“The mission shall be to protect the natural diversity, agricultural vitality and rural character of Green Valley by overseeing the preservation, monitoring and management of the natural and agricultural lands and by fostering an appreciation and understanding of the environment, the connection to regional food systems, and a healthy lifestyle.”
- Mission Statement of the GVAC

Goals of the Green Valley Agricultural Conservancy:

  • Oversee a conservation easement program to protect significant, scenic and agricultural lands based on developing solid partnerships with landowners for the mutually beneficial goal of practicing excellent stewardship.
  • Support the establishment and management of the Green Valley Farm Stand to sustain the heart of the agricultural operation by providing local produce, connections to regional farming activities, and community engagement.
  • Utilize farm leases, management agreements, farm subsidies and other tools to support and improve the agricultural production of Middle Green Valley as well as the region as a whole.
  • Provide educational and related interpretive opportunities to foster appreciation and understanding of the natural environment and regional food systems.
  • Support the establishment of a stewardship ethic that encourages the conservation of resources, responsible development practices and community participation.
  • Effectively communicate with the community and the public to promote greater involvement in Conservancy activities and the region as a whole.
  • Create and implement a fair, effective process for design review of all built improvements within Middle Green Valley.
  • Continually improve the effectiveness and involvement of the board, staff and volunteers.
  • Obtain and manage funds to carry out the Conservancy’s work in a fiscally responsible manner.