Manakintowne in community
ON THE FARM
It is our belief that the health of our farm owes much to healthy connections forged in the community we serve. When our work schedule allows, we host Monday hands-on and educational tours for school groups, chefs, and fellow farmers. We participate weekly with Powhatan County Schools to provide hands-on work experience for special education students. We hire people with a passion for farming, and are gratified that several have gone on to successfully launch their own small farms. We often host special events to showcase Virginia's chefs, growers and makers. Contact us with your ideas!
PROJECTS, MEMBERSHIPS AND AWARDS
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Slow Food USA delegate, Terra Madre 2012, Turin, Italy
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Center for Rural Culture, board member; Farm-to-Table fundraiser chair, 2014, 2015
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Slow Food RVA, host farm, inaugural GRAZE event
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VABF member, Ag tour participant 2014
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Powhatan Chamber of Commerce, member
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Adopt-a-Highway, Huguenot Trail, Powhatan's Virginia Scenic Byway
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Fall Line Farms & Local Roots Co-op, advisory board
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Fall Line Farms & Local Roots Co-op, member farm
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Recipient of the first FRESH Award, Virginia Chefs Association, 2014
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Purveyor of the Year nominee, Richmond Magazine Elby Awards, 2015
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Purveyor of the Year, Richmond Magazine Elby Awards, 2016
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Service on the boards of Shalom Farms, the Powhatan Farmers Market, and the Powhatan Agricultural and Forestal Districts Advisory Committee.
VIRGINIA GROWERS
Incorporated in 2014, Manakintowne conceived Virginia Growers as a coordinated effort by growers to support Virginia farms, increase the local food supply, and provide the best possible produce to Virginia's chefs, restaurants and markets. more...
