Imagine: A community-owned grocery store, filled with healthy and affordable products – sourced locally. 🤔
This isn’t some utopian dream. It’s exactly what the folks at Lovettsville Co-op Market are creating! The space (🏗 construction in 2021) will also act as a hub for gatherings that serves local needs and supports the local economy.
Keep up with the LCM project at lovettsville-grocery.com.
We’re celebrating #farmersmarketweek this week, though we like to celebrate buying local EVERY week. If you’re searching for a reason to go to a farmers market, see what Purcellville Farmers Market names as the main 3 perks of shopping locally!
Just a few more ways you can #takeloudounhome and support the community.
Hoppy #InternationalBeerDay! You’ll go apesolutely nuts when you stop by Twinpanzee Brewing Co for their wild flavors.
Don’t forget to ask the primate behind the bar about belated birthday bash details! 🙊
Located in the heart of town, The Middleburg Market is the community’s go-to resource for local protein and produce. Skip the middleman and buy directly from the source; this way more goes toward your local farms, and they can continue to provide you with fresher goods. 🥩🍑🥦🍠
Celebrate #FarmersMarketWeek this weekend with a bountiful harvest ripe for your family’s table!
Cider, sausage, granola, oh my!
Go loco for Loudoun‘s EatLoco Farmers Markets as we continue our celebration of #FarmersMarketWeek! With EatLoco, you can find *almost* everything under the sun Saturdays at One Loudoun & Sundays at #Brambleton.
Stop by this weekend to support local businesses and #TakeLoudounHome.
Happy #NationalFarmersMarketWeek! The Leesburg Farmers Market (on Wednesdays & Saturdays) is a great, central spot to purchase everything from BBQ to produce picked that same day!
Check it out tomorrow from 4-7 PM and take advantage of the variety of locally grown seasonal goods, or just grab dinner for the fam. We all win when you keep it local!
Brossman's Farm Stand is one in a melon! 🍉 Enjoy a refreshing #WatermelonDay at the seasonal produce haven that is Brossman’s. Warning: Your stomach’s guaranteed to grumble as your eyes wander over to the seemingly endless rows of farm fresh offerings!
Find your favorite locally grown and made goods to #TakeLoudounHome at the Brossman’s Family Farm! 🙌
Western Loudoun’s moist, temperate climate - though we may curse it from time to time - is ideal for growing delectable culinary fungi. Quartzwood Farm has embraced these local conditions, with sustainable, open-air mushroom cultivation that lasts throughout the year. #TakeLoudounHome to taste these rich mushrooms, and understand the unique power of natural umami! 🍄🍲
Find savory Quartzwood shiitake strains at Georges Mill Farm Artisan Cheese, Lovettsville Co-op Market, and at local restaurants.
Don’t let this evening’s weather 🌧 on your parade. Get an inside look at American Academy of Equestrian Sciences when you explore this year’s #LoudounFarmTour - virtually!
See how AAES takes care of their horses and offers a holistic riding experience that balance a rider's body and mind. 🐎
You don’t want to say neigh to this farm fun!
Visit: loudounfarms.org/farmtour
In lieu of the Loudoun County Farm Tour, enjoy a virtual tour of our facility
Welcome Gilberts Corner Farmers Market to the ever-expanding farmers market list in Loudoun! Locally made and grown products are easier than ever to get your hands on, thanks to your continued support of the #Loudoun community.
Do you have a favorite farmers market vendor? Tag them in the comments below!
Find more market info at bit.ly/2Pj5rKl
Are there farms, wineries, farm-to-table restaurants and other producers of Loudoun goods you want to support? Do you support local artisans, seek out local foods and gifts, or just want to boost the county’s economy?
The logo is used only by Loudoun growers and producers of goods who agree to adhere to the program requirements as established by Loudoun Economic Development.
Look for the logo, and support those using it. You’ll be purchasing top quality, helping individual farmers and producers, and supporting the entire #Loudoun economy.
