08/31/2026
A message from the Fauquier Education Farm: What’s been happening at the Farm:
On Monday, we had a great crew of volunteers. First we picked some really beautiful peppers and some tomatoes. Then we moved on to loads of summer squash before the big event with more cantaloupe and watermelon, a lot more. Plus we added in more butternut, delicata and spaghetti squash. Our donation total was 5532 lbs.
On Tuesday, things got pretty wild while planting at the farm! We are grateful that we have had some good volunteer numbers for our large harvest lately, but planting is just as important, and we have quite a bit to do. We can't have huge harvest without a lot of planting, and here's your chance. We’ll be planting on Tuesday this week.
On Wednesday we just a couple of the very best volunteers. Working with Sam and Nancy, we were able to plant about 2000 seedlings of Brussels sprouts, and two kinds of green cabbage. The dedication of this small crew was impressive; they pushed on and weren't going to stop until they filled the whole patch.
On Thursday, we had a wonderful crew; we had a lot of fun and while helping a lot of local families in need. First we split up harvesting tomatoes and summer squash. Then we all worked on picking peppers before the huge watermelon and cantaloupe harvest. This harvest came to 4650 lbs. This brings our season donation total up to 50,866 lbs, and there's so much more to come. Don't forget, we can't keep bringing in big harvest unless we plant the next crops
Friday was a beautiful morning at the farm with one frequent volunteer and a new family. We planted 2 long rows of kale. That might not sound like much after all those recent days with 5 to 7 rows planted, but we plant kale at a much tighter spacing than cabbage. These 2 rows we planted today took 8 trays or 1024 plants. It's always great to welcome new volunteers that are all excited about being able to help.
Next week:
Last week we donated over 10,000 lbs. This week will bring a flood of pretty tomatoes and we'll still have plenty of watermelons on both Monday and Thursday mornings. We are asking for volunteers on Monday and Thursday mornings at 8AM for our regular harvest. On Tuesday morning at 8AM we'll be planting more kale and collards. We had an earlier post asking for volunteers on Friday morning September 4th, but we had a prior commitment for that day. So it's Monday, Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 8AM. Hope you can join us!
Monday, August 31st, @ 8:00am
Tuesday, September 1st, @ 8:00am
Thursday, September 3rd, @ 8:00am
Feast from the Field tickets are now available see details below.
Save the date September 12th, get your tickets today.
As always: While at the Farm, all minors must be accompanied by an adult.
We do not work if there is a steady downpour. If we have specifically mentioned that we will be working in the high tunnel or barn (inside) then work sessions will not be cancelled due to rain. Use your best judgment.
Workshops and Announcements
Ed Farm Calendar
The Growers Academy 2026
Here is the full schedule of upcoming workshops in our free Growers Academy. Please join us for as many of these as you like.
2026 Growers Academy Schedule
(These are free workshops, open to all, no registration required)
September 12th - Feast from the Field
We are also looking forward to our Feast From the Field on September 12th. This year we will be at Longwood Farm just a few miles from the Fauquier Education Farm and we'll be dining in a spectacular barn. Details are on the flyer along with a QR code that will take you straight to the ticket sales or use the link below. Go ahead and buy those tickets now so you've got a fun evening to look forward to. This is our major fundraiser of the year and all proceeds go to support our educational and volunteer opportunities, and the fact that we have donated over 403 tons of fresh produce to multiple local food banks since 2014!
Flyer (VIP tickets, Dinner tickets and Sponsorships are available)
https://runsignup.com/TicketEvent/2026FeastFromTheField
VIP Tickets – Feast from the Field
An Unforgettable Culinary Experience Awaits...
Want to take your Feast from the Fields evening to the next level? Upgrade to our Exclusive VIP Session featuring celebrated Chef Neil of Field & Main!
For $175, your VIP ticket unlocks elite pre-event access, including:
A private meet & greet with Chef Neil
Exclusive small bites & premium wine pairings not served at the general dinner
Includes the main event, dinner banquet at 6pm
These tickets have strictly Limited Availability: To keep this experience intimate, we only have a handful of VIP spots available. Once they're gone, they're gone!
Your ticket directly supports local agriculture and education!
Link to tickets
https://runsignup.com/TicketEvent/2026FeastFromTheField
Interested in Volunteering? Anyone can volunteer; all minors must be accompanied by an adult. Kids are very welcome but we do ask that parents of very young ones please keep close watch over their kids to be sure they are helping our efforts.
This is outdoor work that will require walking over uneven ground that is often soft, and there is some lifting involved. We typically only work about 2 hours at a time.
Groups: If you have groups of more than 6 people, please reach out to us at [email protected] and we'll plan a time and project for your group. Businesses, churches and civic organizations often volunteer as groups and we are very happy to work with you.
Fauquier Education Farm on Facebook and see the fabulous photos and updates.
https://www.facebook.com/FauquierEducationFarm (No FB Account needed).
Farm Location: 8428 Meetze Rd, Warrenton . The Ed Farm is the second drive on the right after AmeriGas and across Meetze Rd from the Black Horse Inn. You will see our High Tunnel Greenhouse and Pole Barn. The entrance is almost past the farm on the right.
When volunteering at the Farm be sure to bring water, sunscreen, mud shoes or boots, gloves and a hat.
See you out at the Ed Farm!
Where agriculture education intersects with social responsibility.
