The Original Farmer's Market

Dawson's Orchards began in 1946 when George and Janet married. Chickens were the main income until the early 1960's when the orchard plantings began to produce. In 1981, Carolyn, the youngest of 4 children, and her husband, Kevin Cowher, both recent Penn State grads, came into partenship with Carolyn's parents. In 1984, Carolyn and Kevin technically took over, but George and Janet remained very much involved in the work of the farm. Over the next several years, three children, Karen, Rusty, and Stephen, were born. All of them quickly learned how to help at market! Stephen set the record being only 5 days old on his first market night. During that time, Kevin expanded the wholesale end of the business. George died in 1994 and Kevin in 2000, so by default, Carolyn, by the grace of God, runs the farm. Janet, knowing what needs done when, is always willing to help. The children, when not involved in school and sports, also pitch in. Karen has provided them with Darren, now a year old, for daily enjoyment. He has already made his market debut!

Their home market is not developed for retail trade like many others are, but they do welcome you and do their best to offer fruit that is fresh and tastes great! The drive from Pittsburgh area is pleasant and their farm is out and away from the busyness of the world.

A website is under construction at www.dawsonsorchards.com

Produce

Black Raspberries, blueberries, peaches, nectarines, prune plums, pears, and apples. Cider is also available.

Directions:

You can find the farm 1 hour north of Pittsburgh, very close to where the PA turnpike enters Ohio. Take the turnpike to exit 10, then route 60 North to exit 43. Turn left, go 2 miles, then turn left on Mt.Jackson and follow that road for 3 miles.

Janoski's Farm and Greenhouse has been in the vegetable farming business since 1890. In the beginning, their farm was located in Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania. They moved their location to Clinton in 1962 when Sonny and JoAnn Janoski got married, and incorporated as Janoski Farms, Inc. as of January 2000. Sonny and JoAnn have four children and thirteen grandchildren as of 2002.

Presently, they have thirty-five Greenhouses, a retail Farm Market, a Farm Bakery, a Garden Center, Gift Shop, Country Restaurant and over 200 acres of vegetable production.

Visit their website at www.janoskis.com

Produce:

Tomates, sweet corn, cucumbers, zucchini, onions, potatoes, squash, apples (several varities), peaches, plums, nectarines, strawberries, blackberries, red raspberries, cabbage, broccoli, cauliiflower, peppers, watermelons, catalopes, and much more.

Directions:

From Pittsburgh - Follow Parkway West to the Greater Pgh International Airport. Go past the Airport exit , to exit 7 (Clinton) Make a Left onto Moon Clinton Road. Go 1 Mile to Rt.30, turn right onto Rt. 30. Go 2 miles, we are on the Right.