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30 Fredericksburg Parent and Family • October 2023 This is a monthly column featuring winners and nominees of the 2023 FredParent Family Favorite contest. Dr. Saumitra Saravana 754 Warrenton Rd, 103 Fredericksburg, VA 22406 www.pearlfamilydental.com 540.370.8504 Dr. Saumitra Saravana 754 Warrenton Rd, 103 Fredericksburg, VA 22406 WRITTEN BY LENORA KRUK-MULLANAPHY family favorites Family Favorites 2023 Winner Snead's Farm Fredericksburg Parent & Family Magazine's 2023 Family Favorites winners have been announced, and the Family Fun Outdoor Activity champion is Snead's Farm. Located about 11 miles from Fredericksburg, in Caroline County, the farm is known for spring asparagus, fall pumpkins and Christmas trees. The Community- supported Agriculture (CSA) offered at Snead's Farm allows indi- viduals to buy a "share" of the produce grown on the farm and, at the same time, support other family farms in the region. "Modern farming is the essence of sustainability—smaller carbon footprint, less water, fewer chemicals, less fuel," says Emmett Snead. "I've been providing Fredericksburg-area families with local, sustainable fruits and vegetables at prices that reflect their true value since I started selling produce from my bicycle when I was 11. The food I sell you is the same food my family eats." The farm includes many activities, such as the Whispering Pines Forest, Ellen's Perennial Garden and the Log Cabin Playhouse. The property also offers the Old Barn, Rope-Crossings, Mountain Slides, a Farm Stand and so much more. The CSA is like buying a "share" in the farm's product for the year. For an investment, you'll receive the freshest produce possible. While not about getting discounted produce or cooperatives, the Snead's Farm CSA works to be unsurpassed in the combination of value, quality, freshness, quantity and variety of items offered. The traditional CSA shares are large enough to be split between two families and offer asparagus, corn, peaches and other crops. For smaller households and busy families, "small shares" are offered. With the scenic farm, a serene backdrop and a one-of-a-kind set- ting, Snead's Farm is the perfect spot for a wedding. You'll have access to the farm from Friday to Sunday afternoon, an overnight stay at the guest house (available for the bridal party for pre-wed- ding preparations) and the choice of many picturesque locations on the farm for the reception and ceremony. Snead's Farm is located at 18294 Tidewater Trail, Fredericksburg. For more information about the farm, CSAs and weddings, visit sneadsfarm.com or call 540-371-9328.