• Regenerative Agriculture at Coverdale Farm Preserve

      The fifty-nine-year-old Delaware Nature Society is one of our state’s foremost environmental organizations, with a mission that encompasses educational programs, active conservation and environmental advocacy. DNS owns or manages more than 2,000 acres, including the Coverdale Farm Preserve in Greenville.    Coverdale Farm’s rolling 377 acres is both a nature preserve and a working farm. It…

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  • BYOB Accountability

    Sure, I have a reusable bag. But I left it at home. Some Harvest Marketers (yes, that’s what we call each other) are so organized. These folks always have their money or card ready in the queue. They have unloaded their carts, separated dry from cold, and have their bags waiting to load by the…

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  • Saving the Planet—One Bag at a Time

    Delaware’s Revised Plastic Carry Out Bag Ban, effective July 1, 2022, has an additional provision concerning “exempt” plastic bags. This provision has caused us to no longer provide new, empty plastic bags for you to use in our produce aisle. Instead, three sizes of paper bags are available for you to use. You may also…

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  • Why do our salads taste so amazing?

    Why do our salads taste so amazing? We use all organic produce, we have carefully crafted compositions that balance flavor and color, we make our own toppings from scratch including croutons and maple pecans, and we include a house made dressing using the very best ingredients (for example our vinaigrettes are made with 100% organic…

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  • Updated COVID-19 Response

    On Friday, May 21, 2021, the State of Delaware is lifting capacity restrictions related to the Coronavirus and we will no longer be monitoring the number of people allowed inside the store or requiring masks. If you wish to wear a mask, please do so.  All others aspects of our COVID-19 protocol remain the same:…

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  • Coverdale Farm Partnership Continues to Grow

    In recognition of Earth Month and the arrival of Spring, we wanted to give you an update on our growing (pun-intended) partnership with Coverdale Farm Preserve. Located in Greenville, Delaware, the 377-acre Coverdale Farm Preserve is a both an active farm and a nature preserve; it is owned and operated by the Delaware Nature Society….

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  • Kindred Skincare Co.

    Being from the Southern United States, Frances Thrasher became a Textile Engineer to follow many family members into the Textile industry. After her overexposure to chemicals, Frances developed such overly sensitive and allergy-prone skin, that she could not be in the production areas of these plants. Even the most “natural” of skincare and makeup products…

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  • Natural By Nature Dairy: Newark, Delaware

    Natural Dairy Products Corporation was started in 1994 by Ned MacArthur and his father Norman. Ned had quit milking cows a year earlier because of low milk prices and the frustration that there was no system by which farmers could sell milk organically. Ned and Norman teamed up with four organic dairy farmers in Lancaster…

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  • Natural Deodorant That Truly Works

    When I was first transitioning into a healthier lifestyle, I really only thought about changing my diet. And although I believe that the diet is the most significant component to healthy living, it’s not the only component. Fitness plays a role, your sleep schedule, your water intake, and, — this one tends to fall under…

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  • Q & A with Coverdale Farm

    In the third issue in our series about the organizations we support at Harvest Market, we are pleased to showcase the Coverdale Farm Preserve. Owned and operated by the Delaware Nature Society, the 377-acre Coverdale Farm Preserve is “comprised of 200 acres of nature preserve that is managed to conserve and enhance the biodiversity of…

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