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CULPEPER
A World Away Farm, LLC16080 Newby’s Shop RdElkwood
Katherine Iacovelli(240) 626 · 3488info@aworldawayfarm.com
(Call/text/email). Some weekend delivery.Free-Range Chicken Eggs, organic vegetables, wwoofer host, organic garden plots available.
AnteSEEDentBarry Baderinfo@anteseedent.com
Sells at Culpeper Farmers MarketSeasonal Heirloom Vegetables, Hardneck Garlic, Seedlings in Spring
Bees & Trees Farm, LLC18028 Carrico Mills RoadElkwood, VA
Teresa & Jeff Gregson(540) 423 · 9020Teresa@BeesAndTrees.bizBeesAndTrees.biz
Sells on-site (May-December, 10 am-4 pm Friday-Sunday)Organically fed, free-range Chicken eggs, locally raised angus beef, seasonal vegeta-bles, honey, preserves, homemade baked goods (breads & sweets), farm-made natural lip balms, salves, bath bombs & shower steamers, beeswax candles, home-made soaps, wreaths, seasonal flowering plants, pumpkins and Christmas trees.
Black Barn Farm18610 Springs RdJeffersonton
Andrew Cummings(573) 673 · 0488blackbarnfarm1@gmail.com
Sells on site by apptSmall family farm raising eggs the old fashioned way
Bountiful Acres, LLC14294 Browntown RoadCulpeper
(540) 827 · 4754Aruna.ratnavibhushana@gmail.com
Sells onsite (call first)Free-Range Eggs
Corvallis Farms14303 Chesterfield LaneCulpeper
Terry Osborn(540) 718 · 4830terry@corvallisfarms.comwww.corvallisfarms.com
Sells at Culpeper Farmers Market or Call/Email for Special OrdersSpecialty Greens (spinach, lettuce and over 30 varieties of mesclun greens), Heirloom Tomatoes, Strawberries, Raspberries, Blueberries, Blackberries, Fresh Cut Flowers, Homemade Jams
Countless Blessings Farm22126 Highland RdCulpeper
Daniel & Michaela Chiles(540) 272 · 8348countlessblessingsfarmdcmc @gmail.comFind us on Facebook
Culpeper Farmers Market, Potomac Mills Farmers Market, Wakefield Park Farmers Market, Manassas Thursday Farmers Market. Pasture raised meat: Pork, Chicken, Turkey, Duck, Lamb, Rabbit, Quail, Goose. Chicken & Duck Eggs, Baked Goods. Soap.
FARMS
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Cibola Farms10075 Stone Bridge RoadCulpeper
Rob Ferguson & Mike Sipes(540) 212 · 9455farm@cibolafarms.comwww.cibolafarms.com
Sells on-site (Fri-Mon 9 am-5 pm), online, farmers marketsBuffalo Meat, Free-Range Pork, Sausages, and Jerky, Dog Food
Clover Hill Farm10109 Clover Hill LaneRixeyville
Christina M Stockton(540) 937 · 5961cloverhillfarms@comcast.net
Sells on-site (Daily 9 am-5 pm), Culpeper Farmers Market Eggs, Cut Flowers, Purebred Berkshire Pork
Photo by Marco Sanchez
ALBEMARLE, FLUVANNA, GREENE, LOUISA & NELSON COUNTIES
F R E S H F O O D S F R O M L O C A L FA M I LY FA R M S
NORTHERN PIEDMONT
CULPEPER, FAUQUIER, MADISON, ORANGE & RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTIES
2018FOOD GUIDE
WHAT IS A CSA?When you join a CSA, you make a financial commitment to a farm (usually before the growing season begins) and receive a weekly basket of farm products.
Cheese & Dairy
Meat
Poultry/Eggs
Specialty Products
U-Pick
Produce
Community Supported Agriculture
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FARMS
Full Moon Farm, LLC13632 Major Brown DriveSperryville
Michael & Susan Frank(540) 547 · 3639info@fullmoonfarm.netwww.fullmoonfarm.net
Sells Leesburg Farmers Market, Government Center in Fairfax (Thursdays 4-7 pm), Whole Foods CharlottesvilleA large culinary variety of USDA certified organic, food grade essential oils, herbal extract sprays, dried herbs, spices and blends, and a large variety of certified organic potted plants. Organic food grade Skin Care Products.
Hollow Way FarmRichardsville
Matthew Holloway(703) 895 · 8722xprezs1@yahoo.com
Sells on-site, Mon-Fri 5 pm-7 pm
Eggs
Honey Brook Farms19030 Bel Pre RoadBrandy Station
The Wilkes Team(540) 825 · 8375info@honeybrookfarms.comwww.honeybrookfarms.com
Sells on-site (call ahead), Farmers Markets (Falls Church, Burke, Leesburg Saturday, Alexandria/Del Ray, Mt. Vernon, Stone Ridge Market, Loudoun Station), You can also pre-order online for our year-round drop offs & home delivery.Beyond organic multi-generational family run farm offering Raw Milk Herd shares from our 100% grass A2/A2 Jersey herd, Seasonal Certified Naturally Grown (CNG) Produce & CSA, RAW honey, 100% Grass Fed/Finished Beef & Lamb, Pasture Raised Chicken, Eggs, Turkey, & Woodland Pork supplemented with feed that is tested & guaranteed to have No GMO's, herbicides, or pesticides. Also Whole Grain & No-Gluten Baked Goods, Loose Leaf Organic Tea, & Farm-made natural lip balms & salves. See website for complete list & more details!
Lakota Ranch Farm Store9272 Big Horn RoadRemington
Jill Engh(540) 718 · 1139lakotaranchfarmstore@gmail.comlakotaranchfarmstore.com
Sells on-site, Wednesday-Friday, 10 am-5 pm; Saturday-Sunday, 11 am-5 pm
Grass-fed Devon Beef, Pasture-Raised Pork, Home Goods
Lavender & Lace at The Bothy Farm1171 Nelson LaneAmissville
Anita & Paul Barry(540) 905 · 4749LandL.Bothyfarm@comcast.netBothyfarm.com or Facebook: Lavender and Lace
Sells Saturday mornings 7:30 am-12 noon at The Culpeper Farmers Market, or at the farm May 19 – July 29, Saturdays & Sundays 1 pm – 5 pm, or by appointment.Fresh and dried lavender and made-by-hand tatted lace items.
Morningside Farm and Nursery7855 Griffinsburg RoadBoston
George & Karen Mosebrook(540) 547 · 3726morningsidefarmandnursery@gmail.comwww.morningsidefarmandnursery.comFind us on Facebook
Sells on-site, Farmers Markets and at Plant ShowsHerbs, Perennials, Annuals, Native Plants, Grasses, Trees and Shrubs
Moving Meadows Farm & Bakery254 E. Davis StreetCulpeper
Wally and Amy Hudson(540) 317 · 5862movingmeadowsfarm@gmail.comwww.movingmeadowsfarm.com
Grass-fed beef & goat, pastured chicken & turkey. Fresh eggs. Flour milled daily for our Whole Grain Breads (Spelt, Rye & Wheat). Brownies, cookies, cakes, pies & muffins all made on site. Soups & sandwiches served with Moving Meadows Farm meats, eggs and breads.
Muddy Run Farm15744 White Tail LaneCulpeper
Peter Schechter & Rosa Puech(540) 937 · 3504rpuech@yahoo.com
Sells on-siteSpanish Goats (Breeding and Meat), Llamas, Llama fiber
Nature’s Table Food Club14303 Chesterfield LaneCulpeper
Terry Osborn / Tim & Tracy Brown(540) 827 · 7654 / (540) 718 · 4830naturestablefoodclub@gmail.com
Sell by CSA: a convenient weekly drop of point will be designatedShare may include: Blueberries, Strawberries, Blackberries, Raspberries, Tomatoes, Sweet Peppers, Green Beans, Sugar Snap Peas, Garlic, Potatoes, Summer Squashes, Eggplant, Herbs, Spinach, Lettuce and other greens, Edamame, Beets, Flowers and Jam, and other seasonal vegetables.
Oak Shade Farm14455 Waterford Run LaneRixeyville
James Mello(540) 937 · 5062oakshadefarm@gmail.comwww.oakshadefarm.net
Sells at Warrenton Farmers Market, CSASeasonal Organic Vegetables, Honey, Shiitake Mushrooms, Jams, (Cherry, Pear, Strawberry, Jalapeno), Eggs from Pastured Chickens
Old Gjerpen Farm10042 Cedar Spring LaneCulpeper
Richard & Donna Larson(540) 829 · 5683oldgjerpenfarm@yahoo.comwww.oldgjerpenfarm.com
Call for DetailsWhole fresh lamb, whole or half grass-fed beef
Quartz Hill Farm3150 Jefferson Woods LaneAmissville
Glenn Bell(571) 721 · 8316quartzhillfarm.va@gmail.com
Sell on-site (call for best times), local delivery availableSeasonal Produce, Eggs
Rohan Farm10095 Rohan RoadRixeyville
Peggy Parris and sons Matt Buell and Rob Parris(540) 937 · 4999rohanfarm@yahoo.com
Sells on-site (strictly by appt. only)Seasonal Produce, Rabbit, Lamb, Goat, Squab, Guineas, Chicken, Turkey, Quail, Chukar, Pheasants,Pickles, Jams, Jellies
Saddle Ridge Farm15338 Saddle Ridge Farm LaneCulpeper
Wendy Farrish(703) 789 · 0647wendy.saddleridge@gmail.comwww.saddleridgefarm.net
Sells on-site 7-days a week and at neighborhood drop sitesPasture Raised, Non-GMO Pork, Chicken and Eggs, Grass-Fed/Finished Beef
Stallard Road Farm & Botanicals14649 Black Hill RoadRixeyville
John & Katherine Adams(540) 937 · 4181stallardroad@gmail.comstallardroad.wix.com/stallardroadfarm
Sell on site (by appt.), Spotsylvania Farmers Market and Fairfax County: Oak Marr & Wakefield Markets (see website for details)Culinary & medicinal herbs: plants, tea blends, vinegars, tonics, salves. Mushrooms, eggs (free-range), grassfed beef, honey. Farm tours & classes by appt.
Starstead Farm14460 Waterford Run LaneRixeyville
Amanda and Stephen Day(703) 909 · 0959days@starsteadfarm.comwww.starsteadfarm.com
Sells through CSA, Warrenton Farmers Market and Westover Farmers Market in Arlington.Certified organic vegetables, herbs, seedlings, and shiitake mushrooms, as well as honey and pastured eggs
Summer Creek Farm10152 Cedar Spring LaneCulpeper
Karen Evans(540) 718 · 3791summercreeklamb@gmail.comsummercreekfarm.weebly.com
CSA, Sells on-site (by appt.), Lamb available at The Ole Country StoreFrozen Lamb Cuts, Whole Freezer Lambs, 25 to 100lb Beef Packages, Eggs, tomatoes and other veggies as well as lettuce and kale. CSA includes beef, lamb, and veggies.
Sunshine Acres15504 Sheads Mountain RoadRixeyville
Monica Briggs(540) 937 · 6346mbriggsandsafarm@gmail.com
Sells at Culpeper Downtown Farmer’s Market, CFC Wednesday Farmer’s Market, On-site call for hoursPesticide-free Seasonal Vegetables, Mushrooms, Eggs
Superfoods Farm15190 Inlet RdCulpeper
Nifen Gaber(540) 497 · 2329superfoodfarm@yahoo.comwww.superfoodsfarms.com
Local Farmers MarketsFruits and Vegetables
Wegmans Food Markets, founded as a produce company more
than a century ago, has stayed true to its roots—a long history of partnering with local farmers to offer customers the freshest, best produce. Realizing that customers want to know where their food comes from, Wegmans seeks out family farms near our stores, not just for produce, but for locally sourced beef, pork, and seafood as well.
