CONSUMER SERVICES
CESTARI SHEEP & LAND CO., LLC
Francis Chester
3581 Churchville Avenue, Churchville, VA 24421
540.337.7282
E-mail: wool@chesterfarms.com
Directions: From I-64 west to I-81 south, to exit 220 - Route 262. Go to exit at Churchville Avenue. Turn left and go 4.2 miles. Farm is on the right.
Hours: 9 a.m.–6 p.m., Monday-Saturday, year round.
Special Comments: Farm tours and birthday parties available.Wool Fair; Pumpkin Fest each weekend in October; Olde Fashion Christmas in December - St. Nicholas visits the farm, free hayrides around the farm, free homemade cookies and roasted marshmallows.
Products: Lamb and wool production with an on-site commercial wool mill producing knitting yarns, plus finished products such as sweaters, socks, scarves, hats. Also produce half-lamb packages and a variety of vegetables, including sweet corn and pumpkins.
JMD FARM
Sarah Simmons, Jenny Driver
333 Eakle Road, Staunton, VA 24401
540.290.4015
E-mail: ssimmons@newhopejmdfarm.com; jdriver@newhopejmdfarm.com
Directions: Please contact us directly for this information.
Hours: By appointment only - call ahead.
Special Comments: We operate a family farm that has been in production since 1850. We raise all-natural products, including grass-fed beef and lamb, pastured poultry and free range eggs, and fruits and vegetables available through our CSA. We take pride in what we produce, offering healthy products to our local communities.
Products: Beef, lamb, poultry, eggs, fruits and vegetables.
STAUNTON/AUGUSTA FARMERS’ MARKET
John Oakes
Wharf Parking Lot, Historic Downtown Staunton
540.332.3802, FAX 540.332.3807
E-mail: oakhill97@msn.com
Description: Producers-only market featuring Shenandoah Valley grown vegetables, fruits, garlic, fresh and dried flowers, honey, eggs, baked goods, meats, poultry, vinegars, herbs, plants.
Directions: Market located in The Wharf parking lot on Johnson Street in historic downtown Staunton. From I-81 and I-64, take Route 250 exit west into downtown. After railroad overpass, make first left. Go through two traffic lights and market is on the left.
Hours: 7 a.m.-12 Noon, Saturdays, April-Thanksgiving.
Activities: Visit the Web site for a list of seasonal activities.
VERONA MARKET
Directions: Market is located at the Augusta County Government Center Market Dock on Route 11 in Verona.
Hours: 12 Noon-5 p.m., Wednesdays, April-October
WENGER GRAPE FARMS
David Wenger
4094 Stuarts Draft Hwy., Waynesboro, VA 22980
540.943.4956
E-mail: wengergrapes@ntelos.net
Directions: Wenger Grape Farms is located near Waynesboro on Hwy. 340 south (Stuarts Draft Highway), 1½ miles from I-64 (Exit #94) and 1 mile past the intersection of Ladd Road and Hwy. 340. Our farm is located on the right, heading south. Look for a vineyard and the WENGER GRAPES sign.
Hours: 8 a.m. until dark, Monday-Saturday, closed Sundays, usually second and third weeks of September.
Products: Pick-your-own and fresh-picked Concord and Niagara grapes.