Tappahannock Main Street Program initiates Downtown Farmers' Market
The Tappahannock Main Street Program, the Town of Tappahannock and Essex County have planned a series of monthly Farmers’ Markets located in historic downtown Tappahannock. The markets are held from 9-1 pm on the third Saturday of each month starting July and running through October.
The Market features: vegetables and fruits; meats and seafood; garden plants and accessories; home made crafts and fine arts; and an assortment of restaurant and food vendors, as well as, music by local performers. The Market Manager is looking for fresh produce vendors to join the market especially seafood, cheese, eggs, herbs, honey, flowers and seedlings.
The Market is located on Cross Street, on Fountain Green, and when the size of market expands on the Courthouse Green, in historic downtown Tappahannock. The dates are July 17, August 21, September 18, and October 16 of this year. For more information go to www.tappahannockmarket.com
TRSWCD Staff Wins 2nd Annual Area III Outstanding District Challenge
The 71st Annual Meeting of the Virginia Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts (VASWCD) that was held December 6-8 at the Sheraton Hotel in Richmond proved to be an award winning event for the staff and directors of the Three Rivers Soil and Water Conservation District.
The theme of the event, “VA Districts: Conservation in Action; Showcasing District Work,” emphasized the conservation work being accomplished by the Soil and Water Conservation Districts across the state, with special emphasis to the ongoing support provided by the many local, regional, state, and national partners working collaboratively.
On Monday, December 8, the Three Rivers SWCD was recognized as the winner of the 2nd Annual Area III Outstanding District Challenge, an awards program created to recognize an outstanding SWCD and staff within Area III that consistently goes above and beyond what is expected and to recognize that district’s exceptional contributions and accomplishments. The District received an engraved trophy, and all members of the Three Rivers staff received cash awards.
Three Rivers Soil and Water Conservation District (TRSWCD) covers the Middle Peninsula of Virginia, between the Rappahannock River in the North to the York / Mattaponi / Pamunkey in the South. The district covers three counties, Essex, King William and King & Queen.
Three Rivers is a political subdivision of state government that acts as a non-profit. We promote responsible land use decisions for the conservation, protection, and improvement of soil and water resources through partnering, technical guidance, and education. In Virginia, there are 47 conservation districts. We are overseen by six elected and two appointed officials who are often natural resource professionals and active community members.
Technical assistance and education are very important parts of our commitment to conserving our natural resources. We not only provide a service (technical and monetary assistance) to agricultural producers/landowners, but we also serve as a resource and technical advisor to homeowners, real estate groups, watershed councils, schools, local governments and many others. Our programs are focused on protecting or improving water quality and natural resources for the benefit of residents.
Three Rivers Soil & Water Conservation District • 772 Richmond Beach Road • P.O.Box 815 • Tappahannock • VA • 22560-0815
