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Sweet Blueberry Dessert

Blueberries are filled with fiber and antioxidants for healthful goodness — all wrapped in a blueish-purplish packet that can be popped into your mouth. Blueberries can be found on both the East and West coasts. They come in two kinds: highbush…
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Tips on how to extend your fruit and veggies shelf life!

Every year the American Heart Association recognizes June as Fresh Fruit and Veggie Month. Or what we like to call it just another reason to celebrate because fresh fruits and veggies are what we do at Orr’s Farm Market. We plant them, grow…
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Safety First!

June 18 is International Picnic Day! Not to be a Debbie Downer, but did you know that 1 in 6 Americans get sick from foodborne illness? That’s when food is improperly stored or not kept at the proper temperature. So with that mind, how…
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Getting fruity on the grill

There’s something primal about man and fire. Maybe that’s why so many men love to grill. But even dear old Dad gets tired of just flipping hamburgers and steaks the same old way, and that’s why we’re here to help. Jams and fresh fruit…
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It’s Strawberry Time

Maybe The Beatles had it right when they sang “Strawberry fields forever.” Because if it’s June, it’s strawberry time here at Orr’s Farm Market. Here are some random strawberry facts: Did you know there is an average of…
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Raise a glass to refreshing fruity drinks!

As temperatures start to soar, it’s a good reminder to think of ways to keep hydrated. Water is always the best way to keep yourself healthy out in the heat. But what if you just want something a little extra? A cool drink with a little…
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Bluegrass concert series kicks off Memorial Day weekend

After dealing with months of snow, sleet and cold temperatures, Memorial Day weekend gives us three days to celebrate the impending summertime with family and friends. For Memorial Day weekend we are kicking off our popular Live Bluegrass…
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Pick Your Own at Orr’s!

Rich soil has a distinctive smell. It’s hard to describe if you’ve never smelled dirt before but it’s like smelling the Earth and everything that came before it. In order to really smell the dirt, you need to get down close to it,…
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Grow a Little Love this Mother’s Day

British horticulturist and writer Gertrude Jekyll once wrote, “A garden is a grand teacher. It teaches patience and careful watchfulness; it teaches industry and thrift; above all it teaches entire trust.” Isn’t that true too of…
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Coupons are Changing!

We’re rolling in Clover here at Orr’s Farm Market — and we’re not talking about the plant.  As a way to make the entire experience even more enjoyable at the farm, we have added new Clover POS (Point of Sale) Systems at check-out.…