Did You Know? Deer Park Farm Offers More Than Farm-Fresh Food in Floyd, VA

When people think of Deer Park Farm in Floyd, Virginia, they often think of the farm-made products they bring home to their table. From salsas and pantry favorites to fresh seasonal offerings, food is a big part of what we do. But that is only part of the story.

At Deer Park Farm, there is a whole lot more happening behind the scenes every single day.

Yes, we grow food. Yes, we create farm-crafted products that reflect the flavor and freshness of our land. But we also use what we grow in creative ways beyond the kitchen. That includes teas, vinegars, oils, lotions, and other small-batch goods made right here on the farm.

More Than a Farm Store in Floyd, VA

What many visitors do not realize is that Deer Park Farm is a working farm, creative space, and hands-on production environment all in one. On any given day, you might find us in the greenhouse, in the kitchen, or in the farm lab growing, testing, fermenting, blending, and creating.

Our daily work goes far beyond what you see in a jar on the shelf.

We are always looking at what we grow and asking how it can be used in thoughtful, useful, and beautiful ways. That process is part of what makes Deer Park Farm unique in Floyd and the surrounding New River Valley. We are rooted in fresh ingredients, clean-label thinking, and small-batch craftsmanship, but we are also always exploring what else the farm can produce.

From Greenhouse-Grown Aloe to Farm-Made Lotion

One great example is our aloe.

With hundreds of pounds of aloe growing in our greenhouse, it only made sense to explore new ways to use that abundance. That is what led to projects like our aloe lotion, a farm-made product that shows just how much potential can come from what we grow right here at Deer Park Farm.

For us, the greenhouse is not just where plants grow. It is where ideas begin.

What starts in the greenhouse can move into the kitchen or the farm lab and become something entirely different. That could mean a vinegar, an oil, a tea blend, or a lotion made with ingredients grown and handled right here on the farm.

What We Make at Deer Park Farm

If you have only known Deer Park Farm for salsa, there is much more to discover.

In addition to farm-fresh food and pantry goods, we also make:

  • Teas

  • Vinegars

  • Oils

  • Lotions

Everything we create starts with the same goal: making something high quality, useful, and connected to the farm.

Visit Deer Park Farm and Take a Tour

Deer Park Farm is more than a place to shop for local food in Floyd, VA. It is a place to see what farm life looks like on a daily basis and to experience the many ways a working farm can grow, create, and share with the community.

We also offer tours, giving visitors a chance to see more of what happens here beyond the finished product. From the greenhouse to the kitchen to the farm lab, there is always something happening at Deer Park Farm.

So if you have only known us for the jars on the shelf, consider this your invitation to come see what else we do.

There is a lot more happening at Deer Park Farm than people realize, and we would love to show you.

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