Fresh Take Blog

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

How do you bring the abundance and freshness of the farmers market bounty onto the tables of neighbors in need? Learn how FRESHFARM's Pop-Up Food Hub does just that with our local nonprofit partner, Food for Others.

FRESHFARM's Farm Stands bring fresh produce to Wards 7 and 8

As we launch the 2025 Produce Plus season, let's look back at 2024 milestones for this unique-to-DC food access program.

This FoodPrints school year, students deepened their connections to nutritious, local food by tearing kale for a fresh salad, digging in the soil to plant seeds, holding worms to learn more about decomposers, and cooking alongside their families. Enjoy these stories that capture a school year full of excitement, wonder, and tasty bites!

For our FoodPrints team, Earth Month is more than just a celebration—it’s a call to action. In the classroom and in the garden, the FoodPrints community celebrated Earth Month with purpose and joy.

Warm weather ushers in spring crops and new adventures in the kitchen! Enjoy this round-up of spring recipes from the FRESHFARM recipe collection.

Spring has arrived, and it’s the perfect opportunity to discover your new favorite farmers market with our loyalty program!