Please note that PVF West now has a Wednesday Leesburg delivery for the summer season! PVF East has also added, deleted, and changed some delivery locations, so be sure to look closely at your options. Please remember to read the CSA Terms and Conditions.
The base is located in Fairfax County, on Leesburg Pike. It includes residential buildings, barns, storage sheds, greenhouses, packing areas, many cars, trucks, and tractors, and the roadside stand. We grow intensive gardens, some field crops, and berries on this ground. In the past PVF farmed on many rented parcels nearby, but all of those fields have now been sold for development. We no longer drive tractors and equipment on the road, and life is much simpler without the daily adventures in commuter traffic.
We own 180 acres in Loudoun County, 35 miles west of the home farm. We grow about 9 acres of mixed vegetables, with the help of about seven full time workers and a few part time workers. The Loudoun farm is a gorgeous place with huge fields, a big pond, and mountains on the western horizon. The first farm the Newcombs purchased, in 1960, was in Charles County, Maryland, 60 miles south of Washington, D.C. The soil is sandy: perfect for growing early season vegetables. Heinz Thomet now owns the farm, called Next Step Produce, and we buy produce from him to supplement our CSA bags and to diversify our stand display.
What’s the Difference Between the PVF East and PVF West CSAs?
The two are not exactly the same, even though we are the same family business.
PVF East is based at our farm in Vienna, near Tysons Corner. PVF East’s CSA includes on-farm pickup in Vienna and all delivery locations. Our shares are comprised of food grown on our Vienna and Purcellville farms, combined with that of three other local farms: Next Step Produce in Southern Maryland, Tree and Leaf Farm in Orange County, VA and Lost Corner Farm in Lucketts, VA. We are all deeply committed to creating sustainable farms and all use strictly organic farming techniques towards that end. It is this multi-farm collaboration which allows us to start our delivery season in June and include vegetables and fruits that we do not grow ourselves.
PVF West: Shares are offered on-farm in Purcellville on Tuesdays (market style) or in Leesburg on Wednesdays (pre-packaged, summer only). 95% of the vegetables that go into the shares are grown right on that land. We grow everything from arugula to zucchini (but no sweet corn or tree fruit).
About PVF East CSA – Vienna
We distribute the shares on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays from the Vienna farm (PVF East). We arrive at our last delivery spot by 3 PM, and vegetables can be retrieved from 3 PM until late evening. The vegetables at the farms are packed and ready to go by 12 PM, and wait in an air conditioned room.
PVF East Pick-up locations
In addition to the Vienna farm (9627 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, VA), PVF East delivers to pick up locations:
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- Bradley Park (Melody Ln), Bethesda (Tue)
- N. Garfield St, Arlington (Tue)
- 14th St. N, Arlington (Tue)
- W. Westmoreland Road, Falls Church (Tue)
- S. Quincy St, Arlington (Wed)
- East Del Ray Ave, Alexandra (Wed)
- E. Alexandria Ave, Alexandria (Wed)
- Rosemoor Lane , Fairfax (Wed)
- Doveville Lane, Fairfax (Wed)
- Kirkland St, Ashburn (Thu)
- Nash St, Herndon (Thu)
- Old Trace Lane, Reston (Thu)
- NWF, Reston (Thu)
PVF East Shares
| Summer Share * | Autumn Share * | |
|---|---|---|
| Mini Share | $352 | $198 |
| Regular Share | $512 | $288 |
| Robust Share | $672 | $378 |
| Extra Options | ||
| Delivery Fee | $48 | $27 |
| Egg Share | $40 (half dozen per week) | $22.50 (half dozen per week) |
| Flower Share | $160 (weekly) | $60 for 5 weeks |
| Bread Share | $72 | $40 |
* Registration Fee and Sales Tax: Every returning member will be charged $5 for registration. New members will be charged a $16 registration fee that includes a cookbook. Shares that are picked up in Virginia will be charged sales tax.
Mini Share: Designed to feed single folks or couples who eat out often. Approximately 1/4 bushel each week.
Regular Share: Designed to feed 2 adults most of their weekly vegetable needs. About 1/2 bushel each week.
Robust Share: Designed to feed a larger family, or strictly vegetarian couple, most of their weekly vegetable needs. As much as one bushel each week. 
Summer Share: week of June 2 to week of September 15 = 16 weeks of summer produce: luscious tomatoes, versatile squashes, swiss chard, garlic, peppers, celery and basil.
Autumn Share: week of September 23 to week of November 18 = 9 weeks of fall produce: butternut squash, sweet potatoes, celery root, kale, asian greens and salad greens.
Extra Options: to add to your vegetable share.
Delivery Fee: If you’re not picking up at the farm, the delivery fee will be added to your share.
Egg Share: We offer fresh brown unfertilized eggs from happy birds. These are free moving chickens that sleep in a hen house (safe from foxes) and eat commercial (not organic) grain. You will receive a half dozen eggs per week.
