Greg Forejt Jr., owner and operator of Windy Heights Farm in East Huntingdon, was determined to get an early jump on sweet corn season this year. He and his team began in the early spring by planting about 140,000 seeds in a greenhouse on his property. As the stalks began
For Rita Firestone, growing, harvesting and selling sweet corn has been an integral part of her life ever since she and her late husband started The Original Firestone’s sweet corn stand 52 years ago along Route 30 in Unity. “I do it because I want to do it, not because
Quincey Reese | Tribune-Review
Quincey Reese | Tribune-Review
Quincey Reese | Tribune-Review
Quincey Reese | Tribune-Review
Schramm Farms & Orchards Owner Hil Schramm expects sweet corn to be ready for picking by July 10.
Quincey Reese | Tribune-Review
Quincey Reese | Tribune-Review
Megan Swift | Tribune-Review
Fresh sweet corn started selling for $8 per dozen at Windy Heights Farm Market in East Huntingdon over the weekend of June 26-27.
Megan Swift | Tribune-Review
Megan Swift | Tribune-Review
Sheila Zimmerman, of Scottdale, a cashier at Windy Heights Farm Market in East Huntingdon, restocks ears of corn.
Megan Swift | Tribune-Review
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