I stopped by Sloops a few weeks ago while in the area on my way to hike. It is a small self-service…read morestand on the side of Valley Road / 850. They had bell peppers, tomatoes, zucchini, yellow beans, potatoes, pumpkins, eggplants, beats, squash, etc. Prices were fair for a farmstand. Parking is in a small pull-off on either side of the road. Make your payment by dropping money into the box.

While scrolling social media one evening, I stumbled across a heated debate about who makes the…read morebest peanut butter pie in Central PA. This conversation was clearly MADE for me. As someone who takes peanut butter desserts perhaps a little more seriously than the average human being, I immediately started making a list of the top contenders. Oak Grove Farms kept popping up, so when I found myself with a free rainy Saturday afternoon, it became time for an official Peanut Butter Pie Procurement Mission. Now, Oak Grove Farms offers way more than peanut butter pie. Their farm market is stocked with fresh produce, baked goods, meats, dairy products, locally made items and all kinds of other goodies. But this particular Yelp review? This mission? Laser-focused on peanut butter pie. Before leaving home, I called to make sure I wouldn't drive over only to discover they'd sold out. The nice lady who answered the phone happily confirmed they still had peanut butter pie available. Mission status: ON! When I arrived, I was actually surprised by how busy the farm market was despite the rainy weather. Apparently a little rain isn't enough to keep folks away from Oak Grove, which is always a good sign. I walked straight inside and made an immediate beeline for the refrigerated pie case. There were only two individual slices of peanut butter pie left, so I grabbed one before anyone else could beat me to it. They also had half and whole pies available, but let's try to exercise at least a little self-control on the first visit. The damage? A whopping $2.49 for a slice of peanut butter pie. I actually laughed. That's almost suspiciously affordable these days. As I was heading toward the register, I made the mistake of walking past the whoopie pies. Or perhaps the best decision of the day. Five minutes later, I was walking out with not only my peanut butter pie but also a Shoofly Whoopie Pie for another $2.50. My picnic dessert situation had officially escalated. Fast forward a few hours...dinner was over. It was dessert time. The peanut butter pie absolutely lived up to the hype! The filling was light and fluffy while still delivering a rich peanut butter flavor in every bite. I'm usually not the biggest fan of chocolate cookie crusts on peanut butter pie because I think they sometimes overpower the filling, but this one worked beautifully. Even the little dollops of whipped topping around the edge added just the right finishing touch. This one has officially earned a spot near the top of my Central PA peanut butter pie rankings! And then...the Shoofly Whoopie Pie. I honestly bought it because I'd never seen one before and curiosity got the better of me. And, I'm really glad it did! It was incredibly moist with a rich molasses flavor that came through beautifully without being overwhelming. It was unlike any whoopie pie I've had before, and easily one of my favorite varieties I've tried in quite a while. Mission accomplished! While Oak Grove Farms is clearly much more than just a destination for desserts, this peanut butter pie expedition was an overwhelming success. Next time I'll spend more time exploring everything else the market has to offer. But let's be honest...I'll probably leave with another slice o

They have a wonderful display of vegetables and soups lots to pick one.The pies are the best I have…read moreever gotten

A little bright spot in the country. I learned about ESF on Cumberland Valley visitors page. It's…read moreeasy to find using Google maps. I only visited the shack where they sell a small sampling of in season produce, vegetables, milk, cheese, eggs, and honey. A dozen eggs was $5. Payment is based on the honor system since the owner can't always be there. They accept Venmo, PayPal and cash. I'd recommend not using cash unless you have exact change because you may not be able to make proper change. The driveway is gravel and there a a few parking spots. There is a big tree with swings right next to the small shack where they sell their items. I'm not sure if they let kids swing on the swings but it wouldn't hurt to ask. I saw the owner and he was helpful and pleasant to interact with.

Local, Seasonal and Organic vegetable CSA deliveries in PA, MD, VA and DC. Also, they are at…read morefarmers markets in DC and PA and MD. The CSA also has options to include a fruit share, and buy extra cheese, eggs and locally raised pastured meats.

Always have a wonderful selection of farm fresh produce and seasonal decorations. I bought a…read morebeautiful plant arrangement that was made using a tool tote. It was filled with several seasonal plants. My friends spouse loved the arrangement! Try to stop by whenever I am in the area.

I said on another review that there was a lot of bugs with my CSA. It's everywhere. But I'm moving…read moreout of town and they actually gave me a credit for my unused CSA. So thoughtful. Who else would do that?

Currently three weeks into our summer CSA and we have been so very impressed by this organization…read more Their mission is solid and their commitment to education and organic farming can be seen in every person who devotes their time to this farm. We've enjoyed picking our own peas, flowers, and berries so far this season. Our two children have enjoyed being able to pick produce right from the field and the ability to learn about the creatures that live in the fields as well. Would recommend this organization to everyone.

From the owner: The farm is a Community Supported Agriculture Program (CSA) that provides weekly harvested food…read morethat is grown without chemicals. We practice sustainable growing that enriches the soil and produces food that is more nutritious, tastes better, and lasts longer!

