Rockbridge County Homesteaders

08/29/2026

Come by and say hi! We will be at the Community Festival until 3 PM today.🐓🥒📚

08/18/2026

We had another great workshop this weekend so we've updated the RESOURCES page of our website again. Check it out!

Homesteading Community Resources Organizations Virginia Association of Biological Farming (VABF)VABF encompasses a community of farmers, gardeners, homesteaders, students, teachers, researchers, and general supporters of local and sustainable food systems!Virginia Farmers Markets Association (VAFMA)...

08/17/2026

Another fantastic workshop! Thanks to Susan Meister of Cabin Spring Farm for our excellent hands on event. We made dyes out of plants and used various techniques on cotton, wool, and silk. So fun!! 🌺🎨

08/07/2026

Village of Kerrs Creek...Here we are! Thanks for being the Presenting Sponsor of the Rockbridge Regional Fair & Expo.

Now, it's Party Time. At 7 PM on Saturday, September 12, at the concert, there will be a VIP section for all the contributing members of our village. The fair will provide ice cream, but we need to know how much. So, please tell me how many are coming (email, text, or comment).

07/20/2026

New Facebook group for Homesteaders in Augusta County and the Shenandoah Valley!

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07/17/2026

‼️Pressure Canning Workshop has been postponed! Our instructor has a family emergency so we're rescheduling to October. Stay tuned!

07/06/2026

If you're a vendor at one of Rockbridge County's farmers market, we would love to have you at our Regional Farmers Market during this year's Rockbridge Regional Fair & Expo

Visit this link and sign up today! https://forms.gle/qWvgiXTCQPUjhroU7

07/04/2026

Farmer Steve is harvesting WHEAT in Kerrs Creek! Stop by and see how he processes the harvest -> wheat berries. He’ll grind and sell flour next week! Kerrs Creek Market 9:00-12:00

06/18/2026

The Rockbridge Regional Fair & Expo is coming up in September and the Rockbridge County Homesteaders are hosting the Expo. We want you to join in the fun and get your entries ready for judging. Join us and help make this expo a really big show!

06/17/2026

This looks interesting!

Whitetail Deer: Cars, Ticks & Plant Damage – Restoring Ecosystem Balance

Did you know deer populations can have a major impact on road safety, tick-borne diseases, forest health, and the plants growing around our homes and farms?

Join us for a free educational program featuring Justin Folks, Whitetail Deer Project Leader with the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources, as he discusses deer population trends, management strategies, and what they mean for hunters, landowners, and our local community.

Monday, June 29-Appomattox Mezzanine-Virginia Horse Center-7:00 PM

Whether you're a hunter, farmer, gardener, conservationist, or simply interested in wildlife, this informative session will provide valuable insights into one of Virginia's most important wildlife species.

Free and open to the public

See the attached postcard for additional details. We hope to see you there!