Results of a statewide survey shows widespread support for using government resources to protect open spaces. The Virginia Outdoors Survey was conducted by Virginia Commonwealth University for the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation and surveyed 3,300-household by mail. Highlights: Q- Do you favor outright purchase from willing sellers as an appropraite tool for conserving [...]

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According to the 2002 U.S. Agricultural Census: Farm land in Hanover County has declined 46.2% since 1950. Over fifty years ago, 186,745 acres were farmed; by 2002, this figure dropped to 100,537 acres. In 1950, there were 1,859 farms compared to 682 in 2002 – a 63% decline! Since 1950, Hanover County has lost 72% [...]

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