Sourcing local and regional food is part of our commitment to making a difference in every community we serve. We have an established network of partner farms we work with in Virginia, and throughout our markets, but we’re always looking to cultivate new relationships to offer our customers a growing selection of locally and regionally sourced food.
We look for talented farmers who are passionate about what they do and meet a standard set of criteria. Quality, consistency, farm infrastructure and transportation, and Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) Certifications, are just a few of the things we look for. We then examine the products the grower can provide us, whether it’s for one or two stores, or the entire company.
Our Near Our Stores program is truly about partnership. Our Wegmans team members stay closely connected with our farm partners throughout the growing season and all year round. They are an extension of our family, and they help make it possible to provide our customers with the best and freshest local produce.
To learn more about Wegmans Near Our Stores program, visit the ‘About Us’ page on Wegmans.com.
Farmers interested in learning more about working with Wegmans can contact:
Jason Smith, Virginia produce merchandiser, jason.smith2@wegmans.comShawn Mackay, regional organic farm merchant, shawn.mackay@wegmans.com
Mike Gross, meat and seafood merchandiser, mike.gross@wegmans.com.
FROM TOP TO BOTTOM:
John Whitmore Farms, Leesburg, VAMountain View Orchards, Stafford, VAShenandoah Growers, Harrisonburg, VAPhotos courtesy of Wegmans
Wegmans Offers Fresh, Local Ingredients from Family Farms Near Our Storesby Jason Smith
Promoting Piedmont AgricultureFive organizations in the Piedmont region are working together
to support targeted local food marketing efforts through a USDA Farmers Market Promotion Program grant.
FARMS
FRUIT & VEGETABLE AVAILABILITY CALENDAR
In addition to the standard fruit and vegetables you see on this chart, Northern Piedmont area farmers and farmers markets offer an even broader variety of produce to pick from. Explore your farmers’ websites and other online sites to find recipes that might appeal to your family.
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DECApples
Asparagus
Blackberries
Blueberries
Broccoli
Cantaloupe
Cucumbers
Grapes
Green Beans
Green Peppers
Greens/Spinach
Nectarines
Peaches
Pumpkins
Raspberries
Squash
Strawberries
Sweet Corn
Tomatoes
Watermelons
BuyLocalVirginia.org
Sweet Valley Farm Dairy19017 Fields Mill RoadElkwood
Al & Cecilia Schallenberger(540) 423 · 1003SwtVlyFarmDairy@gmail.comwww.SweetValleyFarm.com
Spotsylvania, Downtown Fredericksburg and North Stafford Farmers Markets; Rogers Ford Winery (Sumerduck), Winery at La Grange (Haymarket), 4P Foods CSA (Elkwood), and Red, White, Bleu, and Brew (Locust Grove). Does not sell direct from farm. USDA/VDACS-inspected Grade A Dairy Hand-crafted Goat Cheese, Goat Milk Ice Cream, Cajeta, and Goats Milk Soap and Lotions from fresh milk from herd of Nubian & Saanen/Nubian goats.
The Funny Farm2437 Funny Farm RoadReva
Mark & Samantha Pullen(549) 547 · 3983funnyfarmbb@gmail.comwww.thefunnyfarminn.com
Sells on-site by appointmentEggs and Laying Hens
Wilevington Farm11278 Homeland RoadRixeyville
Dick & Sharon Williams(540) 937 · 3447swilliams@vabb.com
Sells on-site (open mid Sept-Oct, 9 am-5 pm) and at Tri-County Farmers MarketAssorted Pumpkins and Gourds, Assorted Butters and Jams
FAUQUIER
Angelic Beef Farm11170 St. Paul’s RoadRemington
Doug Linton(540) 439 · 2019quarter-mor@vabb.comwww.angelicbeef.com
Sells at Oakton, Reston, and Gainesville Farmers Markets Hormone and additive free Piedmontese Beef
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The Culpeper Downtown Farmers Market’s partnerships with local VCE Agency educational staff and Culpeper Department of Human Services have encouraged increased participation in youth nutritional education programs and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program redemptions during the 2017 market season. The FMPP grant was crucial in marketing those ongoing efforts to the public through special events such as Market Customer Appreciation Days and a National Farmers Market week celebration. The Market was also able to increase advertising with a new over-street banner, social media promotions, live radio announcements, a Farmers Market guide highlighting vendors and events, and traditional magazine and newspaper advertise-ments. www.culpeperdowntown.com/farmers-market.html
The Madison County Farmers Market’s participation in the FMPP grant has allowed us to upgrade our website to be mobile compatible as well as get a new, brighter logo. We have been able to advertise on the radio and do more newspaper ads. We look forward to the upcoming year with new and more vendors and reaching more customers. Madison Farmers' Market is a producer only market (75% must be produced locally) that values our customers on a first name basis. www.madisonfarmersmarket.info
The Piedmont Environmental Council's Buy Fresh Buy Local program has been able to use the FMPP grant to fund annual design and mailing of the Northern Piedmont guide to over 75,000 households in the region. The grant has also covered a local food buyer and seller networking event in the October 2017. The event was a casual happy hour social where the farmers and chefs rotated around the room, introducing themselves and exchanging information about products they have for sale or items they’re interested in buying. The grant provides resources for two more similar events, each building on the previous one and drawing a larger group of growers and buyers. Stay tuned for the next event slated to happen in Fall 2018! www.pecva.org/events
The Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission launched its Purely Piedmont label pro-gram in November to promote the region’s locally grown food and beverages. Similar in concept to the state’s Virginia Grown program, producers who register their products with the program will receive labels with the Purely Piedmont logo to affix to their products, in addition to digital versions of the logo to incorporate into their own marketing materials. Displaying the regional logo allows consumers to easily identify our farmers’ products and make more informed choices. There is no cost to participate in the Purely Piedmont label program. Use of the logo is governed by both product and use standards contained within a license agreement that producers must submit in order to become members. Learn more at www.purelypiedmont.com.
The FMPP grant funds have been helping to support, improve and expand the ‘Tween Rivers Trail. Free workshops are offered quarterly on topics designed to assist agri-tourism businesses with expanding their customer base, improving operational efficiency, and providing networking opportunities. Trail Site Mem-bers are being interviewed to get to know them and their businesses better. The information collected will be used to help better market and promote their business, and will be shared with the trail site members so they can learn more about one another, connect and network. Data will be collected on the impact the ‘Tween Rivers Tail may have on each trail site with regard to revenue and customer base. Since the grant award, the ‘Tween Rivers Trail has nearly doubled its membership from 35 to 64 trail site members! Learn more at www.tweenriverstrail.com.
FARMS
Ayshire Farm21846 Trappe RoadUpperville
(540) 592 · 7018www.gentleharvest.cominfo@gentleharvest.comorders@ayrshirefarm.comwww.ayrshirefarm.com
Products available year round at Gentle Harvest in Marshall, VA, at Hunter’s Head Tavern in Upperville, VA, online, and in many other local restaurants and independent markets.Best known for certified organic, Certified Humane®, Non-GMO, heritage breed meats and poultry, Ayrshire Farm produces chicken and turkey, beef, veal, pork and eggs. Gentle Harvest provides customers with the best of local and sustainable gour-met foods including local beers, wines and ciders, jams & jellies, chocolates, cheeses, produce, meal kits, desserts, diet-restrict-ed foods and unique host and hostess gifts.
Berry Simple Farm, LLC7992 Tackett LaneBealeton
Rick Crofford(540) 718 · 2679rick.crofford@aol.com
Sells April through December on the farm by appointmentAsparagus, U-pick Blueberries, Fingerling Potatoes, Baby Ginger, Jerusalem Artichokes and other seasonal vegetables
Blue Ridge Beef1716 Blue Ridge Farm RoadUpperville
Michael Barreda & Leslie GraysonCells: (540) 878 · 9931 and (703) 850 · 3924blue.ridge4@gmail.com
Sells On-SiteGrass-Fed Beef Sold by the 1/2 or the 1/4 (Cuts Individually Frozen & Wrapped in Cryovac)
Bull Run Mountain Vegetable Farm4362 Highpoint LaneThe Plains
Leigh Hauter(703) 754 · 4005farm@bullrunfarm.comwww.bullrunfarm.combullrunfarm.blogspot.comFind us on Facebook
Through CSA; Delivery available to pick-up locations; Farm StandSeasonal Produce, Fruits, Eggs, Honey
Cobbler View Farm, LLC10012 Cobbler View DriveDelaplane
Jane Eickhoff(540) 364 · 9596jane@cobblerviewfarm.comFind us on Facebook
Sells at Middleburg Farmers Market (Saturday mornings), at the exit 40 Market in Haymarket (Thursday afternoons), and offers 16 week CSASeasonal Produce, Blueberry, Peach and Pear Jams, Pickles, Hops
Cows-N-Corn5225 Catlett RoadMidland
Jeff & Patty Leonard(540) 522 · 0689patty@cows-n-corn.comwww.cows-n-corn.com
Sells on-site, U-pick (check website for hours)Cheese, Ice Cream, Pumpkins, Event Hosting, Corn Maze
Evans-Wells Farm3819 Landmark RoadThe Plains
Dr. Anthony Wells(540) 336 · 1181drarwells1@aol.com
U-Pick On-Site, June - SeptemberMultiple Varieties of Tomatoes
Fern Hill Apiary5382 Free State RoadMarshall
Michael & Donielle Rininger(540) 270 · 8537fernhillapiary@gmail.comwww.fernhillapiary.comFind us on Facebook
Sells directly by phone, email, & FB messenger. Visits by appointment only.Honey, Beeswax Candles
Golden Valley FarmP.O. Box 3116Warrenton
(540) 937 · 3531info@goldenvalleyguernseys.comwww.goldenvalleyguernseys.com
Delivery Locations in Gainesville, Reston, Manassas, Warrenton, Ashburn, Vienna, Occoquan, Charlottesville, Culpeper and Fredericksburg, Stafford, Gordonsville, Scottsville. New delivery locations added by request.Milk-fed pork by the half, whole or cuts—sausage available, dairy bull calves for beef or 4H. Raw Milk Herdshares from 100% registered Guernsey cows tested positive for the A2 protein.
Green Truck Farm3015 Hartland LaneMarkham
Brian Green (540) 316 · 7715 hartlandorchard@gmail.com www.greentruckfarms.comFind us on Facebook
Sells on-site PYO, 9 am-5 pm, Call before coming Strawberries, Blueberries, Black & Red Raspberries, Blackberries, Tomatoes, Pumpkins/Winter Squash
The Green Thumb—Days Hill Farm14694 Days Hill LaneSumerduck
Debbie Day(540) 439 · 8316Larrydebbie@aol.com
Sells at Saturday Warrenton, Stafford and Spotsylvania Farmers Markets Seasonal Vegetables, Herbs, Vegetable Plants, Eggs, Flowers, Shrubs, Pork products and fresh and frozen chicken
Happy Family Ranch, Inc12057 Elk Run Church RdMidland
Roberto Melendez(703) 801 · 5837happyfamilyranchinc@gmail.comwww.happyfamilyranch.net
Directly on the farm and our retail store. AmazonFresh just search happy family ranch. 6 local farmers markets in; Manassas, Warrenton, Haymarket, and The Plains.Grass Fed pasture raised beef and pork. 28 Flavors of sausage, smoked sausages. Dry aged steaks.
