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Here in Fredericktown's Amish Country, at Ann's Raspberry Farm & Specialty Crops, in beautiful Knox County,  we are enjoying 70 degree weather which is highly unusual for spring in Ohio! The earthy smells of heat, plants and moist soil already fill our high tunnel and our hardy raspberry plants are sending up their perky shoots. All of this excites us and sends us scurrying around in preparation for another season of delightful harvests...all of us here at Ann's Raspberry Farm are gearing up to bring the finest quality to you again in 2012. 

An Ann's Raspberry Farm Seasonal Offer:

 Recycle With Us!

We want to remind you that we are committed to recycling our Hex jars, however we are unable to reuse the lids due to the preserving process. Please bring your clean, Ann's Raspberry Farm & Specialty Crops,  empty jars of our Savory Brussels Sprout Artisan Relish, Hungarian Hot Pepper Artisan Mustard, Hot Pepper Artisan Jelly, Chocolate Raspberry Artisan Jam, Red Raspberry Artisan Jam or Jalapeno Raspberry Artisan Jam. We will credit  25 cents per jar on your next purchase. Please save your jars. We are committed to this recycling effort.

Visit or Contact us at annsraspberryfarm.com

http://www.spensermag.com/spensermag-mar-apr-2012.html

We offer tastings of all of our products throughout the summer at many farmer's markets and tasting events. Online ordering is available at www.ourfoodshed.com. See the full list below for more information:

 Online Ordering

Food Shed @ www.ourfoodshed.com/search?query=ann%27s&section=products

Specialty Stores

Weiland's Gourmet Market, Clintonville, Ohio   http://weilandsgourmetmarket.com

Celebrate Local, Easton Town Square, Ohio http://celebratelocal.wordpress.com/

Local Roots, Wooster, Ohio  http://www.localrootswooster.com/

Central Ohio Farmer's Markets

Saturdays, from 9am to Noon, May - October

Clintonville Farmer's Market, Clintonville, Ohio http://www.clintonvillefarmersmarke

  Olde Worthington Farmer's Market, Ohio http://www.owba.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2&Itemid=3

Mt Vernon Farmer's Market, Ohio http://www.localharvest.org/farmers-market-mount-vernon-ohio-M30696

Granville Farmer's Market, Granville, Ohio http://www.localharvest.org/granville-farmers-market-M1469

Thursdays, 4pm to 7 pm,  May - October

New Albany Farmer's Market, New Albany, Ohio http://www.localharvest.org/new-albany-farmers-market-M42903

Easton Town Square Farmer's Market, Ohio http://www.eastonfarmersmarket.org/

Forbes Magazine, Food & Drink 10/27/2011,    Victoria von Biel, Contributor,  "10 Truly Artisanal Foods to Try Now...Ann's Rasberry Farm & Specialty Crops Jalapeno Raspberry Gourmet Jam" 

Sarah Weiner, Executive Director of Seedling Projects & Good Food Awards, " .....the real deal: hand-crafted, regional American foods..." 

Margaret Ann Ruhl, Ohio State Representative - ..."The business specializes in gourmet jam, jelly, relish, and mustard made from freshly harvested products and is dedicated to the highest ideals of organic farming practices."... 

Jerry James Stone, Tree Hugger.com - "As tasty as it is inspiring...The jam is good with a capital "G" !" 

Paula Ray, Center for Innovative Food Technology, about Our Savory Brussels Sprout Gourmet Relish as the 2010 Winner of the Central Ohio Signature Food Award -  " A perfect blend of Brussels sprouts and peppers in an exciting spicy, hot/sweet marinate with the savory lingering of onion and garlic. " 

Ann Trudel, Artisan Food Preserver and Owner -  "Extraordinary",  best describes our award winning, artisan farm products. From seed to jar, nurtured and prepared by hand, all to delight your palate. Spoonfuls of intensely, delicious flavor celebrate natures finest in edible art. We are proud to offer these treasures in your market place. - Many Blessings, Ann"

What are we doing around our farm this time of year?

We just purchased another high tunnel (unheated greenhouse) today. As we invest in our farm, we have you in mind. It is our desire to offer you more chemical-free, fresh berries at your local farmer's market this season as well as to have a greater supply of our delicious jams though next winter.

We will soon be ordering additional plants for our U-pick field to replant and add rows to enlarge this area. Plan to come harvest with us this coming fall and enjoy the beauty of central Ohio's Amish Country. We are one of the very few who offer chemical free U-pick red raspberries. Appointments are necessary in order for us to ensure your visit exceeds your expectations.

We will be ordering our Brussels Sprout plant starts this week from our Amish neighbor and we are planning to double our production of them as well. We have also been searching for more delicious Brussels sprout recipes for you to try as they continue to grow in popularity and use. We have even seen them used fresh in delicious salads as of late. You will surely want to delight your palate with a few of these recipes. Get excited the fresh, local green fare is just around the corner.

As a result of the Good Food Awards 2012, the secret is out about our fine quality product line which has us evaluating offers to carry it on the West Coast, Florida, Texas and Wisconsin from a variety of retailers of fine gourmet foods as well as here in Ohio. If you are looking for our products at your favoirite specialty food store, ask the store manager to contact us.

We are looking forward to seeing you at your local farmer's market in May!

Many Blessings,

Ann Trudel

Pickles: Savory Brussels Sprout Gourmet Relish (also won in 2011)

Preserves: Red Raspberry Gourmet Jam

Ann's Rapsberry Farm & Specialty Crops also had a Finalist in the 2012 Good Food Awards

Preserves: Jalapeno Raspberry Gourmet Jam