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| Name: | Morse Brothers Farm (withdrawn) |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, received VLCF funding to place a conservation easement over 106 acres of farmland. They planned 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. This project was withdrawn. |
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