Fauquier Education Farm
The Fauquier Education Farm has a dual focus: offering agricultural education to county residents and growing produce for local food banks. Programs are conducted to serve existing farmers, beginning farmers, students, and residents.
This education component includes:
The beginning farmer program
Agricultural best practices demonstration
Workshop series
Field trips for school classes and other groups
Fresh produce grown on the Farm is distributed to local food banks for further distribution to those in need. In 2020, despite the pandemic, record production of over 70,000 pounds of produce was grown and distributed.
Crops planted this year include squash, watermelon, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, cantaloupe, potatoes, cucumbers, onions, peppers, sweet potatoes, eggplant and tomatoes. Flowers too.
Master Gardeners partner with the Fauquier Education Farm to promote agricultural education and serve our community. The work of the Farm is led by the Fauquier Education Farm Executive Director, Jim Hankin.
“Master gardeners are the farm’s super volunteers, always willing to assist with any task and work with community volunteers.”
More Information:
Collection: Located on 10 acres of a former dairy farm, the Fauquier Education Farm grows a variety of vegetables, cover crops and cut flowers. The farm is enclosed by a deer fence and bordered by walking trails maintained by Fauquier County Parks and Recreation.
History: Established in 2009 as an independent nonprofit, the Fauquier Education Farm seeks to share agricultural production techniques with farmers and backyard gardeners. Thousands of pounds of produce grown at the Farm is donated to area food banks annually.
Address: 8428 Meetze Road, Warrenton, VA 20187
Educational Programs: The Fauquier Education Farm hosts educational programs throughout the year. Please see the schedule here.
Volunteer: The farm welcomes community volunteers on a regular basis. Sign up to receive regular updates here.
Learn More: For more information on the Fauquier Education Farm, please visit the website here.
“Have never had more fun learning than attending Jim’s Master Gardener class and planting, weeding and harvesting next to him at the ED farm. Love the families that come out to help - can’t wait to bring my grandchildren out.”