Farmland Protection Directory
Valley Conservation Council
Address
17 Barristers Row, Staunton, VA 24401
Phone Number
(540) 886-3541
Type of Entity
Land trust
Year Created
1990
State(s) of Operation
Virginia
Counties of Operation
(VA) Alleghany, (VA) Augusta, (VA) Bath, (VA) Botetourt, (VA) Frederick, (VA) Highland, (VA) Page, (VA) Rockbridge, (VA) Rockingham, (VA) Shenandoah, (VA) Warren
Primary Resource Protected
Water resources including wetlands
Types of Resources Protected
Working forest land
Water resources including wetlands
Important natural areas / wildlife habitat
Historic / cultural resources
Open space
Urban parks / gardens / open space
Farm / ranch land
Board / Staff Connection to Agriculture
Active commercial farmer or rancher
Former farmer or rancher
Relative of farmer or rancher
Types of Assistance Offered to Farmers
Assist with farm succession planning and farm transfer
Support implementation of conservation plans