Visit the farm and see how Area 2 Farms is growing nutritious, organic produce for our neighbors.

On the tour, you will:

• Get a behind the scenes look at SILO, our main growing system

• Dive deep into our soil, composting process, and composting worms

• Explore our latest research and development efforts

• Taste samples of some of our fun, specialty items like purple shamrock or buzz buttons

Healthy plants start with a strong foundation. That’s why we’re teaming up with Fairfax Ace Hardware for Hometown Days. When you purchase a pot and a plant from Ace Hardware, along with a bag of Area 2 Farms Composted Potting Mix, an Ace associate will provide a free potting service on the spot.

Stop by, meet your local farmers, get your hands a little dirty, and leave with a plant that’s perfectly set up to thrive.

Elevate Your Pasta Game with Area 2 Farms!

Are you looking for more ways to incorporate local greens into your life? Lettuce is more versatile than we give it credit for! While it’s a salad staple, it’s also the secret ingredient to a vibrant, nutrient-dense meal that even the pickiest eaters will love.

Join us at the Shirlington Library for a hands-on cooking demonstration where you’ll learn how to make our signature Super Green Pasta!

What’s on the Menu?

In this interactive session, a farmer from Area 2 Farms will guide you through the process of turning fresh, local harvest into a delicious pasta dish using the library’s portable kitchen. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just looking for family-friendly meal inspiration, this class is designed for you.

This Mother’s Day, we’re bringing the best of our neighborhood together. We’ve teamed up with our friends at Estelle Flowers to offer a limited-edition Mother’s Day bouquet pick-up right here at the farm.

Stop by to pick up a bouquet, check out the farm, and browse our farm stand for more gifts mom will love.

Celebrate the start of the planting season with Area 2 Farms, AND get an exclusive first look at our future Fairfax farm!

Before construction begins, we’re opening up the site for a one-day Garden Party so you can explore the space, meet the team, and be part of this exciting next chapter.

Our annual Spring Seedling Sale is officially open, and we’re throwing a Garden Party to help you kick off your best growing season yet.

Beyond picking up your pre-ordered seedlings and soil, join us for a day of hands-on fun and expert advice:

• Shop a wide selection of additional seedlings and organic, composted soil.

• Get 1-on-1 gardening advice and tips from your neighborhood farmers.

• Learn the best techniques for prepping your beds for a successful harvest.

• Build your own custom herb window box or let the kids get artistic at our pot-decorating station.

• Enjoy refreshments from Rare Bird Coffee!

This event is open to everyone, whether you're picking up your pre-ordered seedlings, browsing garden starts, or just looking for a fun way to connect with other gardeners and local food lovers!

RSVP below if you plan to attend.

Join us for a talk on the foundation of every successful garden: Soil Health. Whether you are a backyard gardener or an aspiring organic farmer, understanding the living matrix beneath your feet is the first step toward a successful harvest.

In this session, we will dive into the essential components that make soil a living, breathing ecosystem. We’ll move beyond the surface to explore how minerals, organic matter, and tiny organisms work together to create the perfect environment for plants to grow.

If you plan to attend, RSVP below!

Are you part of a local school or college? Make your next field trip a tour of our innovative, organic farm!

Farm tours are a great way to learn about local food, meet your farmers, and see firsthand how innovative farming is transforming the way we eat.

What to Expect on Your Tour:

• 🌱 Behind-the-Scenes Access: Discover how we grow fresh, organic produce year-round using our cutting-edge farming techniques.

• 🤖 Innovative Technology: Learn about our Silo system, which combines robotics with soil-based farming for efficient and eco-friendly production.

• 🌍 Sustainability in Action: See how we incorporate composting and zero-waste principles into our operations.

• 🍅 Tasting Experience: Enjoy a sampling of our farm-fresh produce, including some specialty items you’ve probably never heard of!

Reach out to marissa@area2farms.com to schedule your tour of the farm.

Are you part of a local school or college? Make your next field trip a tour of our innovative, organic farm!

Farm tours are a great way to learn about local food, meet your farmers, and see firsthand how innovative farming is transforming the way we eat.

What to Expect on Your Tour:

• 🌱 Behind-the-Scenes Access: Discover how we grow fresh, organic produce year-round using our cutting-edge farming techniques.

• 🤖 Innovative Technology: Learn about our Silo system, which combines robotics with soil-based farming for efficient and eco-friendly production.

• 🌍 Sustainability in Action: See how we incorporate composting and zero-waste principles into our operations.

• 🍅 Tasting Experience: Enjoy a sampling of our farm-fresh produce, including some specialty items you’ve probably never heard of!

