35 Culpeper Street
Warrenton, VA 20186
540-422-8280
FAX: 540-422-8277
AgDevelopment@FauquierCounty.gov

Mission

To promote the agriculture industry within Fauquier County, to increase the economic viability of farming and to advise the Fauquier County Board of Supervisors on matters affecting the agricultural economy and its development.

Hours

8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Agricultural Development

Ray Pickering
Director
PHONE: 540-422-8280
FAX: 540-422-8277

Wayne Harne
Conservation Easement/Land Use Inspector, Staff
PHONE: 540-270-2544

Judith Dodson
PDR Program Associate
PHONE: 540-422-8280
FAX: 540-422-8277

Current Events & News

• Fauquier County Staff is conducting a survey of local farmers to get a better understanding of agricultural trends and needs in Fauquier. If you own or lease farmland in Fauquier County, please take a moment to complete this survey.
  
  
• The Northern Piedmont Beginning Farmer Program is in full swing for 2013. This Program was made possible through a grant from the Virginia Beginning Farmer and Rancher Coalition Project through Virginia Tech. If you have questions about the Program or are interested in participating, please contact Jim Hilleary at coordinator@fauquiereducationfarm.info
  
  
• A new workbook to help farmers plan the transition of their farm or forest property from one generation to another is now available from Virginia Cooperative Extension. “Planning the Future of Your Farm: A Workbook Supporting Farm Transfer Decisions” contains useful information on developing a vision for the future, evaluating your farm resources, farm transfer tools and meeting with professional advisors. Click on this link to learn more. Copies are now available at the Agricultural Development Department office.
  
  
• Check out the Fauquier Fresh Brochure (last updated 11/1/11)
  
  
• Hear about the importance of “local” food in this video produced by Virginia Farm Bureau and featuring Tom Davenport (owner of Hollin Farms in Delaplane) and Matt Benson of Virginia Cooperative Extension.Link
  
  

Purchase of Development Rights Program

• Public Notice - New application is May 20, 2013 through July 31, 2013
• Application
• PDR Change of Ownership Form (Enter information and print out form.)
• Presentation to Pennsylvania Farm - land Preservation Association: 5/18/11
• Virginia Association of Counties 2006 Achievement Award Presented to Fauquier County
• PDR Progress Report for 2013
• Deed of Easement
  

Other Relevant County Links

• Johnson Grass in Fauquier County
• Special Land Use Requirements
• Agricultural Advisory Committee
• John Marshall Soil & Water Conservation District

External Sites

• Johnsongrass Control Program - click on County Ordinance 18.5, Article II
• USDA Statistics
• VA Dept of Agriculture & Consumer Services (VDACS)