From ham to peaches, crab to greens, find great local foods in Virginia with the resources below.
Virginia Seasonal Fruits & Vegetables
A key to eating locally is knowing what's in season when. Find out which fruits and vegetables to expect when at farmers markets and other sources of local foods with this Guide to Virginia Seasonal Produce.Virginia Farmers Markets
Guide to Virginia Farmers MarketsVirginia Apples
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Virginia has famously good apples. You can pick your own at one of these apple orchards listed by county, or celebrate at one of Virginia's many, many apple-themed festivals. Try one of these to get started:
Virginia Peaches
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Georgia may get all the attention, but Virginia grows some mighty fine peaches, too. Learn all about these beauties, including varieties of peaches, how to peel peaches, and delicious easy and delicious peach recipes.
Virginia U-Picks (Pick Your Own Farms)
Virginia has plenty of farms that offer pick-your-own apples, pumpkins, berries, and other produce. Make sure you know what season it is (see above) and call ahead to make sure what you want to pick is, indeed, available:Virginia Oysters
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With all its shoreline, Virginia harvests plenty of oysters. These oysters come from oceans, bays, and estuaries, meaning there is a real range of flavors available to local Virginia oyster eaters. Check out the seven main oyster areas complete with flavor profiles. Look for Virginia oysters at farmers markets and local fishmongers. Then see how to shuck them and find the perfect sauce to serve with them.
Virginia Specialties
Our guide to DC has pulled together great producers and vendors of peanuts, crab, country ham, and more with this guide to Virginia Specialty Foods.Tasty Made In Virginia Treats
The rich farmland of Virginia – recognized early on by English colonists – can grow much more than just the traditional tobacco. And those riches are great fodder for artisinal food makers.
Olli Salumeria makes Roman-style cured delights from pastured, heirloom pork
