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Category Archives: Portrait of a Steward

Bruce and Elaine Ingram, Craig County

Bruce Ingram’s dream was to own and protect rural land. Now he and his wife Elaine own and manage 442 acres of pristine mountain terrain.

Posted byAnita AngeloneOctober 1, 2020November 29, 2020Posted inPortrait of a Steward

Mariel Goss, Retreat Farm, Orange County

Mariel Goss brings heritage breeds together with prize-winning water quality protections on Retreat Farm.

Posted byAnita AngeloneSeptember 2, 2020September 2, 2020Posted inPortrait of a Steward

Ronnie Nuckols, Overhome Farm, Goochland County

Ronnie Nuckols learned how to make his farm the best it can be by taking advantage of educational resources offered by state agencies. Now he is a resource to others.

Posted byAnita AngeloneJuly 17, 2020August 13, 2020Posted inPortrait of a Steward2 Comments on Ronnie Nuckols, Overhome Farm, Goochland County

Steve Tipsword, Rockbridge County

When Steve Tipsword of Rockbridge County manages the forested areas of his property, he leaves behind a small footprint … by using hooves.

Posted byAnita AngeloneJune 18, 2020June 18, 2020Posted inPortrait of a Steward

Herbert Ridgway Collins, Caroline County

Herb Collins’ strong sense of the past and expert restoration skills have preserved his historic family farm for future generations.

Posted byAnita AngeloneMay 20, 2020July 2, 2020Posted inPortrait of a Steward7 Comments on Herbert Ridgway Collins, Caroline County

Janet Gayle Harris, King George County

Janet Gayle Harris’s Aspen Grove Farm has a storied past, but its present role teaching young people about wetland stewardship is one thing that will help ensure its future.

Posted byAnita AngeloneMarch 4, 2020March 23, 2020Posted inPortrait of a Steward

Ingram Family, Threlkeld Farm, Culpeper County

On Threlkeld Farm, an easement safeguards open space while organic practices build the soil.

Posted byAnita AngeloneFebruary 13, 2020February 13, 2020Posted inPortrait of a Steward6 Comments on Ingram Family, Threlkeld Farm, Culpeper County

Wingate “Winkie” Mackay-Smith, Clarke County

Clarke County has protected 24% of its land mass through conservation easements. Winkie Mackay-Smith is an important reason why.

Posted byAnita AngeloneNovember 7, 2019November 7, 2019Posted inPortrait of a StewardTags: Clarke County, conservation easement1 Comment on Wingate “Winkie” Mackay-Smith, Clarke County

Christie Reed Smith, Goochland County

Smith makes room for agriculture, wildlife habitat, and rescue-dog training on her 92-acre property in Goochland County.

Posted byAnita AngeloneSeptember 26, 2019September 26, 2019Posted inPortrait of a Steward1 Comment on Christie Reed Smith, Goochland County

Donald and Kevin Thayer, Washington County

The Thayers’ early support of conservation in Washington County has been key to VOF’s success in the region over the past 20 years.

Posted byAnita AngeloneAugust 6, 2019August 8, 2019Posted inPortrait of a Steward1 Comment on Donald and Kevin Thayer, Washington County

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