Farmers
Introducing GroundWork Farms’ Farmers!
*Produce*
–Shady Locust Produce–
Benuel and Sarah Lapp of Rebersburg are pleased to participate in this year’s produce CSA. The Lapps are entering their second season of commercial vegetable production, and their produce can be purchased at their farm stand as well as through a CSA share. The Lapps have never used chemicals on their vegetables, and are considering organic certification. They also raise and sell pastured poultry.
–King Family Farm–
Jonathan and Bina King of Rebersburg are experienced vegetable growers who have been selling sweet corn and other produce direct from their farm. They are pleased to be able to expand their production to supply a number of families with a weekly box of produce through our CSA program. Jonathan and Bina are committed to using organic methods of production on their farm.
–Byler Family Farm–
Rufus and Elizabeth Byler raise vegetables and pastured poultry on their farm outside of Aaronsburg. The Bylers have been selling their produce direct from the farm and also to Stone Soup Market in State College. They are now pleased to offer a number of CSA shares to customers who would like to receive a wonderful variety of organically raised produce each week.
–Fiedler Farm–
Bob Vernon has been a long time supporter of GroundWork Farms, donating his red van for our use for Tuesday deliveries. Now he, along with Nell Hanssen and Alex Malamy, will also be contributing sustainable managed vegetable shares to the operation. Fiedler Farm is located between Woodward and Aaronsburg.
*Eggs*
–Spring Bank Acres–
Raymond and Mary Fisher are innovative farmers who live along route 445 North of Millheim. Their flock of laying hens are raised on pasture and are free to roam about and eat whatever grasses, broadleaves, or insects catch their fancy. These eggs are incomparable in color (bright orange yolks!), flavor, and sponginess (should you bake with them) because of the variety present in the chickens’ diet. And as with all pastured animal products, those beneficial omega-3 fatty acids and cancer-fighting conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) are surely high in these delicious eggs.
*Flowers*
–Long Lane Farm–
Susan Haney and her daughter Greta have operated Long Lane Farm, near Coburn, for two decades, growing flowers in the organic tradition. Their beautiful and varied flower arrangements and wreaths have proved 
extremely popular at the State College, Boalsburg, and Millheim Farmers’ Markets, and is now available through the purchase of a CSA share. If you choose to subscribe, you will receive 22 weeks of seasonal floral bouquets. Through years of experience, the Haneys have found many varieties and combinations of flowers that are both beautiful and long-lasting. From early summer favorites like larkspur and sweet william, to bright summer zinnias and sunflowers, to autumn broom corn and Chinese lanterns, you will have color in your home or office for months! They very much enjoy using not only flowers, but herbs, grasses, grains, seed pods and foliage to add texture and interest in their arrangements so you can always expect something new and fresh!
*Herbs*
–Long Lane Farm–
Susan and Greta Haney are also providing customers with the opportunity to receive a variety of fresh herbs delivered to a convenient location each week from June to October. As an herb-share customer, you willl also occasionally receive fresh garlic bulbs and shallots - and in Autumn, herbs for winter consumption, including both live plants and dried packs. If you’ve never cooked with fresh herbs, you’ll never go back after sampling the basil, cilantro, thyme, rosemary, dill, parsley, and other flavorful herbs grown using organic methods at Long Lane Farm!
*Dairy Products*
–Spring Bank Acres–
In addition to producing eggs, Raymond and Mary Fisher are also dairy farmers. Their mission is to produce quality dairy products in harmony with nature for their community. Spring Bank’s farm and herd of approximately 32 Holstein and Jersey cows are:
| ~Grass-fed | ~Antibiotic-free |
| ~Grain-free | ~GMO-free |
| ~Chemical-free | ~Not treated with rBST |
The Fishers offer a number of raw milk products, including bottled raw milk, cheese, yogurt, cottage cheese, butter, and sour cream. Their dairy CSA is unique in that each week you can put in an order for which specific products you’d like to receive. Visit our dairy page for details and a product list. The benefits provided by raw milk dairy products are too numerous to list here, but suffice it to say that the pasteurization process destroys innumerable beneficial enzymes, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and bacteria. A strict system of sanitation combined with stainless steel containers and holding tanks make pasteurization an unnecessary and even detrimental process. Here in PA we are lucky to have licensing for raw milk dairy farms where rigorous inspections ensure that quality and safety remain high. For more information about the benefits of raw milk, check out realmilk.com
*Bread*
–Bina King’s Breads–
Bina King is pleased to offer soft, slightly sweet whole-grain loaves of bread for delivery with your CSA share. Bina is committed to using only the highest quality natural and organic ingredients, and your bread order will arrive fresh out of the oven, ready to be spread with, perhaps, raw milk butter from Spring Bank Acres!
*Meats, Fruits, and Berries*
In addition to weekly CSA share deliveries, GroundWork’s CSA members will have the opportunity to order other products from local farmers, including strawberries, blueberries, apples, pastured chickens, beef, pork, and lamb, canned goods, baked goods, and more! We keep our ear to the ground for new items and are pleased to deliver them with your share boxes or sometimes (as in the case with meats) on other days of the week. CSA members can find out about these extra products in our biweekly newsletter and through email announcements.