The State Farm

The State Farm

Success Stories   Restoring the James River at The State Farm Spring 2021 Buffer Planting at the State Farm, Goochland I Problem: A comprehensive conservation plan was needed to keep cattle from steams and restore streamside forests and wetlands. I...
James Monroe’s Highland

James Monroe’s Highland

Success Stories   James Monroe’s Highland I Problem: Invasive vines, shrubs, and trees were choking out native plants and impeding enjoyment of the trails. I Solution: To establish a healthy native-species riparian buffer by clearing out invasive...
Stoney Crest Farm

Stoney Crest Farm

Success Stories   Stoney Crest Farm I Problem: Active cattle farm in Albemarle County needed cattle exclusion fencing and restoration of riparian forest I Solution: Fencing and alternative livestock watering; riparian forest buffer planting I...
The State Farm

The State Farm

Success Stories   Restoring the James River at The State Farm I Problem: Years of use and lack of available coordinated planning had reduced the size and effectiveness of riparian buffers on the farm’s many streams. I Solution: The farm need to...
Ronnie Nuckols, Overhome Farm

Ronnie Nuckols, Overhome Farm

Success Stories   Ronnie Nuckols, Overhome Farm I Problem: New to raising cattle, Ronnie Nuckols needed to manage his herd while protecting his land. I Solution: Improve fencing, add alternative livestock watering sources, and designate wooded buffer...