Hartland FarmMarkham
Hank Green(540) 532 · 0436redg8@verizon.netwww.hartlandfarmandorchard.com
Sells On-Site at entrance to Hartland Orchard, 3205 Hartland Lane, Markham, VA 22643Sweet corn, tomatoes, tumpkin, honey, jams, jellies, salsas and other products in season, including Christmas trees
Hidden Creek Farm LLC2591 Triplett Turn Delaplane
Andrea Young(301) 580 · 9119info@hiddencreekfarmllc.comwww.hiddcreekfarmllc.com
Sells through Farm Store, Farmer's Market (McLean), Buyers Clubs, various local specialty shopsEggs, Pork, Turkeys (seasonal), Herbs, Bread and Cake Mixes, Pickled and Fermented Foods (sauerkraut, kimchee, krautchee), Jams and Preserves. Hidden Creek Farm practices organic, pasture raised, and grass-fed methods consistent with 'regenerative' farming.
Hock Newberry Farm13173 Scott’s Mill RoadCulpeper
Brian and Erica Gore(425) 213 · 2489info@hocknewberryfarm.comwww.hocknewberryfarm.com
Sells at Archwood Green Barns Farmers’ Market, Woodbridge Farmers Market, On-farm by appointment only.Organically-fed Chicken, Holiday Turkeys, Pork, Rabbit, Daily Goat Herd Shares, Pastured Eggs, Jams, Jellies, and more!
Hollin Farms1408 Snowden RoadDelaplane
Matt Davenport(540) 592 · 3574hollinfarms@gmail.comwww.hollinfarms.com
Beef sold online; U-Pick May- October, Wed-Sun 9 am-4 pm
Seasonal Vegetables, Apricots, Plums, Peaches, Cherries, Strawberries, Apples, Berries, Pumpkins, Beef
Kylmar Farm10803 Crest Hill RdMarshall
Marissa Kunkel(540) 556 · 0083kylmarfarm@gmail.com
Contact to purchaseGrass-Fed Lamb, Limited Supply
Lindera Farms VinegarsP.O. Box 1002Marshall
Daniel Liberson(703) 967 · 1571info@linderafarms.comwww.Linderafarms.comFind us on Facebook
Sells at The Whole Ox, The Home Farm Store, The Organic Butcher, Glen’s Garden MarketMulberry, Elderflower and Honey Vinegars
Living Waters Longhorns8066 Riverside Farm RoadMarshall
Jim & Danielle Dean(540) 364 · 3473livingwaters@longhornbeef.netwww.longhornbeef.net
Sell on-siteBeef, Chicken, Turkey, Pork (Grass-Fed by Request)
Martin’s Farms VaP.O. Box 121The Plains
Bill & Holly Martin(540) 253 · 5264info@martinsangusbeef.com www.martinsangusbeef.com
Sells Direct, Farmers Markets, Local Restaurants and RetailersDry Aged Natural Angus Beef, Lamb
Mast Meats10673 Rogues RoadMidland
David Mast(540) 272 · 3023davidmastauctions@gmail.com
Sells on-site by appointmentHormone-Free, All –Natural, Grass-Fed Beef and Locally-Raised Pork
Messick’s Farm Market6025 Catlett RoadBealeton
Jimmy Messick(540) 439 · 8900manager@messicksfarmmarket.comwww.messicksfarmmarket.com
Sells on the farm, Mon-Sat 7 am-7 pm, Sun 10 am-7 pm, CSAFruits, vegetables, greens, herbs, mushrooms, cheeses, eggs, milk, pork, chicken, beef, lamb, honey, pies, breads, jams, jellies, preserves, spices, pickled vegetables, and frozen custard.
Midtrees Farm8487-8509 Botha RoadWarrenton
Karen Darschner(540) 439 · 4812
Sells at farmers marketsBeef, Beef Sausages, Eggs
Mount Airy Farms P.O. Box 1888Middleburg
Christine Miller(540) 687 · 9795contact@mountairyfarms.comwww.mountairyfarms.com
Order online or by phoneCertified Organic, Grass-Fed Beef
Mt. Airy Farm7303 Dudie RoadMarshall
Frank & Wallys Peltier(540) 349 · 4496mtairyfarm@yahoo.comwww.mtairyfarm.com
Sells on-site (by appt.), onlineFine Fleece of Cormo and California Variegated Mutant Wool, Angora and Mohair Hand Dyed Yarns, Natural Colored Yarns, Roving and Raw Fleece, also Lamb and Free Range Eggs. Sheep and lambs for sale when available.
Nature’s Wellspring, LLC7398 Iron Bit DriveWarrentonJames and Nichole Brown(540) 935 · 0546natureswellspring@gmail.comwww.natureswellspring.com
Sells online and at markets. Sells directly to customer—contact by phone or email to order and arrange local delivery. Please, no walk-ups. Heirloom seeds and seedlings, Potted Herbs/Flowers, Fresh Culinary and Medicinal Herbs and Flowers, Cut Flowers, High Tunnel Seasonal Vegetables. Herb infused Seasoned Salts. Dehydrated veggies and veggie powders.
Over the Grass Farm6485 Rock Hill Mill RdThe Plains, VA
(540) 253 · 5228info.overthegrassfarm@gmail.comwww.overthegrassfarm.netFind us on Facebook
Sells on-site by appt., CSA, farmers markets, retailers, restaurantsSeasonal Vegetables, Herbs, Honey and Grass Fed and Finished Beef sold by the quarters, halves and whole. Please call for pricing and to place order.
Piedmont Ag8116 Fox Groves RoadRemington
Joseph Gray(540) 522 · 3466amjet@aol.com
Sells On-Site Free-Range Eggs
Piney Meadow Farm3082 Midland RoadMidland
Susannah Grove(540) 522 · 9417pineymeadowfarm@gmail.compineymeadowfarm.impress.ly
Sells on-site, CSA, farmers marketsSeasonal Produce, Goat Cheese, Eggs, Beef, Pork, Chevon, Chickens
Powers Farm & Brewery9269 Redemption Way
MidlandMelody Powers(540) 272 · 5060powersfarmbrewery@gmail.comwww.powersfarmbrewery.com
Sells via Produce, Flower, & Beer CSA — pick up from farm on Mondays & Thursdays or by appt. Fresh Farm Vegetables, Fruit, Culinary and Medicinal Herbs, Cut Flowers, Hops & Beer
Recipe courtesy of Nature’s WellspringFresh Homemade Salsa
INGREDIENTS USING FRESH PRODUCE*:
3 cups chopped tomatoes, undrained
1-2 chopped Jalapeño peppers
1 onion chopped
1⁄4 cup packed cilantro leaves
1 tsp. Lemon juice
1 tsp. sea salt
DIRECTIONS:
1. Chop the fresh produce.
2. Combine all ingredients in a food processor.
3. Blend until ingredients match your desired chunkiness.
4. Pour into bowl and serve.
This recipe is best served fresh. Enjoy!
* When choosing your fresh produce, remember a variety of tomatoes make a beautiful appearance and a full rich flavorful salsa. We love using a rich heirloom like Cherokee Purple along with a surprising orange like Orange Icicle. Many like using tomatillos as well. Also, there are many different types of peppers/Jalapeños available. For those needing a more milder Jalapeño, look for the Tam Jalapeño—same great taste, but less heat. Enjoy finding the varieties that give the flavor you love.
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by Alyssa Wiltse
A lovely little berry patch located along the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains is Green Truck Farm,
owned and operated by Brian Green and his wife. While their portion of the farm is relatively small, they are part of the much larger, family-owned Hartland Farm and Orchard, which has been a working farm for eight generations.
“It’s a real working farm, and we offer something every season,” Brian Green said. Hartland’s currently has four separate operations, spanning three generations. They start with strawberry picking in May, add blueberries, black and red raspberries, blackberries, peaches, and vegetables during the summer months, pumpkins and a corn maze in the Fall, and Christmas trees in the winter.
Green Truck Farm offers the berry and vegetable pickings of the late Spring and
Summer months. Brian and his wife started their operation 10 years ago. “This is all I ever wanted to do,” he said. He grew up on the farm, working the land with his dad, who currently runs the Christmas tree and corn maze section of Hartland’s.
Green Truck is one of the best pick-your-own farms my family has visited. It is beautifully arranged with bountiful berry bushes. We had no problem filling multiple pints of black and red raspberries, and blueberries. And the fruit is very safe. They use integrated pest management, and while that won’t get them the label of organic, Brian said “it is as close to natural as they can get.”
The Green’s also strive to help their local community. They partner with two local churches, who come out to the farm and help plant and harvest large patches of potatoes and tomatoes to donate to local area food banks. “It’s a big hit, since it is rare for food banks to have access to fresh vegetables,” Brian said.
Quailwood Farm12102 Leeds Chapel LaneMarkham
Jessica Swan(540) 220 · 2283contact@quailwoodfarm.comquailwoodfarm.com
Contact for sales by appointmentUSDA Certified Grass-Fed Beef
Rock Run Creek Farm3618 Rock Run RoadFauquier
Francis & Carol Ngoh(703) 628 · 8447rockruncreekfarm@wildblue.net
CSA, restaurants, Whole Foods and other retailersEggs, Herbs, Shiitake Mushrooms, Fingerling Potatoes, and other Seasonal Produce
Salsa Las GloriasThe Plains
Lily Castano(540) 222 · 1952salsalasglorias@gmail.com
Sells at farmers marketsVarious Salsas (Hot, Medium, Mild, Green Tomatillo, Pico de Gallo, Habanero)
Seven Oaks Lavender Farm8769 Old Dumfries RoadCatlett
Deborah Williamson(540) 272 · 7839www.sevenoakslavenderfarm.com www.sevenoakslavenderfarm.com Find us on Facebook
Sells on-site and at Messick’s Farm Market, Season 2018 Dates: June 1st through 29th-Admission; June 30th-Special Admission; July 2nd through 8th-Free Week. Fresh and dried lavender flowers. Culinary lavender, teas, jams, honey, sachets, soap and more. Retail and wholesale.
Sharkawi Farm6068 Old Bust Head RdBroad Run 20137
Sabry Alsharkawi(540) 272 · 4962sabry.alsharkawi@gmail.com
Sells at Warrenton, Dale City, Mount Vernon, McLean, and Annandale Farmers MarketsDried Herbs, Seasoning Mixes, Herbal Teas, Potted Herbs, Flowering Plants, Greenhouse Tomatoes and Cucumbers, Strawberry Baskets
Sky Meadows State Park11012 Edmonds LaneDelaplane
(540) 592 · 3556skymeadows@dcr.virginia.govwww.virginiastateparks.gov
“Preserving and promoting our agricultural heritage”
Sells at the Park Visitor Center/Gift Shop Monday - Friday 11 am-5 pm, Saturday & Sunday 10 am-5 pm
The historic vegetable garden at Sky Meadows is cultivated and tended by volunteers. Proceeds from the garden benefit the Friends of Sky Meadows. Local and park apiary honey and locally milled cornmeal and grains available in the gift shop. Jack o’lantern pumpkins and winter cooking squash for sale from the end of September through October and into November. Pick-your-own pumpkin patch open during Fall Farm Days on October weekends.
