“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.