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Farmed with Care at Long Stone

Long Stone Farm is a beautiful mosaic of people, animals, forages, seasons and habitats. Experience it yourself and learn what it means to farm with care during the spring and fall Loudoun County Farm Tours, a Sunday Supper, or their new series of events connecting agriculture and holistic health.

Fireside Farm: From Harvest to Hearth

For Stacey Carlberg and Casey Gustowarow, good food is more than just a meal. It’s a gateway to building community, experimenting in the kitchen and creating healthy soil that nurtures fresh produce.

Land Beer, Loudoun Grown

Bonny and John Branding, co-founders of Wheatland Spring Farm and Brewery, pride themselves on making beer that reflects the distinct agricultural region of Virginia’s Piedmont — a concept they call “land beer.”

Carver Food Enterprise Center: Community Value Added

Follow your nose down the hallways of the Carver Center in Rapidan and you’ll come to a bright mural announcing your arrival where good food happens and dreams come true - the Carver Food Enterprise Center.

Chapman Farm: More Than a Century of Land and Legacy

“We believe the well-being of our cattle contributes to their overall health, and in turn, yours,” reads the front of the pamphlet for Chapman Farms, located in Bealeton. The sentence summarizes the values that guide Claudius Edwin “Claude” Chapman Jr. and Carla Jean Carmona-Chapman’s work. These are values that have been lived and taught through four generations of Chapman family farmers.

Finding Roots at Kinloch Farm

Mike learned that food brings people together, and for a while, he pursued that mission through the culinary world. Today, he tends to the intersection of conservation and agriculture at Kinloch, knowing that best practices in each of these areas result in the best nutrition.

Deep Roots Milling: Stone Ground Flours from Field to Fork

The men behind Deep Roots Milling —Charlie Wade, Aaron Grigsby, and Ian Gamble — are as genuine as they are diverse. Each brings complementary skillsets to their partnership, yet they are equally dedicated to sourcing local grains, providing nutrient-dense products, and helping us all create high quality food (think buckwheat pancakes, tortillas, breads, cookies, granola, and more!).

FARMacy Cafe and Food Truck: Mexican Fusion at its Finest

Thanks to Jessica and Gabino Lino, we can enjoy the delicious combination of his Mexican roots and her holistic nutrition roots, both of which appear throughout their creative offerings.

Forrest Green Farm: Cultivating Healthy Food, Land and People

Krista and Rob Rahm have owned and operated Forrest Green Farm since 1992. The 423-acre farm in Louisa County is a marvel to visit, with its spectacular views of the Blue Ridge and diverse offerings of farm-raised meat, poultry, dairy, herbs and produce, as well as other locally grown products.

Loudoun County Guide

The Loudoun County Buy Fresh Buy Local print guide is brought to you by The Piedmont Environmental Council and our amazing 2025-2026 sponsors. See the full sponsor list below! Download the 2025-2026 Loudoun County Buy Fresh Buy Local guide PDF…

Northern Piedmont Guide

Learn more about this local food guide for Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, Orange and Rappahannock Counties. The Northern Piedmont Buy Fresh Buy Local guide is brought to you by The Piedmont Environmental Council and our amazing 2025-2026 sponsors. See the full…

Charlottesville Area Guide

Learn more about the guide for Charlottesville and Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa and Nelson Counties. The Charlottesville Area Buy Fresh Buy Local guide is brought to you by The Piedmont Environmental Council and our 2025-26 sponsors. If you are interested in becoming…