The 2022 USDA Census of Agriculture was recently published and Loudoun County was once again a leader in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The number of farms in Loudoun increased by 6% since the last Ag Census in 2017 for a…
On Wednesday, November 29, the Loudoun County Economic Development Authority (EDA) and Department of Economic Development awarded grants to five local companies totaling $150,000 as part of the fourth annual Loudoun Innovation Challenge. The winners were selected from a group…
The Loudoun Fall Farm Tour is back for its 30th year, offering an incredible opportunity for Loudoun County residents and visitors from across the region to enjoy life on the farm for a weekend. Participating farms and farm stops will…
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS LOUDOUN MADE LOUDOUN GROWN LOCAL FOOD SUPPLY CHAIN FEASIBILITY STUDY ABOUT US: The Loudoun County Department of Economic Development (DED) is a full-service economic development organization under the structure of the Loudoun County government dedicated to recruiting…
“Celebrate Springtime at the Source during the upcoming Loudoun Farm Tour” Loudoun Economic Development invites residents and visitors to Celebrate Springtime at the Source during the 2023 Loudoun Spring Farm Tour, held rain or shine, the weekend of May 20-21.…
With over 4,000 acres of grapes in Virginia and nearly 800 acres in the county alone, Loudoun grape growers know a thing or two about vineyard maintenance. Grapevines require consistent annual pruning in order to produce healthy fruit for wine…
Farmer Trading Cards are back for 2023! Loudoun Economic Development and the Loudoun County Public School’s Nutrition Services are once again partnering to connect local farmers and elementary school classes through this unique program. The initiative explores the importance of…
The Leesburg Mobile Park community will soon have agriculture at their doorsteps. The Leesburg-based non-profit INMED USA will be installing Aquaponics, a combination of aquaculture (growing fish and other aquatic animals) and hydroponics (growing plants without soil) in one recirculating…
Loudoun County’s Rural Economic Development Council (REDC) has multiple open seats for service and is encouraging anyone passionate about supporting Loudoun’s diverse rural industries to apply. The REDC is comprised of Loudoun business owners and stakeholders, advising the Board of…