Shenandoah Valley Ag Preservation Alliance – Economic Impacts Forum

By Natasha Skelton on Thursday, July 13th, 2017 in Agricultural Vitality, VCC Programs | No Comments

On June 28, agriculture producers came out of the fields to discuss the economic impacts of their industry during a forum hosted by Valley Conservation Council’s Shenandoah Valley Agriculture Preservation Alliance (Ag Alliance) along with agency staff, conservation groups, and related professionals.  Across the nation, Americans are an average of three generations removed from the farm.  However, the […]

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Summer 2016 Newsletter

By VCC on Friday, July 15th, 2016 in Agricultural Vitality, Atlantic Coast Pipeline, Conservation Easements, Newsletters | No Comments

Our summer 2016 Vision newsletter highlights conservation easements and our partnerships to preserve farmland. To view the newsletter (full screen recommended) and to download a copy, please click on the link provided. Have a great summer!  

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Catch Kites & Critters April 17

By VCC on Sunday, April 3rd, 2016 in Agricultural Vitality, Kites and Critters, Natural Resources, VCC Programs | No Comments

VCC invites young and old to “Kites and Critters” at a farm in Staunton’s Bells Lane agricultural district on Sunday, April 17, 2016, from 1 to 5 pm. Fly a kite, release a trout, go on a habitat walk, inspect stream insects, visit a beekeeper, pet a lamb, or just enjoy a day at the […]

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Caution Urged For Atlantic Coast Pipeline Pathway

By VCC on Wednesday, September 17th, 2014 in Agricultural Vitality, Atlantic Coast Pipeline, Conservation Easements, Cultural Heritage, Natural Resources | No Comments

In June 2014, Dominion Resources and its partners announced plans for a major new natural gas pipeline through Highland and Augusta Counties. If federal officials approve the proposed Atlantic Coast Pipeline, estimated to cost $4.5 billion to $5 billion, then Dominion and its partners will install a 42-inch pipe in a trench 10 to 12 […]

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