Mission Statement
Our purpose is to promote and preserve unregulated direct
farmer-to-consumer trade that fosters availability of locally grown
or home-produced food products.
The Virginia Independent Consumers and Farmers Association (VICFA) is a coalition of consumers and
farmers dedicated to the protection and preservation of your food freedom. Through our lobbying and
educational efforts, we strive to protect your right to choose what food you eat and from whom you obtain it.
Do your part to preserve your freedom by becoming a member, making a donation, or joining our action
alert mailing list.
VICFA "On The Farm" Day
Our thanks go out to the following producer members who welcomed visitors to their farms and the consumers who braved the heat and humidity to see how good, wholesome local food is produced.
Please continue to support these farmers with your business:
ALBEMARLE
The Local Food Hub Educational Farm at Maple HillAUGUSTA
Charis-Eco FarmBUCKINGHAM
Heavens Edge FarmKING WILLIAM
Chicks Dairy and Farm StoreLOUISA
Forrest Green FarmLUNENBURG
Faith Farm FoodsMADISON
Belle Meade FarmGardens of Khmet
NELSON
Whistling Hollow FarmPITTSYLVANIA
Fern Stream FarmPRINCE EDWARD
Shepherds Knoll FarmSHENANDOAH
Lutz FarmWARREN
Briarmead FarmFood Freedom Loses a Champion
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of John Coles, VICFA founder, board member and friend. A celebration of his life will be held at the Elks Lodge in Charlottesville, on April 13 beginning at 1:30 PM. The memorial will be followed by a pot luck buffet. The Elks Lodge is located on Route 20 North.
You can read Joel Salatin's Tribute to John Coles here.