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Welcome to the Appalachia Star Farm web site. At Appalachia Star Farm, we seek to produce fresh, well-grown vegetables and herbs that are free of chemical pesticides and synthetic fertilizers.
We choose growing methods intended to build soil fertility, lively ecosystems, and healthy food. Our practices include crop rotation and diversity, cover crops and row cover. We add composted manures, minerals and mulch to the soil to provide the necessary nutrients for plant growth and encourage biological activity. We believe these methods promote a sustainable system and create produce of superior taste and quality.
At Appalachia Star Farm we also raise pastured laying hens and ducks. These birds enjoy the grass, sunshine, and bugs on our farm and in return they lay delicious and nutritious eggs. Eggs are available at our market stands, on the farm, and through an egg share in conjunction with our vegetable CSA.
Located in Nelson County, Virginia, we offer our produce through a CSA vegetable subscription and at local farmer’s markets. To learn more about our CSA program, please go to the “CSA info” page. Please enjoy our website, and feel free to contact us for more information or for a farm tour.
Farmer’s Markets
We sell vegetables, herbs, eggs, and plant starts at the following markets:
Lexington Farmer’s Market - Every Wednesday, May through October, 8am - 1pm
Charlottesville Farmer’s Market - Every Saturday, April through October, 7am - Noon
Nellysford Farmer’s Market - Every Saturday, May through September, 8am - Noon
Appalachia Star Farm Stand - Self Serve. Open May through November. Best shopping days are Tuesday and Friday until 5pm. Closed Wednesdays and Saturdays. Limited stock available Sundays, Mondays, and Thursdays during daylight hours. Visit the “Newsletter” page for information about what is available.
Contact Information
We are Michael and Kathryn Bertoni.
Telephone: 434-277-9304
Postal address:
163 Shaeffers Hollow Ln.
Roseland, Virginia 22967
E mail: appalachiastar@netzero.com