Thornbury Farm CSA

Historic family farm offering CSA memberships and educational programs on sustainable agriculture.
Thornbury Farm CSA

Contact

  • Randell Spackman
  • (610) 793-2933

Quick Facts

    Started
    1709

Where to Buy

CSA Farmer's Market Farmstand Wholesale
1256 Thornbury Road, West Chester PA, PA 19382
Directions

Certifications

Naturally Grown

Products

Vegetables

Sweet Corn Pumpkins Broccoli Asparagus Carrots Cucumber Garlic Green Beans Green Onions Leeks Lettuce Onions Peas Potatoes Radishes Salad Greens Spinach Turnips Zucchini Cabbage Eggplant Hot Peppers Summer Squash Sweet Peppers Tomatoes Brussels Sprouts Winter Squash Edamame Soybeans Soybeans

Fruit

Strawberries Apples Blackberries Cantaloupes Grapes Melons Peaches Pears Raspberries Watermelons Dried Fruits Bananas Oranges

Prepared Foods

Baked Goods Preserves Bread Pasta / Soups Popcorn

Other

Honey Bee Pollen Beeswax

Dairy/Eggs

Eggs Milk Butter Cheese Yogurt

Flowers

Fresh Flowers

Farm Products

Soap Christmas Trees

Meat

Pork

Nuts/Seeds

Sunflower Seeds

Beverages

Teas Coffee Sodas

Breeds + Varieties

No varieties listed

About the Farm

Background

Founded in 1709, the farm has a rich heritage and is located on the Brandywine Battlefield in West Chester, Chester County. Known for its naturally grown vegetables, the farm has expanded over the years to meet the demand for local produce. It also offers a variety of specialty items, including hormone and antibiotic-free meats, award-winning olive oil, local cheeses, honey, jellies, and ice cream.

Practices

The farm practices sustainable agriculture and offers internships that teach organic food production. Interns help with growing, marketing, and producing crops, as well as assisting with educational classes. The farm collaborates with other farmers to trade and support the local agricultural community.

The Rest

The farm features a colonial classroom for various educational activities such as bread making, candle and soap making, and canning. It also offers tours of the Brandywine Battlefield and has a space for events like baby showers and weddings. The farm is home to animals like Daisy the donkey, Rue the mini pony, goats, and Clover the pet pig. Additionally, the farm is building a pipe organ with over 2,300 pipes.

Features

Community Involvement

Community Events Farm Tours Internships/Apprenticeships Visiting Allowed Workshops/Classes

Production Methods

Conventional Organic

Farm Type

Educational Farm

Ownership

Family Owned

Livestock Practices

Grass Fed / Pastured

Activities

Hay Rides Kids Activities Petting Zoo

Growing Practices

Integrated Pest Management

Facilities

Rentals

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