Smith Family Farm5770 Artemus RoadGainesville
Leigh Smith(571) 220 · 0017beefandhayproducer@gmail.comwww.beefandhayproducer.com
Sells on-farm (Sat 9 am-4 pm, call ahead), farmers markets throughout the metro Washington, DC area, home delivery (details online) Grass-fed Angus beef, pastured poultry, lamb, turkey, and pork, free-range eggs. Completely free of antibiotics, growth hor-mones, steroids, fertilizers, and pesticide
SubHerban Roots136 Moffett AveWarrenton
Beth Hall(540) 692 · 1608subherbanroots@gmail.comwww.subherbanroots.comFind us on Facebook
We sell our products at the Archwood Green Barns Farmers Market in The Plains, the Plains Apothecary, OnlineHerbal Teas, Extracts, and Salves made from herbs grown on our 1/4 acre permaculture homestead
Sunridge FarmUpperville
Christina Mangano Mackenzie(540) 454 · 7085christina.mangano@gmail.comwww.sunridgefarm.com
Sells to individuals & restaurants, please contact us to set up drop off/pick up of foods. Grass-fed Wagyu Beef
Sweet Blessings, LLC9648 South Pines RdWarrenton
Charles and Gina Phelps(301) 536 · 7900charlie@sweetblessings.comwww.sweetblessings.com
Sells On-site, OnlinePastured Pork by Whole or Half (free forging, fed sprouted, non-GMO, non-Soy, no chemicals, no drugs or steroids grains), Free-Range Eggs (non-vegetarian diet, with shepherding Rooster, fed non-GMO, non-Soy, no chemicals, no drugs or steroids grains)
Thistle Hill Farm12345 Crest Hill RoadHume
David Schoumacher(540) 364 · 2090www.thistlehill.netFind us on Facebook
Sells on-site by apptGrass-fed Devon Beef by Side, Quarter, and 15lb Variety Packs, Tamworth Pork by Whole, Sides, and 10lb Variety Packs.
Valley View Farm1562 Leeds Manor RoadDelaplane
Philip Carter Strotherinfo@valleyviewva.com www.valleyviewva.com
Sells on-site when seasonably availableFarm, Retail, Specialty Beverage, Value-Added Products, Wine, Hard Cider, Peaches, Apples, Blackberries, Raspberries, Blueberries, Cherries, Cured Meats, Cheeses, Jams, Jellies, Preserves, Honey, Flowers, Seasonal Vegetables, Compost, and Eggs
Virginia Lowline Cattle Company, LLCJeff Rash(540) 422 · 2009Find us on Facebook
Sells Years Round. On-farm sales. Dupont Circle Farmers MarketAll Natural, Grass-Fed Beef (Quarters, Halves, Entire Cow, Retail and Individual Cuts)
Walnut Hill Farm at Elm Spring LLCP. O. Box 1Sumerduck
Jeff Adams(540) 809 · 4271jvadams@verizon.netwww.walnuthillfarmva.com
Sells on-site (Sat & Sun 2-5 pm), Warrenton Saturday, Dale City, Stafford, Manassas and Fredericksburg Farmers MarketsGrass-Fed Beef, Lamb & Pork; Free-Range Chicken, Duck, Goose & Heritage Turkey; Eggs; Custom Poultry Processing
Western View Farm2028 Laws Ford RoadCatlett
Lewis & Martha Bender(540) 788 · 9663
Sells On-Site, Call AheadCow Shares for Raw Milk, Seasonal Vegetables, Chicken, Eggs, Meat and Pet Rabbits, Straw
Whiffletree Farm8717 Springs RoadWarrenton
Jesse and Liz Straight(540) 229 · 5192 info@whiffletreefarmva.comwww.whiffletreefarmva.com
Our Farm Store is open Monday-Friday 11 am-5 pm, Saturday 1 pm-5 pm. We also have delivery drop points from the DC area to central Virginia — please check website for details and ordering.Chicken, Turkey, Eggs, Pork and Beef; All raised on fresh pasture, non-GMO feeds, no antibiotics or chemicals, and our beef is 100% Grass-fed! On-Site Farm Store: We also sell our friends' grassfed lamb, organic veggies, fermented kombucha and kraut, organic baked goods, wild salmon, Laconiko olive oil, raw honey, teas, balms, firecider, elderberry syrup, fermented cod liver oil, and soap from our pigs' lard!
Whispering Woods Farm1498 Aquia RoadMidland
Dwane or Pat(540) 788 · 4767(703) 403· 2775 – Dwane Cellwhisperingwoodsgrown@gmail.comFind us on Facebook
Sells on site by apptBlueberries, Shiitake Mushrooms, Baby Ginger, Hydro Lettuce
Wild Winds FarmMarshall
Peter Carp(540) 422 · 9188peter@wildwindsfarm.com
Sells on-site by apptOrganically raised chicken eggs, 100% Grass-fed, no hormone, no antibiotic Red Devon beef
Willowlyn Farms Produce LLC9781 Willowlyn LaneCatlett
Matt Eustace(571) 436 · 7954matt@willowlynfarms.comwww.willowlynfarms.com
Sells on-site (Mon-Sat, 9 am-5 pm)Seasonal Produce, Strawberries, Blackberries
Won Shan Mushroom Co11305 Elk Run RdCatlett
Paul Weon(571) 970 · 8800wonshanmushroom@gmail.com
Sells direct to consumer, distributors, restaurants and retailersFresh Oyster and Shiitake Mushrooms year round
MADISON
Bordeaux FarmsMadison
Jacob Dudek(540) 718 · 8680bordeauxfarms07@gmail.comwww.bordeauxfarms.com
Sells on siteNatural Raised Beef, Pastures Pork, Eggs, Honey, Goats Milk Soap
5 Rider’s Farm 3849 Twymans Mill RoadOrange
Kristin Rider(540) 672 · 74795ridersmadison@gmail.com
Sells on-site Mon-Sat, Sunday afternoons, CSA, Bring the kids to see live animals!Seasonal Produce (tomatoes, sweet corn), Chicken and Duck Eggs, Dressed Rabbit, Baked Goods
Brightwood Vineyard and Farm1202 Lillards Ford RoadBrightwood
Susan & Dean Vidal(540) 717 · 2165info@brightwoodvineyardandfarm.comwww.brightwoodvineyardandfarm.com
Sells on farm by appointment, local retailers.Certified Organic Seasonal Vegetables, Herbs, Berries, & Grapes; Seasonal Lamb, Eggs, Certified Organic Jams and Wines, Flowers. Organic Elderberry products.
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Piedmont Environmental CouncilPiedmont Environmental Council
The Piedmont Environmental Council works with citizens to keep Virginia’s Piedmont a wonderful place—by protecting beautiful and historic landscapes, building great communities, promoting local
farms and food, restoring natural resources, and connecting people with nature.
We are pleased to have helped citizens protect nearly 402,000 acres in our nine-county region with voluntary conservation easements—one of the most dramatic private land conservation success stories in America.
Check out our website if you want to:
learn about local and sustainable farming
protect land
build wildlife habitat where you live—from butterfl y gardens to vast preserves
make your home more energy effi cient
browse community events that can help you live more sustainably—or just get outdoors
get involved in the issues shaping your local community
PEC is a non-profi t grassroots organization supported by people who care about the Piedmont. Your continuing support make this guide and programs to support our local farmers possible. Join today to show your support of local farms and food in an around our region.
Become a member:www.pecva.org
Find us on Instagram:@piedmontenviron
Find us on Facebook:facebook.com/pecva
Photo by David Anhold
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Composting at home is a great way to reduce your waste while creating the very best thing you can add to your
garden. It’s fun, easy and a pretty forgiving process. A friend told me that she loves back-yard composting because you can put as much or as little e� ort into it as you like. Your organic materials will decompose.
What is Composting?Composting is controlling the process of micro-organisms decomposing organic materials into a usable soil amendment. The microbes do the work. You just need to create the environ-ment to keep them happy. They are very simple creatures that just need air, water and organics to decompose.
What can be composted?When I refer to organics, I mean materials that were once living, such as food scraps, yard waste, untreated woods and paper. Animal products (meat, dairy, fats, oils, bones, shells) are compostable, but should be kept out of your backyard compost pile because they will likely attract critters before they decompose.
What equipment do you need?You should start with a kitchen container to col-lect your veggie/fruit trimmings and food scraps
(including co� ee grounds, teabags and eggshells) as you generate them. You can buy a kitchen compost bin or repurpose a used container with a lid. For outside, you can buy a compost bin or tumbler. Those are great for small backyards and for minimizing any potential nuisance to your neighbor. Or, you can make an open compost bin with wood or wire fencing. Or, simplest yet you can just make a compost pile. A pitchfork will come in handy too!
Browns vs GreensOne of the core concepts of com-posting is getting the right mix of materials. The right mix will ensure that the microbes that are doing the decomposing are not smothered by rapidly decomposing food (greens), nor are they starving in a pile of dry woody, leafy or paper-based materials (browns). Everytime you empty your kitchen container of food scraps (greens), you should add 3 times that amount in browns. Browns are harder to come by so here are some you can � nd around the house: wood chips, old mulch, dried grass clippings, leaves, shredded paper, paper egg cartons, paper napkins/towels, tissues, cardboard tubes, pizza boxes (torn-up), and compostable take-out containers.
How do I compost?Bring your full indoor compost container to your outside compost bin or pile, add it to your com-post. Cover the freshly added food scraps with three times that amount in the “browns” that you have been collecting. When your outdoor bin/container is full, empty it out into a pile. This will help the materials continue to decompose by reintroducing air (the microbes need air!) to the pile. Don’t be surprised if there are bugs or smells when you empty out your compost bin. Sunlight and fresh air will take care of both pretty quickly. If your compost bin or pile is too stinky and liquidy, add more browns. A little bit of steam rising from your compost pile in the morning is a good sign. Heat is a by-product of healthy microbial activity and a sign that you created a working compost pile!
When can I use it?Good things take time. Before you use it for your garden, a compost pile should probably be at least six months old and not feel warm to the touch. The compost won’t go bad if you decide to let it age even longer. When it’s ready, just mix your compost into your garden beds and watch your garden thrive.
For more information, feel to reach out to us through www.blackbearcomposting.com. We are always happy to share knowledge with fellow composters.
Photo courtesy of Black Bear Composting
By Eric Walter of Black Bear Composting
www.BuyLocalVirginia.org
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NEWS FROM PEC
Food brings people together. But healthy food is sometimes hard to come by. Despite Loud-
oun County’s reputation as a wealthy community, a surprising number of children in the county — one in 10 — live in households with limited access to healthy food. The consequences can be stark for these children, as their development, ability to learn and overall health is directly related to the quality of their diet.
“The notion that there are around 10,000 children in Loudoun facing a chronic lack of access to su� cient nutritious food is troubling, both as a parent and as someone that knows the bounty that Loudoun County has to o� er,” says Chris Miller, PEC’s President. “It left me thinking about what resources we could bring to the table. If we can stretch a little, what can we do to educate local resi-dents and contribute to a solution.”
An inspiration for addressing food insecurity in Loudoun came to Chris through his involvement with the Fauquier Education Farm, based in Warrenton. The Fauquier Educa-tion Farm recruits volunteers to plant, harvest and pack fresh produce grown on about 10 acres at Moriah Farm for those in need. This past growing season, more than 60,000 pounds of produce was delivered by
the farm to food-insecure residents in Fauquier, Culpeper and Rappahan-nock Counties.
The impact of the Fauquier Education Farm presented a possible model for PEC to make a di� erence in Loudoun County. Over the past couple years, we have worked to restore and reinvigorate the produc-tivity of our Roundabout Meadows property, a 141-acre farm at Gilbert’s Corner in Loudoun County. Over last year, we took a closer look at the feasibility of creating a Roundabout Meadows community farm on part of the land, which would partner with food pantries and other community organizations in Loudoun to increase the availability of fresh produce for those in need.
Key to our assessment was outreach to food pantry operators, such as Loudoun Hunger and other allied non-governmental organiza-tions (NGOs) that already work to address chronic food insecurity among vulnerable populations in the county. We wanted to see if others thought a modest community farm at Roundabout Meadows would make a di� erence. The answer to that question was a resounding “Yes.”
