Providing fresh produce and farming education to the Greater Fredericksburg Region
A mission driven 501(c)(3) committed to reducing food insecurity by donating what we grow to our Food Bank and local food pantries
OUR VISION
It Starts With a Seed
REF benefits the community in several ways, including:
1. Growing Fresh Produce
2. Agricultural Education
3. Community Inclusion
All are welcome to volunteer and to work side-by-side in the many aspects of planting, caring for, and harvesting the fruits of the land.
GET INVOLVED
Activities & Programs
Volunteer
Fall 2026 farm work and planting for winter crops is in full swing! Many hands are needed to help bring the harvest in. Join Us!
Nutritional Education
Farm fresh produce packs a nutritional punch! Look for seasonal, tasty food preparation tips from area experts.
Gardening/Farming Classes
Learn the joys of growing food through hands-on volunteering, our demo garden, and attending on-site classes.
Community
We’re gratefully growing our Community! All are welcome to participate in every aspect of an active farm and non-profit as we work together to bring healthy harvests to those who need it most.
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"Forces for Good" Spotlight
Watch Rich, January, and Jim share how the REF is growing!
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Latest On The Farm
Spring Farming “How-To” Event at REF!
We're thrilled that on Saturday, March 14 from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM at the Farm our friend Taylor Galloway of Moss Neck Farm will generously share his best gardening advice with all volunteers -- what to plant, when to plant it and how to care for it for maximum...
Volunteers help prepare the Farm for a great season!
Thanks to the many amazing volunteers who came out the first week in March, we made tremendous progress!! Dead and damaged leaves were removed from kale and collard plants in an entire field and most of our cabbage and broccoli stocks were also removed. All will be...
30,000 pounds so far and there’s a little more of 2025 to go!
We SURPASSED our 2025 Goal of growing and donating 25,000 pounds of fresh produce to reduce hunger and food insecurity. Adirondack Blue Potatoes put us over the 30,000 pound mark of veggies grown and donated so far this year!! We...