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A new adventure is coming to reality for our family, Hertzler Farm and Feed and the community of Powhatan with the soon to open Quarterfield Markets.

Quarterfield Markets is the vision and motivation of the next generations of Hertzlers to offer a new opportunity for Powhatan and perserve the future of Hertzler Farm. It will be an indoor, year-around farmer’s market operating in conjunction with Hertzler Farm and Feed.

Our Vision: Quarterfield Markets offers a collective of shops, creating opportunities for local producers and artisans to promote locally grown, raised, produced and sourced items. The Markets will give an authentic farm experience for families, support local business and develop a support system for a collective of local vendors.

We have an amazing line-up of local vendors selling their homemade, homegrown, handcrafted wares: coffee, sourdough breads, treats and yeast breads, free-range eggs, grass-fed beef, poultry, and pork, bagels, pasteurized milk (packaged for animal consumption), cheese, butter, elderberry syrup, honey, candies, baked goods, elderberry syrup, muffins, cupcakes, freeze-dried fruits and candies, homemade barbecue sauce, cream cheese, duck eggs, baskets, herbal supplements for cats, dogs and pet pigs, plants, cutting boards, charcuterie boards, vases, lavendar products, oregano and black seed oils, pretzels, vanilla, fresh flower arrangements, 3D printed toys and fidgets, graphic tees, candles, pottery, soaps, candles, skin care products, pet treats, dog collars, leashes, bandanas and harnesses, blacksmith items and metal art, reusable cloth towels, swiffer covers and bar dishwashing soap, body oils and lotions, dried flower items, flower confetti, luffa sponges and soaps, eucalyptus oil and body scrub, pine oil and cleaner and on-site knife sharpening while you wait……and more.

We have been busy as spring bees getting ready for our grand opening Saturday, April 5.

Are you interested in becoming a vendor?

On our Hertzler Farm and Feed website is more information about becoming a vendor. Our list or partner vendors (almost 40) is growing almost daily. Vendor Interest form.

Hours of business:

Opening day, Saturday, April 5, we will be open 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. with most of our vendors on site. Normally, our hours will be as follows: Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays 8 a.m. to 12 noon.

Where is the market located?

The market is in an adjoining room inside the Hertzler Farm and Feed store. This provides the opportunity for the market to be open whenever the feed store is open versus a 3-4 hour window of summer farmer’s markets.

Opening Day:

We are excited for opening launch day. There will be an outdoor “barnyard” with some animals for the children to pet and love on.

There will be several food vendors: Too Dippin’ Good (desserts), Sippin’ Spot (Drinks), and Archers Barbecue (Pork and chicken).

Popup vendors (outside):

• Stay Sharp: Bring your knives, hoes, farm tools, scissors….anything that needs sharpening. He will sharpen while you wait or have them available for you the following week. He will be providing a weekly pickup service.
• Blacksmith demonstration.
• Stone ground cornmeal grinding: Freshly ground cornmeal (on site) will be available.
• Tales of Joy: Gail Timberlake will be selling and signing her book “Two Cows and a Plow”.

As the season progresses, we are hoping to have produce vendors on Saturdays.

We are so grateful for the outpouring of support from the local community and the faithfulness of God as we prepare to launch this new adventure. Come see us and shop local!