Reach out to marissa@area2farms.com to schedule your tour of the farm.

Bringing the farm to the library!

Our farmers will show kids how their food is grown and what plants need to thrive. The farmers will guide children through the basics of plant care and help them plant seeds of their own to take home and watch grow.

This hands-on workshop is a fun way to connect kids to the food on their plates and inspire the next generation of growers.

Bringing the farm to the library!

Our farmers will show kids how composting food scraps can enrich soil and grow healthy crops. At this event:

• Your local librarian will read a story about George Washington Carver and his advancements to soil science

• Our farmers will introduce composting worms, real soil, and show what happens to different plants as they break down in compost

• Children will make and decorate their own paper “wiggling worms”

This hands-on workshop is a fun way to teach kids about the importance of cultivating healthy soil and inspire the next generation of growers.

Are you part of a local school or college? Make your next field trip a tour of our innovative, organic farm!

Farm tours are a great way to learn about local food, meet your farmers, and see firsthand how innovative farming is transforming the way we eat.

What to Expect on Your Tour:

• 🌱 Behind-the-Scenes Access: Discover how we grow fresh, organic produce year-round using our cutting-edge farming techniques.

• 🤖 Innovative Technology: Learn about our Silo system, which combines robotics with soil-based farming for efficient and eco-friendly production.

• 🌍 Sustainability in Action: See how we incorporate composting and zero-waste principles into our operations.

• 🍅 Tasting Experience: Enjoy a sampling of our farm-fresh produce, including some specialty items you’ve probably never heard of!

Reach out to marissa@area2farms.com to schedule your tour of the farm.

Are you part of a local interest group or business? Make your next group outing a tour of our innovative, organic farm!

Farm tours are a great way to learn about local food, meet your farmers, and see firsthand how innovative farming is transforming the way we eat.

What to Expect on Your Tour:

• 🌱 Behind-the-Scenes Access: Discover how we grow fresh, organic produce year-round using our cutting-edge farming techniques.

• 🤖 Innovative Technology: Learn about our Silo system, which combines robotics with soil-based farming for efficient and eco-friendly production.

• 🌍 Sustainability in Action: See how we incorporate composting and zero-waste principles into our operations.

• 🍅 Tasting Experience: Enjoy a sampling of our farm-fresh produce, including some specialty items you’ve probably never heard of!

Reach out to marissa@area2farms.com to schedule your tour of the farm.

Are you part of a local school or college? Make your next field trip a tour of our innovative, organic farm!

Farm tours are a great way to learn about local food, meet your farmers, and see firsthand how innovative farming is transforming the way we eat.

What to Expect on Your Tour:

• 🌱 Behind-the-Scenes Access: Discover how we grow fresh, organic produce year-round using our cutting-edge farming techniques.

• 🤖 Innovative Technology: Learn about our Silo system, which combines robotics with soil-based farming for efficient and eco-friendly production.

• 🌍 Sustainability in Action: See how we incorporate composting and zero-waste principles into our operations.

• 🍅 Tasting Experience: Enjoy a sampling of our farm-fresh produce, including some specialty items you’ve probably never heard of!

Reach out to marissa@area2farms.com to schedule your tour of the farm.

Are you part of a local school or college? Make your next field trip a tour of our innovative, organic farm!

Farm tours are a great way to learn about local food, meet your farmers, and see firsthand how innovative farming is transforming the way we eat.

What to Expect on Your Tour:

• 🌱 Behind-the-Scenes Access: Discover how we grow fresh, organic produce year-round using our cutting-edge farming techniques.

• 🤖 Innovative Technology: Learn about our Silo system, which combines robotics with soil-based farming for efficient and eco-friendly production.

• 🌍 Sustainability in Action: See how we incorporate composting and zero-waste principles into our operations.

• 🍅 Tasting Experience: Enjoy a sampling of our farm-fresh produce, including some specialty items you’ve probably never heard of!

Reach out to marissa@area2farms.com to schedule your tour of the farm.

Get your hands dirty and connect with the community at our Seasonal Soil Volunteer Night! We’ll kick things off with an introduction from Tex, our soil scientist, who will share our farm’s mission and the vital role our worms play in building healthy, nutrient-dense soil. It’s a great opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look at how we grow food while meeting the farmers and fellow neighbors who make this work possible.

Once we’ve gathered, we’ll dive into hands-on tasks led by our farming team, including:

• finding cocoons in our worm bins;

• refreshing worm bedding; and

• bagging up our custom-composted potting mix.

Interested in joining? Email hello@area2farms.com to let us know you’ll be there!