Start #PeachMonth with - you guessed it - peaches! Great Country Farms has first come, first served PYO donut peaches now through August 2nd! Hurry in to #TakeLoudounHome before they all disappear. No reservation necessary. 🍑
P.S. Be sure to check the GCF website to make sure you’re staying safe for the max amount of fun. 🤗
Another wonderful article about a wonderful local Loudoun family farm: Wild for Wildflowers! When you #TakeLoudounHome, you’re helping families just like the Armijos.
We can’t wait to see the Bloom Bar around the county!
A family-owned Leesburg flower farm has experienced an explosion of interest in freshly cut flowers since the COVID-19 pandemic began, and by quickly pivoting to online sales and deliveries, business
What’s for dinner? 🍽
Change up burger night and explore new flavors with your fam this grilling season, like this water buffalo from BreezyMeadowFarms. It’s described as beef with a hint of lamb-like flavors, packed with nutrients. Find other protein possibilities from Breezy Meadows on the online LMLG Marketplace! 🍔
#TakeLoudounHome and tag us to show us what’s on your plate!
Upcoming #LovettsvilleVA business, One Family Brewing, has partnered with the Hershel Woody Williams Medal of Honor Foundation to raise $50,000 for a Gold Star Memorial on the brewery’s property.
Read about the mission and the new brewery in this Loudoun Times-Mirror article:
Upcoming Lovettsville brewery One Family Brewing Co. has partnered with the Kentucky-based Hershel Woody Williams Medal of Honor Foundation to raise $50,000 for a memorial to honor families of fallen
It may be #nationalwineandcheeseday today, but that doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate all year round! Locksley Estate Farmstead Cheese and sister business Chrysalis Vineyards would be happy to introduce you to proper pairings of locally made cheese and wine! 🧀🍷 *Clink*
When you shop local, we all win. Be it by the online Marketplace, local market, or The Ag District, be sure to #takeloudounhome to support your community.
You’ve heard of the interrupting cow, but have you heard about interrupting goats? You’ll see what we mean if you go on the Homestead 1870 Virtual Farm Tour! Bonus: Learn what makes a good egg and how local honey can help your allergies. 🍯🐝
Head on over to LoudounFarms.org/farmtour to start your adventure and stop by to #takeloudounhome from the Homestead 1870 farm store!
Fresh is good, but farm fresh is even better! Rural businesses in Loudoun often turn to their neighbors to locally source ingredients. Sacred Hearts Goods for example, sources from farms like: Teague Farm, Root and Marrow Farm, Lydia’s Fields Farm, and Stoneybrook Farm. Isn’t life - and bread - better when we work together? Taste all of the ingredients in Sacred Hearts Goods when you #takeloudoun home from the online store!
Surround yourself with hundreds of fresh, American-grown peonies at another Hope Flower Farm fairytale flower installation on July 24th-26th. Bouquets, blooms, and photoshoots at a gorgeous local farm is just the hope-filled experience you need.
Find out more at linktr.ee/hollychapple and be sure to #takeloudounhome.
The kids can have their summertime slushees so long as the adults can have their chilled Chardonel! 868 Estate Vineyards produces 8 tons of this specialized hybrid grape each year to harness the unique flavor of Chardonnay meets Seyval Blanc.
#TakeLoudounHome from our online shop or spend a jazzy night at the Estate, but whatever you do, you’ve got to taste this versatile white wine! 🥂🧊
Shop now at loudounfarms.org/marketplace
If you can’t stand the heat - get inside and take a virtual farm tour! Set off on a #Loudoun adventure from your couch, all you need is a computer. Learn what goes on behind the scenes on our local farms, and how the farms make or grow their products. It’s a great way to keep the kids entertained while stuck indoors, and it teaches them the value of local agriculture.
Won’t you join us?
Start your journey 👉 loudounfarms.org/take-loudoun-home/virtual-farm-tours/
The dog days of summer are officially here 🥵 and the best way to stay energized is to lap-up some cold, nutrient-rich juice. 🍋🧊
Kochany Wellness is the refreshing, local beverage available on our online store and at #Loudoun Farmers Markets. Stock up for those ruff 100-degree days and #takeloudounhome to keep your pack hydrated! 🧃
Need supplies for breakfast tomorrow? Look no further than Vale of the Blue Ridge Maple Farm! Daniel LaPre makes mouthwatering pure maple syrup right here in #HillsboroVA (take that Canada!).
