Because Spiral Path’s produce was organic from day one, Will learned to work with the land, rather than fight against it with conventional pesticides and fertilizers. And because the Brownbacks sold the product directly to locals through a community-supported agriculture (CSA) program, Will developed an early habit of listening to his customers. “You find out what’s hot and what people are buying,” he says. And each planting season, you adjust accordingly.
Spiral Path Farm
Located in Loysville, PA
Today, Spiral Path still sells produce through its CSA, but the bulk of its harvest ends up right here at Wegmans.
“Wegmans was able to see our vision and how it matches theirs,” says Will. “They recognized our high quality and our commitment.” And that commitment, he says, starts with the earth itself. “We’re emphatic about building the biology in the soil,” he says. “That’s what translates to healthy and great-tasting food.”