Orr’s Blog

Prepare for Pi Day

National Pi Day, which combines the mathematical constant of π — or 3.14 — with a slice of delicious pie, is celebrated on March 14. Although the concept has been around since 1988, Pi Day wasn’t officially recognized until 2009.…
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Orrs Winter Sunset

What Happens On A Farm In Winter? Part 1: The Market

Many customers ask us every year what we do during the winter months.  We love that customers are curious about the seasonal operations on our farm. The seasonality of the farm is definitely one of the reasons farming appeals to so many…
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Celebrate the Season

Our newly added addition is giving us new opportunities for festive decorating and exciting holiday gifts.  Usually we had to shrink our market space as the November weather hit because we were working under a tent, but not this year!  The…
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Farming Practices

Our farmers really enjoy spending their time in the great outdoors with mother nature.  The farm has been in the family for three generations, so you could say knowing how to take care of the land to produce the best crops runs in our blood.…
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What You Can Find in Our Bakery

Orr’s pies are some of the best around because they are baked fresh daily.  You can order online for your convenience or stop in to pick one up.  We also accept call ahead orders if you’d like us to bake one fresh for you.  There are…
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A Special Thank You!!!

November is finally here!  Apple harvest season is winding down, and collectively we all take one big sigh of relief as our busy season ends.  This season has been our most challenging yet, due to the many weather-related issues that have…
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Nobody likes being sick

The biggest reason to stay healthy during the fall months is to avoid the flu and other illnesses. We hope these tips will help keep your immune system healthy and keep you from getting sick. Healthy foods to eat during the winter  Eat…
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Pumpkin Pie Recipes for all the Pumpkin Pie Lovers

Enjoy a delicious piece of pumpkin pie with a big dollop of whipped cream on top? We’ve got some recipes you’ll enjoy! Here are some of our favorite pumpkin pie recipes that we make every fall season. Pumpkin pie is a classic in our household.…
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Apples

Get Creative with some Healthy Halloween Ideas

Don’t lose that summer body you worked so hard for now that fall is here! Sure, we can agree that covering up in sweatshirts and sweaters can be more comfortable, but that doesn’t mean that you have to gain any extra pounds in the process.…
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Come Celebrate the Season

With this warm weather it doesn’t necessarily feel like fall, yet October is here! Last month we kicked off the fall season with our Fall Farm Fun Days, and this month we're recognizing National Bullying Prevention Month with Spookley the…
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Apple Bin

Hello Fall

It’s that time of year again! Fall has officially settled in as the crisp air has moved into the West Virginia mountains and crunchy leaves have started to fall. Our market is full of the sweet smells of cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar and vanilla…
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Ernie Bradley

Spend Your Fall at Orr’s!

One of our favorite things about fall is welcoming in the season with our annual Fall Farm Fun Days. There’s just something so fun and entertaining about a great festival with some of the best regional bluegrass, local vendors with delicious…
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