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By Kevin Allen
Rappahannock News Staff Writer
The dog days of summer may be hot and humid, but they are definitely good for one thing in Rappahanjaock County: This is the peak time to take advantage of fresh fruits and, vegetables grown on local farms.
Farmstands and small stores dot the sides of Rappahannock’s highways, selling everything one needs to fill the fridge and satisfy a sophisticated palate.
From just-picked produce to fresh eggs to free-range meats and locally produced wines, Rappahannock has it all.
“You can literally source a dinner party by driving around Rappahannock and going around to various farms,” said Alan Zuschlag, who raises all-natural lamb at Touchstone Farm in Amissville.
Convenience, and loyalty may be some of the reasons rural residents visit local farmstands, but customers from farther afield are also taking more of an interest in locally grown food.
With scares about E. coli in spinach, botulism in chili and numerous reports of contamination associated with food imports from China, more consumers are turning to local
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