The Mineral Farmer's Market is thriving! We average 30 vendors each Saturday and there always seems to be something new and exciting to look at.

Much more than a farmer's market, you can watch a wool spinning demonstration, learn about plant care and pest management, try homemade hand-churned ice cream with seasonal fruit (yum!) and pick up goats milk soap and other body care treats. There are yard ornaments, honey, gorgeous flowers and plants available as well as offerings from our talented local bakers. You MUST try the pork sausage, but don't miss the moonshine barbeque sauce, fabulous jams, jellies and pickles, and hickory smoked BBQ . Of course you can sit in the shade of the redbud trees and enjoy a lunch of smoked beef brisket tamales with your friends and family. Need a picnic table or a customized piece of jewelry? Got those too!

Finally - the vegetables are rolling in! Ask for fennel, leeks, and microgreens, plus yellow tomatoes and other unusual, delicious produce. Ever tried stevia? Really REALLY fresh salsa with freshly made tortilla chips?

• American Farmland Trust - The mission of American Farmland Trust is to help farmers and ranchers protect their land, produce a healthier environment and build successful communities. Sponsors the "America's Favorite Farmer's Markets" contest in summer 2010.
• Buy Fresh Buy Local - Buy Fresh Buy Local helps consumers find local products while building relationships between growers, food artisans, farmers’ markets retailers, restaurants, and institutions.
• Eat Well Guide - a national searchable database that helps connect consumers with locally grown foods.
• Farmers Market Coalition - The Farmers Market Coalition serves a rapidly growing industry with information and representation at state and federal levels. We help build networks, link peers, and connect farmers markets old and new with tools and resources for success.
• Local Harvest - The best organic food is what's grown closest to you. Use our website to find farmers markets, family farms, and other sources of sustainably grown food in your area, where you can buy produce, grass-fed meats, and many other goodies.
• Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services - VDACS Mission Statement: We promote the economic growth and development of Virginia agriculture, provide consumer protection and encourage environmental stewardship. Sponsors the "Virginia Grown" and "VA's Finest" promotions.
• Virginia.org - Official Tourism Website of the Commonwealth of Virginia.