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.

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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

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:

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Chris Blosser serves as the Rural Business Development Manager for Loudoun Economic Development, where he is dedicated to enhancing and expanding the rural economy.

His work with farms, rural small businesses, and craft beverage enterprises is crucial to preserving Loudoun’s unique character and ensuring it remains a vibrant place to live, work, and play.

Chris Blosser

Business Development Officer – Agriculture and Business Services