Farmland and forests produce the essentials of life, from the food on our tables to clean water and air. 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.
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PFAS-Contaminated Biosolids Proposed in Orange: Voices Needed by Aug. 4
America’s largest biosolids land-application company (Synagro) is seeking a permit to spread more PFAS-contaminated biosolids on farmland across Orange County, including fields adjacent to Pamunkey Creek, which already has elevated levels of PFAS contamination. …
Growing Connections: How Buy Fresh Buy Local Guides Strengthen Our Community
When Mike Peterson walks the fields at Kinloch Farm each morning, he is doing more than checking on cattle. He is nurturing connections that stretch far beyond the rolling hills of The Plains — connections …
Support Loudoun’s Agricultural Businesses! Weigh in on ABC Licensed Uses that Impact Farmers and Residents
June 18 meeting canceled – Loudoun County staff and Supervisors have been working hard since last November on the update to the Zoning Ordinance and Comprehensive Plan for Western Loudoun. On date TBD and July 16 at …
New ‘Buy Fresh Buy Local’ Food Guides Now Available!
This text was taken from an email alert sent out on May 7, 2025. Sign up for email alerts → Dear Supporter, We’re excited to announce that PEC’s 2025-26 Buy Fresh Buy Local Guides have been printed …
Piedmont Environmental Council Launches 2025-2026 Buy Fresh Buy Local Guides
With spring in full bloom across the Virginia Piedmont, The Piedmont Environmental Council (PEC) is pleased to announce the release of the 2025-2026 Buy Fresh Buy Local guide, a bi-annual handbook that helps to connect …
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 …
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 …
Carver Food Enterprise Center – Community Value Added
Carver Kitchen is every aspiring food entrepreneur’s dream. Caterers, food trucks, sauce-makers, and bakers who have outgrown cottage food law now have an affordable way to scale up in an inspected facility …
Deep Roots Milling
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 …
FARMacy Cafe & Food Truck is Mexican Fusion at its Finest
Mexican fusion is a perfect way to describe FARMacy Cafe and Food Truck. Fusion is simply a term used when a cuisine combines elements of different culinary traditions. Thanks to Jessica and Gabino Lino, we …
The Piedmont Environmental Council is a partner of the Virginia Soil Health Coalition. We support the 4 core principles of soil health management: Keep Soil Covered; Minimize Soil Disturbance; Maximize Living Roots; and, Energize with Diversity. Join the movement today at 4thesoil.org.