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Jump To: CSAs<\/a> | Farmers Markets<\/a> | Stores<\/a> | Health Practitioners<\/a><\/p>\n

Local Farm Foods<\/h3>\n

Raw Milk Cow Shares<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Hedgebrook Farms<\/strong> cow share program Winchester, VA To obtain a cow share contact Hedgebrook Farm, which has herd shares and delivers to your door once a week. You get 1 gallon per share per week. They have a website with the contact info you need at https:\/\/www.hedgebrook.com\/cowboarding.asp<\/a>. The contact is Shannon Triplett at 1.866.783.2681. Delivery to the Northern Virginia area only. The fee ranges from $7-$10 weekly depending on the location. The areas of $7 are Herndon, Great Falls, and the $10 area are Alexandria, Sterling. The milk gets delivered directly to your doorstep weekly.<\/p>\n

Avery\u2019s Branch Farms<\/strong> cow share program
\nThe Alexander Family, 16923 Genito Rd., Amelia Court House VA 23002,
\nphone: 804-561-1930 (home) or 757-651-6731 (cell), email:
\naverysbranchfarms@yahoo.com<\/a>, web: averysbranchfarms.com. A Multigenerational
\nfarm offering GMO-free, pastured eggs, grass fed poultry and beef, woodland raised pork, and creamy milk from jersey cows through a cowboarding program. Animals are raised from start to finish on abundant, lush pasture<\/span> and are fed no antibiotics, hormones, or synthetic chemicals. Delivery throughout northern VA, including Alexandria<\/span> and Arlington<\/span>. Drop offs at 5 MOMS grocery stores<\/span>. Also at Springfield’s “Afghan Market”, Fairfax’s “Healthway”, and Spotsylvania’s “Harvest Market.” A2 milk certified.<\/p>\n

Over The Grass Farm<\/strong> cow share program Family owned and operated, 450 acre diversified farm in The Plains<\/span>, VA, about one hour west of Washington DC. One \u201cCow Share\u201d provides 1 gallon of milk per week (2 1\/2 gallon jars). The cost of a share is a $40 annual fee (non-refundable), plus $35 per month fee for board, and a one-time charge of $8.00 for the glass containers (we use \u00bd gallon canning jars with plastic lids). Fresh milk taste better when stored in glass as well it retains a longer shelf life. They offer grass-fed meat, dairy, poultry, eggs, honey and vegetables. Web:
\noverthegrassfarm.net So far milk pick up at the farm only, no deliveries.<\/p>\n

Golden Valley Guernseys<\/strong> cow share program Raw milk<\/span> available through our herdshare<\/span> program! Family Owned and Operated Micro-dairy in the Piedmont Region of Northern Virginia. Some other dairy products available. Delivery to several locations in northern VA, including Fairfax and Occoquan. OFFICE \u2013 540-937-3531 Call Tess and Theresa to discuss delivery to your area.<\/p>\n

Honey Brook Farms<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0HoneyBrookFarms.com<\/a>
\nWe have pick up of Raw milk from legal cows shares in Virginia when you sign up.\u00a0 100% A2\/A2 Jersey herd, 100% grass fed. Also offer pasture raised chicken, pork, turkey, beef, vegetables, eggs, and sprouted grain bakery products. Ask us how and why we go beyond organic. Available at local farmers markets, including Del Ray, Mt. Vernon, and Falls Church.\u00a0 Contact us to order ahead to guarantee availability.<\/p>\n

Frog Eye Farm and Vineyard<\/strong><\/div>\n
A small family farm and winery near Frederick,MD<\/span>,with pasture raised low-PUFA pork and grass fed beef.<\/div>\n
In addition to pasture, pigs are fed milk and a small amount of GMO-free corn.\u00a0 They live in groups of five or more with two acres per group.<\/div>\n
www.frogeyevineyard.com<\/a>.<\/div>\n
karl_holovach@hotmail.com<\/a><\/div>\n

Private Buying Clubs<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Wholesome NOVA<\/strong> private buying club Wholesome NOVA is a farm-to-consumer
\ngroup serving the Northern Virginia Metropolitan area. email: vadrinksrealmilk@gmail.com<\/a>. Raw dairy, beef, pork, chicken, eggs, and more from pastured animals<\/p>\n

