About VCC

Working to sustain the Shenandoah Valley's land and heritage since 1990

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60 years ago: Landscapes and Cooperatives in the Valley

Great historic film shows the Valley just after WWII.

60 years ago: Landscapes and Cooperatives in the Valley 60 years ago: Landscapes and Cooperatives in the Valley

Better Development

What makes a more livable and sustainable community?

Better Development Better Development

2011 Awards

VCC Recognizes 2011 Better Models for Development Winners

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Latest news

Toms Brook School Apartments

Development Projects Everyone Can Love

The eleven latest winners of Valley Conservation Council's "Better Models for Development" awards exemplify the best of new construction, redevelopment, and conservation. For more information click … [Read More...]

JMD Farm Video

Creating a Culture of Conservation

The Driver family of JMD Farm is one of many local agricultural producers who are creating a culture of conservation from farm to table.  Through their application of sustainable agricultural and … [Read More...]

Rockbridge Farm

Conserving Family Farms Using Conservation Easements

Matthew Lohr, VA Commissioner of Agriculture and Rockingham County native and farmer, published a heartfelt and informative piece on the values of conserving family farms using conservation easements … [Read More...]