History

2003 - 46 acres of land for Black Oak Farm was purchased in October. A logging company was hired and began clearing trees. Driveway construction for the new house site began.

2004 - We purchased equipment to begin the clearing of the land, which included stump removal, land cleaning and soil grading. House construction began in July.

2005 - House construction ended in January. Land clearing continued.

2006 - Land clearing neared completion on the final 7 acres toward the front of the property. Fence construction began in December.

2007 - Fence construction continues. Plan for first barn construction complete. Barn construction is scheduled to begin this summer.

2008 - Barn construction completed.

2009 - Chestnut orchard established.

2010 - Chestnut orchard maintained and land maintenance continues.

Welcome to Black Oak Farm

Welcome to the Black Oak Farm blog. In our excitement about establishing a new farm, we want to share our experience with you. Over the next few months, we'll post articles, photos, and farm experiences etc. to show you the transformation that has been made on our land. Please visit from time-to-time to see what's new.

We purchased our land in 2003 in Central Virginia. At that time it was 46 acres of wooded land and an abandoned tobacco barn. Today the farm consists of at least 30 acres of cleared land with a stream, farm house and 1 out building.