by Loudoun Economic Development | Apr 8, 2024 | Farmer Trading Cards, General News, LCPS, Loudoun Farms News & Events, Loudoun Farms Posts
This feature on Farmer Jen is part of Loudoun Economic Development’s award-winning Farmer Trading Card series, spotlighting farmers as heroes to our community. For more information on the Farmer Trading Card 2024 starting lineup, please visit Loudoun Farms. A promise...
by Ramona Thompson | Apr 5, 2024 | Farmers Markets, General News, Loudoun Farm Tour, Loudoun Farms News & Events, Loudoun Farms Posts, Networking
In a charming classroom-style setting adorned with framed pictures of days gone by and wooden floors resonating with rich history, managers from several Loudoun farmers markets convened to discuss and collaborate on the future of their enterprises. Refreshments at the...
by Ramona Thompson | Feb 21, 2024 | General News, Loudoun Farms News & Events, Loudoun Farms Posts
In Loudoun County, traces of history reverberate in its historical structures, markers, and written records. While we can read about and physically connect with the remnants of the past, certain elements remain shrouded, requiring deeper exploration. A prime example...
by Ramona Thompson | Feb 15, 2024 | General News, Loudoun Farms News & Events, Loudoun Farms Posts
Howardsville, a small village with a rich history, stands as a testament to the resilience and determination of newly freed slaves after the Civil War. Established by individuals seeking to forge a new life for themselves, this community included farmhands, masons,...
by Ramona Thompson | Feb 2, 2024 | General News, Loudoun Farms News & Events, Loudoun Farms Posts
The site of Washington Dulles International Airport was once home to a small, vibrant, and predominantly Black farming community known as Willard. Formerly called Willard Crossroads, the area had a post office overseen by postmasters Harvey Cockerille and Frederick...
by Ramona Thompson | Jan 9, 2024 | General News, Loudoun Farms News & Events, Loudoun Farms Posts
Western Loudoun has long been celebrated for the way its picturesque landscapes, rich history, and charming communities play a vital role in creating a meaningful cultural tapestry for which our entire county can be proud. Additionally, the rural areas of Loudoun play...