Join friends and neighbors for a casual evening to learn more about conservation and land management funding and technical assistance!
The evening will be facilitated by staff from the John Marshall Soil and Water Conservation District, Fauquier County’s Department of Agricultural Development, the Natural Resource Conservation Service and The Piedmont Environmental Council.
Workshop hosts will go over the basics of conservation easements, including opportunities to participate in the Fauquier County Purchase of Development Rights (PDR) program and/or enroll in the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Agricultural Land Easement (ALE) program, and learn more about agricultural cost-share programs offered by the Soil and Water Conservation District, for practices like livestock fencing and alternative watering systems, and programs like the Virginia Grassland Bird Initiative to enhance wildlife and pollinators.
The event is informal and designed for neighbors to learn from each other’s experiences and engage with the organizations before and after the presentation. Hosts will be available following presentations to discuss which programs might be a good fit for your property and long-term goals.
The event is free and open to the public. While this event is in Fauquier County, much of the information is relevant to other geographies and all are welcome to attend.
Pre-registration on Eventbrite is required as space is limited. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.
Photo credit: Piedmont Environmental Council