2nd Annual Central Virginia Farm Tours

The 2^nd Annual Central Virginia Farm Tour event will be held June 26, 2022, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Ten local farms in Appomattox, Campbell, and Charlotte Counties will be open to the public to raise awareness for local agriculture and agritourism. The Farm Tour is a great opportunity for kids, foodies, locavores, gardeners, new or aspiring farmers, locals, and out-of-town visitors to connect with area farmers and gain a better understanding of what it takes to produce the agricultural products that we all enjoy purchasing at local farmers’ markets. Last year’s event featured fun for the whole family including distilling lavender and cleaning lavender buds at Evergreen Lavender Farm, an antique tractor presentation at Allgood's Farm, assembling freshly clipped flowers at Rosefield Farm and Flowers, hayrides and a petting zoo at Wilt Family Farms, seed preservation at Seeds of Faith Farm, as well as seeing all aspects of poultry production at Pamplin Poultry. This year, Campbell County Libraries will also be hosting farm-themed activities at Allgood's Farm.

$10/VEHICLE ADMISSION PASSES (Cash or Check Only):

Admission passes come in the form of hang tags for the rear view mirror of your vehicle. The $10 vehicle pass will cover admission for your entire carload to as many of the farms you care to visit during the event. Distances between the farms vary, so plan ahead to be sure to make it to the farms that interest you the most. Tickets are non-refundable as the event will be held rain or shine.

Prior to June 26, Passes Will Be Available at the Following Locations:

• Pamplin Poultry
• Rosefield Farm and Flowers
• Seeds of Faith Farm
• Wilt Family Farm
• Appomattox Extension Office
• Charlotte Court House Extension Office
• Timbrook Library (Leesville Road)
• Patrick Henry Memorial Library (Brookneal)
• Staunton River Memorial Library (Altavista)
• Campbell County Main Library (Rustburg)

WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Farming is an “all weather business,” so the Farm Tour will be held rain or shine. Prepare for the weather and wear appropriate clothes and shoes. Some farms have more hands-on experiences than others.

Please respect the start and end times on the event by not arriving before or after the Tour hours to allow event volunteers and hosts to set up and close down safely.

While the farm team at each site will be around to answer questions and discuss their production methods, most farm visits will be self-guided. This allows you to move at your own pace and to truly “stop and smell the flowers”.

Most of the farms will be selling their products on-site. The Farm Tour is a great opportunity to buy fresh food and farm products, so bring a cooler to stock up. T-shirts will be available, too! The Internet may be intermittent for credit card purchases in some areas, so bring cash just in case.

Please do not bring any pets on the tour.

PARTICIPATING FARM ADDRESSES

Rosefield Farm and Flowers
647 Dean Johns Pl
Appomattox

Wilt Family Farms
1364 Oakleigh Ave
Appomattox

Rockin R Ranch
State Rt F-1021
Appomattox

Evergreen Lavender Farm
7169 Old Evergreen Road
Appomattox

Windy Lane Farm
1293 Little Cub Road
Pamplin

NCHV at Valor Farm
980 Wards Rd
Altavista

Seeds of Faith Farm
605 Tip Lane
Brookneal

Allgood’s Farm
8624 Sugar Hill Road
Brookneal

Pamplin Poultry
10885 Thomas Jefferson Hwy
Pamplin

Archlynn Farm
2129 Hill Cross Rd
Charlotte Court House

Central Virginia Farm Tours is grateful for the event’s sponsors:

• Burch Messier Funeral Home
• Virginia Farm Bureau
• Virginia Cooperative Extension
• Wilt Family Farm
• Sarah Saunders of State Farm
• Appomattox True Value
• Jamerson Building Supply
• Rosefield Farm and Flowers
• Coleman Farm Supply
• The Moose Lodge
• Saunders Outdoor Living
• Robert E. Lee Soil and Water District