Roanoke Valley Locavore
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Description: Produce - Fresh Fruits and Vegetables: GFGP functions as an aggregator for over thirty fresh produce farms in the New River and Roanoke Valleys, as well as for many producers of other quality farm-origin foods. Our suppliers custom-harvest fresh veggies and fruits within 48 hours of delivery to our CSA sharers, five major area farmers markets, restaurants, retail stores and institutions in Roanoke, Blacksburg and Floyd areas. Certified organic or biologically-grown vegetable sources are prioritized; unsprayed and low-spray fruit sources are preferred whenever possible. GFGP operates on a consistent schedule year round, highlighting greenhouse and hydroponic crops throughout the winter season, as well as a full slate of field and season-extension crops in peak growing season. All products are sourced from growers we know and trust within 100 miles of our Floyd home-base. Enjoy our fresh fruits and vegetables through GFGP’s CSA FarmShares; gfgpfarmshares@swva.net. Fresh produce can also be purchased at 4 area farmer markets (Grandin Market and West End Community Market in Roanoke, Blacksburg YMCA Center—Tuesday and Saturday Markets, and Floyd Farmers market) or pre-ordered in bulk through our virtual market program, A La Carte; gfgpalacarte@swva.net. We offer wholesale distribution to restaurants, institutions and retail stores; goodfoodgoodpeople@swva.net.
Rabbit Hill Farm is a community garden located in historic Old Southwest in Roanoke, Virginia. Now entering our 5th year we specialize in organically grown flowers for weddings and special occasions. Lilies, Roses, Larkspur, Celosia, Marigolds, Zinnias, and Lavender are some of the many garden varieties that we grow.
Description: Roadside stand and pick your own produce. Pumpkins, Sweet Corn, Tomatoes, Eggplant, Green beans, peppers, squash, cucumbers. Directions: From Hollins take US 11 North to Shadwell Drive turn right; approximately 3/4 mile cross railroad tracks immediate left on Sanderson Drive. Farm is second house on the right.
Description: At Craig Creek Gardens we raise tomatoes, potatoes, sweet corn, blackberies, squash, broccoli, brussal sprouts, cabbage, spring onions, watermelons, etc. harvested fresh daily when in season. Beginning in the spring of 2010 we are opening our fresh market in the town of New Castle on Rt. 311 from April-October.
Description: Ikenberry Orchards is a family owned and opperated business. We have been growing Apples and Peaches for over 100 years in Botetourt Co. Virginia. We offer fresh locally grown apples, peaches, corn, tomatoes and endless other garden vegetables for sale at our retail market. We are located on RT.220 in Daleville Va. approx. 2 miles from Interstate 81, exit 150. Open all year 7 days a week. Also: Farmers Market- Every Sa. April-October (540) 992-6166 540-992-2448
Description: We
raise beef and small dairy cows and goats and sell "on the hoof"
(live). We also sell eggs and seasonal vegetables, fruits, and herbs.
You can arrange to purchase at the farm or at the Botetourt Farmers'
Market. We raise beef and small dairy cows and goats and sell "on the
hoof" (live). We also sell eggs and seasonal vegetables, fruits, and
herbs. You can arrange to purchase at the farm or at the Botetourt
Farmers' Market. Your best bet is to use MapQuest or another web-based
program for best directions from your location. If lost -- call.
540-473-1585
Description: We are a family owned and operated fruit farm. The first trees were planted in 1919 from trees that were grafted and taken from the ancestral farm at the top of the Peaks of Otter where the family settled in the 1750’s. It is one of the oldest continuing orchards in Bedford County. The farm produces over 150 different varieties of apples and uses a low imput sustainable program. We have U-Pic or U-Select apples, Peaces, Nectarines, Pears, Plums Blackberries and other farm products such as jellies, jams and fresh cider Directions: From Bedford: Take 460 West for 1 mile, turn right on Rt. 680 North (Patterson Mill Rd) for 4 miles, continue on 680, now Sheep Creek Rd. for 1 mile to sign.
