Farms     

     You can only be as good as your ingredients.  If you start with a better product, chances are you will end with a better product.  These farmers and purveyors are the ones responsible for giving TLP that head start.  They put their heart and soul into producing the best quality available, and they deserve to be acknowledged for their hard work and dedication.

* All photos are credited to the farms and purveyors they represent.

Evensong Farm        "Heritage. Health. Harmony. These are the chords of Evensong Farm in historic Sharpsburg, Maryland, growing natural foods that sustain our land, our neighbors and our souls. Healthful, heritage foods cultivated at nature’s pace without hormones, medications, synthetic fertilizers, pesticides or genetically modified inputs. Pasture-fresh eggs, grass-raised poultry, forest-grown pork, 100% grass-fed beef and flavorful culinary herbs."

Polyface Farm "Polyface, Inc. is a family owned, multi-generational, pasture-based, beyond organic, local-market farm and informational outreach in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley.  We are in the redemption business: healing the land, healing the food, healing the economy, and healing the culture."

Creekside Farms        "Located in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, Creekside Farms is a family-operated farm. We specialize in raising Red Wattle hogs, and the “Red Roc” -- a Duroc/Red Wattle cross. Our animals are pasture-raised without hormones. We believe in using and creating sustainable sources of food for healthier animals, stronger local economies, and tastier pork!"

Spring Valley Farm and Orchard "We are a family owned and operated farm just outside of Romney, West Virginia. Owners Eli and Misty have 255 acres and grow diversified fruits and vegetables on 200 acres."

The Spice & Tea Exchange "The Spice & Tea Exchange offers the finest & freshest herbs, spices, teas, exotic rices and sea salts that you won't find in your local grocery store. The highlight of the store is the collection of over 60 custom spice blends for steak, fish, pasta, curries...you name it! The blends are created fresh each day by hand right in the store.  The best part is that visitors get to open all the jars and smell."