From tips and tricks for growing produce in Western Pennsylvania to fascinating insights about our farm family’s adventures with pumpkins, watermelons, and reflections on our journey as CSA farmers in Pittsburgh, our blog is a window into the heart and soul of our farm.
Wow! It has been a while since we have added a blog post, hasn't it? This didn't happen on purpose. Time just seemed to escape us. So shall we catch up on what has been happening with your favorite Pittsburgh based farm family? Our 2024 season was a whirlwind! From...
One day while doing a live CSA sign up event at Mystery Lovers Bookshop in Oakmont, Farmer Jeremy pointed out a book to me and said I needed to read it. The book was about how to speak Pittsburghese. I cannot remember the exact title or author of the book but it lead...
The adoption of organic farming practices has surged in popularity, with Certified Organic Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) standing out as a notable trend. A question frequently posed to us is: Are you certified organic? Let’s explore what it means to be a...
As a family run produce farm who also operates a Community Supported Agriculture program here in the Pittsburgh area, spring is a busy time for us. The days are getting longer, the weather is warming up, and it's time to start working in the fields! Most of our...
20 YEARS OLD COMPARED TO 40 YEARS OLD This week I spent a lot of time in my hometown. As I drove through downtown Cleveland I reflected on my 20 year old self as compared to my 40 year old self.At 20, I would never have driven downtown. Maybe I was unlike most 20 year...
I am, (please do not hate me for this), originally from Cleveland, OH. I am not a football fan, really, so you don’t have to worry about me being a supporter of the Cleveland Browns. Farmer Jeremy grew up right here on the farm, not too far from Pittsburgh. When we...
Today I will be talking about Pumpkins. Pumpkins are funny looking, delicious, and large. There are so many things about them that people don't know.When you think of a pumpkin what comes to your mind first? Most likely a round smooth orange vegetable, but Pumpkins...
I’ll admit it - I am not, and I’ll repeat it, I am not a morning person and yet….I married a farmer! A city girl who married a farmer. And became a farmer herself. I could never have imagined that when I married into this farm family 18 years ago. And now we farm with...
Celebrate Community Supported Agriculture with Haffey Family Farm Haffey Family Farm, located in the Pittsburgh, PA area, is excited to join other CSA farmers across the country to celebrate CSA Week, a national event taking place from February 20th through February...