Description: Find herbs, garden transplants, seasonal produce at Otterdale. Everything is organically grown without pesticides, but not certified. Open-pollinated, heirloom varieties - those good old-fashioned flavors. Garden transplants and perennial and annual herbs. Directions From the east or west
on U.S. 460, turn south onto Route 714 at the Walmart intersection in
Bedford. Drive 6 miles. After the highway striping stops, watch on the
right on the next hill for a very large, very old home, with a
greenhouse inside a fenced area. Driveway is just past the fence.
Description Our fruits, vegetables, herbs, nuts and flowers are grown using organic and sustainable farming practices on our farm in the beautiful Catawba Valley in Roanoke County. The farm has been in the family for generations. You can find us at Grandin Village Community Farmers Market on Sat 8-12, May-Oct and the Thurs afternoon market at the Catawba General Store.
Description: Organic but not certified using biodynamic methods. Directions: From 221 in Bent Mountain, go east on Sling's Gap Rd. (next to the Volunteer Fire Dept.)
Description Sinking Creek Farm specializes in you-pick blueberries with a wonderful view! We grow quality northern highbush berries using sustainable horticultural methods. No chemicals are ever sprayed on the plants or berries. We also offer blueberry plants for sale. Visit our website for picking dates and times. Sinking Creek Farm is located 3.5 miles east of Newport (Giles County) on Hwy 42, close to the Craig County line. Look for the big blue mailbox!
Website: www.woodallblueberries.blogspot.com Email: woodall.blueberries@gmail.com Description: Woodall Blueberries has 1.75 acres of organically grown U-PICK Blueberries. A good picking season usually begins around July 1 and lasts through the month of July into early August. If picking is heavy, we must close occasionally for ripening. It is very important to check availability by website or phone before making a long drive. U-PICK Blueberries We are located in the Sinking Creek Valley in Craig County, Virginia. We are .5 mile off Route 42 between Newport in Giles County and New Castle in Craig County. Directions: From Blacksburg/VA Tech Area: Travel Route 460 West about 10 miles to Newport. Turn right at SuperValue onto Route 42 East. Travel 13.5 miles and turn left on Route 624 (Little Mountain Road). First house on the right. From Roanoke/Salem Area: Travel Route 311 North about 20 miles into New Castle. Turn left onto Route 42 West. Travel 16.5 miles and turn right on Route 624 (Little Mountain Road. First house on the right. From Fincastle/Botetourt Area: From Route 220 in Fincastle, Travel Route 606 (Grove Hill Road) over Caldwell Mountain into Craig County and to Route 615. Turn left on 615 (Craig Creek Road). At the intersection of 615 and 311 turn left, then immediate right onto Route 42. Travel 16.5 miles and turn right on Route 624 (Little Mountain Road). First house on the right.
Description: A fifth generation family farm in the Bonsack area. Beef cattle are pastured in the warmer months and fed silage and grain in the colder months. When in season we raise a wide variety of produce that is sold locally while in season. Beef Cattle, Hay, Small Grain (corn, wheat, soybean), Produce (yellow squash, zucchini, acorn, butternut, spaghetti, pumpkins, tomatoes, cucumber, peppers, watermelon), Corn maze and pumpkin patch. We are located on 460 at the roanoke/botetourt county line.
