified organic ingredients. Agave sweetened.
OUT UNTIL NEXT WEEK

LANCASTER FARM FRESH, Quarryville, PA
Homemade Spelt Noodles
Apple Cider
Canned Pumpkin – made with 100% organic locally-grown pumpkin!

LITTLE ISOBEL, Philadelphia, PA
Fruit preserves and jellies made by hand with herbs from Overbrook Herb Farm and local fruit
Rosemary Rosé Jelly
Bay Laurel and Plum Wine Jelly
Lemon Verbena and American Saffron Jelly
Rhubarb Preserve
Strawberry Preserve with Black Pepper & Balsamic Vinegar
Cherry Cardamom & Wildflower Honey Preserve
Red Currant & Green Coriander Preserve
Wild Crabapple Jelly
Spiced Apple Cider Jelly
Watermelon Mint Jelly
Pear Sage Preserve
Blackberry Anise Preserve

MAINE SEA SALT, Marshfield, Maine
Hickory Smoked Sea Salt – smoked over a wood fire, large crystals
Apple Smoked Sea Salt – smoked over a wood fire, sold in grinder!
Herbed Sea Salt – seasoned with thyme, marjoram, sage, fennel, and lavender
Dulse Sea Salt - with seaweed harvested from the coast of Maine
Sea Salt – 1 lb & 8 oz bags

MCGEARY GRAIN, Lancaster, PA
Organic Whole Wheat Pastry Flour
Organic White Pastry Flour

NATURAL ACRES, Millersburg, PA
Spelt & Tater Bread
Energy Blast Granola
Cranberry Craze Granola
Spelt Maple Pecan Sticky Buns

PARADISE HILL FARM, Vincentown, NJ - THURSDAY
Dried Heirloom Cranberries - lightly sweetened with agave - temporarily out
Dried Chemical Free Blueberries – lightly sweetened with agave

PATTERSON FARMS, Sabinsville, PA
Maple Sugar
Grade A Maple Syrup, Amber & Dark
Grade B Maple Syrup

R+D CHOCOLATES, Philadelphia, PA   
Artfully made in small batches with local cream and butter from grass-fed cows
Fleur de Sel Caramels
Marcona Almond Turtles

RAY'S SEITAN, Philadelphia, PA
Seitan, frozen

ROSS'S ESPRESSO BARS, Kensington, PA
Ross's Espresso Bars

SARAH’S SAVORIES, Philadelphia, PA
Vrapple – tasty vegan breakfast treat, the antidote to scrapple

SLOW RISE BAKERY, Lancaster, PA
Organic Oat Bread
Spelt Bread
7 Grain Bread
Multigrain Bread
Whole Wheat Bread
Organic Sprouted Wheat
Organic Walnut Raisin Bread
Four Seed Cookies
Maple Walnut Granola
Honey Oat Crisps (like a granola bar)
Lavosh

SMALL VALLEY MILLING, Halifax, PA
White Spelt Flour
Whole Wheat Spelt Flour – temporarily unavailable
Whole Spelt Grain

STARBARS, Philadelphia, PA  
Chocolate Cherry
Carrot Papaya
Campfire S'More
Peanut Butter Banana

SUBARASHII KUDAMONO, Coopersburg, PA
Dried Asian Pears

THREE SPRINGS FRUIT FARM, Aspers, PA
Canned Local Peaches – 100% Three Springs Peaches, summer in a can!

WILLS VALLEY FARM, Kutztown, PA
Organic Preserves – Raspberry, Blueberry, Stawberry, Jumbleberry- NEW!
Organic Raw Sauerkraut -14 and 30 oz. jars
Organic Raw Red Cabbage
Organic Kim Chee
Organic Lacto-fermented Red Beets
Organic Lacto-fermented Ginger Carrots
Organic Jalapeno Hot Sauce – hotter
Organic Habanero Hot Sauce – hottest