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A World Away Farm, LLC16080 Newby’s Shop RdElkwood

Katherine Iacovelli(240) 626 · [email protected]

(Call/text/email). Some weekend delivery.Free-Range Chicken Eggs, organic vegetables, wwoofer host, organic garden plots available.

AnteSEEDentBarry [email protected]

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 · [email protected]

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 · [email protected]

Sells on site by apptSmall family farm raising eggs the old fashioned way

Bountiful Acres, LLC14294 Browntown RoadCulpeper

(540) 827 · [email protected]

Sells onsite (call first)Free-Range Eggs

Corvallis Farms14303 Chesterfield LaneCulpeper

Terry Osborn(540) 718 · [email protected]

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.

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Cibola Farms10075 Stone Bridge RoadCulpeper

Rob Ferguson & Mike Sipes(540) 212 · [email protected]

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 · [email protected]

Sells on-site (Daily 9 am-5 pm), Culpeper Farmers Market Eggs, Cut Flowers, Purebred Berkshire Pork

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Full Moon Farm, LLC13632 Major Brown DriveSperryville

Michael & Susan Frank(540) 547 · [email protected]

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 · [email protected]

Sells on-site, Mon-Fri 5 pm-7 pm

Eggs

Honey Brook Farms19030 Bel Pre RoadBrandy Station

The Wilkes Team(540) 825 · [email protected]

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 · [email protected]

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 · [email protected] 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 · [email protected]

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 · [email protected]

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 · [email protected]

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 · [email protected]

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 · [email protected]

Call for DetailsWhole fresh lamb, whole or half grass-fed beef

Quartz Hill Farm3150 Jefferson Woods LaneAmissville

Glenn Bell(571) 721 · [email protected]

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 · [email protected]

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 · [email protected]

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 · [email protected]/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 · [email protected]

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 · [email protected]

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 · [email protected]

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 · [email protected]

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, [email protected] Mackay, regional organic farm merchant, [email protected]

Mike Gross, meat and seafood merchandiser, [email protected].

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.

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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

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Sweet Valley Farm Dairy19017 Fields Mill RoadElkwood

Al & Cecilia Schallenberger(540) 423 · [email protected]

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 · [email protected]

Sells on-site by appointmentEggs and Laying Hens

Wilevington Farm11278 Homeland RoadRixeyville

Dick & Sharon Williams(540) 937 · [email protected]

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 · [email protected]

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.

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Ayshire Farm21846 Trappe RoadUpperville

(540) 592 · [email protected]@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 · [email protected]

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 · [email protected]

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 · [email protected] 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 · [email protected]

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 · [email protected]

U-Pick On-Site, June - SeptemberMultiple Varieties of Tomatoes

Fern Hill Apiary5382 Free State RoadMarshall

Michael & Donielle Rininger(540) 270 · [email protected] us on Facebook

Sells directly by phone, email, & FB messenger. Visits by appointment only.Honey, Beeswax Candles

Golden Valley FarmP.O. Box 3116Warrenton


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 [email protected] 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 · [email protected]

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 · [email protected]

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 · [email protected]

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 · [email protected]

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 · [email protected]

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 · [email protected]

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 · [email protected]

Contact to purchaseGrass-Fed Lamb, Limited Supply

Lindera Farms VinegarsP.O. Box 1002Marshall

Daniel Liberson(703) 967 · [email protected] 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 · [email protected]

Sell on-siteBeef, Chicken, Turkey, Pork (Grass-Fed by Request)

Martin’s Farms VaP.O. Box 121The Plains

Bill & Holly Martin(540) 253 · [email protected] www.martinsangusbeef.com

Sells Direct, Farmers Markets, Local Restaurants and RetailersDry Aged Natural Angus Beef, Lamb

Mast Meats10673 Rogues RoadMidland

David Mast(540) 272 · [email protected]

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 · [email protected]

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 · [email protected]

Order online or by phoneCertified Organic, Grass-Fed Beef

Mt. Airy Farm7303 Dudie RoadMarshall

Frank & Wallys Peltier(540) 349 · [email protected]

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 · [email protected]

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 · [email protected] 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 · [email protected]

Sells On-Site Free-Range Eggs

Piney Meadow Farm3082 Midland RoadMidland

Susannah Grove(540) 522 · [email protected]

Sells on-site, CSA, farmers marketsSeasonal Produce, Goat Cheese, Eggs, Beef, Pork, Chevon, Chickens

Powers Farm & Brewery9269 Redemption Way

MidlandMelody Powers(540) 272 · [email protected]

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.

