Orr’s Blog

Apples

Some of Our Favorite Apples Recipes

Around here, when we think fall, we think apples. This deliciously crisp fruit come in lots of varieties, and each one has their own special taste. With all these yummy flavors, it can be hard to navigate which variety of apple should go in…
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Fall Farm Fun Days

Come Celebrate the Season with Us!

September has arrived! And with this change in month also comes a change in season. As the crisp air moves into our region and leaves beginning to turn colors, we can’t help but become excited when we think of the possibilities that come with…
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Field Trip Options with Orr’s

Fall is an exciting time of year at Orr’s Farm Market! While we are busy picking, packing and processing our apples, pumpkins, squash, etc.… we also welcome groups for tours or school field trips during the season. Between September 17th…
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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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