by sahcadmin | Feb 3, 2016 | Farm Workshops, Our Community Farm
Why choose a two-wheel tractor for your home garden or small farmstead, instead of a standard four-wheel tractor or tiller? This small but mighty tractor is a versatile investment. With over forty implements available, it is designed to be an all-in-one performer for...
by sahcadmin | Jan 25, 2016 | Highlands of Roan, Land Protection and Landowner Stories
Located less than 2 miles from the Appalachian Trail and the Roan Mountain Rhododendron Gardens, the 48-acre Broad Branch tract adjoins Pisgah National Forest and contains a broad mix of habitat. We acquired it in December, and plan to own and manage it for long-term...
by sahcadmin | Jan 21, 2016 | Farmland Conservation, French Broad River Valley, Land Protection and Landowner Stories
“This project represents five years of hard work by the land trust, the landowner, and the agencies involved,” said Farmland Program Director William Hamilton. “This farm is representative of agriculture in Western North Carolina, and we are thrilled that the Reeves...
by sahcadmin | Dec 31, 2015 | Member and Donor Stories
We’d like to extend a special ‘thank you’ to the Barnhardt family, who have been passionate supporters of SAHC for years and who graciously shared this message about why they support local land and water conservation. “To whom much is given,...
by sahcadmin | Dec 17, 2015 | Black Mountains, Farmland Conservation, Land Protection and Landowner Stories
This year, SAHC protected a bucolic stretch of land along the Drovers’ Road Scenic Byway in Fairview. We placed 30 acres of fertile bottomland into conservation easements to safeguard the scenic vistas of the valley and working, productive agricultural land. The three...
