by Emily Zirkle | Jun 20, 2017 | Wholesome To The Core Stories
When you are in the business of farming, you understand tough times. You know that every day is a gift and Mother Nature, markets, natural disasters or more can change your future in a heartbeat. As farmers we must be tough, and ready to weather whatever adversity...
by Emily Zirkle | Jun 16, 2017 | Recipes
When it comes to the 4th of July, you can’t not think of warm sunny weather, fireworks, parades, good times spent with friends and family, and of course, food. Whether it’s burgers and brats on the grill, fresh watermelon, or homemade pies, there’s just something...
by Emily Zirkle | Jun 13, 2017 | Wholesome To The Core Stories
Who’d have thought that healthy food could be the next blockbuster prescription drug? To combat the prevalence and cost of Type 2 diabetes, doctors and other health professionals are increasingly prescribing fresh fruit and vegetables to their patients as an...
by Emily Zirkle | Jun 9, 2017 | Wholesome To The Core Stories
At Rainier, we are in the business of wellness. Some might argue we are in the business of farming, but we think wellness is accurate considering our apples, pears, cherries and blueberries aren’t just a product of our harvest…they are healthy snacks that support...
by Emily Zirkle | Jun 6, 2017 | Hiking and Camping
Prepare for Success – The Tools of the Trade Whether you are starting a new active lifestyle, getting into a new hobby – or like us – farming apples, cherries and blueberries, there are a few tools of the trade that make your progress go a little smoother. We...