Founding Farmers Blog

Founding Farmers is once again celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. We have a full week of special Irish whiskey’s, cocktails, and beers that are sure to please.  From those reveling in Irish history and appreciation to those just coming in for some great whiskey, beer, and cocktails, and everyone in between, Founding Farmers is a great place to be on St.

Since launching Our Last Straw in June, Founding Farmers Co-Owner Dan Simons has continued to collaborate with local businesses and legislators to eliminate the distribution of plastic straws across the DMV.

Every day, our chefs and baristas are whipping up wholesome, delicious food and drink in our kitchens and behind our counters for our local Northern Virginia area friends and neighbors to enjoy.

There are a plethora of options when it comes to making Christmas cookies. Our favorite, and actually one of our founding fathers’ favorite cookies, for the winter holidays is a Coconut Macaroon, served warm.

Our Founding Farmers Reston Station team trotted out to Vienna, VA to serve as sponsor and support to the participants of the 16th annual Vienna Turkey Trot today. We loved seeing our logo on event t-shirts as we cheered on the 5k, 10k, and Kids Fun Run racers, all while serving our famous Farmers Donuts and special blend of our First Bake Blend coffee to the runners and fans who gathered this morning at the Vienna Volunteer Fire Department.

Co-Owner Dan Simons took to DC’s government halls on Friday, testifying at a hearing on plastic straws and stirrers. Speaking before the DC Committee on Transportation and the Environment, Simons encouraged the council to pass the bill that prohibits the sale, use, or provision of non-compostable straws and stirring implements by food service entities, beginning January 1, 2019 with one change: replace the word “compostable” with “biodegradable.” At Founding Farmers, we made the switch to biodegradable straws over a year ago.

Join us as we welcome DC Cocktail Week back to the DC metro area. With over 60 local bartenders, mixologists, and bar and beverage program innovators participating in this year’s event, be sure to gather friends and come see us for the festivities.

MoCo’s Founding Farmers won a prestigious local award Thursday evening from Bethesda Magazine and Bethesda Green, the Leading By Example Green Business Award. As a farmer-owned company heavily invested in protecting and preserving our planet for years to come, we are always delighted to be recognized for what we consider to be necessary and important work right here in our own neighborhood.

As a farmer-owned company, our sustainability efforts have always been an important part of our mission, which includes mindful management of our trash. Our efforts have led to LEED certifications, 3 Star Green Restaurant Association certifications, and numerous awards, including our most recent Near-Zero Waste Award, one of our two recent GRA wins.

Founding Farmers joined over 2,000 beer lovers at the King of Prussia Beerfest Royale last weekend. This was our second time participating in what locals consider to be the #1 ranked festival and suburban Philadelphia’s must-attend fall beer festival.