Orr’s Blog

Healthy Eating for your College Kid

Congratulations from Orr’s Farm Market! You did it, Mom and Dad! Your child is now in college. This is a big life transition for everyone and it means that you will no longer get to play as much of a role in your child’s food choices.…
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Packing a Healthy Lunch

Summer is a busy time at Orr’s Farm Market, but we know the busy season for most folks will come when the school year begins. Sending kids off to school with a healthy lunch can help to ensure that your young scholar will be nourished and…
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Picking the Best Watermelon

August can be a hot and brutal month in our region, but fortunately, it is also a great time for watermelon! Watermelon is an excellent and sweet way to stay hydrated during hot summer days. At Orr’s Farm Market, we get a lot of questions…
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Just Peachy

From now until the around the end of September, peaches are in season! Bring on all the peach pie, cobbler, smoothies, breakfast tarts, and more! We often get asked about the difference between some of our peach varieties and the best way…
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Blueberry Banana Protein Smoothie

You worked hard all winter long to be able to lose those stubborn pounds and get your body summer-ready, don’t lose it now that summer is here! This smoothie is great for a mom (or dad) on-the-go or just someone who wants to relax poolside.…
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Small, but Mighty

With it being National Blueberry Month, we were curious about what makes these tiny fruits so special. I mean, what about blueberries is so significant that they have an entire month dedicated to them?  We did some research, and it turns out…
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July is Here, it’s Time for Blueberries!

July is National Blueberry Month, so at Orr’s we feel the need to celebrate these small fruits accordingly. Packed full of antioxidants, blueberries are great for losing weight, fighting off disease, and are delicious too! From breakfast to…
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Thank A Farmer This Fourth!

I think we all remember that Ram Truck’s “So God Made a Farmer” commercial that rocked America from the 2013 Super Bowl. It features Paul Harvey’s like-named speech from 1978, eloquently telling the story of how God needed someone to…
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Be Picky This Weekend!

              One of our favorite things about summertime is our Blue Grass weekend performances. There’s just something so fun and entertaining about hearing those guitar and banjo…
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June is National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month!

              It seems like there’s a national day for everything nowadays! This month, it’s National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month, and with it being right smack in the middle…
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Cherry Lemonade Muffins – Perfect for Dad!

                  Father’s Day is just around the corner, summer is almost here, and it’s just about time for sweet cherry season! Picking fresh sweet cherries is…
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Pink Lemonade Popsicle!

              It may have taken Mother Nature a little longer than usual to make it feel like summer, but that hot weather is finally here! What’s the perfect snack to help you and…
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