Building Trust from the Ground Up

The farmers at Highland Orchards are dedicated to openly sharing their practices and usage of non-GMO seeds so that you can feel confident about your purchases. By offering learning opportunities to customers, we hope to foster a connection between our farm and the community, empowering individuals to understand farming and create an impact through their food choices.

Italian Sausage Ragout

Ingredients: 1 pound hot italian sausage 1 large yukon gold potato 2 redskin potatoes 1 each large parsnip, peeled & large diced 2 each small carrots, peeled & large diced

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looking down on basil growing; the leaves take up the whole image

Why is my basil dying?

It is frustrating when your basil plant starts to die. Here are some tricks that we have learned through growing basil on our family farm.

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CSAs the week of May 15, 2023

This post may contain affiliate links. This is a list of what will be in the CSA – Community Supported Agriculture – shares this week. You can learn more about

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Happy birthday kittens!

5 years ago a kitten busted into a barn room… followed by another kitten and the mama cat 2 weeks later.

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Honey streaming from a honey dipper into a jar. Back lit by a blurry outside.

Health Benefits of Honey

A spoonful of honey seems to help all kinds of things. From sore throats to upset digestion to wound care, honey is a powerhouse!

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CSAs the week of May 8, 2023

Here is what you can expect to see in your CSA shares this week.

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dahlias and cucumbers

What is happening at the farm this week? Well we have a ton of dahlias set for late summer and a lot of cucumbers ready starting next week.

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Garlic Home Fries

Grab those potatoes from your CSA share and make fries at home. No deep-frying necessary! Plus you can use up your parsley.

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Spicy Sausage & Kale

Combine kale and spicy sausage in this simple dish. Eat as-is for a one-pot meal or serve over rice or beans

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Sauteed Tokyo Bekana

Tokyo bekana is a light-weight loose-leaved cabbage that is great in stir fries and can be used in place of baby bok choy.

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Pictured left to right: 3 snow peas dangling from a plant, a romaine and leaf lettuce, Tokyo bekana, rosemary, and fuji apples

CSAs the week of May 2, 2023

Check out what is in the CSA this week.

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multi-colored heirloom tomatoes on a table and strategically "falling" out of baskets on their sides

Find a Farm Market

You want to buy your fruit and vegetables directly from a farmer. How do you find the actual farm and the real farmer?

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