Locally Grown Nelson

Growing A Local Economy In Central Virginia.

Over 25 farmers, chefs and artisans in Central Virginia list their creations for sale at this site. Take a look around, and be sure to set up an account (it’s very simple and quick, no credit card required) so that you are on our mailing list. Once on the mailing list, you will receive a notice once a week to remind you to place your order.

Place Your Order all Day Tuesday & Wednesday for Pick-up Friday from 1-4 pm at the Rockfish Valley Community Center.

New Growers are signing up every day, so keep checking the site for new products, or set up an account to join our mailing list.

We are still accepting farms and local producers to provide goods for sale. If you are a farm or local producer in or near Nelson County, Virginia please create an account today, then contact me in order to list items for sale.

Jessie Carter, Market Manager
540-470-0324
locallygrownnelson@gmail.com

Carter Homestead is now offering a limited number of CSA Shares for the 2010 season! See the listing for more information.

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Baked Goods

 
Chocolate_toffee_barsAmbrosia's Chocolate Toffee Bars
Grower: Ambrosia Bakery & Deli
Price: $14.00 ( 1/2 Dozen )
Available (Estimated): 98

A crunchy graham-cracker crust, with a layer of creamy chocolate, topped with a shortbread crumb, chocolate chips and chocolate covered ... more
Raspberry_cookie_barsAmbrosia's Raspberry Cookie Bars
Grower: Ambrosia Bakery & Deli
Price: $14.00 ( 1/2 Dozen )
Available (Estimated): 100

A delicious shortbread cookie topped with a creamy chocolate blend, a crumb topping, chocolate chips and a tangy raspberry swirl...a ... more
Rich_chocolate_brownies_with_ganacheAmbrosia's Rich Chocolate Brownies
Grower: Ambrosia Bakery & Deli
Price: $17.75 ( 1/2 Dozen )
Available (Estimated): 100

Ambrosia's Rich Chocolate Brownies are fabulous alone or dressed up with your favorite delicious frozen concoction! If you need a ... more
Apple_crisp_barsAmbrosia's Southern Apple Crisp Bars
Grower: Ambrosia Bakery & Deli
Price: $14.00 ( 1/2 Dozen )
Available (Estimated): 99

Who doesn't like Apple Pie? Ambrosia's Southern Apple Crisp Bars are a true treat hot or cold. They have a ... more
Sweet_potato_corn_muffin_with_baconAmbrosia's Sweet Potato-Corn Muffins with Bacon
Grower: Ambrosia Bakery & Deli
Price: $10.80 ( 1/2 Dozen )
Available (Estimated): 100

This is a true southern treat and a great breakfast muffin. It can also satisfy that afternoon hunger without going ... more
No_imageApple Maple Pie
Grower: Claudia Gibson Catering
Price: $14.00 ( 8 )
Available (Estimated): 0

Flaky pate` brisee crust filled with tart apples and sweetened with maple syrup and cinamon.
No_imageBaguette
Grower: Bessette Family Farm
Price: $3.50 ( 1baguette )
Available (Estimated): 10

These Baguettes are the Bessette Family Farm's only "white flour" variety of bread offered, because they TASTE SO GOOD! The ... more
Img_0259Braided Fruit Loaf
Grower: Claudia Gibson Catering
Price: $5.00 ( 1 Large Loaf )
Available (Estimated): 0

Great breakfast rolls, organic flour, honey, local eggs, butter, cinnamon, yeast, nutmeg, lemon juice, craisins, apricots, apples. $5.00 for lg. ... more
No_imageCardamon Rolls
Grower: Claudia Gibson Catering
Price: $5.00 ( 12 large rolls )
Available (Estimated): -2

Cardamom Rolls- Dozen rolls made with organic flour, organic milk, local eggs, butter, honey and freshly ground cardamom- freezes well ... more
No_imageChocolate Almond Tart
Grower: Claudia Gibson Catering
Price: $18.00 ( 1 tart )
Available (Estimated): 0

Chocolate Almond Tart- 3 1/2 x 13" tart pan - very rich freezes well- decadent and delicious- $18.00 more
No_imageChocolate decadent cake
Grower: Claudia Gibson Catering
Price: $30.00 ( Serves 15 )
Available (Estimated): 0

