Thompson's Spring Hill Farm in northwest Hanover County has been in existence over 100 years. My mother, currently owns the original farmstead and my family lives adjacent it. My great-grandfather purchased the original SHF acreage in the late 1800s. Since that time, our family has harvested timber, and had a self-sustaining farm until my grandfather died in 1981. My great-grandparents and grandparents had livestock, poultry, worked with neighboring farms, and brought electricity and phone lines into the area. Because we have continuously harvested timber for the past 100 years, our place was designated by the Commonwealth in its Virginia Century Farm program. January 2009, the old farmhouse burned down, but the attached loft which received minimal fire damage and water is in the process of being fixed.

Vegetable shares (approximately 20 weeks) A 1/2 share typically provides enough to meet most vegetable needs for 2-4 people in one week. Each share will also receive a weekly newsletter which can include recipes detailing how you can use various produce. Below indicates what vegetables may be included at various times through season. Please note that crop failure can occur at any time.

CSA Details:
Season:  June through August
Type: Single farm
Since: 2007
No of Shares: 20
Full Share: $400/year (approx. 15-20 weeks)
1/2 Share: $200/year (approx. 15-20 weeks)
Work Req? No

Pick Up/Drop Off Points:

Fredericksburg Academy  (Mon Thu)
New for 2011, Fredericskburg area members may pick up their weekly share on Monday or Thursday afternoons. Times may vary before June and after August.
Address: 10800 Academy Dr., Fredericksburg, VA 22408

Spring Hill Farm  (Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat)
Members may pick up at the farm, but please call or email ahead so order may be packed and ready for you at stand. After mid-August, pickups can be made on Saturdays until the end of the season.
Contact: C. Atkins
Phone: 804-449-6145
Address: Spring Hill Farm Rd., Ruther Glen, VA 22546