Now the real question is: Pancakes or waffles? 🥞🍽🧇
#LoudounLocal #TakeLoudounHome
Have you taken the Loudoun Farm Tour yet? 14+ farms gave us a special sneak peek into daily life on their farm - and you can watch it right now! Our site takes you on a digitally journey to learn all about our local agricultural community.
Bonus: no muddy boots this year! 😉
Go to loudounfarms.org and start enjoying your Virtual Farm Tour.🧑🌾🐔🐄
Peaches, plums, and pot pies at Paige's Pit Stop - Farm Store & Produce! Get your produce 🥒, protein 🥩, and more at her Farm Store - where you’re always getting fresh & local. 🍑👩🏼🌾
Remember: when you buy from #Loudoun farmers like Paige, you’re investing in your community. Local tastes better, lasts longer, and the farmers - who are also our neighbors - continue to provide and care for you.
If you truly want to taste the season’s flavors, start with your greens! Lettuce tell you, at Endless Summer Harvest, you’re always gonna get the freshest variety of ‘em. Add local fruits, veggies, and protein to the mix and prepare yourself - because you’ll never taste a summer salad as scrumptious anywhere else! 🥗🤯
#TakeLoudounHome from the online store to get your Endless Summer Harvest gourmet greens. 🥬
>>> loudounfarms.org/marketplace
Between work, kids, and the heat, you’re not always enthusiastic about making dinner too. From sandwiches 🥪 to ready-to-go meals to local, fresh ingredients 🍒, worrying about feeding the fam is a thing of the past. 🍽 Order from Dinner Belles Kitchen Cupboard and that’s a wrap!
Did we mention that Dinner Belles is #LoudounIsReady pledged too? So what’re you waiting for? Dig in!
Fresh flowers from a local farm like Greenstone Fields means you get to enjoy the bouquet for a longer period of time. Take advantage of the floral subscription on the online Marketplace and embrace the beautiful blooms on a regular basis. 💐🌻
#TakeLoudounHome at loudounfarms.org/marketplace to get your Greenstone Fields sun-soaked flowers.
Bring sunshine ☀️ to your day, no matter the weather outside. You gotta try the Mt. Defiance Rum Old Fashioned kit, featuring local bitters and simple syrup with an orange to boot. 🥃🍊
The best part? DELIVERY!
Mt. Defiance Cidery and Distillery is also a pledged #LoudounIsReady participant - so you know it’s safe to indulge in their products & services. Cheers!
Lavender is the Swiss Army knife of flowers! In addition to its delicate scent, lavender contains calming & medicinal properties, adds value to your skincare regimen, and is a delicious secret ingredient (think lavender simple syrup!).
Get all things lavender from Blooming Hill on the online Marketplace and #TakeLoudounHome. 🌱💜
Loudounfarms.org/Marketplace
We know what you’ll do this weekend. 😏
Picture this:
You + summertime breeze + local wine, cheese, and bread from The Ag District. 🧺🥂🧀
Is that not the perfect afternoon rolled into one?! All you have to do is place your online order, select your picnic destination, #TakeLoudounHome and enjoy the beauty of Northern Virginia!
>> loudounfarms.org/marketplace
What’s for dinner? It’s grilling season, y’all, and the best place to find your protein is right here at Long Stone Farm. It’s safe, fresh, and local. #TakeLoudounHome and fire up the grill. Your family with thank you. 🥓🍗
Order yours on the Marketplace at 👉 loudounfarms.org/marketplace
Get your green on with The Veggie Wallah!
The Veggie Wallah, an offshoot of Allder School Berries, was formed to provide locally-grown SE Asian and Indian produce to the residents of Loudoun. Get everything from bitter melon and okra to blueberries and honey on the online Marketplace. 🍯🥬🛒
#TakeLoudounHome in just a couple clicks!
