One of the {many} awesome things about Blacksburg and the surrounding area is the farms and local food producers. Buying from these local sources not only reduces emissions and supports the local economy, it is healthier and tastes better too!
Community Gardens
Hale Community Garden
The Hale Community Garden is 5 acre of community gardens with 70 garden plots. Located off North Main Street in Blacksburg.
Wong Park Community Garden
The Wong Park Community Garden has 15 plots with priority given to the Bennett Hill/Progress neighborhood gardeners.
Garrison Garden @ Cedar Hill Park
Opens in Spring 2021 with 15 community plots serving the neighborhood on the south end of town.
The Farmacy Garden
The Farmacy Garden was created in partnership between the NRHD, VCE, and FNP as a way to promote health in the New River Valley. Find us at the end of the front parking lot of the Montgomery County Health and Human Services Building in Christiansburg. Visit their Facebook Page for more details.
Farmer’s Markets & Market Stands
Blacksburg Farmers Market
Christiansburg Farmers Market
Glade Road Growing
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Options Near Blacksburg
| Farm | Location | Distance from Blacksburg | Specialties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Den Hill Permaculture | Christiansburg | ~5 miles | |
| Floyd Ecovillage | Floyd | ~30 miles | |
| Glade Road Growing | Blacksburg | ~0 miles | |
| LEAP - Local Environmental Agriculture Project | Roanoke | ~45 miles | |
| Riverstone Organic Farm | Floyd | ~35 miles | |
| Seven Springs Farm | Check | ~30 miles | |
| Leaping Waters Farm | Alleghany Springs | ~20 miles | |
| Hagan Cattle Company | Christiansburg | ~5 miles | Beef |
| Tru Harvest Farms | Christiansburg | ~5 miles | Hemp, CBD |
| Down in the Valley Egg Soaps | Christiansburg | ~5 miles | Egg Soaps |
| Granny Bean's Confections | Christiansburg | ~5 miles | Candies and Snacks |
| Bunn Farms | Dublin | ~20 miles | Beef |
| Magnolia Lane Farms | Rural Retreat | ~65 miles | Heirloom Seeds, Vegetable Plants, Cut Flowers |
| Gracious Day Grains | Check | ~25 miles | Grains |
| Bent Mountain BBQ Sauce | Bent Mountain | ~36 miles | BBQ Sauce, Baked Goods |
Local Food System Updates
Week 14 Recap: Reducing Single-Use Plastic
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that only about 9% of plastics get recycled. The rest end up in the landfill…or the ocean and other waterways…or littering the landscape. We thought this was the perfect week to talk about reducing single-use plastic because July is here and that means it’s Plastic Free July! Plastic Free…
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Week 10 Recap: Reduce Food Waste
As part of this week’s discussion on reducing food waste, we shared resources, tips, and tricks that you can try at home. Head over to these two articles we posted if you haven’t seen them already! Tips and Tools for Reducing Food Waste Local Resources for Reducing Food Waste Many Small Actions Can Lead to…
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Local Resources for Reducing Food Waste
There are many ways we can divert food from the landfill and into the hands of those who need it most. Below are a few local organizations working on reducing food waste in our community. The Campus Kitchen The Campus Kitchen program is a partnership between VT Engage and Virginia Tech Dining Services. Campus Kitchen…
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