CONSUMER SERVICES
Goochland County
BROOKVIEW FARM
Wendy Ragland
874 Dover Road, Manakin-Sabot, VA 23103
804.784.5207; FAX 804.784.2697
E-mail: BVIEWFARM@AOL.COM
Directions: From 288, take Patterson Avenue west exit. Go west on Patterson to Dover Road. Turn right on Dover. Brookview Farm is on the left.
Hours: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturdays, year-round,
Special Comments: We do gift baskets. Brookview sends out a weekly e-mail of happenings on the farm as well as products available.
Products: We have grass-fed beef, free-range chicken eggs, honey from hives on the farm, pork from Fauquier’s Finest Butcher Shop, all-natural chickens from Shenandoah Valley Family Farms as well as cookbooks, goat’s milk soap and lotion from Breeze Hill Farm.
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, 64 west, take Oilville exit, ¼ mile to Fairgrounds Road, turn left to Goochland. Left on 522, right at light. Travel west 17 miles. Farm is on left. From Charlottesville, 64 east to Route 15. South on 15. Left on Route 6. Travel east, approximately 8 miles. Farm is on the right.
Hours: By appointment.
Special Comments: All produce is grown naturally without use of commercial chemicals. Our chickens are fed non-GMO feed and are pastured in open spaces with secured housing at night. Member of Rural Virginia CSA.
Products: Fresh-picked seasonal vegetables: broccoli, radishes, potatoes, tomatoes, greens, kale, lettuce, eggplant, peppers, okra, melons, beets, spinach, herbs, flowers, green beans, peas and fresh eggs daily.
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 3-October 25
Activities: Musical entertainment, children’s activities, educational exhibits, and chef demos.
MAIDENS THORNLESS BLACKBERRIES
George and Jayne Smith
2638 River Road West, Maidens, VA 23102
804.556.4164
E-mail: 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; 1-5 p.m., Sunday. Call before coming.
Special Comments: Bring your own containers.
Products: Pick-your-own thornless blackberries.