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Stakeholders push food‑service flexibility, food trucks and incentives for local sourcing in Western Loudoun
Summary
Industry, farmers and planning staff discussed expanding allowed food service at agritourism venues, clarifying VDACS vs health‑department rules, and whether to allow food trucks as interim or longer‑term options. Stakeholders favored incentives for local sourcing rather than strict percentage mandates.
County staff asked stakeholders whether the zoning ordinance should expand permitted food service beyond VDACS‑level prepackaged offerings and whether mobile vendors (food trucks) could be allowed to remain on site for extended periods if they meet health‑department requirements.
Industry and farm operators generally supported more flexibility. Kate Zerschmeid (Great Country Farms, Bluemont Vineyard, Dirt Farm Brewing) said "food trucks make an excellent interim step" to bring farm‑to‑table dining to multiple sites…
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