What’s growing on?! There’s a huge variety of produce ripe for the pickin’ in July, so grab it while you can. Find a list of produce vendors on our website, visit your nearest farmers market, or #TakeLoudounHome from our online marketplace!
Find the LMLG Marketplace and Loudoun’s yearlong harvest calendar here 👉 loudounfarms.org
With the craziness of 2020, it’s time to step away from the news and power down your phone so you can watch a summer sunset in peace - But not before you order a Winery 32 bottle from the Marketplace! 😉🍾
So relax, #TakeLoudounHome, take #Loudoun in, and let your evening of serenity begin. 🌄
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Loudoun County Department of Economic Development The Rural Business Development Division focuses primarily on promoting agricultural products and assists in the development of new agricultural businesses. The agricultural development staff produces informational materials and sponsors educational programs along with agri-tourism events throughout the year. The department also promotes local food and farmer-to-consumer sales through directories and a number of farmers’ market opportunities in locations throughout the county.
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We’re celebrating #farmersmarketweek this week, though we like to celebrate buying local EVERY week. If you’re searching for a reason to go to a farmers market, see what Purcellville Farmers Market names as the main 3 perks of shopping locally! Just a few more ways you can #takeloudounhome and support the community.
Welcome Gilberts Corner Farmers Market to the ever-expanding farmers market list in Loudoun! Locally made and grown products are easier than ever to get your hands on, thanks to your continued support of the #Loudoun community. Do you have a favorite farmers market vendor? Tag them in the comments below! Find more market info at bit.ly/2Pj5rKl
Fresh is good, but farm fresh is even better! Rural businesses in Loudoun often turn to their neighbors to locally source ingredients. Sacred Hearts Goods for example, sources from farms like: Teague Farm, Root and Marrow Farm, Lydia’s Fields Farm, and Stoneybrook Farm. Isn’t life - and bread - better when we work together? Taste all of the ingredients in Sacred Hearts Goods when you #takeloudoun home from the online store!
Have you taken the Loudoun Farm Tour yet? 14+ farms gave us a special sneak peek into daily life on their farm - and you can watch it right now! Our site takes you on a digitally journey to learn all about our local agricultural community. Bonus: no muddy boots this year! 😉 Go to loudounfarms.org and start enjoying your Virtual Farm Tour.🧑🌾🐔🐄
Lavender is the Swiss Army knife of flowers! In addition to its delicate scent, lavender contains calming & medicinal properties, adds value to your skincare regimen, and is a delicious secret ingredient (think lavender simple syrup!). Get all things lavender from Blooming Hill on the online Marketplace and #TakeLoudounHome. 🌱💜 Loudounfarms.org/Marketplace
Jam out to this latest hit single from the Earth Wind and Fleece alpacas, called the “pre-shearing song.” These creatures aren’t just adorable musicians, they provide warm luxurious fleece for fiber artists like Earth Wind and Fleece farm owner, Susan Trask (who has signed the #LoudounIsReady pledge). Check out her wonderful wearable creations or try fiber art for yourself! Visit earthwindandfleece.com for more alpaca awesomeness. 🦙
These kids have every reason to be excited! Not only has Georges Mill Farm Artisan Cheese signed the #LoudounIsReady pledge committing to your health, but you can also purchase their dreamy caramel and creamy chèvre on the Marketplace. If that’s not something to bahhh about, we don’t know what is! LoudounFarms.org/Marketplace for details.
