Bull Run Mountain Farm
9Mar2009 Filed under: CSA Author: admin In: CSA Tags: eggs, flowers, fruits, vegetables4362 Highpoint Ln
The Plains,VA 20198
farm@bullrunfarm.com
www.bullrunfarm.com
Show on mapBull Run Mountain farm is a family-run CSA in the Plains, VA. This 19 week CSA farm provides vegetable shares, fruit shares, flower shares, and egg shares. Leigh, the owner, also often arranges meat shares coordinating with other local farms.
There are several delivery points for Bull Run Mountain Farm:
- DC: Capitol Hill, Dupont Circle
- VA: East Falls Church Metro, Alexandria, Manassas and at the farm
There are usually several “farm days” during the year when share holders are invited to come out to the farm. At the end of the season the fields are opened to share holders for “gleaning day” where share holders can take whatever is left in the fields.
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- Tags: eggs, flowers, fruits, vegetables
Evan
February 17th, 2010 at 6:50 pm
I subscribed to a “bunch” share 2 years ago and received delivery at the Dupont location (16th and P). As far as location goes, it couldn’t have been closer to my apartment, which was across the street. The season ran 19 weeks, which I suppose is pretty close to standard, though some offer three 8/week seasons, and you can opt for each.
Leigh Hauter was the farmer and he was nothing but nice. He was always on time and very helpful. This share did not include fruit, as that would cost extra. I did however get farm fresh eggs every week, which were incredibly good and you could tell they were fresh from chicken.
I found that the variety was bit to be desired, as there was often a lot of the same, less “interesting” vegetables and the lettuce was often of poor quality. I understand the difficulty in farming and all the variables that can lead to problems or just the opposite, great produce. I chose not to continue with this CSA as I had moved and it was no longer convenient. I would recommend the share to someone who is looking to do their first CSA and wants to be challenged to cook things with whatever they get that week.