Home Grown

Made in Our Backyard

Buy Fresh Buy Local — Find local products from local growers, food artisans, farmers’ markets retailers, restaurants, and more.

Food Hub — The Food Hub is a community supported nonprofit service organization. Its mission is to strengthen and secure the future of a healthy regional food supply by providing small local farmers with concrete services that support and advance their economic vitality and promote stewardship of the land. Educate yourself and your family on all things food; great ideas will surely spark from the Food Hub.

Monticello Wine Trail — In your own backyard, over 20 wineries are producing wines of national and international acclaim. Tasting encouraged!

Brew Ridge Trail — Popular craft breweries are creating product in scenic locations, Albemarle County is one! Take a sip.

Farmer’s Markets

Crozet — Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 12 noon.

Forest Lakes Farmer’s Market The Forest Lakes Farmer’s Market runs April to October, Tuesdays 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the South Recreation Center at 1650 Ashwood Boulevard. Veggies, meats, flowers, herbs, crafts and lots of other great local products are featured.

City Market — For farm fresh produce, herbs, plants, crafts and baked goods, visit the expanded City Market on Saturday mornings near the Downtown Mall.

Farmers in the (Meade) Park — Wednesday 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The (Farmer’s) Market at Pen (Park) — Tuesday 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Local Orchards

Go apple, peach, and nectarine picking at Carter Mountain Orchard, Chiles Peach Orchard, Spring Valley Orchard, Vintage Virginia Apples or Henley Orchards (434) 823-7848.