Support the local businesses that are devoted to supporting you. The small business owners that voluntarily signed the #LoudounIsReady pledge have declared that they aren’t taking any shortcuts; instead, these leaders have committed to doing everything they can to protect their community. We’re ready. They’re ready. Are you ready? See which organizations have your well-being in mind. bit.ly/2XuqBdH
We want you to feel confident that your community is prepared to welcome you back with open arms. That’s why we’ve developed the #LoudounIsReady pledge. The pledge allows businesses to show their commitment to you by promising to uphold the latest VA Department of Health safety measures and guidelines. Click below to see which #Loudoun businesses are keeping you in mind. #LoudounIsReady... are you? https://biz.loudoun.gov/loudoun-is-ready/
Actual images of everyone coming out of their houses tomorrow! First place you should go? To pick up your online Catoctin Creamery goat cheese Marketplace order! Pairing fresh berries with fresh goat cheese is a summer snack that everyone should try. See what’s possible only when you #takeloudounhome. Visit loudounfarms.org/marketplace to start shopping. 🐐🧀
The meat supply chain is still strong in #Loudoun - just ask Blackwater Beef! Whether you’re in the mood for the packed-to-the-brim City Slicker Beef Box (hello 🥩 heaven!) or want to go for the classic 🍔 and 🌭 in the Griller Box, you can find your fix in one place: The LMLG Marketplace. You know where to go, right?! 👉 loudounfarms.org/marketplace #TakeLoudounHome
Buying a bottle Zephaniah Farm Vineyard from the #LoudounMade #LoudounGrown Marketplace is a win-win for everyone. It’s a simple process that supports a local business, families, and the Loudoun economy - plus you get an amazing wine! Everything on the marketplace is guaranteed to help the community in one way or another. Let’s #TakeLoudounHome, celebrate the little things, and help each other through this thing.🍷 loudounfarms.org/marketplace
Have you listened to the latest #LoudounPossible Pod? It features some BIG news for #LoudounFarms e-commerce! Here’s a snippet of Chris Blosser and Buddy Rizer discussing this special new feature meant to connect farmers and consumers, making it even easier to shop local and #TakeLoudounHome. 👂 Listen to the full episode at: bit.ly/2zcnu03 Start shopping at loudounfarms.org 🥦🍅
Put yourself in a shepherd’s shoes! Shepherds Corner Farm gives us an inside look at what goes on before the beautiful scarves and fiber products are made. #takeloudounhome #loveloudoun
New website, awesome merch, and better coffee?! Yes, yes, and yes! It’s time to get caffeinated with good local coffee, not the bogus grocery store kind you’ve been settling for during the past month. It’s easier than ever to do with the new Sadie Girl Coffee Co. website. Order and get it shipped for free with promo code FREESHIP. ☕️👉 bit.ly/2VcDiIJ #TakeLoudounHome #LoudounMade
Don’t forget to pick up all of your holiday essentials today! #LoudounMade wine and beer from Hillsborough Vineyards & Brewery is available for curbside pick-up until 6 p.m. this evening. The gorgeous view on the way there isn’t too bad either. 🌄🤗 #TakeLoudounHome #VAWineTogether
That #FridayFeeling when you finally get a chance to go outside in the sun! Bojangles fromLoudoun Therapeutic Ridinghas the right idea! 😎🐴☀️ #LoudounLocal #LoudounFarms #LeesburgVA
Local beer and local cheese delivered to you - and you don’t have to leave the couch - or put on pants?! Okay, maybe you should put on pants, because Wheatland Spring Farm + Brewery will be knocking on your door with delicious #LoudounMade beer and scrumptious Georges Mill Farm Artisan Cheese #LoudounMade cheese! Visit wheatlandspring.com/shop for details and delivery ranges (there’s always pick-up if you’re not a #LoudounLocal). Cheers to that! 🍻🧀 #TakeLoudounHome
You’ve goat to be kidding! One look at these baby goats having fun can make your whole day. How are you enjoying your #SundayFunday? Follow Georges Mill Farm Artisan Cheese to see more frolicking baby goat coverage. 🐐😍 #LoudounFarms #LovettsvilleVa #LoudounCounty
Looking for an excuse to open a special bottle of local wine? It’s “Open that bottle of Virginia Wine night” - here’s how to celebrate. Stream the live virtual panel at 6pm on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vawine #openlocalwine #vawinenight #vawinetogether #loudounwine #takeloudounhome
