Clarion River Organics is a cooperative of 10 family farms working together from Sligo, PA. All farms are certified organic and strive to maintain healthy soils as their main means of pest and disease control. We believe this benefits our families' health, the farms' health and the health of the watershed. Since we have multiple farms working together we are able to offer a good selection of produce over an extended season.
You can find our food in a number of different places and ways:
You can find our food in a number of different places and ways:
- Subscribe to our CSA to get a weekly box of produce
- Visit us at one of our farmers' markets
- Order food from our online store
- Order food from us at wholesale quantities/prices
You can also find our food in several Pittsburgh grocery stores, including Whole Foods Market, the East End Food Cooperative and some Giant Eagle Market Districts, as well as several Pittsburgh restaurants.
Approximate Harvest Schedule
May
Asparagus, Broccoli, Chard, Kale, Lettuce, Patty Pan Squash, Radishes, Strawberries, Rhubarb
June
Asparagus, Beets, Broccoli, Brussel Sprout Florets, Cabbage, Chard, Kale, Lettuce, Rhubarb, Strawberries, Zucchini
July
Asparagus, Beans, Beets, Broccoli, Brussel Sprout Florets, Cabbage, Chard, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Garlic Scapes, Herbs, Kale, Scallions, Onions, Pappy Pan Squash, Peppers, New Potatoes, Tomatoes, Winter Squash
August
Beans, Beets, Brussel Sprout Florets, Cabbage, Chard Cucumbers, Eggplant, Herbs, Kale, Melons, Watermelons, Onions, Patty Pan Squash, Peppers, New Potatoes, Tomatoes, Winter Squash, Zucchini
September
Beans, Beets, Broccoli, Chard, Eggplant, Garlic, Herbs, Kale, Watermelons, Onions, Scallions, Peppers, Patty Pan Squash, Potatoes, Rhubarb, Winter Squash, Sweet Corn, Tomatoes, Zucchini
October
Beans, Beets, Broccoli, Brussel Sprout Florets, Cabbage, Chard, Herbs, Garlic, Kale, Eggplant, Onions, Patty Pan Squash, Peppers, Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes, Tomatoes, Turnips, Parsnips, Winter Squash
November
Cabbage, Lettuce, Potatoes, Radishes, Rutabagas, Sweet Potatoes, Turnips, Winter Squash
Our Story
The largest producer in our cooperative, Rippling Brook Farm, became certified organic while the farmers were living in Canada 15 years ago. They moved so Sligo, PA on the banks of the Clarion River 10 years ago and continued farming organically. As the years went on, more and more neighboring farms joined Rippling Brook by becoming certified and selling produce with them. In 2009 the farmers formed a cooperative to organize their selling efforts into one company directed by Nathan Holmes and Zeb Bartels, who is one of the growers himself.
Most of the families are Amish and practice horse farming. By using horse farming and ice houses for much of their storage, these farms produce abundantly using a smaller amount of fuels and electricity.
All of Clarion River Organics' farmers share a philosophy of caring for the soil to keep it "living," and they want to keep their sales local. For both of these reasons our farmers are doing their part to care for the Earth while making a living doing what they love.
May
Asparagus, Broccoli, Chard, Kale, Lettuce, Patty Pan Squash, Radishes, Strawberries, Rhubarb
June
Asparagus, Beets, Broccoli, Brussel Sprout Florets, Cabbage, Chard, Kale, Lettuce, Rhubarb, Strawberries, Zucchini
July
Asparagus, Beans, Beets, Broccoli, Brussel Sprout Florets, Cabbage, Chard, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Garlic Scapes, Herbs, Kale, Scallions, Onions, Pappy Pan Squash, Peppers, New Potatoes, Tomatoes, Winter Squash
August
Beans, Beets, Brussel Sprout Florets, Cabbage, Chard Cucumbers, Eggplant, Herbs, Kale, Melons, Watermelons, Onions, Patty Pan Squash, Peppers, New Potatoes, Tomatoes, Winter Squash, Zucchini
September
Beans, Beets, Broccoli, Chard, Eggplant, Garlic, Herbs, Kale, Watermelons, Onions, Scallions, Peppers, Patty Pan Squash, Potatoes, Rhubarb, Winter Squash, Sweet Corn, Tomatoes, Zucchini
October
Beans, Beets, Broccoli, Brussel Sprout Florets, Cabbage, Chard, Herbs, Garlic, Kale, Eggplant, Onions, Patty Pan Squash, Peppers, Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes, Tomatoes, Turnips, Parsnips, Winter Squash
November
Cabbage, Lettuce, Potatoes, Radishes, Rutabagas, Sweet Potatoes, Turnips, Winter Squash
Our Story
The largest producer in our cooperative, Rippling Brook Farm, became certified organic while the farmers were living in Canada 15 years ago. They moved so Sligo, PA on the banks of the Clarion River 10 years ago and continued farming organically. As the years went on, more and more neighboring farms joined Rippling Brook by becoming certified and selling produce with them. In 2009 the farmers formed a cooperative to organize their selling efforts into one company directed by Nathan Holmes and Zeb Bartels, who is one of the growers himself.
Most of the families are Amish and practice horse farming. By using horse farming and ice houses for much of their storage, these farms produce abundantly using a smaller amount of fuels and electricity.
All of Clarion River Organics' farmers share a philosophy of caring for the soil to keep it "living," and they want to keep their sales local. For both of these reasons our farmers are doing their part to care for the Earth while making a living doing what they love.