Fresh Flower Share: You will receive a bouquet of flowers every week of the 16 week Summer season and for 5 or 6 weeks of the Autumn season. The flowers are from Greenstone Fields in Purcellville. Barbara Lamborne and Dennis Fuze have been farming for six years in Loudoun County next door to Potomac Vegetable Farms West. They grow a wide assortment of specialty cut flowers, from the beautiful zinnia to the dramatic delphinium. They are Certified Naturally Grown and Barbara is now secretary of the Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers (ASCFG). They grow over 90 varieties of flowers, including annuals, perennials and woody shrubs.The CSA bouquets are usually 12 to 20 stems of currently available flowers and fillers. In June this may include larkspur, snapdragons, alliums, campanula and zinnias. Later in the season we add celosias, lisianthus, phlox, sunflowers, dianthus, and many others. Bouquets usually last a week, and we often have customers tell us they last even longer.
Bread Share: Mom’s Breads are what they term “hearty American style” breads. Our bread share consists of a rotation of three varieties, Sunflower Crunch Loaf, Oatmeal, and Buttermilk White. The Sunflower is a dense consistency boasting high fiber and protein-perfect for toasting. The Oatmeal and Buttermilk breads are of medium density and are good for making sandwiches. The Buttermilk has great flavor for a white bread and Mom describes it as comfort food – like a big bowl of mashed potatoes!
Please read the CSA Terms and Conditions.
About PVF West CSA – Loudoun
PVF West offers a market-style CSA that can be picked up Tuesdays at our roadside stand in Purcellville (summer & autumn) and a pre-packed share that can be picked up at the Wednesday farmers’ market in Leesburg (summer only).
Summer Share: week of June 4 to week of September 17 = 16 weeks of summer produce: luscious tomatoes, versatile squashes, swiss chard, garlic, peppers, celery and basil.
Autumn Share: week of September 24 to week of November 19 = 9 weeks of fall produce: butternut squash, sweet potatoes, celery root, kale, Asian greens and salad greens.
CSA Pick up and Hours
On-farm Pick Up: The on-farm CSA pick up will be from 2-7 PM on Tuesdays at the roadside stand on the corner of Rt. 287 and John Wolford Road in Purcellville. These shares will be stored in our walk-in cooler for pick up after 7 PM. This pick-up will be market-style. If you prefer to select your own vegetables, this is the choice for you!
How Market Style CSA Works: PVF workers will set up the vegetables for the week’s share like they are displayed at the market stand. A list is posted that details which vegetables the members get to choose for the week. CSA members arrive, read the list, and pick out which option or variety they like the best. For example, if the list says “1 head of lettuce,” you will pick 1 head of lettuce from 4-5 available varieties; “2 lbs summer squash,” and you mix and match your favorite varieties of summer squash to reach 2 lbs. You bag your favorite produce and go on your way! A PVF worker will be on hand to help you through the choices and offer recipe or cooking advice..
Leesburg Delivery: Shares will be brought to the Leesburg Farmers’ Market and can be picked up at our stand there between 3 and 6 PM. The market is located at VA Village Shopping Center, Catoctin Circle, Leesburg. This option is available for the summer share only. These shares will be pre-packed.
PVF West Share Seasons
| Summer Share * | Autumn Share * | |
|---|---|---|
| Regular Share | $480 | $270 |
| Extra Options: Available for on-farm pick-up only | ||
| Egg Share | $40 (half dozen per week) | $22.50 (half dozen per week) |
| Flower Share | $160 | $60 for 5 weeks |
| Chicken Share | $70 (one chicken/month, 4 chickens) | $35 (one chicken/month, 2 chickens) |
* Registration Fee and Sales Tax: Every returning member will be charged $5 for registration. New members will be charged a $16 registration fee that includes a cookbook. All shares will be charged sales tax.
Sample CSA Share: 16 weeks of Summer produce and 9 weeks of Fall produce, June 4-Nov 19, a taste of all three seasons. Spring greens and peas, summer tomatoes, onions and basil, fall roots and greens.
Extra Options to add to your basic share:
Egg Share: Available for on-farm pick-up only. We offer fresh brown unfertilized eggs from happy birds. These are free moving chickens that sleep in a hen house (safe from foxes) and eat commercial (not organic) grain. You can receive a half or full dozen eggs per week.
Chicken Share: Available for on-farm pickup only. One frozen whole chicken per month from Jesse and Liz Straight at Whiffletree Farm in Warrenton, VA. These birds are rotated on fresh pasture daily and receive non-GMO feed. Jesse and Liz raise the birds without use of chemicals (in the birds or on the farmland), and process them on the farm. We’ve tried them and they are delicious! You may sign up for more than one share with each registration.
Fresh Flower Share: Available for on-farm pick-up only. You will receive a bouquet of flowers every week of the 16 week Summer season and for 5 or 6 weeks of the Autumn season. The flowers are from Greenstone Fields in Purcellville. Barbara Lamborne and Dennis Fuze have been farming for six years in Loudoun County next door to Potomac Vegetable Farms West. They grow a wide assortment of specialty cut flowers, from the beautiful zinnia to the dramatic delphinium. They are Certified Naturally Grown and Barbara is now secretary of the Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers (ASCFG). They grow over 90 varieties of flowers, including annuals, perennials and woody shrubs.The CSA bouquets are usually 12 to 20 stems of currently available flowers and fillers. In June this may include larkspur, snapdragons, alliums, campanula and zinnias. Later in the season we add celosias, lisianthus, phlox, sunflowers, dianthus, and many others. Bouquets usually last a week, and we often have customers tell us they last even longer.
Please read the CSA Terms and Conditions.