Olin-Fox Farms
Farms
 

 

All of the produce in Olin-Fox Farms

 

CSA Shares are grown by the Members 

 

of the Family of Fine Farms, to include: 

 

Olin-Fox Farms

 

Reedville, VA

 

Grateful House Farm

 

Burgess, VA

  

* Snead’s Asparagus Farm

 

Fredericksburg, VA

 

Canning Farm

 

Dogue, VA

 

Holly Hills Organic Farm

 

Water View, VA

 

* Level Green Farm

 

Montross, VA

 

* Garner Produce

 

Nomini Grove, VA

 

In order to be a member of

 

The Family of Fine Farms

 

each grower must meet our

 

high standards.

 

* Indicates Sustainable Farm practices.

 

 

Growing Practices

 

Naturally Grown

 

Meets or surpasses organic methods using what mother nature provides. Leaves, grasses, straw and other plant materials are used for composting and mulching.  Crops are fertilized with items such as fish, kelp and cover crops.  Insects are controlled by the use of row covers, hand picking, companion planting and beneficial insects.

 

Organically Grown

 

Must meet state and government regulations by what they determine to be organic.  Technical Standards and Guidelines are listed by the USDA of what is Acceptable, Restricted, Prohibited and Federal.  Federal is allowed under the Virginia Act, but probably will be restricted or prohibited under Federal rules.

 

Sustainably Grown

 

A careful stewardship of the earth and its resources to meet current and future food needs through soil improvements and wildlife habitat protection.  Also, pest management programs are integrated that incorporate crop rotations, beneficial insects, minimal pesticide use, and use of pesticides that are safer and have less impact on the environment.






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