Descripton: I sell Sweet Pepper Jam, made from peppers grown in my home garden, as well as produce when available. This includes super-sweet corn, tomatoes, & cucumbers. My photography business includes note cards as well as photos of farm animals, farm life & buildings, pets, wildlife, scenery & covered bridges. For more info & for locations/events where I will be selling my products, see my web site. Sweet Pepper Jam; vegetables as available; Note Cards & Photographic prints, mostly of rural/country subjects I sell only from my web site and at various events as listed on my web site
Description Delicious Homemade Apple Butter, Available in Regular, and No Sugar Added. Locally grown apples made into the Apple Butter. Wholesale to Businesses. Also retail sales welcome. Sold locally at Ikenberry Orchards, Homeplace Restaurant, Olde Salem Mercantile, Sumdat Market, Country Corner, Homestead Creamery, Brugh's Mill Country Store, Boomes Country Store, Floyd Country Store,Wertz Farm Market, Annie Kay's (Blacksburg)
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Descriptions We provide pesticide-free berries as we strive to farm environmentally responsibly. We use sustainable farming methods including no-till and encourage beneficial insect bio-diversity. We work to keep our picking rows weed-free and attractive for our customers. We have been in the U-Pick berries business for over 39 years here at our farm in Montgomery County. U-Pick Summer-long Berries, including blueberries, thornless blackberries, late summer red and golden raspberries. Our blueberry season begins last week of June usually, and runs into August. Blackberry picking begins around the first of August and runs into Sept., and our late summer primocane high-flavor red raspberries begin picking about August 5th or so and pick until end of Sept. Our sweet, large golden raspberries begin picking about mid-August and pick until the end of September. All picking and take-home master boxes are provided. Children are welcome picking with parents or guardians. No dogs or other pets due to food safety concerns and regulations. Portable toilet with hand-washing facility is provided. We recommend you bring your own drinking water. Recycling trash containers are provided. No credit card transactions, we accept cash or good checks! Directions We are in the Prices Fork community 5 miles from Blacksburg. From
the US Rt. 460 By-Pass, take the second Prices Fork Exit going away f
rom Blacksburg, Route 685, out past Hethwood area, about 3 miles on
your right you will pass M & M Tire Company. Then proceed one-half
mile to Prices Fork community, turn right onto Rt. 654, Brooksfield
Road, drive one-half mile, pass the Crows Nest Greenhouses on your
left, drive around the corner and watch for our berry picking signs
directing you to our parking field. After parking walk downhill to our
check-in station, the large white bread-truck van with the large sign
on it: Crows Nest Berries. Containers, picking directions and other
information is there for you by our welcoming host eager to greet you!
Yes yes 540-552-4195 June/Oct.
Locally grown
vegetables and apples from Bent Mountain. Available for purchase at
Vinton Farmer's Market, Friday and Saturday, 8am - 3pm, beginning
middle of June 2010
Description Beanhead Produce, in Botetourt County, features quality, homegrown vegetables and fruits, including tomatoes, corn, green beans, cantaloupe, watermelon, squash, zucchini, cucumbers, broccoli and more. Country ham, fresh eggs and zinnias are available periodically. To purchase these healthy fruits and veggies for your family or restaurant, please give us a call anytime! Please contact us by phone to find our current market location!
Description We are a pick your own orchard. We use Fish Emulsion w/Kelp fertilizer. We are a very low spray Intergrated Pest Management Orchard.Most all the sprays we do after fruit is on the tree are are EPA Organic approved products.Visit our website or call for more information. From Stuart Va rt 8 south to 103 right to Claudsville turn right on Ararat Hwy (rt 773) to Ararat. Turn right on Friends Mission rd at Boyds Resturant go approx 3 1/2 miles to Farmers Rd (Windy Hill sign)turn left go 1/8 mi to Windy Hill Lane go right past house to Packing Shed.
Description Silver Lining Farm produces local, mountain-grown, organic Asparagus for both pick-your-own vegetable and commercial interests. Our farm also produces square-baled hay, chickens and geese. Appointments to pick are necessary to be able to provide enough produce for all comers. Directions Silver Lining Farm is in the Sinking Creek Valley of Craig County, Virginia. All comers MUST have an appointment.
Description Vegetables - Beans, corn, squash, cucumbers, etc
Sells apples at Farm Stands and sells market lambs (8-10)
Description Sells a vegetables and fruit such as corn, beans, tomatoes, cherries, peaches, grapes, apples.
Sells berries and corn ,
5 gardens - 96 acres Corn, peas, broccoli, cauliflower
Fruit - grapes, apples, peaches
peaches, apples, tomatoes, beans, corn
Description I sell 'Auntie Faye's Spratt' which is a homemade condiment that serves as a dressing, spread, slaw or topping. "Spratt" is a family recipe that is absolutely delicious on hamburgers, hotdogs, brats, fish and ham sandwiches, barbecue, pinto beans and so much more. I sell my product at various vendor fairs, farmer's markets or for individual orders just call (540-819-3074) or email (fecw1@yahoo.com) me to place an order. At that time we will arrange a delivery day and time that is convenient for you.
