Orr’s Blog

A heartfelt thank you from all of us at Orr’s!

November…. is….finally….here.  Apple harvest season is winding down, and collectively we all take one big deep breath as our busy season ends.  As a farm family, seasonality is very normal for us.  However, every year it is still a…
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Orr’s Favorite Fall Treats

Bakers don’t need a reason (or a season) to bake, but fall brings out a special zest for all things sweet. The fall is the peak season for harvesting apples, pears, and pumpkins, while the cool, crisp air allows for those sweet treats to cool…
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Fun and Festive Fall Activities

It’s already mid-October, and although summer temps stuck around, it seems like fall weather is finally here to stay! With winter looming in the not-too-far distance, it’s time to take advantage of the breezy weather while you still can.…
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Carve The Perfect Pumpkin This Fall!

The leaves are changing, pumpkin spice lattes are back, and the kids are in school. Fall is finally here, and there is one thing that’s on everyone’s to-do list this year: carve the perfect pumpkin! So grab your coziest flannel shirt and…
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Hello, fall!

As always, while we’ve been hanging on to the last threads of summer, September snuck right in. We had a grand time in June, July, and August. Now we’re ready for another season full of activity and events. Fall is special. As it arrives,…
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Meet Orr’s Supervisor, Sammy Powers

Name: Samantha Powers Job Title: Supervisor Job Description: Customer service, driving forklift, opening/closing the store, etc. Why I love working at Orr's:  Out of the many unique things about Orr's, I love the true sense of family…
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Farming as a Profession: Katy Orr-Dove’s Point of View

A Trip to Iowa Visiting the I am FarmHer Convention in Des Moines, Iowa was an opportunity to leave my farm and make connections with other female farmers. I would encourage female farmers, ranchers, ag business professionals, and anyone…
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Get Ready for National Lasagna Day!

What’s a great meal that can be made in a flash and feed quite a few? Lasagna! As an Italian food staple, we can’t wait to celebrate National Lasagna Day on July 29th! If you’re going to get in on the celebration, want to take your…
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Orr’s Farm Market Peaches

What says summertime sun more than sweet and juicy Orr’s Farm Market peaches? Whether it’s enjoying them straight out of the market, in a freshly baked pie, or summertime peach ice cream; Orr's Farm Market peaches are a summertime staple.…
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Orr’s Farm Market Farming Practices

Farming for the Future Farming has been the foundation of our family for over 60 years, but not only is it important to us, it’s crucial to the members of our community. As people with a passion for our land and the community it serves,…
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How to Motivate Yourself to Eat Well

It’s a new season! As we gladly welcome summer at Orr’s, we know that this is perhaps the best time of year to start truly motivating ourselves to eat healthy because there are a ton of local crops and produce available during peak season.…
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Orr’s Farm Market’s Favorite Products

There’s just something about our products that you just can’t get in the supermarket. First of all, we don’t want you to think of us as simply a specialty grocery store; we want you to think of us as a grocery store that creates special…
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