PROCLAMATION TO RECOGNIZE the Leonard Family for their outstanding farm
conservation management practices
WHEREAS, the John Marshall Soil and Water Conservation District (JMSWCD) serves this community through programs and activities that enhance water quality of our surface and ground waters; while conserving and protecting our natural resources.
the JMSWCD, in cooperation with the Virginia Department of Conservation
and Recreation, selects and recognizes farmers who demonstrate outstanding
management practices which conserve our precious natural resources through
the Bay Friendly Clean Water Farm Award Program.
the John Marshall Soil and Water Conservation District
has selected Al-Mara Farm, Inc., owned and operated by the Leonard Family,
as the Bay Friendly Clean Water Farm Award Program recipient of
That the Leonard Family demonstrates a commitment to the conservation of
the natural resources on their farm through:
of the art dairy farming practices;
· A long-standing commitment to soil and water conservation;
Implementation of a farm nutrient management plan; and
agricultural educational opportunities for school children and the general
public; now, therefore, be it
PROCLAIMED by the Fauquier County
Board of Supervisors this 21st day of January 2003, That the
Leonard Family is hereby commended for their commitment to protecting and
enhancing waters that flow beyond farm boundaries, and for the
conservation ethic demonstrated through their farm management practices.
Harry F. Atherton
Chairman of the Board