Adventure Farm

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Adventure Farm
Adventure Farm Logo.jpg
Type Farm
Founded 1950
Founder Morris Chisholm
Headquarters Earlysville
No. of locations 1
Area served Albemarle County
Industry Agriculture
Products Produce, Livestock
Employees
Website https://www.chisholmvineyards.com/

Adventure Farm, LLC is a family-owned and operated farm in northern Albemarle County. Chisholm Vineyards is located at the farm.


History

Adventure Farm was established in 1950 by Morris Chisholm. Situated on approximately 510 acres, the farm produces both livestock and produce and is maintained by 3rd and 4th generation Chisholm family members.[1] In early 2018, the farm began using the name “Chisholm Vineyards at Adventure Farm.”[2] The farming operations, including a pumpkin patch, continued be known simply as “Adventure Farm” as of late 2018.[3]

Chisholm Vineyards

Wines from Chisholm Vineyards at Adventure Farm received Virginia Governor’s Cup awards in 2017, 2018, and 2020.[4]

Products

Crops

  • Wine grapes
  • Corn
  • Potatoes
  • Soybeans
  • Pumpkins
  • Hay

Livestock

  • Cattle
  • Goats
  • Pigs
  • Chicken


Location

Adventure Farm is located on 3314 Earlysville Rd.

Map

Coordinates:Erioll world.svg.png 38°08′00″N 78°27′31″W / 38.133366°N 78.458514°W / 38.133366; -78.458514

References

  1. Web. Adventure Farm, Adventure Farm, LLC, retrieved June 20, 2012.
  2. Web. Archived copy of Adventure Farm & Vineyard website, as of February 12, 2018, February 12, 2018, retrieved February 23, 2021.
  3. Web. ‘Almost every piece of land in 29 North is in play’, Charlottesville Tomorrow, October 19, 2018, retrieved February 23, 2021.
  4. Web. Virginia Governor's Cup Winners, Virginia Wine, retrieved February 23, 2021.

External Site