Some growing seasons are longer than others. For Dan and Ali Haney, you could say their fall harvest is actually 11 years in the making.
"We had to sacrifice a lot. We had to put a lot of hours into it. And thankfully, we got established," Dan said. The Haneys own Shenandoah Seasonal Farm in the northern Shenandoah Valley, a five-acre operation that sells more than 100 varieties of produce to Community Supported Agriculture members, Freshfarm Market customers, and some of the area's top restaurants.
They keep at it year-round, growing fresh vegetables even in the coldest parts of winter. "That's something we love to share with our customers. You thought you'd had a good salad before?" said Ali. "Well, you really haven't until you've had it in the winter."
Here's part of our conversation with Ali and Dan Haney about what inspired them to start a farm, why they believe what they're doing could change the world (really!), why it's important to farm year-round, and how they plan to catch your attention at the farmers' markets. (Conversation edited for length and clarity.)
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