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Marc and Christopher Horne

While working for Mill City Grows, Christopher Horne was a FoodCorps service member and taught gardening and cooking classes to Lowell students. In 2017, Christopher graduated from The Farm School’s learn-to-farm program and now runs a half-acre market garden business that offers a small CSA service. He sells his produce to local restaurants in the Merrimack Valley area. Learn more at HorneFarms.com. Marc Horne is a lifelong Lowell resident. He works as a community development professional, developing affordable housing in the Merrimack Valley for nonprofit organizations. Marc also assists his brother, Christopher, with farming operations at Horne Family Farms in any way he can. His personal interests are strongly centered on food and the natural environment, especially cooking family dinners with local agricultural products.

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MVCSA – Fermentation: That Sweet Heat Habanero Honey Mash

This month Emily Makrez, a wild foods specialist and fellow farmer, presents some great recipes using fermentation, like this Sweet Heat Habanero Honey Mash.

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A Taste of the World – Part 2

Timna Nwokeji takes you on a tour of global cuisine offerings in the Merrimack Valley. Up next is Simply Khmer in Lowell, Mass.

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MVCSA – Fermentation

This month Emily Makrez, a wild foods specialist and fellow farmer, presents some great recipes using fermentation, an ancient method of food preparation. 

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CSA Merrimack Valley: Warm Goat Cheese

It is always challenging to find local foods to incorporate into our holiday feasts. Horne Family Farms is here to help with Warm Goat Cheese.

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CSA Merrimack Valley – Bean Dip

It is always challenging to find local foods to incorporate into our holiday feasts. Horne Family Farms is here to help with their delicious bean dip.

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CSA Merrimack Valley: New England Onion Dip

This holiday season, dig deep into your pantry and then turn to the bounty of local dairy options to ensure your guests have already had an amazing meal even before dinner hits the table.  

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CSA Merrimack Valley – Green Beans and Burrata

Learn to craft this delicious green beans and burrata dish with easy, courtesy of Horne Family Farms in Lowell.

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It Doesn’t Get Cheddar Than This – Part 2

New England is home to some of the best dairy and cheese. We encourage folks to pair their CSA treasures and farmers market finds with some local cheeses.

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Food & Drink
It Doesn’t Get Cheddar Than This – Part 1

New England is home to some of the best dairy and cheese. We encourage folks to pair their CSA treasures and farmers market finds with some local cheeses.

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Sourdough Picnic Part 4 – TOMATO BREAD

Despite the need to maintain distance, we can still share amazing locally sourced produce around the picnic table this summer, and we should!

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Sourdough Picnic Part 3 – EGG SALAD WITH HERBS

Despite the need to maintain distance, we can still share amazing locally sourced produce around the picnic table this summer, and we should!

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Food & Drink
Sourdough Picnic Part 2 – EGGPLANT SPREAD

This delicious dish can be served immediately on top of grilled bread, or can be made ahead of time and chilled. This also makes an excellent topping for grilled meat or fish. 

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