Whyyyyyyy oh whyyyyyy haven't I reviewed these cool cats sooner?!?!…read more Most importantly, why hasn't anyone else.....?!?! Why not YOU??!! (This I Swear.... no one hasn't put me up to this energy. I'm responsible for the energy I give out and the vibes here are REAL STRONG!) Because... Wow! You can't get any better at great prices around for sustainable and free range pasture raised meats and cheeses. On Market Days, it turns into a farmers market collaborated with area farmers and crafters with similar mindsets. Unfortunately, this isn't regular as you really have to pay attention to their website (or antisocial media) to remember the dates during the warmer months and then sparingly into November. Most farmers are very amicable and open to answering reasonable questions as you can find out more info on the farm's buying program so you'll never be without seasonal produce and farm fresh meat year-round!

Took the grandchildren here they wanted to stay for the animals. They loved the horse and donkey…read morehad to get a photo of them by them.

When we decided to join a CSA, we chose this one because of its convenient location and pick-up…read moretimes. We're sure happy we did! For the past four years we've been enjoying long seasons (mid-May to mid-November) of high quality, fresh vegetables, and trying out many varieties of salad greens, potatoes, tomatoes, eggplant, squash, cole crops and radishes. The small share is more than enough for two adults. John and Thera are community-minded, always welcoming, sharing their knowledge and inviting members to participate. Somehow they manage to find time send out periodic newsletters to update us on recent improvements on the farm, the impact of the weather on various crops, and about the new baby goats. We're looking forward to the new season!

I look forward to going every week to the farm. I can't wait to see what surprises are waiting for…read moreme to take home. Everything is fresh, straight from the field, no pesticides, no chemicals:) John and family are very friendly and knowledgeable about the vegetables. I have learned quite a few things including recipes. Our share is always big enough to feed the two of us. Sometimes I have extras that I freeze. You will not regret joining this CSA!

I love Crawford Organics! What amazing people. The produce we have been getting the past 5 years…read morehas always been top quality. We have tried a few other CSA's and although some are more flashy with huge offerings of "extras", we never had the overall quality found with this CSA. We were so impressed that we have hosted a drop site for the past few seasons and it just works out so well and everyone is super friendly. It looks like they are updating their systems for the Summer 2016 season to offer the customer more choice and feedback (custom ordering?). Something to definitely check out. We also can supplement with more of their produce at our favorite stand (Country Lane Poultry & Produce Thurs-Sat) at the Fairgrounds Farmers Market in Reading. http://www.crawfordorganics.com/

We switched to Crawford Organics after a season with Greensgrow. It is an all-organic,…read morefamily-operated CSA that delivers to a couple of locations in Philly. We've picked up at Bodhi Coffee on Headhouse as well as Sweet Freedom Bakery during two separate seasons. What we've loved: wonderful organic produce, on-time delivery with flexible pick-up (Sweet Freedom would hold our box until the next day when we needed), wonderful newletters with pictures and recipes, and a knowledgeable response to customer inquiries. Also, we really enjoyed the dried goods that came in our box sometimes: popcorn, cornbread mix, and a dried tomato thing that rehydrated into a delicious pesto. What could be better: More variety. We got so many potatoes and sweet potatoes that we had to constantly give half away. We got lettuce (a head or two) every week, so I had to get really creative with recipes (btw, Lettuce Soup is delicious!). However, the website says that the Crawford family would like to continue adding more crops, so I suspect that this will improve as they diversify the farm. Fewer Herbs. The herbs were a nice touch, but the portions were too large. I really struggled to use as much cilantro as was given to us, even though I put it in everything AND froze some. Same for other herbs - plenty to use, to freeze, or to dry, but really could be smaller bunches in order to be enjoyed fresh. Discount for Returners. We missed the Early Bird discount because we thought we were moving and hence couldn't renew right away. It would have been nice to get a "second season" discount as a gesture for loyalty. I would (and have!) recommend this CSA to anyone looking for organic, affordable produce in Philly. If you haven't ever tried a CSA before, you can confidently try this one!

Always a 5 star review here. Best hidden gem in York county! Amazing ice cream, fresh milk…read more(raspberry specialty milk), great desserts. We love the Sherbert Push pops! Think of those old Flintstones ones from the ice cream truck but 10x better. Go check out the baby cows! Great for kids to see and pet. You can also check out their milking station. Great place for kids to run around and have a blast! The farm looks amazing and the decor inside the shop is great! This #1 on our hidden gems of York list!

What's more fun than going to visit a dairy farm, meet the most adorable calves and see how milk is…read moremade?! Not only is this a working dairy farm where you can take a self guided tour (see the milking parlor and bottling plant) but they have a shop on-site where you can buy all their delicious varieties of milk, cheese, baked goods and other treats. They even had a clearance section where we picked up day old goodies and they were just as good! We loved meeting all the calves and also getting to speak with one of the owners who was extremely generous with her time and spoke to me and my little one about the farm, their process with keeping their cows happy throughout all year in all temperatures and maintaining the farm. We will absolutely go back when we're in the area! This is a must see for anyone who appreciates cows, milk or just seeing a farm in action.