Currently, food pantries contract with or receive donations of fresh produce from farms, grocery stores
and larger food banks. But, a common theme among these organi-zations was the need to o� er more fresh food to their clients. This recognition has focused the atten-tion of county-wide hunger relief e� orts for children, seniors and families on expanding the availability of whole-some, fresh, locally-produced fruits and vegetables. And this demand for fresh produce remains unmet.
We envision our community farm being sited at the northwest corner of Roundabout Meadows, an area planned in PEC’s � ve-year management plan for future fruit and vegetable production because of the quality of the underlying soils. We have been fortunate over the past year to receive guidance from Ellen Polishuk, formerly of Potomac Vegetable Farms, in developing a growing plan and identify infra-structure needs. We plan to employ produce variety trials, cover crop practices and other sustainable farm-ing techniques as demonstration projects.
We will be starting small, begin-ning with just a portion of three acres that were cleared this fall for
future production. A limited start re� ects the need to � rst secure nec-essary infrastructure and equipment, and it helps provide time to rejuve-nate the productivity of the soils. However, our feasibility study for the community farm envisions scaling up production and public educa-tion programming over the next � ve years.
It’s exhilarating to think about the possibilities of a community farm operation at Roundabout Meadows. With the property’s high visibility, good access and close proximity to Loudoun’s population centers, the community farm presents an incred-ible opportunity for local residents to get on the land and see � rsthand the connection between land conserva-tion, natural resource stewardship and the food we eat. More impor-tantly, visitors and volunteers can have that experience while in service to those in need.
PEC’s habitat and stewardship specialist, Celia Vuocolo, at our Roundabout Meadows property, where a community farm is being planned. Photo by Marco Sanchez
By Mike Kane
The Community Farm at Roundabout Meadows
The PATH Foundation’s mission is to strengthen the health and vitality of our community, a pursuit that is in line with the e� orts of Buy Fresh, Buy Local. With childhood wellness as one of the PATH Foundation’s four core
tenets, the foundation has invested in programs to enhance nutrition and physical activity for students in Fauquier and Rappahannock public schools. Each school system has worked to develop the program best suited for their district, with the support of the PATH Foundation. Though di� erent in name and scope, both pro-grams are thriving to bene� t the overall health and wellness of their students.
FRESHFRESH, which stands for Fauquier Reaches for Excellence in School Health, is bringing a culture of health and wellness to Fauquier County Public Schools and the communities around them. In the program’s initial work, FRESH engaged with 20 schools to incorporate physical activity in the classroom, support and enhance cafeteria nutrition, and encourage healthy habits throughout the county. Starting with kindergarten through 2nd grade classrooms, more than 1,950 students have been experiencing learning in a physical and active environment. This year, FRESH has increased fresh, local food in the cafeterias, redesigned school menus, trained kitchen sta� in scratch cooking techniques, and hosted fruit and veggie tastings for kids.
Commit to Be FitAt Rappahannock County Public Schools, Commit to Be Fit focused on community health by implementing a variety of new programs. With goals like enhancing school nutrition, student-centered healthy choices in the cafeteria, and reducing the amount of time students spend sitting down, Commit to Be Fit regularly sets goals for students and sta� . With � tness workshops, kids’ cooking classes and nutrition counseling, Commit to Be Fit was just as relevant to the outside com-munity as it was to students involved at school by making many classes available to Rappahannock County residents. So far, Commit to Be Fit has added daily fresh fruit options and made lunches healthier, while increasing sales and adding 12 new cafeteria menu items. Within the community, Commit to be Fit o� ered more than 300 classes, workshops and events.
For more information, please visit www.pathforyou.org
THIS GUIDE IS A PUBLICATION OF THE
Piedmont Environmental CouncilPiedmont Environmental Council
The Piedmont Environmental Council works with citizens to keep Virginia’s Piedmont a wonderful place—by protecting beautiful and historic landscapes, building great communities, promoting local
farms and food, restoring natural resources, and connecting people with nature.
We are pleased to have helped citizens protect nearly 402,000 acres in our nine-county region with voluntary conservation easements—one of the most dramatic private land conservation success stories in America.
Check out our website if you want to:
learn about local and sustainable farming
protect land
build wildlife habitat where you live—from butterfl y gardens to vast preserves
make your home more energy effi cient
browse community events that can help you live more sustainably—or just get outdoors
get involved in the issues shaping your local community
PEC is a non-profi t grassroots organization supported by people who care about the Piedmont. Your continuing support make this guide and programs to support our local farmers possible. Join today to show your support of local farms and food in an around our region.
Become a member:www.pecva.org
Find us on Instagram:@piedmontenviron
Find us on Facebook:facebook.com/pecva
Photo by David Anhold
BuyLocalVirginia.orgBuyLocalVirginia.orgSupport Buy Fresh Buy Local. Consider making a donation!
Composting at home is a great way to reduce your waste while creating the very best thing you can add to your
garden. It’s fun, easy and a pretty forgiving process. A friend told me that she loves back-yard composting because you can put as much or as little e� ort into it as you like. Your organic materials will decompose.
What is Composting?Composting is controlling the process of micro-organisms decomposing organic materials into a usable soil amendment. The microbes do the work. You just need to create the environ-ment to keep them happy. They are very simple creatures that just need air, water and organics to decompose.
What can be composted?When I refer to organics, I mean materials that were once living, such as food scraps, yard waste, untreated woods and paper. Animal products (meat, dairy, fats, oils, bones, shells) are compostable, but should be kept out of your backyard compost pile because they will likely attract critters before they decompose.
What equipment do you need?You should start with a kitchen container to col-lect your veggie/fruit trimmings and food scraps
(including co� ee grounds, teabags and eggshells) as you generate them. You can buy a kitchen compost bin or repurpose a used container with a lid. For outside, you can buy a compost bin or tumbler. Those are great for small backyards and for minimizing any potential nuisance to your neighbor. Or, you can make an open compost bin with wood or wire fencing. Or, simplest yet you can just make a compost pile. A pitchfork will come in handy too!
Browns vs GreensOne of the core concepts of com-posting is getting the right mix of materials. The right mix will ensure that the microbes that are doing the decomposing are not smothered by rapidly decomposing food (greens), nor are they starving in a pile of dry woody, leafy or paper-based materials (browns). Everytime you empty your kitchen container of food scraps (greens), you should add 3 times that amount in browns. Browns are harder to come by so here are some you can � nd around the house: wood chips, old mulch, dried grass clippings, leaves, shredded paper, paper egg cartons, paper napkins/towels, tissues, cardboard tubes, pizza boxes (torn-up), and compostable take-out containers.
How do I compost?Bring your full indoor compost container to your outside compost bin or pile, add it to your com-post. Cover the freshly added food scraps with three times that amount in the “browns” that you have been collecting. When your outdoor bin/container is full, empty it out into a pile. This will help the materials continue to decompose by reintroducing air (the microbes need air!) to the pile. Don’t be surprised if there are bugs or smells when you empty out your compost bin. Sunlight and fresh air will take care of both pretty quickly. If your compost bin or pile is too stinky and liquidy, add more browns. A little bit of steam rising from your compost pile in the morning is a good sign. Heat is a by-product of healthy microbial activity and a sign that you created a working compost pile!
When can I use it?Good things take time. Before you use it for your garden, a compost pile should probably be at least six months old and not feel warm to the touch. The compost won’t go bad if you decide to let it age even longer. When it’s ready, just mix your compost into your garden beds and watch your garden thrive.
For more information, feel to reach out to us through www.blackbearcomposting.com. We are always happy to share knowledge with fellow composters.
Photo courtesy of Black Bear Composting
By Eric Walter of Black Bear Composting
www.BuyLocalVirginia.org
Search through these listings and more at
Composting 101
FARMERS MARKETS
CULPEPER
Culpeper Downtown Farmers Market brought to you by Culpeper Renaissance Corner East Davis and Commerce Streets, Downtown Culpeper
(540) 825 · 4416crievents@culpeperdowntown.comwww.culpeperdowntown.comMay 5 - November 17, Saturdays 7:30 am - noon
Wednesday Farmers Market at CFC Farm and Home Store Culpeper15172 Brandy Road, between Walmart and Target, Culpeper
Monica Briggs(540) 937 · 6346 mbriggsandsafarm@gmail.comOpens May 11, Wednesdays 9 am - 1 pm
FAUQUIER
Archwood Green Barns Farmers' Market4557 Old Tavern Rd, I-66 exit 31The Plains
(540) 253 · 5289archwoodgreenbarn@gmail.comSundays, 10 am - 3 pm
Exit 40 Farmers' Market Parking lot of Novant Health UVA Haymarket Medical Center15225 Heathcote Blvd, Haymarket
(540) 316 · 1157elizabeth@farmtotablesolutions.comhttps://exit40farmersmarket.comMay-October, Thursdays, 2-6 pm
Warrenton Saturday Farmers MarketMunicipal Parking Lot Corner of Lee Street and Fifth Street
Contact: Kelly Machen(540) 347 · 2405Planning@warrentonva.gov
www.warrentonva.gov/visitors/local_attractions
www.facebook.com/officialwarrentonfarmersmarketSaturdays, April 14 - November 17, 8 am - 12 pm
Warrenton Wednesday Farmers MarketWARF (Warrenton Aquatic and Recreation Facility)800 Waterloo Road
Contact: Kelly Machen(540) 347 · 2405Planning@warrentonva.gov
www.warrentonva.gov/visitors/local_attractions
www.facebook.com/officialwarrentonfarmersmarketWednesdays, May 2 - September 26, 8 am - 12 pm
MADISON
Madison County Farmers MarketHoover Ridge Park on Fairgrounds Rd. (Next to Madison Primary School) Madison
(540) 948 · 6881madfarmers13@gmail.comwww.madisonfarmersmarket.infoFind us on FacebookSaturdays May to October. Early Markets April 21 and 28. Holiday Market Nov 17 & Dec 15, 9 am-2 pm at Madison Fire Hall.