Super rich chocolate cake made with organic flour, local eggs, butter, semi-sweet and bitter sweet chocolate- freezes well serves 15. more
No_imageChocolate Raspberry Brownies
Grower: The Invisible Chef/Carolann Hugo
Price: $8.00 ( 1 Dozen - 2x3" Brownies )
Available (Exact): 0

Rich Chocolate Brownies studded with chocolate chunks and topped with a Raspberry/Bittersweet chocolate ganache.
Ambrosia_s___turtle_cheesecakeChocolate Turtle Cheese Cake
Grower: Ambrosia Bakery & Deli
Price: $42.00 ( 1 )
Available (Estimated): 1

If you love the combination of Chocolate, Caramel and Pecan's...this will satisfy your taste buds!!! Take a creamy cheese cake ... more
Ambrosia_s_coconut_cakeCoconut Cake
Grower: Ambrosia Bakery & Deli
Price: $60.00 ( 1 )
Available (Estimated): 1

Who doesn't love Coconut Cake! This can be ordered with either a Yellow or White Cake, topped with a Creamy ... more
No_imageDried Cherry, Pecan and White Chocolate Chip Cookies
Grower: The Invisible Chef/Carolann Hugo
Price: $9.00 ( 1 dozen )
Available (Exact): 0

These generous 2 oz. cookies have just the right balance between sweet and tart, and are great for dunking in ... more
No_imageEspresso Brownies
Grower: The Invisible Chef/Carolann Hugo
Price: $8.00 ( 1 Dozen - 2x3" Brownies )
Available (Exact): 0

Rich Chocolate Brownies studded with chocolate chunks and topped with an espresso/semi sweet chocolate ganache.
No_imageFrench Bread
Grower: Claudia Gibson Catering
Price: $4.50 ( 6 )
Available (Estimated): -1

French Bread- Organic flour, yeast, water, salt, flax seeds, roasted red peppers. Freezes well- Gets nice hard crust when heated ... more
No_imagefresh-ground wheat boule
Grower: Bessette Family Farm
Price: $5.00 ( 1 boule )
Available (Estimated): 1

The wheat is ground fresh just before baking to preserve the maximum amount of nutrients possible. This 1.75 pound boule ... more
No_imageFruit Rolls
Grower: Claudia Gibson Catering
Price: $5.00 ( 6 Large Rolls )
Available (Estimated): 0

Fruit Rolls- Great breakfast rolls, organic flour, honey, local eggs, butter, cinnamon, yeast, nutmeg, lemon juice, craisins, apricots, apples. 6 ... more
No_imageGiant Peanut Butter Chocolate-Chip Cookies
Grower: Claudia Gibson Catering
Price: $6.00 ( 6 Cookies )
Available (Estimated): -1


No_imageItalian Cream Cake
Grower: The Invisible Chef/Carolann Hugo
Price: $22.00 ( 1 9" cake )
Available (Exact): 0

This cake was designed for Vivace, an Italian restaurant in Charlottesville, and is one of my most popular cakes! Yellow ... more
No_imageItalian sailor cookies
Grower: Claudia Gibson Catering
Price: $6.00 ( dozen )
Available (Estimated): -6

Similar to a scone, keep well, thus the name- Filled with pine nuts, apricots, and craisins...great with tea-freeze well.
No_imageKaluha Coffee Cheese Cake
Grower: Ambrosia Bakery & Deli
Price: $42.00 ( 1 )
Available (Estimated): 1

This decadent Cheese Cake is a crowd pleaser and a party favorite! The mixture of Coffee & Kahlua is a ... more
Key_lime_pieKey Lime Cheese Cake
Grower: Ambrosia Bakery & Deli
Price: $42.00 ( 1 )
Available (Estimated): 1

This is a local favorite...Tart Key Lime added to a smooth texture of Cream Cheese with a Graham Cracker Crust. ... more
No_imageKey Lime Pie
Grower: Claudia Gibson Catering
Price: $14.00 ( 8" pie )
Available (Estimated): 0

8" pie with graham cracker crust- Creamy slightly tart refreshing dessert- needs refrigeration.