Cheese & Dairy

Meat

Poultry/Eggs

Specialty Products

U-Pick

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Community Supported Agriculture

Green Truck FarmGreen Truck Farm


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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 · [email protected]

Contact for sales by appointmentUSDA Certified Grass-Fed Beef

Rock Run Creek Farm3618 Rock Run RoadFauquier

Francis & Carol Ngoh(703) 628 · [email protected]

CSA, restaurants, Whole Foods and other retailersEggs, Herbs, Shiitake Mushrooms, Fingerling Potatoes, and other Seasonal Produce

Salsa Las GloriasThe Plains

Lily Castano(540) 222 · [email protected]

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 · [email protected]

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


“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 · [email protected]

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 · [email protected] 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 · [email protected]

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 · [email protected]

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 [email protected] 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 · [email protected]

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 [email protected]

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 [email protected] us on Facebook

Sells on site by apptBlueberries, Shiitake Mushrooms, Baby Ginger, Hydro Lettuce

Wild Winds FarmMarshall

Peter Carp(540) 422 · [email protected]

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 · [email protected]

Sells on-site (Mon-Sat, 9 am-5 pm)Seasonal Produce, Strawberries, Blackberries

Won Shan Mushroom Co11305 Elk Run RdCatlett

Paul Weon(571) 970 · [email protected]

Sells direct to consumer, distributors, restaurants and retailersFresh Oyster and Shiitake Mushrooms year round

MADISON

Bordeaux FarmsMadison

Jacob Dudek(540) 718 · [email protected]

Sells on siteNatural Raised Beef, Pastures Pork, Eggs, Honey, Goats Milk Soap

5 Rider’s Farm 3849 Twymans Mill RoadOrange

Kristin Rider(540) 672 · [email protected]

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

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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

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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

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 · [email protected] 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 [email protected] May 11, Wednesdays 9 am - 1 pm

FAUQUIER

Archwood Green Barns Farmers' Market4557 Old Tavern Rd, I-66 exit 31The Plains

(540) 253 · [email protected], 10 am - 3 pm

Exit 40 Farmers' Market Parking lot of Novant Health UVA Haymarket Medical Center15225 Heathcote Blvd, Haymarket

(540) 316 · [email protected]://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 · [email protected]

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 · [email protected]

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 · [email protected] 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 · [email protected]

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 · [email protected] 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 · [email protected]

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 · [email protected] 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 · [email protected]

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 [email protected]

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 · [email protected]/lapaysannefarm

Cabrito by reservation, Free Range Eggs, French Alpine Dairy Goats, and Herdshares

Landon Farm LLCJennifer(540) 923 · [email protected]/LandonFarm

Sells on-site by appt.Certified Animal Welfare Approved Pasture Pork, Free-Roaming Chicken, Seasonal Produce, Eggs

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FARMS


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 · [email protected]

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 · [email protected]

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 · [email protected]

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 · [email protected]

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

[email protected]

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


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 · [email protected]

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 · [email protected]

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 · [email protected]

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 · [email protected]

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 [email protected] 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 · [email protected]

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 · [email protected]

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 · [email protected]

Sells on-site (call first), and at farmers marketsBaked Goods, Cut Flowers, Jams, and Tomatoes

North Cove MushroomsBrightwood

Robin Serne & Eason Burke(919) 649 · [email protected]

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 · [email protected]

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 · [email protected]: 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

ORCHARDS

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


Sells at Warrenton Farmers Markets (Wednesday and Saturday)Seasonal Produce, Homemade Jams

Touchstone Farm140 Touchstone LaneAmissville

Alan [email protected]

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 · [email protected]

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 · [email protected]

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


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 · [email protected]

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 · [email protected] 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 · [email protected]

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 · [email protected]

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 · [email protected]

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 · [email protected]

Direct Sales to Consumers (email) and to local restaurantsGrass-Fed Wagyu Beef

FARMS

The Farm at Sunnyside27 Sweetwater LaneWashington

Stacey Carlberg(540) 675 · [email protected]

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 · [email protected]

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 · [email protected]

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 · [email protected]

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 · [email protected]

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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Saturday, September 15th & Sunday, September 16th 10 am until 4 pm

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FAUQUIER

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 · [email protected]

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 · [email protected] 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 · [email protected]

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 · [email protected]

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 [email protected]

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 · [email protected] us on Facebook

Sells on-site (early July – mid November)Beef, Apples, Peaches, Cider, Produce

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RETAILERS

RESTAURANTS/CATERERS

CULPEPER

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 [email protected](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 · [email protected]

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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Loudoun Farm TourMay 19-20

7th Annual PEC Summer Safari

June 9

Orange County FairJune 20-23

Greene County FairJune 26-30

Fauquier County FairJuly 11-14

Madison County FairJuly 18-21

Charlottesville Restaurant Week

July 13-22

Loudoun County FairJuly 23-28

Albemarle County FairJuly 26-28

Taste of the Mountains

September 1

Culpeper Farm TourSeptember 15-16

Heritage Harvest FestivalSeptember 22

State Fair of VirginiaSeptember 28-October 7

Rappahannock Farm Tour

September 29-30

PEC Annual MeetingOctober (date TBA)

Fall Fiber FestivalOctober 6-7

Fauquier Farm TourOctober 13

Visit www.pecva.org/events for more information on regional events throughout the year!

2018 Regional Events

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Time to plant your garden! Order seeds through Southern Exposure Seed Exchange and support PEC. Thirty percent of the proceeds go to our Buy Fresh Buy Local program when you purchase these seed packages:

Welcome-to-the-Garden Pollinator Collection: Support your pollinators with this special collection of 12 old-fashioned single-blossomed heirloom, open-pollinated flowers and herbs.

Virginia Heritage Seed Collection: A specially priced collection of 12 varieties rich in flavor and history, all associated with Virginia and the Appalachians.

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