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1 Archwood Green Barns2 Arterra Wines & Hawkmoth Arts3 Aspen Dale Winery at the Barn4 Barboursville Vineyards5 Barrel Oak Winery6 Bees & Trees Farm, LLC7 BerryWood at Honah Lee Vineyard8 Blue Ridge Beef9 Brightwood Vineyard and Farm10 Burnley Vineyards11 Castle Gruen Vineyards and Winery12 Cibola Farms13 Cobbler Mountain Cellars & Cider14 Copper Fox Distillery15 Cows-N-Corn16 Crowfoot Farm17 Culpeper Downtown Farmers Market18 Delaplane Cellars19 Desert Rose Ranch & Winery20 Ducard Vineyards21 Evans-Wells Farm22 Exit 40 Farmers Market23 Gadino Cellars24 God's Whisper Farm25 Granite Heights Winery26 Graves Mountain Farm27 Gray Ghost Vineyards28 Green Truck Farm29 Happy Family Ranch, Inc30 Hartland Farm31 Hartland Natural Farm32 Hartland Orchard33 Hawk Hollow Greenhouse and Farm34 Hidden Creek Farm LLC35 Hollin Farms36 Hollow Way Farm37 Horton Vineyards38 Jenkins' Orchard39 Kipps Grapes40 Lakota Ranch Farm Store41 Lavender & Lace at The Bothy Farm42 Lee's Orchard43 Liberty Mills Farm44 Linden Vineyards45 Madison County Farmers Market46 Madison Gardens47 Magnolia Vineyards and Winery48 Mediterranean Cellars
49 Messick's Farm Market
50 Miller Farms Market
51 Miracle Valley Vineyard
52 Morningside Farm and Nursery
53 Moving Meadows Farm & Bakery
54 Muskrat Haven Farm
55 Naked Mountain Vineyard and Winery
56 Narmada Winery
57 Old Bust Head Brewing Company
58 Pearmund Cellars
59 Philip Carter Winery
60 Prince Michel Vineyards and Winery
61 Quaker Run Orchard
62 Rappahannock Cellars
63 Revalation Winery
64 Reynard Florence Vineyard
65 Rider's Backfield Farm Beef
66 Roy's Orchard and Fruit Market
67 Saddle Ridge Farm
68 Seven Oaks Lavender Farm
69 Sky Meadows State Park
70 Smith Family Farm
71 Stillhouse Distillery at Belmont Farm
72 Stribling Orchard
73 Sunrise Gardens
74 The Farm at Sunnyside
75 The Market at Grelen
76 Thornton River Orchard
77 Three Fox Vineyards
78 Walnut Hill Farm At Elm Spring LLC
79 Warrenton Saturday Farmers Market
80 Warrenton Wednesday Farmers Markets
81 Waterpenny Farm
82 Wednesday Farmers Market at CFC Farm and Home Store Culpeper
83 Whiffletree Farm
84 Whippoorwill Farm
85 Wilevington Farm
86 Williams Orchard
87 Willowlyn Farms Produce LLC
88 Winding Road Cellars
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Carmel Acres FarmP.O. Box 1217Madison
Gregg & Jane Klopp(540) 543 · 2508greggandjaneatcarmelacres@gmail.com
Sells on-site by appt, Madison and Charlottesville Farmers Markets Free-Range Chicken, Turkey, Duck, Woodland Pork
Gardens of Khmet2246 Lindsay LaneMadison
Khalil Hassan(540) 923 · 5121thegardensofkhmet@gmail.comFind us on Facebook
Sells On-Site by Appt., at The Village Market at The Inn in Little Washington)Seasonal Vegetables, Herbs, Wineberries, Raspberries, Amaranth
God's Whisper Farm4975 Orange Rd. Radiant
Andi Cumbo-Floyd(443) 693 · 2619godswhisperfarm@gmail.comwww.godswhisperfarm.com
Sells at Farm Stand, Monday-Saturday 8 am-5 pm
Seasonal vegetables, Berries, Free-Range Hormone-Free Eggs
Hartland Natural Farm444 Hartland Oak DriveRapidan
Jamie or Toki(540) 748 · 8277hartlandnaturalfarm@gmail.comwww.hartland.eduFind us on Facebook
Sells on-site at greenhouse area Mon-Thurs 9 am - 5 pm, Fri 9 am- 12 pm, CSA, wholesale outlets, retailers, restaurants. call or text for details Seasonal Certified Naturally Grown produce
Hawk Hollow Greenhouse & Farm1293 Oak Park RoadMadison
Harold & Susan Woodward (434) 942 · 8034hrwsaw@yahoo.com
Sells at Farm Stand on Site, and at Forrest Lakes, Earlysville, and Crozet Farmers MarketsFresh produce, duck and chicken eggs, honey
Kipps Grapes6943 S. Blue Ridge TpkRochelle
Kipps Family(540) 948 · 4171 kippsgrapes@gmail.comwww.kippsgrapes.com
Pick Your Own on siteGrapes (Concord and more), Limited Apples and Peaches, Homemade juice, jelly and jam, all from our own fruit. Sold on site and at farmers’ markets and bazaars in the Richmond area.
La Paysanne FarmOrange
Sarah Thionville(434) 760 · 4657lapaysannefarm@gmail.comwww.facebook.com/lapaysannefarm
Cabrito by reservation, Free Range Eggs, French Alpine Dairy Goats, and Herdshares
Landon Farm LLCJennifer(540) 923 · 4310runningcedar@hotmail.comwww.facebook.com/LandonFarm
Sells on-site by appt.Certified Animal Welfare Approved Pasture Pork, Free-Roaming Chicken, Seasonal Produce, Eggs
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by Jess Palmer
Perched on a hilltop with a peaceful view of the surrounding countryside, Full Moon Farm in Culpeper is home
to Michael Frank and his family. Moving to Virginia from Massachusetts after finishing degrees in biotech and plant pathology, Michael had a yearning to farm and began the search for land.
He and his wife, Susan, eventually found a hillside property in Culpeper. “We just fell in love with this place,” says Michael. “The steep hill has posed some challenges but we’ve learned how to manage it.”
Michael decided to look into growing certified organic culinary herbs. He first started out growing plants to sell but determined a need to expand into something value-added. Working with Virginia Department of Agriculture, Michael developed protocol for producing essential oils and hydrosols from the herbs he grew. To his knowledge, he is the only certified organic herb farm in Virginia producing the products he does.
Culinary herbs are started in the greenhouse and either sold as potted plants or planted in his field of 50 irrigated raised beds. These raised beds, amended by composted manure from the three resident llamas, are home to herb plants that eventual become fresh cut herbs, dried herbs, essential oils and hydrosols. This year, with help from an NRCS grant, Michael will be adding a hoop house to extend his growing season and fixing up the farm road. Plans to expand raised beds down the hill are already in the works.
Near the greenhouse is a processing shed where herbs are dried on food grade stainless steel then further processed into dried herb blends (everything in the blends but the salt and pepper comes from the farm) or distilled to make the essential oils and hydrosols.
“I didn’t really have an idea where I was going at the beginning, but ten years in I am proud of the products we make and feel passionate about the work I do,” says Michael.
You can find all Full Moon Farm products at Inn at Little Washington, Leesburg and Fairfax Farmers Markets and the dried herbs at Whole Foods Charlottesville.
Full Moon FarmFull Moon Farm
Spring Lake FarmP.O. Box 954Madison
Jan Richter & Barry Siegel(540) 948 · 3272janisrichter@msn.com
Sells direct to consumer (phone or email), restaurantsHand Picked Pie Cherries, Vegetables, Berries, Homemade Multigrain Bread, Bread Baking and Healthy Cooking Classes Offered
Sunrise Gardens114 Sunrise LaneBrightwood
Margaret Hutchson(540) 407 · 1424mfhutch3@vabb.com
Sells on-site (U-Pick) and Madison Farmers MarketU-Pick, Spray-free Blueberries, Blackberries, and Tomatoes at the farm. Seasonal Vegetables and Herbal Products at the market
TurkeyCrest Farm589 Lester Utz LaneBrightwood
Lyn Wills(540) 543 · 2469contact@farmettelife.comwww.farmettelife.com
Sells on farm by apptGrass-fed Beef Cattle, Free-range Hens, Honey Bees, and Produce. All natural, handmade soaps, lotions and balms.
Valentine’s Bakery & Meats1326 Locust Grove Church RoadOrange
Valentine Miller, Jr.(540) 672 · 1296valentinesbakeryandmeats.net
Sells on-site (call for appt); Mount Vernon, Annandale, McLean, Reston and Falls Church Farmers Markets, Restaurants and RetailersAll-Natural Grass-Fed Beef, Pork, Lamb; Chickens; Eggs; Baked Goods
Wolf Creek Farm4345 Wolftown-Hood RoadMadison
John Whiteside(540) 948 · 5574info@wolfcreekfarm.comwww.wolfcreekfarm.com
Sells on-site by pre-order and sched-uled pick-up, Greenwood Gourmet, Rebecca’s Natural Foods, Yoder’s County Market, local Charlottesville butcher J.M. Stock Provisions, and Specialty Grocers (see website)Grass-Fed, Natural Beef Year Round, No Antibiotics or Growth Hormones, No Grain, Hay grown without Chemicals
Yowell Farm6640 South F.T. Valley RoadEtlan
yowelltl@dukes.jmu.edu
Sells on-site by appt only, and at Madison County Farmers Market and Greene Farmers Market. Call (540) 923 · 4414 for appointment (closed Sundays)Seasonal produce/fruit, U-Pick blueberries (June-July)
ORANGE
Berrywood at Honah Lee Vineyard13443 Honah Lee Farm DriveGordonsville
(540) 406 · 1313berrywoodcrafters@yahoo.comwww.berrywoodcrafters.com
Sells on-site (Mon-Thurs 12-5 pm, Fri-Sat 11 am-6 pm, Sun by appt)Wine & Wine Tasting, Bakery, Jams
Edgewood Miller Farm5291 Scuffletown RoadBarboursville
Barbara Miller(917) 570 · 0155www.facebook.com/edgewoodmillerfarm
Sells direct to individuals and local restaurants and wineriesOrganic Eggs, Seasonal Produce, Orchard Grass Hay—square bales
The Garden Patch180 Caroline StreetOrange
Jim Darnell(540) 672 · 1449zdarnell540@gmail.com
Sells on-site 7 days a week, 9 am-6 pm Seasonal Vegetables, Herbs, Annuals, Perennials, and Vegetable Plants
Gold Hill Blueberry Farm12290 Daffodil LaneUnionville
Dwight Boston(540) 222 · 7954Goldhill7@att.net
Check Facebook for days/hoursBlueberries (U-Pick) Chemical Free July & August; Grass-fed beef no hormones, no preventative antibiotics; Lamb; Meat Goats
Heaven’s Hollow Farm 311 Locust Grove Church RoadOrange
Jacob and Jennifer Gilley(540) 672 · 3677info@heavenshollowfarm.comwww.heavenshollowfarm.com
Sells On-site (call ahead), Online Store with Shipping, Area Festivals, Local Independent Markets, and Delivery.Dry- Aged, Angus Beef (grass fed with supplemental local grains). Pork (outdoor access with supplemental local grains). Bulk shares and sampler packs ($30-$150) available. Pastured Eggs.
Hunter’s Harvest at Greenbow Run Farm15188 Sassafras LaneOrange
Hunter & Angelia Tibbs(540) 623 · 4837 or (540) 406 · 1427myah99@hotmail.com
Sells at our farm, local farmer’s markets and delivery by appointmentSeasonal Fresh Produce; Fresh homemade Apple Butter, Jams/Jellies
The Market at Grelen 15091 Yager RoadSomerset
Leslie Gregg (540) 672 · 7268 info@themarketatgrelen.com www.themarketatgrelen.com www.facebook.com/MarketatGrelen
Garden Shop, Trails & Cafe open March -December; Shop Hrs: Wednesday - Sunday 10 am - 4 pm; Cafe Hrs. Wed - Fri 11:30 am-2:30 pm & Sat/Sun 11:30 am-3:30 pm
Nursery open year round PYO Farm (seasonal): Blackberries, Raspberries (Red/Yellow/Black), Blueberries, Peaches & Apples.
