
Strategic Planning Workshop
November 3, 2016 the Strategic Plan Workshop was held. The forum was conducted with the aid and expertise of an experienced facilitator, Tim Ruebke, Executive Director of the Fairfield Center in Harrisonburg. Strategic Planning takes place every 4 years. Information gained from the workshop helps to guide the district in making upcoming plans of work. Twenty-two persons attended the day-long event, held in the Mezzanine of the Virginia Horse Center.

2016 NATURAL BRIDGE SOIL AND WATER AWARDS!
THE CLEAN WATER FARM AWARD The Natural Bridge Soil and Water Conservation District held their Annual Conservation Awards Dinner on October 19, 2016. The event was held at the Holiday Inn Express in Lexington. The 2016 Clean Water Farm Award was presented to Vest Farms of Natural Bridge. Accepting the award are members of the Vest Family. From left are: Anna Vest, Audra Upchurch, Sam Vest and wife Violet, Nora Upchurch, Sammy Vest, Lee Vest, and Tish Vest. DISTRICT FORESTR