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Recipient of the 2009 Local
Clean Water & Bay Friendly Farm Award
for the Rappahannock
Watershed
Epiphany Bay Farm has received this
award based on conservation practices put into place
through programs administered by the Tri-County/City
Soil & Water Conservation District. These programs
help to preserve our natural resources, while enhancing
water quality in the Rappahannock Watershed and the
Chesapeake Bay. Some of the conservation measures
we have implemented on our farm include installing 4,000
feet of perimeter fence and over 1,000 feet of
cross-fencing suitable for horses. In addition,
installing 990 feet of pipeline and 4 automatic watering
troughs so fresh clean water is available to the horses
at all times. As well as establishing a rotational
paddock system to move the horses so a good grass cover
can be maintained and constructing a manure storage
facility that allows us to wait until the ground is
suitable for spreading manure. These practices
have been put into place over the past four years.
We are pleased and proud that our efforts have been
recognized.
Official Award Letter:
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