Farmland and forests produce the necessities of life and provide essential natural services. In PEC’s nine-county area, approximately 200,000 acres of farmland and 198,000 acres of forests are protected through private, voluntary land conservation.
Buy Fresh Buy Local

PEC’s Buy Fresh Buy Local campaign helps consumers find local products while building relationships between growers, food artisans, farmers’ markets retailers, restaurants, and institutions.
Use our Buy Fresh Buy Local Piedmont website to find farms, grocers, caterers, restaurants, CSAs, and farmers markets.
The Community Farm

PEC’s Community Farm at Roundabout Meadows serves to connect area residents to Loudoun’s vital agricultural history while providing locally-grown fruits and vegetables for its food insecure population today.
Find out more at pecva.org/farm
Improving Pastures

At Bean Hollow Grassfed, Mike Sands wanted to use his training to revive Over Jordan Farm’s worn-out pastures and develop a financially stable farm model.
Learn more about sustainable pasture management in this conservation case study >>
Finding a Place to Grow

In order to help potential next-generation farmers, and non-farming landowners who are interested in leasing their land, PEC has put together “Finding a Place to Grow: How the Next Generation is Gaining Access to Farmland”, which includes eight profiles of successful farmland lease arrangements in Virginia.
The Latest
Video: Wrapping up 2020 at the Community Farm
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Farm to Food Pantry Initiatives During the Pandemic
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Ovoka Farm joins Piedmont Environmental Council’s Farm to Food Bank initiative with 10,000 pound meat donation
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Summer on the Farm
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Video: Connecting Local Beef Farmers with Food Pantries
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Farm and Restaurant Profiles

Bellair Farm CSA
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Loudoun Heritage Farm Museum
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Lee’s Orchard
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The Whole Ox
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Farmstead Ferments & New Moon Naturals
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Market Table Bistro
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Moutoux Orchard
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Renovating Worn-Out Pastures
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