USA: VIRGINIA - Vittone Farms Featured In Leader Magazine: Farm Credit of The Virginias Fall 2021 Issue

In the latest issue of Leader Magazine, Vittone Farms featured in the two- page spread: “Bedford County Container Farm makes waves in Rural Lake Community.”

Located in Moneta, VA, just outside of Smith Mountain Lake, a popular vacation spot for Virginians, Vittone Farms grows leafy produce in a unique container farm. The Vittone Farms container farm features an expertly organized shipping container that houses 10,000+ plants and utilizes the hydroponic vertical growing method, eliminating many of the typical threats farmers face during the growing season. Due to the nature of the indoor hydroponic growing method, plants inside the container farm are safe from environmental factors such as drought, cold weather, or water saturation. In addition, the plants are safe from insects and harmful pesticides and are 100% organic. Sustainably sourced, the 10,000 plants use 5 gallons of water per day for the equivalent of 2.5 acres of produce.

Local Jobs and at Vittone Farms

Vittone Farms has been a new employer in Bedford, VA offering traditional and new technology Ag positions from the spectrum of entering college and a restart for a veteran. Each employee hired by Vittone Farms can learn and explore a wide variety of skills on the farm, from working inside the container farm and producing the plants from seed to harvest, to managing the grounds, to working with vendors, and hosting the Vittone Farms booth at the SML Farmer’s Market hosted by Vittone Farms.

Support for Local Producers, Artisans, and Young Farmers

Deemed essential by the Governor of VA in 2021, Farmers Markets offer local sustainable foods to those in the community. The SML Farmer’s Market supports local producers and artisans in the Bedford, VA area by offering space at the Market on Saturday mornings through November 20, 2021. During the 2021 season, the SML Farmer’s Market provided space for 15 local vendors.

To support USDA Young Farmers, Vittone Farms waived the booth fees for the 2021 season for members of FFA and 4H. This support was extended to every young farmer and producer under the age of 18, as well.