Nourishing Our Food Future

FRESHFARM builds a more equitable, sustainable, and resilient food system in the Mid-Atlantic region.

Since 1997, FRESHFARM has worked to produce innovative solutions for our local food system in partnership with local communities and organizations. We create food access, economic development, and thriving communities through hands-on education, farmers markets, and food distribution programs.

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Noodle salad with market vegetables from the FRESHFARM recipe collection.

FoodPrints student harvesting lettuce in a school garden. Hero image for the 2024 Annual Report

It’s National CSA Week! 2026 CSA Round-Up

It's National CSA Week! Check out the farmers in the FRESHFARM network that have CSAs and learn more about this food-system building practice.

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Working at FRESHFARM: Growing Careers, Strengthening Community

The FRESHFARM team is made up of people who believe deeply in the power of local food and in each other. What's more, FRESHFARM is also a place where food system careers grow.

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FRESHFARM 2026 Local Food Recipe Contest

Calling all home cooks and market enthusiasts! We’re thrilled to announce the 2026 Local Recipe Contest, celebrating the creativity and deliciousness inspired by local ingredients from FRESHFARM markets.

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FRESHFARM Winter Recipes for a Healthy Reset

Kickstart 2026 with healthy winter recipes from the FRESHFARM recipe collection!

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FRESHFARM Names Former White House Public Health Advisor, Catherine Oakar, as Executive Director

A twenty-year veteran in food and public health policy, Catherine (Cat) Oakar will lead FRESHFARM at a pivotal time for regional food systems.

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2024 Annual Report

FRESHFARM's 2024 annual report highlights the year's successes in our journey towards transforming the regional food system.

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