Join us for a hands-on herbal adventure that engages all your senses. Whether you’re a tea lover, a curious cook, or just looking for a relaxing afternoon, this event is a chance to explore the beauty and benefits of herbs grown right here in your community.

• Smell, Taste & Learn: Dive into the aroma, flavor, and health benefits of fresh herbs. Featured herbs include lavender, mint, chamomile, tulsi basil, rosemary, and lemon verbena (subject to inventory).

• Harvest & Blend: Harvest herbs from the farm and create your own custom tea blend.

• Tea Time with Your Farmers: Enjoy freshly brewed tea while connecting with the farmers. This is the perfect time to ask questions, learn more about our CSA, and browse the Del Ray Artisans Gallery.

Join us for a hands-on herbal adventure that engages all your senses. Whether you’re a tea lover, a curious cook, or just looking for a relaxing afternoon, this event is a chance to explore the beauty and benefits of herbs grown right here in your community.

• Smell, Taste & Learn: Dive into the aroma, flavor, and health benefits of fresh herbs. Featured herbs include lavender, mint, chamomile, tulsi basil, rosemary, and lemon verbena (subject to inventory).

• Harvest & Blend: Harvest herbs from the farm and create your own custom tea blend.

• Tea Time with Your Farmers: Enjoy freshly brewed tea while connecting with the farmers. This is the perfect time to ask questions, learn more about our CSA, and browse the Del Ray Artisans Gallery.

Join us on Saturday, October 25th for a clean-up of Shipyard Park in Alexandria.
We’re gathering as a community to help take care of this beautiful public space by picking up litter, removing debris, and showing some love to the park that gives us so much. All ages are welcome, and no experience is needed—we’ll provide gloves, bags, and any tools you might need.

Whether you’re looking to get outside, earn service hours, or just want to make a difference in your neighborhood, this is a great way to spend your Saturday morning. Come solo or bring a friend—every helping hand counts!

Join our Soil Scientist, Tex, for an interactive program on the powerful role worms play in composting. Learn the basics of vermicomposting, how worms improve soil health, and practical tips for setting up a simple countertop compost bin at home.

What to Expect:

• Learn the basics – What vermicompost is and how worms transform food scraps into nutrient-rich soil.

• See it in action – A short presentation with our soil scientist, Tex, followed by a live demo of building a simple countertop compost bin.

• Take part in the fun – One lucky attendee will win the finished compost bin in a raffle at the end of the program.

Those interested in attending should register here. This event is limited to 40 participants.

Try a taste of the farm at the Edlavitch DC Community Health Day! We’ll be there with some fun and unique crops for the community to try.

What to Expect:

• Try Something New: Sample a variety of our distinct produce. From the tart tang of Purple Shamrock to the surprising mouth-numbing sensation of a Buzz Button, prepare to have your taste buds surprised and delighted.

• Meet Your Farmers: Learn how to use these unique ingredients in your cooking, get tips on incorporating more local produce into your diet, and find out what makes our farming practices special.

• Win a Free CSA Box! Participate in our "Guess How Many Buckwheat Seeds" contest for a chance to win a week of our CSA delivery for free.

• Experience the Difference: Taste for yourself why our produce is unique—it's grown for flavor, not for a long shelf life. Our samples are a perfect snapshot of the incredible quality and variety you can get with a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) share.

Try a taste of the farm at this year’s Fairfax Fall Festival! We’ll be there with some fun and unique crops for the community to try.

What to Expect:

• Try Something New: Sample a variety of our distinct produce. From the tart tang of Purple Shamrock to the surprising mouth-numbing sensation of a Buzz Button, prepare to have your taste buds surprised and delighted.

• Meet Your Farmers: Learn how to use these unique ingredients in your cooking, get tips on incorporating more local produce into your diet, and find out what makes our farming practices special.

• Win a Free CSA Box! Participate in our "Guess How Many Buckwheat Seeds" contest for a chance to win a week of our CSA delivery for free.

• Experience the Difference: Taste for yourself why our produce is unique—it's grown for flavor, not for a long shelf life. Our samples are a perfect snapshot of the incredible quality and variety you can get with a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) share.

On October 7th, Area 2 Farms, Best Bees, and the Ballston BID are teaming up for a community ice cream social in the atrium at Ballston Exchange. Stop by to meet your local farmers and beekeepers, learn how food and honey are produced right here in Arlington, and enjoy ice cream with unique toppings made from farm-fresh herbs and local honey.

What to Expect:

• Meet your local farmers and beekeepers

• Learn how Area 2 Farms grows organically right here in Arlington

• Enjoy ice cream with toppings made from farm-fresh herbs and local honey - like rosemary caramel sauce and thyme honey drizzle!