Agriculture & Related Businesses

The Loudoun Department of Economic Development’s rural business division helps new and existing rural businesses by providing both traditional and alternative farming choices as well as assistance with marketing and promotions of rural enterprises. A number of programs and services are available at the local and state level with the primary goal of maintaining the viability of farming in Loudoun.

Use the helpful links below to get started.

Connect with Andrew Dunham to Learn More
Browse the Loudoun Farm Exchange
Join the Loudoun Made, Loudoun Grown Program
Learn about Farm Tour
Share your loudoun farm story
Learn about Take Loudoun Home for the Holidays

Available Services

  • Planning, promoting and developing programs and initiatives to enhance the economic vitality and sustainability of agriculture.
  • Recommending and overseeing initiatives that support creation, retention and growth of businesses that produce, process or utilize agricultural products.
  • Promoting all aspects of the agricultural industry including farming, agribusiness, agritourism, value added processing, marketing and sales.
  • Advocating for new and existing businesses with county and state regulatory agencies.
  • Facilitating assistance to individual businesses based on a comprehensive knowledge of technical and financial assistance programs.
  • Identifying, recommending, and prioritizing economic, workforce, and statistical data needs to support agricultural business development efforts.

Loudoun Farm Exchange

Discover resources, suppliers, and service providers who are right here in our community.

  • Connect with local resources for land, equipment, and specialized services
  • Create new connections within and to the Loudoun farming community.
  • Loudoun businesses and landowners – Create a profile and list your products, services, or resources you have or are seeking

Lear More About the Loudoun Farm Exchange

Whether it is farmers’ markets, community-supported agriculture, restaurants or on-farm wineries, Loudoun farmers are surrounded by consumers who appreciate quality, locally-grown products.

Hear more about his experience with the county and commonwealth to locate and grow in Loudoun:

Learn about our Rural Economy Development Business Strategy

Reach Out

Andrew Dunham serves as the Rural Business Development Manager for the Loudoun County Department of Economic Development, bringing decades of hands-on agricultural expertise, scientific knowledge, and community leadership to the role.

Andrew holds a degree in ecology, is a five-year resident of Loudoun County, and prior to joining the Department of Economic Development, managed a local non-profit farm.

Outside of work, Andrew enjoys volunteering, exploring the natural world, and spending quality time with his family.

Andrew Dunham

Business Development Manager – Rural
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