Grass Valley Dairy\u00a0 \u00a0 https:\/\/www.farmmatch.com\/grassvalleydairy<\/a>
\n<\/span>Contact:\u00a0 Jeremiah\u00a0 484-362-7890<\/span><\/p>\n

Jersey Dairy Cows, Red Devon Beef Cattle, Hogs, Lamb\/Sheep, Goats, Chickens, Muscovy Ducks. Rotationally Managed pasture, no grain feed ever (only grass and hay), no GMOs. 200+ products offered including meats, dairy, eggs, cheeses, honey, maple syrup, nuts, organic produce boxes, fermented vegetables and drinks, etc. Buying group delivers to 20+ drop sites in the DC and Baltimore metro area from Towson down to Alexandria, Leesburg over to Easton.<\/p>\n

Green Hills Nova<\/strong>: greenhillsnova.com<\/a> \u00a0Private buying club. Real Food Co-op.\u00a0 Buying club for a variety of farm and family-made products: Jersey (certified 100% A2\/A2) and goat and sheep raw milk, cream, cheese, and yogurt as well as pork, pastured eggs and chicken, turkey, and grass-fed beef. They also offer lacto-fermented beverages\/condiments, baked goods, honey and maple syrup.<\/div>\n
Contact them via email for more information at Greenhillsnova@gmail.com<\/a><\/div>\n
Serving No VA for over a decade. Drop offs are weekly on Tuesday 2 locations in Alexandria, Reston, Oakton, Centerville, Warrenton, Woodbridge, Stafford and Fredericksburg. The farm is located in PA. Our farmer abides by CARE\u2019s strict farming standards, i.e., no chemicals used on his farm and no hormones, antibiotics, drugs or GMOs.<\/div>\n

NOVA grass fed<\/strong> private Buying Club email: novagrassfed@gmail.com<\/a>. Private buying club with a variety of real food farm and family-made products, such as: raw cow, goat and sheep milk and other raw dairy products, grassfed beef and lamb, pasture-raised eggs, chicken and pork, lacto-fermented beverages and condiments, baked goods and baking supplies, and much more. Contact via email for more information. Deliveries to VA locations including Alexandria area near route 1\/ near Lowes.<\/p>\n

Farms<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Whiffletree Farm \/Jesse Straight<\/strong> 8717 Springs Road, Warrenton, Virginia<\/span> 20186 JesseStraight@gmail.com<\/a> (540) 229-5192 Deliveries of nutrient dense farm food to DC, Arlington, and Alexandria. All animals are frequently moved onto fresh pasture. Beef cattle are 100% grass-fed. In addition to grass and bugs, our meat chickens and turkeys are fed a nongenetically modified feed. Pigs and hens are fed a non-soy, non-genetically modified feed. No MSG or nitrates in the bacon and sausage. We process all poultry ourselves on the farm.<\/p>\n

Touchstone Farm<\/strong> Touchstone Farm is a small sheep farm nestled in the rolling foothills of Virginia\u2019s Blue Ridge Mountains in Rappahannock County, about 65 miles southwest of Washington, DC. Free-range lamb, Christmas goose, no artificial or processed feeds, hormones or growth supplements. Check website for delivery areas and seasonal ordering. Web:
\ntouchstonefarm.org<\/p>\n

Farmers\/food at local Markets<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

EcoFriendly Foods \/Polyface Farm<\/strong>, Free range eggs, chickens, meat, soup bones, pet food, rabbit. Attend farmers markets on summer Saturdays in Arlington (14th and Courthouse Rd). They deliver on a regular basis<\/span> throughout the winter to several places in the Washington and Virginia areas.
\nTel: 540-885-3590, toll-free: 866-326-3743,
\nweb: ecofriendly.com,
\nemail: letsmeat@ecofriendly.com<\/a>,
\naddress: 15488 Barnrock Road, Moneta VA 24270. Polyface Farm was written up in Smithsonian magazine and owner Joel Salatin has written several books on farming. Order online in the winter months.<\/p>\n

Smith Meadows<\/strong>, Berryville, VA. All natural, free-range beef, pork, veal, goat, lamb, eggs and pasta. No hormones or antibiotics. Available at various farmers markets in Maryland, DC and Northern Virginia. Web: smithmeadows.com<\/p>\n

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Community Supported Agriculture (CSAs)<\/h3>\n