The five farms on the Hands-On tour itinerary for the Spring Farm tour taking place May 19 and 20 will definitely offer you a variety of true farm experiences. Try them all or pick the ones that most interest you. You can learn more about each stop below and click here to see... read more →
Apr
19
Apr
19
Are you thinking about what CSA to join or want to learn more about CSA programs? Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a great way to connect the community directly with agriculture in Loudoun County. The way it works is; you buy a seasonal subscription from the CSA farmer, and in return receive weekly produce packages... read more →
Apr
18
Farms and other rural businesses offer a uniquely Loudoun experience for everyone visiting stops on the Spring Farm Tour taking place May 19 and 20 in Loudoun County. This year's tour is sure to be a hit with 28 optional farm venues and seven locations offering agricultural related events. Stops on this free self-guided tour span the... read more →
Apr
11
Welcome to spring and Virginia Vineyard Month! As the flowers bloom and the temperatures become more mild you will surely want to enjoy a glass of vino at one of Loudoun's picturesque vineyards. Many of Loudoun's wineries have vineyards on their property where they grow a plethora varietals to wet your... read more →
Mar
23
Get your farmer trading card collections ready! Loudoun farmer trading cards are back – and will be distributed to Loudoun County Public School children the week after spring break. This year will offer the opportunity to collect the third set of trading cards. The cards feature eight farmers: Doug... read more →
Mar
19
Give the National Ag Day Trivia contest a whirl and show what you know about Loudoun and Virginia Agriculture. Once you finish the trivia quiz, make sure to fill out your email address so you can be entered to win all of the great Loudoun, Va Made - Loudoun, VA Grown swag... read more →
Mar
15
The Agriculture Council of America (ACA) will host National Agriculture Day on March 20, 2018. This will mark the 45th anniversary of National Ag Day which is celebrated in classrooms and communities across the country. The theme for National Ag Day 2018 is "Agriculture: Food For Life." The National Ag... read more →
Mar
01
Do you have a burning question for our own local celebrity Winslow? Get your questions ready for him and tune in to the Loudoun Farms Facebook page on March 14th. Winslow will be fielding questions about everything from his racing record to the new legislation regarding dogs in breweries and everything in... read more →
Feb
13
Loudoun Economic Development, the Loudoun Arts Council and Franklin Park Arts Center have partnered to bring you this amazing "agricoutour" exhibit and improve the linkage between urban and rural economies. On February 23rd from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. at the Torpedo Factory in Alexandria, you will be able to meet the... read more →
Jan
30
Melanie Scoggins Rural Retention and Marketing Manager Just imagine it - blooming flowers, longer days, cool breezes . . . that's what I'm dreaming of these cold and blustery days. The little light at the end of the tunnel is what we call "spring" in Virginia and some days it... read more →
Jan
10
Melanie Scoggins Loudoun Economic Development Spring is still a few months away, but for those who covet the fresh-picked from-the-farm strawberry, we have the perfect locations right here in Loudoun County! Typically, Loudoun County pick-your-own strawberry season starts in mid-to-late May, but check back in late April to... read more →
Oct
22
Rejoice! Wine tasting isn’t just fun to do, it’s also good for you, according to research from Yale neuroscientist Gordon Shepherd. In his recently published book, Neuroenology: How the Brain Creates the Taste of Wine, he argues that wine tasting actually “engages more of our brain than any other human... read more →