Herbs, herbal tea Directions: On site (call ahead)
On site (call ahead) Seasonal fruits and vegetables
Pick-your-own blackberries, raspberries and blueberries On site (Call ahead), Food City
Vegetables, herbs, some fruit Description Blacksburg and Salem farmer's markets, Harvest Moon Food Store, CSA
Vegetables, herbs and mushrooms Roanoke Natural Foods Co-op, Harvest Moon Food Store, Blacksburg Farmer's Market
Roanoke Natural Foods Co-op, Harvest Moon Food Store and Ikenberry Orchards
Chicken eggs and live chickens, vegetables at the Marinsville Farmers Market
Chicken eggs@Roanoke Natural Foods Co-op, Grandin Gardens
Produce
Blackberries, raspberries, blueberries (also sell local produce and herbs at their market) On site (Saturdays only, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Vegetables, fruit, berries On site (call ahead), Lexington Farmer's Market, Orchardside Market
Vegetables, herbs Roanoke Natural Foods Co-op, Harvest Moon Food Store, Sweet Providence, Slaughter's Supermarket
Certified Naturally Grown farm in the Alleghany Highlands. Both owners are Master Gardeners whose combined experience results in organic (but not certified), pesticide- and chemical-free produce that is highly sought after by local consumers and restaurants.
ake 220 north from Covington to Jackson River Road (Rte 687), turn left, farm is on left side 2.5 miles north of Falling Spring. From Hot Springs, take Rte 615 off 220 south at the Homestead Resort. Rte 615 becomes Rte 687, farm is on the right side, 1 mile south of Natural Well.
Stonecrop Farm terrace farms Certified Organic vegetables, herbs, and flowers in Giles County. We sell at the Blacksburg Farmers Market on Saturdays from April to December. You can also find our goodies at local restaurants. Contact us to plan affordable, sustainably-raised flowers for your green wedding
Description: Greens To Go is dedicated to growing the best salad and cooking greens in the Roanoke Valley all year round. We use organic methods, without the certification. Compost from Royal Oak Farm in Bedford is our growing secret. If you'd like to see some pictures of the hoop house taken on Oct. 31, please go to...http://picasaweb This is a new business growing salad greens all year round in a hoop house at the Catawba Sustainability Center in Catawba. This market garden is part of the Runner-Bean.com family of local farms who post their goods for sale on the internet each week . The products are distributed at several drop off points. Please call for more info. 540 798 2252 Directions: The Catawba Sustainability Center is located off of Rt. 311 to the West of Salem and Roanoke. Take Exit 141 off of Rt. 81 and follow Rt. 419 west for about 1/2 mile. Turn right at the light which is located at the intersection of Rt. 419 and Rt. 311. Follow 311 for about 20 minutes, going up over the ridge. You can see the Center as you descend into the Catawba Valley. You can also find your way if you follow the signs for the Catawba Hospital. Turn right at the General Store at the bottom of the ridge, and then another immediate right onto Catawba Creek Road or Rt. 779. The Center is about 1/4 mile down the road on the right. Look for the greenhouse.
Description Naturally Grown with no synthetic or hormonal pest controls.
Micro-nutrient fertilizers for plant health, vegetable flavor and Directions 221 South from Roanoke to Bent Mount Left on Slings gap road. (just before the fire station)
Description: Catawba Valley Farms is a family owned and operated business. We raise Fruits and Vegetables that we sell on three local farmer's markets. We also offer 100% raw honey that we collect from our 50 + hives of HoneyBees. Catawba Valley Farmer's Market
Localy Grown Natural Produce. We work with our local Amish comunity as
well as 2 to 3 traditional local farms to provide local grown produce
and farm products. Thistle Dew Farm grows with no sprays or chemicals
and are working on a self certification for organic. We carry various
types of in season produce as well as wild and cultivated mushrooms,
baked goods, flowers,meat, and goat cheese and goat milk made products.
We also provide a seasonal CSA program for a reasonable price. We offer
"free-range" Narragansette turkeys at the end of the season for
Thanksgiving. Please feel free to contact us any time.
Description Journey's End Farm uses sustainable methods by regularly composting
and rotating crops and pastures. Our poultry is free range with no
chemicals or antibiotics used and very little processed grains. We are a small sustainable farm that produces natural forage eggs, processed poultry, produce,
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