It may be a little harder to find staples at your big grocery stores - but the Ag District Center is stocked and ready for your family. What could be better than locally-made bread, cheese, eggs, wine? Pizza? They’ve got that too! Check for availability and adjusted hours at theagdistrict.com 🍕🥚🍞🧀🍷 #LoudounFarms #LoudounLocal
We’re awarding today’s #CommunityKudos to David Steadman of the #Lovettsville Town Council. Many of you may already know why if you went to Back Street Brews Coffee & Tea House a few days ago! Watch to find out what he did that was so special. ❤️🤗 #LoveLoudoun #LoudounCounty
Today we celebrate all of the farmers and producers that continue to provide for Americans everywhere. Our support of local Ag is especially crucial during these uncertain times - so remember, buy #LoudounLocal. So we say to those who: do, dig, sow, milk, pick, plow, herd, lead, feed, grow, plant, shear, water, teach, ranch, shovel, harvest, farm, produce, cultivate - happy #NationalAgDay! 🧑🌾☀️🌱 #LoudounFarms #LoudounLocal
We’re trying something a bit different. We want to use our platform to highlight members of our community going above and beyond to help fellow #Loudoun-ers in a time of uncertainty. Today we’re giving #CommunityKudos 🏆 to the Catoctin Creek team for switching normal 🥃 operations *without hesitation* to produce much-needed sanitizer. Learn updates and support their project by visiting the CCDC website, catoctincreekdistilling.com. 🧼 #LoveLoudoun #LoudounLocal
Have you herd? The Mill Road Farm sheep won’t stop baaa-bbling on about ewe! 🔊 Sound on! #LoudounFarms #LoudounLiving #Loudoun
Looking for educational activities to entertain your kiddos while they’re home from school? Sign up to foster baby chicks 🐣 for a week this spring! It’s a great opportunity to teach your children about responsibility through agriculture. Your feathered friends will come with a box, feed, bedding, and instructions for their care. It’s that simple! Sign up for this unique experience from WWillowsford Farmat: bit.ly/38WtgyZ #LoudounCounty #LCPS #LoudounLocal
Happy International Women’s Day from us at Loudoun Farms. Check out the link below for additional info on local female farmers! bit.ly/2xlA8sS #LoudounFarms #IWD2020 #NorthernVirginia Featuring: Sweet Piedmont; Potomac Vegetable Farms; Moutoux Orchard; Bee's Wing Farm; Paige's Pit Stop - Farm Store & Produce; Virts Family Farms; Walsh Family Wine; Shepherds Corner Farm; Ballenger Farm.
It ain’t easy being cheesy, but Locksley Estate Farmstead Cheese manages to do it! Take a look at what this #LoudounLocal business has to offer your tastebuds. #LoudounFarms #TakeLoudounHome #VaFood
For peep’s sake! It looks like Spring has sprung at Paige's Pit Stop - Farm Store & Produce already! Hop on over to check out these chickies in #WaterfordVA and pick up some of Paige’s renowned local farm store products and produce this weekend. 🐣 #LoudounFarms #LoudounLocal
Join us for the 10th Annual Loudoun Grown Expo in #Purcellville TODAY! Approximately 40 vendors will showcase the best of Loudoun’s growers, producers, artisans & makers, breweries and wineries — all under one roof. This year’s indoor 10th anniversary special will feature “hands-on” activities, educational content, and a “kids passport” to be stamped at vendor booths. We’re excited to sponsor such a fun-filled day! Visit http://bit.ly/38bhjFs for details. #LoudounGrown #TakeLoudounHome
Loudoun Farms is a consumer outreach effort, produced by the Loudoun County Department of Economic Development. As a team, we work to promote agricultural products and assist in the development of new agricultural businesses.
We do that by producing informational materials and sponsoring educational programs, along with promoting agri-tourism events throughout the year.
Did you know that Loudoun County is one of Virginia’s agricultural powerhouses?
We have more horses, wineries, wine grapes, berries, honey bees, craft breweries and honey farms than any other county in Virginia. But none of this is possible without local consumers. On behalf of Loudoun’s nearly 1,400 farms, thank you for your support!
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