Liberty Mills Farm9166 Liberty Mills RoadSomerset
Kent & Evie Woods(434) 882 · 6293info@libertymillsfarm.comwww.libertymillsfarm.com
Sells Seasonally On-Site and at Farmers Markets. Please check website for details.Seasonal Produce, U-pick Strawberries, Fresh Flowers, Watermelons, Pumpkins, and 25 acre Fall Corn Maze
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Madison Gardens2705 S Seminole TrailMadison
Ray and Marietta Shank(540) 948 · 4789madisongardens29@gmail.com
Sells at Madison Gardens shop, Mon-Fri 10 am-6 pm & Sat 10 am-4 pm
Seasonal Produce, Plants, Jam
Mary Ruth’s Garden2022 Repton Mill RoadAroda
David & Mary Ruth Kipps(540) 718 · 1277dlk55mrk@gmail.com
Sells on-site (call first), and at farmers marketsBaked Goods, Cut Flowers, Jams, and Tomatoes
North Cove MushroomsBrightwood
Robin Serne & Eason Burke(919) 649 · 7158northcovemushrooms@gmail.comwww.northcovemushrooms.com
Sells at Farmer’s Markets in Charlot-tesville, Harrisonburg, Silver Spring MD, Takoma Park MD, Dupont Circle DC, Palisades DC, and on on our farm to table food truck North Cove Cafe. Look for the food truck at breweries, wineries and events around Madison, Culpeper, Orange, Rappahannock, and surrounding areas, and check our Facebook page.Fresh Shiitake, Oyster, Lions Mane, Pioppino, and Maitake Mushrooms year round, Mushroom Broth, GF-V Southwestern Shitake Bean Burgers, GF-V mushroom ‘crab cakes’, Mushroom Artichoke Dip, Mushroom Tinctures, Reishi Coffee, Herbal Mushroom Teas
Papa Weaver’s Pork346 Caves Ford LaneOrange
Tom Weaver(540) 672 · 1552papaweaverspork@gmail.comwww.papaweaver.com
Sells at Farmers Markets (Madison and Spotsylvania Rt 3), Farm Clubs, Retailers, WholesalersAll Natural Pork Sausage, Pork Chops, Baby Back Ribs, Loin Roasts, Bacon, All Natural Beef; Seasonal produce as available
Piedmont PigworksMadison
Thomas Hawes(703) 431 · 3123piedmontpigworks@protonmail.comFacebook: PiedmontPigs
Sells onsite by appt, scheduled delivery locally and to Northern VirginiaPasture-raised/grain supplemented Hertiage Pork, Grass-fed Lamb
Rider’s Backfield Farm Beef, LLC6251 S. F.T. Valley RdEtlan
Robin Rider(540) 923 · 4036ridersbackfieldfarmbeef@hughes.netwww.ridersbackfieldfarmbeef.comFind us on Facebook
Sells at Madison County Farmer’s Market (8-12 pm) May – Oct. as well as the Madison County Holiday Markets Nov. – Dec. and Winter Markets Jan.- March. Beef available at Ole Country Store in Culpeper, and at The Battlefield Country Store in Chancellorsville, Va near Fredericksburg, in addition to On Farm sales by appointment only on Saturdays 2-5 pm, to restaurants, retailers, and caterers.Frozen or Fresh, 100% “grass-fed/with grain” finished beef (never feedlot confined, no feed antibiotics, no growth hormones), Natural Soap from our beef tallow. Beef available also as quarters, halves and whole sides.
Photo courtesy of Full Moon Farm
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Roy’s Orchard and Fruit MarketRoute 612Sperryville
Roy & Janet Alther(540) 987 · 8636
Sells on-site year-round (daily, 8 am-8 pm); Closes at 7 pm during late fall/winter monthsSeasonal Fruits & Vegetables, Meat, Free Range Eggs, Jellies, Jams, Pickles, and Dairy Products from Trickling Springs Dairy
St. Anthony’s Farm375 Seven Ponds RoadAmissville
(540) 937 · 5797saintanthonysfarm@gmail.com
Sells at Warrenton Farmers Markets (Wednesday and Saturday)Seasonal Produce, Homemade Jams
Touchstone Farm140 Touchstone LaneAmissville
Alan Zuschlagalan@touchstonefarm.orgwww.touchstonefarm.org
See website for ordering informationGrass-Fed Lamb (Custom Cut, Individual Cuts & Packages) and variety of lamb sausage
Waterpenny Farm53 Waterpenny LaneSperryville
Rachel Bynum & Eric Plaksin(540) 987 · 8567waterpenny@verizon.netwww.waterpennyfarm.com
CSA, sells on-site Arlington, and Takoma Park Farmers MarketsSeasonal Produce, Spring Plants, Eggs, Flowers
Whippoorwill Farm220 Whipperwill LaneWashington
Jenna Brownell and Blake Brown(571) 269 · 9050dominiondeck@msn.comwww.whippoorwillfarmtotable.com
Sells by appt, CSA and at farm stand on Fridays 3-6 pm, May 25-Nov 9Seasonal Veggies, Eggs, Beef cuts, Pork cuts, Herbs, Vegetable Plants, Locally Produced Artisan Products
Wild Roots Apothecary4 River LaneSperryville
(703) 598 · 2837hello@wildrootsapothecary.comwww.wildrootsapothecary.com
A modern apothecary for alchemy. CSA starting this May. Including bulk herbs, local herbal plants for your gardens, herbal classes, great natural herbal products along with our custom blended product line. To stay up to date with our current happenings sign up for our mailing list at our website.
Windsong Apiaries120 Mill Run LaneCastleton
Bob Wellemeyer(540) 937 · 7775beeswax7@wildblue.net
Sells by wholesale to local retailers & orchard stores, Farmers MarketsPollination, Varietal Extracted & Comb Honey from VA & Mid-Atlantic Region, Pkg. Bees, Queens, Nucs, Beeswax Candles
Miller Farms Market12101 Orange Plank RoadLocust Grove
JoAnn & Ben Miller(540) 850 · 5009info@millerfarmsmarket.com www.millerfarmsmarket.com
Sells on-site Monday-Saturday 9 am-5 pm, pick your own, local restaurants, farm standsLocal Produce, Berries, Beef, Pork, Lamb, Milk in Glass Bottles, Ice Cream, Cheese, Eggs, Strawberries (U-pick May), Blackberries (U-pick July), Pump-kins (U-pick Oct.), Christmas Trees (U-pick Nov., Dec.). CSA available.
Retreat Farm7541 Retreat Farm RoadRapidan
Frank & Cindy Gillan(540) 672 · 5871
Sells by wholesale account and by appt at the farmHeritage Lamb, Asparagus, Berries, Eggs, Honey, Sheep Fiber
Timberwood Farm 8344 Wilderness Woods LaneRhoadesville
Barbara Johnson(540) 854 · 4192barbara@timberwoodfarmandfiber.comwww.timberwoodfarmandfiber.com
See website for ordering informationPasture-Raised Lamb, Pork & Goat, (individual cuts or packages), Free-Range Eggs, Raw Honey
RAPPAHANNOCK
Beahm Family Farm36 Taylor Farm LaneSperryville
Timothy Beahm(540) 905 · 0322beahmfamilyfarm@gmail.combeahmfamilyfarm.com
Sells By appointment onlyGrassfed/Grassfinished Beef, Pastured Pork. Non-GMO feed; No antibiotics, dewormers, pesticides or hormones.
Belle Meade353 FT Valley RoadSperryville
Susan Hoffman & Mike Biniek(540) 987 · 9748info@bellemeade.netwww.bellemeade.net
Sells on-site, CSASeasonal Produce, Culinary Herbs, Grass-Fed Beef, Pastured Poultry and Pork, Thanksgiving Turkeys, Eggs, and non-GMO feed.
Crowfoot Farm3085 Indian Run RoadAmissville
Kevin & Rachel Summers(540) 937 · 4490thecrowfootfarm@gmail.comwww.crowfootfarm.com
On Farm Sales Mon-Sat 8 am-7 pm
Raw milk herd shares; Pastured, organic & soy-free Chickens, Eggs & Turkeys. Heirloom Seeds & Plants. Seasonal Produce. Honey & Maple Syrup. Wool Products, Handmade Soaps & Gifts.
Dominion Star Natural Foods LLC104 Winesap LaneHuntly
Clare & Tom Mansmann(540) 270 · 6573dominionstar@gmail.com
Direct Sales to Consumers (email) and to local restaurantsGrass-Fed Wagyu Beef
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The Farm at Sunnyside27 Sweetwater LaneWashington
Stacey Carlberg(540) 675 · 9946stacey@thefarmatsunnyside.comwww.thefarmatsunnyside.com
CSA onsite or at The Whole Ox in Marshall; also sells at Village Market in Washington, VA on Saturdays; Reston & Dupont Farmer’s MarketsCertified Organic Seasonal Vegetables, Herbs, Blackberries, Eggs, Honey
Laughing Duck ApiaryWashington
Keith Rowand(540) 675 · 3725honey@laughingduckgardens.comwww.LaughingDuckGardens.com
Sells honey through various retailers & by appointment. Other Products by appointment. Raw honey, honey, beeswax & beeswax candles, propolis (all from hives located solely in Rappahannock County), nucs in spring, jams, jellies & pickles.
Maple Hill Farm4 Castle Rock LaneCastleton
Stephen Gane & Susan Tomasino(540) 222 · 4346 & (540) 222 · 4378stevegane4@gmail.com
Sells to restaurants and retailersSeasonal Vegetables, Heirloom Tomatoes (12 varieties), Gourmet Garlic & Cippolino Onions, Zucchini, Bell peppers.
