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Great Country Farms

Community Supported Agriculture, CSA, Produce Farm, U-Pick, Field Trips in Loudoun County, VA

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Open Weekdays 9am-5pm; ' til 6pm Sat. & Sun.
Advance Tickets Required for Sat & Sun Visits
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18780 Foggy Bottom Rd, Bluemont, VA 20135

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We are Here ~ Farming for your Family!

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Loudoun Local farm fresh produce starts in our Greenhouse

Farmer Mark Dewey gets some help from farm dog, Sandy, watering the green house.

We are all finding new ways to shop, cook, entertain, connect and cope in the light of COVID-19.  One colleague encouraged, “Put down the phone and write.” That has inspired me to pick up the pen and share with you, our Pick your Own and CSA Community, the latest from Great Country Farms.

First and foremost, we are HERE and thankful to be able to support our community with wholesome, nutritious, food grown on this land that we are blessed to steward here in Loudoun County, VA.  This time of uncertainty is challenging for all of us and something none of us anticipated.

As farmers, we regularly have to cope with the uncertainties Mother Nature sends our way – be it frost, raccoons eating all the corn the day before we pick it, too much rain, too little rain or beavers cutting down 300 apple trees overnight as the tireless engineers they were made to be.  COVID-19 is one uncertainty we didn’t see coming but we are steadfast in our planting and plans to grow food for our community and we are here for you and your family. 

Here’s a quick snapshot of how we are pivoting to provide:

  •         We have purchased more seed, more onion sets and more potatoes to step up our spring plantings to help meet the needs for local food. 
  •         Our farmhands are coming into work each day to build our soil, plant the seedlings and nurture the seeds in the green house.  Our regenerative farming is in high gear!
  •         We have stepped up our creativity and computer savvy and are now offering online market ordering and curbside pick-up at the Farm Market. 
  •         We are working with other local farms such as Audley Farm and Baker’s Pork, to bring in more eggs, ground beef, pork and chicken for online purchase.
  •         UPDATE 4.15.20:  GCF Harvest Box CSA Shares are SOLD OUT!  Thank you all for your support. We are evaluating the demand to offer more shares.  If you would be interested in purchasing a 20-week subscription, please join our wait list and you will be the first to know if we open up more shares for the 2020 season.

It is our goal to ensure that the time after this crisis is filled with good food, family fun on the farm, and deeper connections with our community & neighbors.   When your family savors a meal from our farm at your table, you connect with the soil, the seeds, the environment, our farmhand team and our family.  We are honored to be your farmers! We thank you and send you a big “KALE YEAH!”

Peace & Pick Your Own,

Kate Zurschmeide, Founding Family

Custom CSA

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This change is a big deal.  It means far less wasted food, both for you and for us. It means you can eliminate unwanted items from your box, and add extras if you like.  It means we can add some unusual crops to our growing plan, knowing that people who want them will get them.  It means you have an easy way to buy surplus items in bulk, and we have an easy way to sell surplus items.

It’s a big deal.

Here’s what’s different:

  1. This new system will show you the weekly price, even though you’re buying a seasonal share, and the base price shown is for market-style farm pick-up. If you want join a group site, you’ll be invited to do so after choosing your share, and the delivery charge will be added automatically.
  2. We’ve reinstated home delivery, with two different pricing zones.
  3. When you sign up, you’ll be asked to set your preference level on every item we offer. Then each week you’ll get a chance to adjust your customized box contents.
  4. At group sites, you’ll have to find the box with your label on it. In the market, we’ll give you a customized list, and you’ll pack your box accordingly.
  5. If you use the installment plan, you’ll be charged 25% of your share price at sign-up, another 25% on the day of first pick-up, and the remaining 50% on a weekly basis throughout the season. Any extras you choose will be added to your weekly charge. You may choose to pay in full at sign-up, in which case you would see a weekly charge only if you add something to your box.

The new system is quite user-friendly, and there’s a lot of support available. We think it’s going to be a whole new world of great local food.

Top 10 Reasons to Join CSA at GCF

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  1. 20 Weeks of Fresh Local Produce ~ With CSA membership, you will receive 20 weeks of seasonal farm fresh produce. The season runs from June to October, with u-pick bonus available May  into November.   Check out our Produce List for a sneak peak of all the veggie goodness coming your way.
  2. Sustainable Growing Practices ~You care about how your food is grown, where your food is grown and who is growing it. We are committed to using sustainable growing practices and non-GMO seed and to enriching the land with compost and fish fertilizers. Our fields may not look pristine, but they won’t be laden with chemicals.
  3. U-pick Bonus~ Our CSA is more than a weekly produce shipment. Each week we offer a u-pick bonus for our members, which is included with each CSA share, or at a 10% discount for Fans of the Farm.  No other CSA offers as much weekly Family Fun on the Farm and u-pick experiences.
  4. Fruit ~ We do our best to include fruit in each CSA box.  Many other CSA  farms offer only vegetables. If your family enjoys strawberries, plums, peaches, blackberries, blueberries and apples, then we are the CSA for you!
  5. 10% discount ~ Members receive a 10% discount on all farm parties, with a minimum of 10 paying children. Membership also includes a 10% discount on u-pick and Farm Market produce you may want to add onto your share.
  6. Vacation Make ups ~ When comparing CSAs, be sure to ask how vacations are handled. At GCF, we offer make-up shars for vacation weeks. Our easy online account management makes this a snap, or your can donate your vacation boxes to Loudoun Interfaith Relief Food Pantry and we will deliver them for you.
  7. Choose your pick-up day ~ We are flexible! For members picking up at the farm, you choose the day most convenient for you from Tuesday through Sunday.  You can also choose to hand select your own produce for your share or enjoy the grab and go convenience of a pre-packed share.
  8. CSA Help Desk ~ We are adding a counter in our Farm Market to support our CSA members and help you use all the produce in your share each week. We’ll be offering demonstrations on juicing, canning, and salad sack preservation to help you get the most from your CSA produce.
  9. Festival Admission ~ Enjoy the farm to the fullest! Membership includes admission to our 14 festival weekends on the farm. This is a value of $10 to $12 per person per visit! Check out our website Event Calendar to see what is included with your membership!
  10. 10% off Wine & Craft Brew Purchases~ Enjoy an exclusive 10% discount on wine bottle and  craft brew purchases across the street at Bluemont Vineyard and Dirt Farm Brewing, our sister properties.

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