Chef, Farm, & Fork

This week, Meagan Donica (a.k.a The Mother) of Mad Magic Kombucha demystifies this fun, flavorful health beverage. Hear about how & why they have re-branded from MTO Kombucha to their new look & name! You can find Mad Magic Kombucha at the Warrenton & Archwood Green Barns Farmers Markets in Fauquier County, VA or at their retail location in Vint Hill, VA (check hours of availability).

We chat with Carter Nevill, Mayor of Warrenton & Neal Wavra of Field & Main Restaurant to discuss the various ways food can have a positive impact on individuals, create a sense of community, make opportunities for our youth & boost the local economy.

In this special episode, we will hear from leaders of three organizations that have an impact on our community's health. They rely on funding from individual donors to support their missions of getting healthy food onto the tables of families in crisis who need help meeting the most basic of needs. Please visit https://www.givelocalpiedmont.org/giving-events/glp20 and search for The Fauquier Education Farm, Fauquier Community Food Bank & Thrift Store, & Fauquier FISH (which supports the Weekend Power Pack Program). This year, these programs are going to need you more than ever as we prepare to see many, many more food insecure families. Thank you for listening & thank you for considering a donation to one or more of these truly amazing organizations. You have the chance to make a difference in the lives of folks who really need support from their community.

Join Chef Natalie in her kitchen as she utilizes produce & more from the Warrenton Farmers Market. If you'd like to cook along, you'll need (this is a technique based tutorial, not a recipe based tutorial so ingredient quantities will vary depending on your preferences & number of people serving): strawberries fennel (bulb, stem, & leaves) asparagus red leaf lettuce (or another variety of your choice) assorted microgreens 1 infused balsamic vinegar, & olive oil (plain) Vendors shopped with for this week's episode: Gonzales Farm, Living Springs Microgreens, &Taste of Old Country 

This week we speak to two farms that utilize non-traditional farming methods to grow their products.  Tim, from Living Springs Microgreens has a passion for achieving health through delicious, functional foods. Kiley Doll & Monica Christian of Fortis Farms have cracked the code for year-round product availability made possible through aeroponic tower gardens.

In the premier episode of Chef, Farm, & Fork you will her about the innovative plan the Warrenton Farmers Market has for the start of 2020 season & in response to COVID19 safety precautions. You’ll learn about how easy it is to shop with farm owners that participate in the market as well as farm & food-based retail businesses in Fauquier County, Virginia. Guests: Elizabeth Melson, Warrenton Farmers Market Manager; Jesse Straight, Whiffletree Farm; Jeanne-Marie Tufts, Town Duck; Kevin Powers, Powers Farm & Brewery; Meagan Shreve, Happy Family Ranch; Juaquin Medina, Gonzales Farm.