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AGRICULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS FARMS
Reality Farm
A working beef and dairy cattle farm established circa 1753 and now run by Teri and John Guevremont, owners of Quièvremont Winery and Vineyards (see Wineries). Reality Farm specializes in grass-fed Angus and Jersey cattle, cow and goat’s milk, poultry and eggs. Open by appointment only at 115 Reality Farm Lane (off Gid Brown Hollow Road), Washington. To visit, or browse farm offerings, call (540) 987-3192 or visit realityfarminc.com
Roy’s Orchard & Fruit Market
Roy and Janet Alther have strawberries, cherries, blueberries, peaches, nectarines, plums, blackberries, pears, apples and pumpkins in that seasonal order, plus fresh vegetables and a wide selection of dry goods and everyday groceries. Stop by at 64 Old Hollow Road (just off U.S. 211) in Sperryville. Open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. Call 540987-8636 or visit facebook.com/ oldhollowroad.
Sunnyside Farm & Conservancy
Sunnyside grows certified organic fruits and vegetables for sale locally at the Rappahannock Farmers Market. The recently launched Community Supported Conservation program offers rich and immersive experiences designed to allow you to build a deep and personal connection to the lands we manage and the creatures that inhabit them.
Located at 27 Sweetwater Lane, less than two miles northwest of the Town of Washington. Call 540-423-4860 or visit sunnysideconservancy.com.
Thornton River Orchard
On U.S. 211 three miles west of Sperryville the family-owned and -operated farm raises clean quality fruit — more than 20 varieties of apples, plus peaches, nectarines, cherries, various berries, seasonally available produce and fresh pressed apple cider. Open 9 to 6 seven days a week late July to early December at 11587 Lee Hwy. Call 540-987-8585 or visit thorntonriverorchard.com
Touchstone Farm
Alan Zuschlag and Keith Miller raise purebred Clun Forest sheep on 110 acres near Flint Hill. Whole or half lamb packages plus special orders are available each fall. Order at touchstone.farm.
Waterpenny Farm
Ecologically grown, pesticidefree vegetables, herbs and flowers, as well as spring plants are for sale in season on the farm. Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farm shares are also available for Thursday on-farm pickup June-October. The farm sells at the Arlington Courthouse (Saturday) and Takoma Park, Md. (Sunday)
Farm-To-Table Program
The Farm-To-Table Program is a collaboration among Rappahannock County Public Schools, the Headwaters Foundation and the Rappahannock County Farm Bureau. For more information, email: deputydirector@headwatersfdn.org
4-H Youth Development
4-H is an education program of the Virginia Cooperative Extension that assists youths aged 5 to 19 in acquiring the knowledge, life skills and attitudes that will enable them to become self-directing, contributing and productive members of society. For more information, contact the local extension office (311-J Gay St., Washington) call 540-675-3619 or email sflippo05@ vt.edu
Culpeper-Rappahannock Farm Service Agency
The agency assists local farmers through its agricultural commodity, conservation programs and specialized loans. Contact Tammy Bonner at the agency’s office in Orange at 540672-1638 or tammy.bonner@va.usda.gov, or visit fsa.usda.gov.
Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District
The CSWCD serves Rappahannock and four other member counties by providing landowners with educational information, technical assistance and a wide range of programs to encourage community participation in conserving soil, water and related natural resources. Contact district manager Greg Wichelns at 540825-8591 or gregw@culpeperswcd.org, or visit culpeper swcd.org.
Virginia Cooperative Extension
The extension is an educational outreach program of the commonwealth's land grant universities, Virginia Tech and Virginia State University. Extension agent Kenner Love is based in Washington at 311-J Gay St. Call 540-675-3619 or email klove@ vt.edu, or visit rappahannock.ext.vt.edu.
Virginia Farm Bureau
The bureau lobbies legislators on agricultural issues and provides insurance for its members. Contact Nicole Hanback at the bureau’s local office (11929 Lee Highway, Sperryville) at 540987-8225 or nicole.hanback@vafb.com.
Farmer's Markets. At 53
Waterpenny Lane (a quarter-mile off U.S. 211) in Sperryville. Visit waterpennyfarm.com or call farmers Eric Plaksin and Rachel Bynum at 540-987-8567.
Williams Orchard
The Williams’family has been producing quality fruit and vegetables on their familyowned and -operated orchard and farm since 1921. At 3
Williams Farm Lane (off Route 729) near Flint Hill. Call 540675-3765 or visit facebook.com/ WilliamsOrchard729.
W.R. Welch & Sons, Mountain View Farm
With farms in Huntly and Flint Hill, the Welches sell customfinished, grain-fed cattle. On U.S. 522 north of Flint Hill, just past Wakefield Country Day School. Call 540-636-9965.
