CONSUMER SERVICES
Goochland County
BROOKVIEW FARM
Wendy Ragland
874 Dover Road, Manakin-Sabot, VA 23103
804.784.3131; FAX 804.784.2697
E-mail: TheMarket@Brookviewfarm.com
Directions: From 288, take Patterson Avenue west exit. Go west on Patterson approximately 6 miles. Turn right on Dover Road. Brookview Farm is on the left.
Hours: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturdays, year-round or by appointment.
Special Comments: We do gift baskets. Brookview sends out a weekly e-mail notice of products available, as well as events on the farm and local events.
Products: Brookview Farms organic grass-fed beef, free-range eggs, honey and pork products. We also carry Shenandoah Valley Family Farm’s all-natural chicken. Cookbooks, Breeze Hill Farm’s soaps and lotions, and more available.
BYRD FARM ENTERPRISE, LLC
Philip or Debra Stoneman
6165 River Road West, Columbia, VA 23038
434.842.3954
E-mail: abbeystone0430@wildblue.net
Directions: From Richmond, I-64 west, take Oilville/Goochland exit, turn left. At light, turn right, then take a left on Fairgrounds Road. Continue to Goochland. Turn left at stop sign and right at the light onto Route 6 west. Farm is approximately 17 miles from Goochland on left. From Charlottesville, I-64 east to Route 15 exit (Fork Union). South on 15 to Route 6 east. Bear left at traffic circle (triangle). Farm is approximately 8 miles on the right.
Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Thursday-Saturday, December-March; 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Thursday-Saturday, April-November.
Special Comments: All produce is certified naturally grown and all animals are humanely raised in open pastures free of growth hormones and antibiotics. CSA shares available spring, summer and fall.
Products: Homemade jams and jellies, goat cheese, poultry, eggs, beef, lamb and pork are offered through our farm-direct store.
GOOCHLAND FARMERS MARKET
Cricket Rakita
Grace Church, 2955 River Road West,
Goochland, VA 23063
804.332.3144; FAX 804.556.6428
E-mail: manager@centerforruralculture.org
Description: The Goochland Farmers Market is one of Central Virginia’s newest farmers’ markets, featuring high-quality farm and artisan products which are sustainably produced. Meet local farmers and artisans and learn about the value of rural culture. Fruits, vegetables, honey, cut flowers, baked goods, eggs, cheese, pastured poultry, pork, lamb and bison, beef, plants and fine artisan crafts are available.
Directions: From Richmond, take I-64 west towards Charlottesville. Take the VA 617 (exit 167) toward Oilville/Goochland. Turn left onto Oilville Road. Turn right onto West Broad Street Road (US 250 west). Turn left onto Fairgrounds Road. Follow signs. OR take Patterson Avenue West to Goochland Courthouse. Follow signs.
Hours: 8 a.m.-12 Noon, Saturdays, May 2-October 31.
Activities: Kid’s Days at the Market - June 27, July 25, August 29 - Children will have the opportunity to bring items that they have made or grown to sell at the market. Special tents are set up just for kids participating. Special children’s activities and entertainment will also be offered on Kid’s Days. Children 14 and under are eligible to participate. Pre-registration required. Call 804-314-9141 to register.
MAIDENS THORNLESS BLACKBERRIES
George and Jayne Smith
2638 River Road West, Maidens, VA 23102
804.556.4164
E-mail: gsmith2638@aol.com; grandmajayne@aol.com
Directions: Route 6, ½ mile east of intersection of Route 522 south and Route 6; or Route 6, 1 mile east of Goochland Courthouse; or Route 6, 17 miles west of Parham Road; or Route 6, 12 miles north of intersection of Route 60 and Route 522; or Route 6, 5 miles south of I-64 at Oilville interchange.
Hours: 7 a.m.-sunset, Monday-Saturday. Call before coming.
Special Comments: Bring your own containers.
Products: Pick-your-own thornless blackberries.