Rockfish Valley Farm

The Foundation intends to create on 45-acres a demonstration farm showcasing sustainable methods of cropping and raising livestock and other horticultural and agricultural products. Farmers and herders will demonstrate techniques each season to educate local landowners, school children, and other visitors. The vision is to promote and maintain the integrity of the Rockfish ecosystem and watershed. Riparian buffers, appropriate fencing, livestock rotation, off-river water sources, no-till cropping, alternative-powered wells and other practices will be on display. Primitive campsites designed to have minimal impact on the land and resources, complete with nearby wild foods, will be available to certain RVF members and volunteers. An objective is for the farm to be used for environmental and conservation education with both structured programs and self-guided tours with interpretive signs and displays.