Christa Barfield’s FarmerJawn set to open August 18th in West Chester

After months of preparation and hard work, Christa Barfield AKA FarmerJawn is thrilled to announce the grand opening of FarmerJawn Produce Market on Friday, August 18th at 10 a.m. The market, located at 1225 E. Street Road at the Westtown School and Farm in West Chester, will run through Thanksgiving season, and feature a bounty of fresh, locally-grown tomatoes, corn, sweet potatoes, an array of greens, and so much more.

The seasonal market, which will run annually from the spring through Thanksgiving, will be open Wednesdays through Sundays. It will include a number of local and regional vendors offering their products, including but not limited to Top Java Coffee, Baba’s Kombucha, Fishtown Pickle Project, Spotted Horse Provisions, Mycopolitan Mushrooms, Merzbacher’s (bread), Mother Butter, Pie Bird, Milk Jawn (ice cream), Swarmbusters Honey, Lizzy Love Cakes, Urban Roots Produce, Native Sun Companies, and Dad & Will’s Microgreens.

“It took a little longer for us to open the doors than we would’ve liked, but it was essential for me to honor this Lenape land and prioritize the health of people and the planet,” said Barfield. “To achieve this, I made the conscious decision to let the foliage on our farm go through their natural life cycle, enriching the soil in the process. Now that we have mowed it down, we are well on our way to converting our farm operation from conventional to fully organic. My dedication to the ‘food is medicine’ way of life is rooted in my commitment to the wellness of our community and the Philadelphia metro area, extending to the great State of Pennsylvania and beyond. I cannot express how exciting I am to welcome each and every person to FarmerJawn at Westtown School.”

The store’s hours will be 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

A champion of organic methods of growing, Christa Barfield is a former healthcare worker turned urban female farmer based in Philadelphia. In 2018, Barfield created FarmerJawn Agriculture and Viva Leaf Tea Co., which she defines as “earth-born brands,” to reintroduce farming into the lifestyles of urban people, which helps individuals improve their health by providing knowledge regarding where their food comes from. “Agriculture is culture” is the brand’s slogan. Those interested in CSA shares can sign up online. Restaurants and chefs should be sure to inquire about FarmerJawn custom growing and delivery services for summer. Learn more about FarmerJawn by visiting http://farmerjawnphilly.com.