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Farmers Markets

There are still some farmers markets open during this winter season. We have some of them listed here for your convenience.

Freight Station Farmers’ Market, parking lot of Winchester Little Theatre, 315 W. Boscawen St., is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday and Saturday. Beginning May 1, hours will change from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday. Spring onions and a seasonal variety will arrive soon.

Shawnee Springs Market, 6656 North Frederick Pike, is open from 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. Call 540-888-4164.

Shen-Val Farm Market, 2180 Fairfax Pike, White Post. Winter hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday to Sunday. Baked goods, Angus beef, sausage, country ham, brown eggs, Amish butter, citrus, apples, tomatoes, winter vegetables, apple butter, preserves, jellies, pickles. Call 540-868-0366.

West Oaks Farm Market, 1105 Cedar Creek Grade, Winchester. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday, closed Sunday. Local beef, pork, and lamb, apples and homemade goods. The market has taken over the country ham business from Oates Cash Grocery. Call 540-662-6622.

Z Street Market inside ZeroPak at 580 N. Cameron St., Winchester. Hours are 1 to 5 p.m. Saturdays. The market is indoor, year-round, and connected to the Virginia Brewing Company. The manager is Lea Vittitow. Call 540-686-5439.

Richard’s Fruit Market, 6410 Middle Road, Middletown. Apples, jams, jellies, and beef available. Call 540-869-1455.

Help support Frederick County farms through
Community Supported Agriculture

"In a perfect world, everyone would have a backyard garden planted with rows of sweet corn and tomatoes, cucumbers and cantaloupes. But the tilling, planting, and tending take time, and who has time these days? Read the article about local CSA's in the Winchester Star article by Cynthia Cather Burton http://www.winchesterstar.com/article_details.php?ArticleID=7474

"Community Supported Agriculture is a relatively new trend in agricultural production. As mid-sized farms are bought out by large-scale producers, the number of family farms is declining." To learn more about this trend see the rest of this article on the Virginia Cooperative Extension website: http://www.ext.vt.edu/

Here is an excerpt from another informative paper that can be found on the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services website:
Why Go Local?
Buying and eating locally grown foods – foods that are produced near you or in Virginia offer numerous
benefits for you and your community. Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) programs: Help fund a farm! Buy a membership in a local farm, and receive weekly boxes of freshly picked fruits, vegetables, and/or herbs. There are more than 25 CSA programs throughout Virginia. Each one offers different packages and varieties of food. To find one , go to http://www.vdacs.virginia.gov/vagrown/csa.shtml

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Shenandoah Florist provides custom floral designs for all occasions. We now offer the same superior service and selection to the rest of the world via our website. Local and world wide deliveries are available.
Stephens City, Virginia has known Shenandoah Florist as the place for flowers. Our expert staff, unmatched selection and reasonable prices have helped us earn our reputation for convenience, quality and value. Established in 1996, Shenandoah Florist provides the knowledge and experience to help you select the best arrangement for your occasion. 383 Fairfax Pike Stephens City, VA 22655 To place an order call: 540-869-2424 (local) or 1-800-774-9660

Area Farms

Shen-Val Farm
514 Clark Rd.
Stephens City, VA 22655

Shen-Val is a Virginia Century Farm. We are a diverse family farm consisting of dairy and beef operations, orchard and vegetable production, and a small greenhouse operation. At our quaint market, you will find everything from peaches, apples, gourds, pumpkins, eggs, and much, much, more. Large quantities available for canning or special occasions. Open June-October.
Phone: (540) 869-1758
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Haskins Family Farm
370 Buffalo Marsh Road
Middletown, VA

We are a small diversified family farm growing pastured chicken, eggs, heritage turkey and pork products (cuts and sausage). Our small orchard provides two varieties of sweet cherries, Seckel pears, Bartlett pears and Red and Golden Delicious apples. 540.869.3795