Interviews

  • From Childhood Dream to Community Table

    Joe Ulmer didn’t just dream of farming. He turned that dream into reality. From heirloom tomatoes to big plans, his story is all about passion, persistence, and family. 

  • How a Motorcycle Ride Sparked Crazy Fox Coffee

    Ever had a cup of coffee that changed everything? For Kevin, it happened on a motorcycle ride back in 2012, and that one sip sent him down a road he never expected. Crazy Fox Coffee started as a hobby with a popcorn popper and grew into something way bigger, all thanks to a chance encounter and a love for good coffee.

  • The Story Behind Knicely Honey

    From a few buzzing hives to a local brand, Knicely Honey is the kind of small business that’s built on passion, patience, and a little bit of sweetness. Meet Matthew, whose interest in honeybees turned into something bigger than he expected. 

  • The Story Behind Knicely Honey

    From a few buzzing hives to a local brand, Knicely Honey is the kind of small business that’s built on passion, patience, and a little bit of sweetness. Meet Matthew, whose interest in honeybees turned into something bigger than he expected. 

  • The Family Roots of Stony Run Greenhouse 

    From a simple vision of bringing his family closer, Scott’s journey into greenhouse farming has grown into Stony Run Greenhouse, a place for community and fresh produce. His dedication to fresh romaine lettuce, combined with a next-day delivery policy, offers unmatched freshness. Read more here! 

  • Old School Mill Interview

    1) How long have you all been in business? Old School Mill, Inc. was established in 1992 by David (1955-2010) and Robin Hinson. David bought an ant...
  • Mountain Branch Creamery

    Learn more about our local organic milk and cheeses coming from Mountain Branch Creamery and Shenandoah Valley Family Farms. They're based outside of Dayton Virginia in the pastoral Shenandoah Valley with their grass-fed A2A2 cows.
  • Wadel's Farm Wagon

    When we opened in 2018, we've always been working with the Wadel Family to stock our shelves with unique local Virginia products. We caught up with...
  • Interview: Bridget Meagher of Catbird

    How long have you been making the Catbird line? 2 ½ years. What got you interested in making these products? As you probably know by now Jon, I’...