News from Out West
Amid Federal Shakeup, Kaine Hears Concerns from Loudoun Farmers
In February, members of Loudoun’s agricultural community met with Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine to share the challenges they face amid the chaotic transformation underway within the federal government.
Loudoun Supervisors Approve Prime Farmland Preservation Ordinance
Supervisors on Wednesday approved a Zoning Ordinance amendment with the goal of preserving the county’s prime agricultural soils and regulating rural cluster subdivisions after 40 community members spoke both supporting and opposing the change.
Come Support Farmland Preservation 12 June
Come show your support for preserving farmland in Loudoun County for a crucial Board of Supervisors vote on June 12.
Young Farmers Discuss the Future of Agriculture in Loudoun
County Chair Phyllis J. Randall heard some of the challenges facing Loudoun’s farmers—particularly its young farmers—during a Feb. 16 roundtable discussion coordinated by Loudoun County Farm Bureau.