Meadow Green Farm210 Pophams Ford RoadSperryville
John Kiser(540) 987 · 8445jwk@copper.netwww.meadowgreenfarm.net
Sells on-site by appt.Pastured Fresh Pork Products, Pigs on the Hoof
Mountain Laurel Montessori School Jr. High23 Sunny Slope LaneFlint Hill
Mark Cuppett(540) 675 · 1011www.mountainlaurelmontessori.org
Sells on-site by appointmentProduce, Eggs from Pastured Hens, Pastured Pork, Hand Spun/Hand Dyed Yarn
Muskrat Haven Farm20 Cedar Break LaneAmissville
Manfred & Etta Call(540) 937 · 5892 (farm), (540) 937 · 5191 (produce stand)
Sells on-site, U-pick, restaurantsSeasonal Vegetables, Raspberries, Blueberries, Blackberries, Chicken, Beef, Turkey, Pheasant, Quail
Reality FarmP.O. Box 335Washington
Teri Guevremont(540) 987 · 3192teri@realityfarminc.comwww.realityfarminc.com
Sells on site (call for appointment), delivery available (contact us)Raw Milk Cow Shares, Free Range Eggs, Grass-Fed Beef, Free Range Broilers, Pork, Goat shares available
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Hartland Orchard3064 Hartland LaneMarkham
(540) 364 · 2316www.hartlandorchard.com
Sells on-site through U-pick (mid-May-October 9 am-5 pm, call for updates)Strawberries, Raspberries, Cherries, Blueberries, Peaches, Apples, Pumpkins, Cider, Honey, Apple
Hollin Farms1408 Snowden RoadDelaplane
Matt Davenport(540) 592 · 3574hollinfarms@gmail.comwww.hollinfarms.com
Beef sold online, U-Pick May-October, Wed-Sun 9 am-4 pm
Seasonal Vegetables, Apricots, Plums, Peaches, Cherries, Strawberries, Apples, Berries, Pumpkins, Beef
The Orchards at Valley View Farm1562 Leeds Manor RoadDelaplane
Philip Carter Strother(540) 592 · 3730info@valleyviewva.com www.valleyviewva.com
Sells on-site when seasonably availableCherries, Blueberries, Peaches, Apples, Pears, Blackberries, Garden Vegetables, Free-Range Chickens & Eggs (limited)
Stribling Orchard11587 Poverty Hollow LaneMarkham
Rob & Stacia Stribling(540) 364 · 3040info@striblingorchard.comwww.striblingorchard.com
Sells on-site late July-early Nov, Tues-Sun 9 am-5 pm
Apples, Peaches, Pears, Nectarines, Pumpkins, Honey, Jams and Jellies (on-line year-round), Bakery & Shop
MADISON
Graves Mountain Farm205 Graves Mountain LaneSyria
Lynn Graves(540) 923 · 4231info@gravesmountain.comwww.gravesmountain.com
Sells on-site (weekends July-Nov) and onlineApples, Peaches, Pears, Pumpkins, Gourds, Apple Butter, Various Jams & Jellies
Quaker Run Orchard1654 Quaker Run RoadMadison
Tom & Debi Flynnwww.quakerrunfarms.com
Sells on-site last weekend in September thru October, Saturdays 10 am-5 pm & Sundays 12-5 pm
A variety of apples and Asian pears
RAPPAHANNOCK
Jenkins’ Orchard355 Yancey RoadWoodville
James Jenkins(540) 987 · 8192
Sells on-site at Fruit Shed (mid-July through mid-Dec, 9 am-6 pm)Apples, Pears, Cherries, Plums, Peaches, Nectarines, Blackberries, Tomatoes, Pumpkins
Lee’s Orchard65 Orchard LaneWashington
Bryant and Brittney Lee(540) 675 · 3201
Sells on-site 9:30 am-5 pm, Monday-SundayApples, Honey, Apple Butter
Moore’s Orchard630 Fodderstack RoadFlint Hill
Dorothy Moore(540) 675 · 3553
Sells on-site (July-Nov 1, Mon-Sat 10 am-4 pm; Sun 12-4 pm), restaurants Peaches, Apples
Roy’s Orchard and Fruit MarketRoute 612Sperryville
Roy & Janet Alther(540) 987 · 8636
Sells on-site year-round (daily, 8 am-8 pm); Closes at 7 pm during late fall/winter monthsSeasonal Fruits & Vegetables, Meat, Free Range Eggs, Jellies, Jams, Pickles, and Dairy Products from Trickling Springs Dairy
Thornton River Orchard & Market11587 Lee HighwaySperryville
Allen Clarkthorntonriverorchard@gmail.comthorntonriverorchard.com
Sells on-site, 7 days a week July - early December 9 am - 6 pm Find us on Facebook & Instagram Apples, peaches, nectarines, cherries, cider, local honey, assorted jams & jellies, other garden fresh vegetables per season
Williams Orchard3 Williams Farm LaneFlint Hill
Eddy & Karen Williams(540) 675 · 3765kwwilliams2@aol.comFind us on Facebook
Sells on-site (early July – mid November)Beef, Apples, Peaches, Cider, Produce
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Belmont Farm Distillery13490 Cedar Run Road, CulpeperJeanette and Chuck Miller(540) 825 · 3207www.belmontfarmdistillery.com
FAUQUIER
Arterra Wines & Hawkmoth Arts1808 Leeds Manor Road, DelaplaneJason Murray(540) 422 · 3443www.arterrawines.com
Aspen Dale Winery at The Barn3180 Aspen Dale Lane, DelaplaneGPS: 11083 John Marshall HighwayLarry & Kelly Carr(540) 364 · 1722www.aspendalewinery.com
Barrel Oak Winery3623 Grove Lane, DelaplaneBrian & Sharon Roeder(540) 364 · 6402www.barreloak.com
Cobbler Mountain Cellars5909 Long Fall Lane, DelaplaneGPS: 10363 Moreland Road(540) 364 · 2802www.cobblermountain.com
Delaplane Cellars2187 Winchester Road, DelaplaneJim & Betsy Dolphin(540) 592 · 7210www.delaplanecellars.com
Desert Rose Ranch & Winery13726 Hume Rd, HumeMelissa Hughes(540) 635 · 3200www.desertrosewinery.com
Granite Heights Winery8141 Opal Road, WarrentonToni C. Kilyk(540) 349 · 5185www.graniteheightsorchard.com
Linden Vineyards3708 Harrels Corner Road, LindenJ.M. Law(540) 364 · 1997www.lindenvineyards.com
Mediterranean Cellars8295 Falcon Glen RoadWarrentonLouizos Papadopoulos(540) 428 · 1984www.mediterraneancellars.com
Miracle Valley Vineyard3661 Double J Lane, DelaplaneJoe & Mary Ann Cunningham(540) 364 · 0228www.miraclevalleyvineyard.com
Naked Mountain Winery and Vineyards2747 Leeds Manor Road, Markham(540) 364 · 1609www.nakedmountainwinery.com
Old Busthead Brewing Company 7134 Farm Station Road, Vint HillJaimis Huff(540) 347 · 4777www.oldbusthead.com
Pearmund Cellars6190 Georgetown Road, Broad RunChris Pearmund(540) 347 · 3475www.pearmundcellars.com
Philip Carter Winery4366 Stillhouse Road, HumePhilip Carter Strother(540) 364 · 1203www.pcwinery.com
Three Fox Vineyards10100 Three Fox Lane, DelaplaneHolli and John Todhunter(540) 364 · 6073www.threefoxvineyards.com
Winding Road Cellars4289 Leeds Manor Road, MarkhamScott and Linda Culver(540) 364 · 1025www.windingroadcellars.com
MADISON
Brightwood Vineyard and Farm1202 Lillards Ford Road, BrightwoodSusan & Dean Vidal(540) 717 · 2165info@brightwoodvineyardandfarm.comwww.brightwoodvineyardandfarm.com
Wine tastings on farm, by appointment.
Castle Gruen Vineyards and Winery1272 Meander Run Road, Locust DaleDean & Jeanne Gruenburg(540) 229 · 2498Tasting by appt only in Summer 2017. Online purchase soon.
DuCard Vineyard40 Gibson Hollow Lane, EtlanScott Elliff(540) 923 · 4206www.ducardvineyards.com
Prince Michel Vineyards and Winery154 Winery Lane, LeonKristin Easter(540) 547 · 3707www.princemichel.com
Revalation Winery2710 Hebron Valley Road, MadisonFrancoise Seillier-Moiseiwitschfrancoise@revalationvineyard.com(540) 407 · 1236Revalationvineyard.com
ORANGE
Barboursville Vineyards17655 Winery Road, Barboursville(540) 832 · 3824www.bbvwine.com
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Burnley Vineyards4500 Winery Lane, Barboursville(540) 832 · 2828www.burnleywines.com
Horton Vineyards6399 Spotswood Trail, GordonsvilleJoan Bidea and Dennis Horton(540) 832 · 7440www.hortonwine.com
Reynard Florence Vineyard16109 Burnley Road, BarboursvilleRoe Allison(540) 832 · 3895 / (434) 962 · 1849www.reynardflorence.com
RAPPAHANNOCK
Copper Fox Distillery9 River Lane, SperryvilleRick Wasmund(540) 987 · 8554www.copperfox.biz
Gadino Cellars92 Schoolhouse Road, Washington(540) 987 · 9292www.gadinocellars.com
Gray Ghost Vineyards14706 Lee Highway, AmissvilleThe Kellert Family(540) 937 · 4869www.grayghostvineyards.com
Magnolia Vineyards and Winery200 Viewtown Road, AmissvilleGlenn & Tina Marchione(703) 785 · 8190www.magnoliavineyards.com
Narmada Winery43 Narmada Lane, AmissvilleMary Ann Dancisin(540) 937 · 8215www.narmadawinery.com
Rappahannock Cellars14437 Hume Road, HuntlyKelly Knight(540) 635 · 9398www.rappahannockcellars.com
CULPEPER
Culpeper Cheese Co129 East Davis Street, Suite 100, Culpeper(540) 827 · 4757www.culpepercheese.com
It’s About Thyme/The Copper Fish128 E. Davis Street, Culpeper(540) 825 · 4264www.thymeinfo.com/its-about-thyme
FAUQUIER
Buckland Farm Market4484 Lee Hwy, New Baltimore(540) 341 · 4739www.bucklandfarmmarket.com
Gentle Harvest8372 West Main StreetMarshall(540) 837 · 4405info@gentleharvest.comwww.gentleharvest.com
Lee Highway Nursery, LLC7159 Burke Lane, Warrenton(540) 347 · 5640www.leehighwaynursery.com
Moo Thru Ice Cream11402 James Madison Highway, Remington(540) 439 · 6455www.moothru.com
Natural Marketplace5 Diagonal St, Warrenton(540) 349 · 4111(540) 349 · 4110 (deli)www.thenaturalmarketplace.com
Red Truck Bakery and MarketTwo locations!
22 Waterloo Street, Warrenton(540) 347 · 2224
8368 W. Main St., Marshall Va 540-364-BAKEwww.redtruckbakery.com
The Whole Ox8357 West Main St, Marshall(540) 724 · 1650www.thewholeox.com
MADISON
The Little Country Store5338 South F.T. Valley Road, Etlan(540) 683 · 8004www.tlcs-bbq.com
Yoder’s Country Market Inc.2105 S Seminole Trail, Madison(540) 948 · 3000www.yoderscountrymarket.net*And café!
RAPPAHANNOCK
Beech Spring Gift Shop11600 Lee Hwy, Sperryville(540) 987 · 8704www.beechspringgifts.com
Bluewater Kitchen: Boutique Catering & Events8549 John Mosby Highway, Upperville(703) 628 · 2583www.bwkitchen.com
Claire’s at the Depot65 South 3rd Street, Warrenton(540) 351 · 1616www.clairesrestaurant.comRestaurant and Catering
Girasole4244 Loudoun Ave, The Plains(540) 253 · 5501www.girasoleva.comRestaurant and Catering
Hunters Head Tavern9048 John Mosby Hwy, Upperville(540) 592 · 9020www.huntersheadtavern.com
Poplar Springs5025 Casanova Road, Warrenton(540) 274 · 0462www.poplarspringsinn.com
MADISON
Inn at Meander Plantation2333 N. James Madison Hwy, Locust Dale(540) 672 · 4912www.innatmeander.com
North Cove Cafe: Farm to Table Food TruckFind us at Wineries, Breweries, Events and More in Madison and surrounding counties(919) 649 · 7158www.NorthCoveMushrooms.comOn Facebook @ NorthCoveMushrooms
ORANGE
The Generals Quarters Restaurant32345 Constitution Hwy, Locust Grove(540) 854 · 4800www.generalsquartersrestaurant.com
The Light Well110 East Main Street, Orange (540) 661 · 0004www.thelightwell.com
Palladio Restaurant at Barboursville Vineyards17655 Winery Road, Barboursville(540) 832 · 7848www.bbvwine.com Restaurant, Cooking Classes
Real Food 12267 Old Gordonsville Rd, Orange(540) 661 · 7261www.realfoodva.comRestaurant and Catering
Roadside Chive323 North Madison Road, Suite H, Orange (540) 308 · 7500www.roadsidechive.comCatering
RAPPAHANNOCK
Before & After Espresso Café and Wine Bar31 Main St., Sperryville(540) 987 · 8392www.beforeandaftersperryville.com
The Inn at Little WashingtonMiddle and Main Streets Washington(540) 675 · 3800www.theinnatlittlewashington.com/ restaurant.shtml
Laughing Duck Gardens & CookeryWashington(540) 675 · 3725www.LaughingDuckGardens.comCatering, Personal Chef Services, Cookery Workshops
Thornton River Grille3710 Sperryville Pike, Sperryville(540) 987 · 8790www.thorntonrivergrille.com
CULPEPER
Foti’s Restaurant110 East Davis St., Culpeper (540) 829 · 8400www.fotisrestaurant.com
It’s About Thyme/Thyme Market/The Copper Fish128 East Davis Street, Culpeper(540) 825 · 42641www.thymeinfo.com/its-about-thyme
Raven’s Nest Coffee House215 E. Davis St., Culpeper(540) 827 · 4185ravensnestcoffeehouse.com
FAUQUIER
The Ashby Inn & Restaurant692 Federal Street, Paris(540) 592 · 3900www.ashbyinn.com/restaurant.html
Black Bear Bistro & Cellar32 Main Street, Warrenton(540) 428 · 1005www.blackbearbistro.comRestaurant and Catering
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