Marrying Agriculture & Conservation
By Scott Kelly on Saturday, November 13th, 2021 in VCC Programs | No Comments
By Scott Kelly on Saturday, November 13th, 2021 in VCC Programs | No Comments
Hazard Mill Farms, located in Bentonville in Warren County, VA is situated on the South Fork of the Shenandoah River. Bordering the George Washington National Forest, the 432-acre farm is […]
By Emily Bender on Thursday, October 10th, 2019 in VCC Programs | No Comments
A partnership of Shenandoah Valley-based conservation groups will bring almost $1 million to the region to accelerate clean water practices and farmland protection. Today, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation […]
By Scott Kelly on Tuesday, September 17th, 2019 in VCC Programs | No Comments
As the first leaves begin to turn along the ridge lines that surround us, we are reminded that time brings change to VCC as well. Throughout our history, we have […]
By Scott Kelly on Friday, October 4th, 2019 in Land Conservation, Natural Resources, VCC Programs | No Comments
When John Sweet made the decision to donate his 400-acre Highland County farm to VCC, his hope was that the farm might be used to help educate future conservationists for […]
By Scott Kelly on Wednesday, August 28th, 2019 in VCC Programs | No Comments
Use the link below to read our 2018 Annual Report: VCC_Annual Report 2018
By Scott Kelly on Friday, June 21st, 2019 in VCC Programs | No Comments
Valley Conservation Council will soon be looking for a new Executive Director to lead the next chapter in VCC’s growth and development. Under the leadership of Natasha Skelton, VCC doubled […]
By Scott Kelly on Thursday, June 13th, 2019 in VCC Programs | No Comments
In 2017, I moved from a fulfilling career in a locally grown business to serving an organization and a mission that marched in line with my personal passion. Life in […]
By Scott Kelly on Tuesday, April 23rd, 2019 in VCC Programs | No Comments
VCC is currently seeking landowners to partner with to help protect our region’s waters today and into the future. If you or someone you know may be interested in considering […]
By Scott Kelly on Thursday, January 24th, 2019 in VCC Programs | No Comments
Valley Conservation Council and the Botetourt Community Partnership were highlighted in a recent article in the Fincastle Herald. This story detailed a tour the group took of Ballast Point Brewery. […]
By Scott Kelly on Tuesday, December 4th, 2018 in VCC Programs | No Comments
This October, Valley Conservation Council (VCC) celebrated the completion of its 50th conservation easement, a significant milestone in the organization’s history. Over the course of the past year, VCC has […]