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Get a Free Koozie: Where Have You Seen Our Truck

October 8, 2024

When you see our truck while you are driving around, or our truck is backed up to your establishment. Do This… Follow us on Facebook Take a pic Post it on Facebook: Tag Crookbrotherswv Tell us where you saw our truck We will reachout to you and mail you a Koozie. It’s that easy

The West Coast Vegetable Transition

The West Coast vegetable transition refers to the seasonal shift in vegetable production from one region to another along the western United States, particularly impacting the supply chain of fresh produce. This transition typically occurs between the fall and spring months as weather conditions, temperature, and growing seasons change across different agricultural regions. Key Elements […]

Annie Boyd Local Food Coordinator, Mountaineer Food Bank

June 13, 2024

Local Food Coordinator Annie Boyd Annie Boyd is the dedicated Local Food Coordinator for Mountaineer Food Bank, a role she has held since the fall of 2021. In her position, Annie is responsible for purchasing local fruits, vegetables, and proteins to support the food bank’s programs. Originally from Northeast Ohio, she relocated to Buckhannon, West […]

Dennis O. Harris, Sleepy Hollow Golf Club

May 9, 2024

Executive Chef Dennis O. Harris II  Director of Operations at Sleepy Hollow Golf Club, in Hurricane, WV. Chef Dennis began his career 24 years ago as a dishwasher and apprentice at Edgewood Country Club, which launched his culinary crusade. He has had the distinguished pleasure of working under and in the company of great talents […]

Tosha Mutter Bradshaw Elementary

April 11, 2024

My name is Tosha Mutter and I am the current cafeteria manager at Bradshaw Elementary in McDowell County, WV. Before this position, I was the cafeteria manager at Welch Elementary, also in McDowell County, for 8 years. I am a devoted wife, mother, and nana. I have spent nearly thirty years working in the food […]

Local Grown Summer Series New Roots Farm

August 15, 2023

Located in Beautiful Fayetteville, WV You know every now and then you find a hidden gem and it changes the status quo, well that is New Roots Community Farm. New Roots Community Farm is a mission driven organization that operates a production and demonstration farm. We grow a wide variety of vegetables, herbs, and flowers […]

Local Grown Series George S. Orr and Sons Inc

July 31, 2023

We have had a long history with Orr and many people in our delivery area know them well. They have a beautiful farm and we are proud to spotlight them in our Local Grown Series. During the depression days in the mid 1930’s, George S. Orr, Jr. helped his grandfather by working on his small […]

Local Grown Summer Series Holthouse Farms

July 10, 2023

Holthouse Farms Willard, OH To kickoff our Local Grown Summer Series we would like to introduce our local grown partner Holthouse farms. Holthouse Farms is a 5th generation family owned vegetable farm, located in north central Ohio, that has been producing high quality produce for over 100 years. Two thing that has characterized Holthouse Farms […]

Local Grown Summer Series 2023

June 30, 2023

Local farming plays a crucial role in supporting the well-being and sustainability of our communities. It ensures food security, drives economic development, promotes environmental stewardship, enhances community health, preserves agricultural heritage, provides educational opportunities, and strengthens community resilience. By supporting local farmers and embracing locally grown produce, communities can build stronger connections, foster self-sufficiency, and […]

The Surprising Science Behind the World’s Most Popular Fruit

October 31, 2017

From tropical plantations to grocery aisles, getting a banana to market is a complex process—and a race against the clock. “Bananas don’t grow in every country, but they are ubiquitous nonetheless. As the world’s most popular fruit, they account for roughly 75 percent of the tropical fruit trade and more than a hundred billion are […]