Diversified Family Farm
Other
A2 Dairy, A2/A2 raw milk
Other
Drop Site
Delivery & Shipping
Local Delivery
Wholesome NOVA is a membership‑based buying club rooted in family, nature, and a shared appreciation for thoughtfully raised food. Our community brings together families who value consistency, transparency, and a closer connection to the farms that nourish them. We work with a dedicated Amish farm whose livelihood is sustained through this group. Care for the animals, land, and food produced is central to everything they do—from year‑round pasture access to thoughtful, traditional farming practices. Quality, cleanliness, and responsible stewardship are not add‑ons; they are the foundation. Offerings throughout the year reflect what is being lovingly produced on the farm and prepared using traditional methods. Availability naturally shifts with the seasons and the rhythms of farm life, which many members find to be a meaningful part of the experience. Participation in Wholesome NOVA is best suited for those who enjoy becoming part of a weekly routine and an intentional community. Members value clear communication, respectful pickup practices, and the understanding that some offerings are occasional extras rather than guarantees. Pickups are coordinated weekly through simple online ordering and local drop sites across Northern Virginia and Maryland. All orders are picked up at designated locations—there is no storefront or home delivery. If this sounds like a good fit, we’d love to welcome you. Questions are always welcome atinfo@wholesomenova.com. Before joining, please review the Drop Site General Overview to ensure a convenient location is available near you. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, milk or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have a medical condition. Pleaseclick herefor instructions on how to pasteurize raw milk. Not all products are approved by any government agencies - examples include but are not limited to PDA, USDA, FDA, VDACS, MDA, etc. Nothing is for Public Sale to General Consumers. Not intended for wholesale, retail, resale, distribution, warehousing, or the public food chain market. All sales are Private and Final.
Wholesome NOVA is a membership-based buying club that partners with a dedicated Amish farm. The farm's livelihood is sustained through this group, focusing on care for animals, land, and food produced through traditional farming practices and year-round pasture access. Availability naturally shifts with the seasons and the rhythms of farm life, creating a meaningful experience for members who value consistency and transparency in their food source. The farmer, Elmer, makes cottage cheese and ice cream using the farm's milk. The website copyright is 2026, which may indicate a future-dated copyright or the year of establishment if it's a new venture, but no explicit founding year is stated for the farm itself beyond this. The farm has sheep, and their sheep milk was at the end of its season in December 2021, indicating seasonal product availability. The farm also mentions new ice cream flavors for 2024, suggesting ongoing operations and product development. The farm is located in Germantown, MD, and serves North Virginia, DC, and Maryland areas with weekly pickups. The farm operates as a private membership and private sale, not for public sale to general consumers, wholesale, retail, resale, distribution, warehousing, or the public food chain market. All sales are private and final. The farm emphasizes quality, cleanliness, and responsible stewardship as its foundation. The farm also mentions that consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, milk, or eggs may increase the risk of foodborne illness, especially if one has a medical condition, and provides instructions on how to pasteurize raw milk. It also states that not all products are approved by government agencies such as PDA, USDA, FDA, VDACS, or MDA. The farm uses Shopify for its e-commerce platform and accepts various payment methods including American Express, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, PayPal, and Visa. The farm also has a wishlist feature for products. The farm provides contact in
Meet Elmer
Farm Owner · Since 2026
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