Department of Conservation and Recreation
Conserve. Protect. Enjoy.
Department of Conservation and Recreation
Virginia’s working farms and forests, battlefields and other historic sites, natural areas, parks and rivers are critical to its economy, culture and quality of life. In 1999, the assembly and governor established the Virginia Land Conservation Foundation (VLCF) to fund protection of these resources. The interactive map below depicts VLCF-grant projects funded since 2000.
| Name: | Morse Brothers Farm (withdrawn) |
|---|---|
| Category: | Farmland Preservation |
| Grant Round: | FY21 Round 2 |
| Acres: | 106 |
| Locality: | Nelson County |
| Management Agency: | Virginia Outdoors Foundation |
| Owner: | Private |
| ConserveVirginia: | None |
| Amount Awarded: | $70,750.00 |
| Applicant: | Virginia Outdoors Foundation |
| Latitude: | 37.661073 |
| Longitude: | -78.903786 |
| Description: | Zachary and Daryl Morse, brothers and third-generation African American farmers in Nelson County, purchased 111 acres of clear-cut property adjacent to their family farm and wished to protect it with a conservation easement. They plan an agricultural enterprise combining cattle and hay production with a small vineyard and an event barn to draw people from the Capital region who would not normally have the opportunity to visit a working farm. They envisioned a retreat that welcomed families to a venue where they could enjoy a day in the country, picnic and walk along a trail system highlighting the streams and views of nearby Turner Mountain. The brothers were working with the U.S. Natural Resources Conservation Service to establish pastures and fence the streams so that they could showcase livestock production best-management practices. A small area of the property would not have been included in the easement for the event venue and parking area, leaving approximately 106 acres to be protected by a VOF perpetual easement. This property did not intersect with ConserveVirginia. This project was withdrawn. |
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