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VSU Trojan Farmers Market

  • VSU Douglas Wilder Building Parking Lot #28 Matthews-Jefferson Drive (College Avenue) Petersburg, VA, 23806 United States (map)

VSU Trojan Farmers Market

Thursday, October 19, 2023 · 11 AM – 2 PM

VSU Douglas Wilder Parking Lot #28, Matthews-Jefferson Drive (College Avenue), Petersburg, VA


VSU Employees, Students, and the Public are Welcome!

Shop Tasty, Healthy, Local Produce and Farm Products from:

  • Browntown Farms, Warfield, VA—Produce, Jams (SNAP Benefits, Cash, Credit Cards)

  • LB Farms, Farnham, VA—Teas and Herbs (Cash and Cash App)

  • Mimi’s Kitchen & Gardens, Waverly, VA—Eggs, Baked Goods and Jams (Cash and Cash App)

  • Petersburg Oasis Youth Farm, Petersburg, VA—Produce (SNAP Benefits, Cash, Credit Cards, Cash App)

  • Sycamore Springs Farm, Surry, VA—Produce (SNAP Benefits, Cash, Credit Cards)

  • Cold Harbor Bee Farm LLC, Mechanicsville, VA - Fresh Ginger & Turmeric, Honey, Bee Pollen (Accepts Cash, Credit Cards, Cash App)

  • Crystal’s Sweet Treats, Surry, VA - Sweet Potato Pies and More! Made with Slade’s Farms Ingredients

Mechanical bull rides, free hot apple cider, pumpkin decorating, sunflowers, sugar scrubs, and more. 

For Market information contact Dr. Nartea at tnartea@vsu.edu. For Student Volunteer Information contact Kilah Oliver at koli1323@students.vsu.edu

If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact the Small Farm Outreach Program office at smallfarm@vsu.edu or call (804) 524-3292 / TDD (800) 828-1120 during business hours of 8 am. and 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations five days prior to the event.

Virginia Cooperative Extension is a partnership of Virginia Tech, Virginia State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and local governments. Its programs and employment are open to all, regardless of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, military status, or any other basis protected by law.

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