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Conservation and Agriculture

The Shenandoah Valley is one of our nation’s most iconic landscapes, rich in extraordinary natural and historic resources deserving of protection. Yet, permanent land protection and stewardship to protect these important resources face significant challenges.

Alliance for the Shenandoah Valley serves as a resource for landowners, providing accurate information and options for land conservation. The Alliance also partners with local land trusts to connect landowners with available conservation services. Additionally, the Alliance advocates for much-needed local, state and federal funding to support the protection of farmland, forestland and battlefields.

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Conservation Landowner Profiles

Fall view from Route 340 with a golden field in the foreground and mountains in the background under a bright blue sky with wispy clouds.

Transportation Planning & Land Conservation go Hand-in-Hand

A farmer stands in front of a solar array in a green pasture with a cow peeking out from behind the panels.

Solar part of farm lifestyle for Liskey family

About 25 people are standing in a field in the afternoon sun listening to someone talk about framing practices.

A happy farm and a healthy watershed in Page County

Robert Hupman is showing Taylor Evans from Valley Conservation Council the resources they're protecting together which include lush green fields and wooded areas.

Catching the Land Protection Bug

This summer, more than 60 area producers joined Shenandoah Valley Conservation Collaborative (SVCC) partners to tour two local farms.

Summer 2021 Pasture Walks

Browntown residents learned how land protection is a great tool to protect family farms and improve water quality.

Browntown Community Members Learn About Conservation Easements

Current Conservation and Agriculture Projects

Reservoir in the George Washington National Forest at sunset.

Shenandoah Mountain National Scenic Area

Shenandoah Valley Fund

Shenandoah County Land Conservation

A small creek winds through a bank with lush plants, white and purple flowers alongside a field.

Smith Creek Showcase Watershed

Shenandoah Rail Trail

Shenandoah Valley Conservation Collaborative

Recent News

Trying Something New in Smith Creek Watershed

One of the challenges of farming is how difficult it can be to try new methods—even if they have been shown to lead to reduced costs, increased productivity or improved farm health.

Expanding the Grassland Habitat Program

We are eager to assist farmers in adopting new bird-friendly practices such as delayed spring haying and summer pasture stockpiling.

Bringing All Resources

By weaving together the conservation staff knowledge and all available funding sources, we are able to channel resources to achieve the greatest impact.

All Conservation and Agriculture News

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