Here’s How You Can Hire a Loudoun Farm Animal

by nick | Jan 29, 2019 | Loudoun Farms News & Events, Loudoun Farms Posts, Uncategorized

At a time when Loudoun County has very low unemployment, it should be no surprise that animals are entering the workforce. Everyone knows about K-9 police dogs and barn cats. But did you know that some of our farm animals are in the “gig economy” as well? Here are...

Taste Victory at Loudoun’s Casanel Vineyards

by nick | Jan 17, 2019 | Loudoun Farms News & Events, Loudoun Farms Posts, Uncategorized

The accolades keep piling up for Loudoun’s Casanel Vineyards, which returned with top honors from the prestigious San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, the largest competition of American wines in the world. Sifting through 6,800 wines from 1,132 wineries, Casanel...

Seven Ways Buying Food Directly From the Farm Helps You Reach Your Goals

by nick | Jan 15, 2019 | Loudoun Farms News & Events, Loudoun Farms Posts, Uncategorized

We’re only weeks into 2019, but it’s already crunch time for most people’s New Year’s resolutions. Whether your goals were to lose weight, eat healthier or save time on things like grocery shopping, community-supported agriculture could be your trick to resolution...

Make the Holidays Brighter With a Loudoun-Grown Tree

by nick | Nov 7, 2018 | Loudoun Farms News & Events, Loudoun Farms Posts, Uncategorized

Starting November 23, area residents can take a scenic drive to a farm in Loudoun County, Virginia to cut their own Christmas trees. Many tree farms will also offer hot cider or hay rides, or fresh food and gifts for sale. “The Saturday after Thanksgiving is ‘Small...

Fall Farm Tour: Little One’s Itinerary

by nick | Oct 15, 2018 | Loudoun Farms News & Events, Loudoun Farms Posts

According to decades of immunology research (summarized in this handy Forbes article), we better understand the relationship between playing in the dirt and developing a strong immune system. We also know that eating locally sourced, responsibly grown fruits and...