Trevor’s Corner

IT’S ABOUT BREEDS FROM THE PAST & GENETIC DIVERSITY TO PROTECT OUR FOOD SUPPLY I’ve been trying to grow my flock of heritage turkeys. My Standard Bronze Heritage Turkeys are the pride of our Thanksgiving.  Unfortunately, we only grow about 200 per year, and that number has been shrinking the last couple years as my laying…

It’s my pleasure to announce our 15th summer season. As always, we kick off the registration season with a month of savings. From now until March 9th, we are offering our Early Bird Pricing. This early registration is critical for us as this is the time of the year we are making investments in our local farmers. From buying…

This past weekend John and the produce staff here at WVF started digging potatoes. Now, we are hoping we can dig the rest. Potatoes dig the best when the ground is dry. It is also harmful to the soil to work it when wet (causes compaction).   But, thinking about digging potatoes makes me chuckle…

One of the cornerstones of our product line is our exclusive Guernsey milk. Farmer Edward Keim of Wilmot has a small herd of about 30 Guernsey cows. The Guernsey cow is a smaller breed of dairy cow known for its rich, golden colored milk. The milk is high in protein and butterfat, making it also ideal for…

Our business model is simple. We ask for our members to commit to a season to ensure that we can work with a farmer to grow what we want. Not all weeks are as bountiful as the next as Mother Nature doesn’t work that way; but some weeks can border on too bountiful. We work…

I take for granted sometimes how interesting my life is. I, Trevor, am fortunate to get to do this work and have people, like you, who vote with your dollar to support local agriculture and our sustainable food system. These past few weeks I’ve been doing a lot with soils. Soils are the base of…

Even with a commitment to a 22-week subscription, there are also flexible terms — up to 4 weeks of “Vacation” holds — — picking up at a different pick-up point (because life) — — send a friend, family member or neighbor in your place — — cancellation policy (we think you’ll love it, but just…

In the life of a farmer, the weather means everything, and we need a little of all of it.  It was March 31st and I was in short sleeves. The 70+ degrees prompted me to shed layers, and I felt as if we were making a quick turn for summer. In the lives of a…

A Ransomware Case for Local Foods There are many arguments for why eat local foods. One is clearly the freshness and quality. The other is helping your local economy. Some prefer to favor the smaller carbon footprint. Regardless of the arguments for and against local foods, one that feels like a “Doomsday-er” theory is that it creates food security.…