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Rapidly growing Loudoun County borders both West Virginia and Maryland, and parts of this county are less than 20 miles from the nation’s capital.

Loudoun Farm Bureau exists to support and promote Loudoun's farms, overall agricultural economy, and to build and secure a strong future for the next generation of farmers in our county. Despite being part of the Washington DC metropolitan area, Loudoun still has 121,000 acres of farmland. Loudoun ranks #1 in Virginia in number of wineries and vineyards, as well as in total acres planted in grape production. Loudoun also ranks #1 in the Commonwealth (depending on the year we trade off with Fauquier!) in equine numbers. Loudoun farmers also raise over 16,000 head of beef cattle, and thousands of sheep and goats. To feed all that livestock, over 33,000 acres are in hay production in the county as well.

11/02/2026

This is why local and state regulations defining agricultural production are important. We wish folks wouldn’t take advantage of the lack of clear rules, but obviously they do. This sign was spotted at a local ‘farm’ brewery, apparently as an example of their required ‘on-site agricultural production.’

That’s why we’re working to make sure any new Loudoun zoning definitions include a clear definition of what counts as agricultural production when it comes to exemptions from
Various building and environmental requirements.

10/27/2026

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/locogrowco-november-meeting-climate-grief-workshop-tickets-2003890075158?aff=oddtdtcreator

Join us for a Climate Grief workshop inspired by the work of Joanna Macy, facilitated by Julia Metzger-Traber and Sophia Maravell.

09/25/2026

Thanks to everyone who came out to our monthly ‘LoCo GroCo’ event yesterday evening where we tackled some small engine repair basics! Special thanks to Raymond and Ben for teaching and to Fireside Farm for hosting.

09/21/2026

We're excited to see everyone in just an hour tonight (6:00pm!) at our annual membership meeting at Walsh Family W**e in Purcellville!

If you're looking for another late afternoon event this week, check out this Future Harvest/American Farmland Trust event at Fireside Farm in Waterford Wednesday afternoon at 4:00pm. There will of course be discussions on soil health buildings techniques, cost share opportunities, as well as an equipment shareing grant that 3 local farms teamed up on.

Handout Materials provided: Copy of group agreements Copy of google form Description of implements Additionally, Loudoun SWCD will share about Cost Share program info from Kay Powell, Invasives Removal program info from Caroline Miller Each farm business will discuss their business model/mission,....

06/17/2026

Reminder about tonight's Loudoun Growers Collective workshop at Potomac Vegetable Farms in Wheatland at 5:00pm. Meeting will be held at the Green Barn at PVF. Drive up the hill and through the gate in the deer fence and watch for the barn/packing shed on your left after the high tunnels. Come learn about implementing awesome cover crops like these bad boys on your farm!

06/09/2026

The next in the Loudoun Growers Collective meeting series is June 17th, 5:00pm at Potomac Vegetable Farms in Wheatland. The topic this time will be understanding and implementing different options for cover crops with Casey Gustowarow from Fireside Farm and Rob Moutoux from Moutoux Orchard. Registration is free and local food will be available! Come hang out and learn with fellow Loudoun farmers!

Join us for a discussion on cover crops with local farmers Casey Gustavo of Fireside Farm and Rob Moutoux of Moutoux Orchard.

05/19/2026

Tomorrow evening, come learn about what those soil tests mean for your pasture, hay or crop ground and what you can do with that information. Plus hang out with some fellow farmers!

Come hear about interpreting soil tests as explained by Beth Sastre, Commercial Horticulturist Loudoun, VCE. Bring your questions!

05/11/2026

The second of our casual Loudoun Growers Collective meetings is set for Tuesday, May 19th from 5:00-7:00 pm. Per the survey results from April's meeting, we'll be focusing on a topic for each meeting going forward, this month, soil health! All the details:

This month we're diving into a critical aspect of farming: soil health. Come listen to a talk about interpreting soil tests and have your questions answered!

Tuesday, May 19, 5-7pm at the barn at George's Mill. Follow signs for baby goat parking.

Farmers, gardeners, graziers, and growers of all kinds are welcome!

Light fare from local farmers will be provided. Please RSVP on our eventbrite page!

Come hear about interpreting soil tests as explained by Beth Sastre, Commercial Horticulturist Loudoun, VCE. Bring your questions!

04/16/2026

Loudoun Farm Bureau and Loudoun Cooperative Extension or hosting the first in what will be a series of casual farmer gatherings which we're calling the Loudoun Growers Collective! This Friday (TOMORROW!), April 17th at 5:00 at Georges Mill Farm in Lovettsville. Come meet old friends and potentially new friends, talk spring veggie crop planting, cattle prices, input costs, market opportunities, or where to send your kids to preschool. Its all fair game! Come enjoy some cheese, decompress, hang out with some baby goats. Registration is appreciated!

Come meet fellow farmers and growers of Loudoun County and play with baby goats!

04/10/2026

An unfortunate side effect of climate change and high temperatures arriving earlier is that it pushes fruit trees to bloom earlier in the year...which leaves them much more susceptible to damage during a freeze which is still normal this time of year. Our neighbors to the west are seeing severe damage to apples and peaches...fingers crossed for our Loudoun growers.
https://www.winchesterstar.com/complete-wipeout-areas-apple-peach-crops-hit-hard-by-cold-snap/article_3f01255d-1de2-502f-acef-9328ab414657.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawRF5stleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFiTWVUVXF0UlY2ZTN4WVN3c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHlUSkU72tkAS3ADsZm6U0qOI5QAbBDg8H9E2r2BUuduW9KGHpW-h-4Nxj1xK_aem_MWhaRiXUjCbAO4TlkI9HBA

Early indications are the recent cold snap severely damaged, if not devastated, apple and peach crops in the Northern Shenandoah Valley.

Address

609 E. Main Street, Unit E
Purcellville, VA
20132

Telephone

(540) 751-1111

Website

https://www.vafb.com/membership-at-work/membership, https://www.loudounfarmers.org/

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