News Stories Tagged "farms"

PHOTOS: Patrons at Purcellville Farmer's Market

Sunday, Aug. 2, 2009

Every Thursday residents from around the county and surrounding areas to browse through the items available at the Purcellville Farmer's Market. Read story and 1 comment »

VIDEO: Bluemont Farm Hosts Blackberry Festival

Sunday, July 26, 2009

The Second Annual Blackberry Bonanza took place Saturday and Sunday at Great Country Farms in Bluemont. Read story »

Local Farms Break New Ground

Bringing in Tourists, Finding a Niche Are Key

Sunday, July 26, 2009

In her black Land Rover, with AYRSHIR on the license plate, Sandy Lerner recently shuttled between her Home Farm Store in Middleburg and Hunter's Head Tavern in neighboring Upperville. Both are outlets for the fresh fruits, vegetables and meats produced at her 800-acre organic farm in Fauquier County. Read story »

Up Close: James Goss

Tuesday, June 9, 2009

Come January, Lucketts resident James Goss will have served the Lucketts Volunteer Fire Department in some capacity for 50 consecutive years. Read story »

Way of Life Is Vanishing By the Acre

County Farmland Fell 14% in 5 Years

Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009

The amount of farmland in Loudoun County continues to decrease, according to figures released this month, and farmers are running smaller operations and growing crops that stray far from the traditional products of the county's past. Read story and 4 comments »

Exhibit Highlights Robust Past of Future Farmers Chapters

Students Still See Future in Farming

Sunday, Feb. 8, 2009

Artifacts from Loudoun County's last chapter of the Future Farmers of America can be seen under glass at the Loudoun Heritage Farm Museum in Sterling. But students who were in the chapter when it shut down last year don't see farming as a thing of the past. Read story and 1 comment »

Weekend Roundup: Fall, Farm and Weather Fun

Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008

This weekend, experience meteorology up close at the new Sterling National Weather Service Forecast Office, or participate in the Loudoun Farm Color Tour, a self-guided tour that winds throughout the county. If you're in the Aldie neighborhood, stop by the Aldie Fall Festival. Read story »

Community Agriculture Plans Offer Members a Connection to the Land

Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008

Residents are signing up to become members of local community-supported agriculture plans at a consistent pace. Read story and 3 comments »

Rain Hasn't Washed Away All Woes

Farmers Struggle With Drought's Lingering Effects, New Concerns

Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008

This year's drought has caused a drop in crop production for farmers across Loudoun and the Northern Virginia region. But a predicted increase in production of pumpkins and Christmas trees, along with slightly higher amount of rain this summer have left local farmers less stressed. Read story »

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