Landscapes Newsletter


Landscapes Newsletter


Landscapes, the Valley Land Fund's newsletter, helps our members and friends stay informed of our progress and goals.

Our Spring 2010 issue discusses our most recent projects, and profiles DeWitt Thomson's efforts to expand organic farming in the Valley. You may download a copy of the pdf here.

Our Fall 2009 issue focused on the partnership between VLF and Gordon and Beth Cook of Flayvors of Cook Farm to preserve farmland in Hadley.  You may download a copy of the pdf here.

In Spring 2009 we profiled Rick Hanks, who with the help of VLF was finally able to buy the 43 acres adjacent to his farm on North East Street in Amherst.  This issue also highlights important new Federal and State tax incentives to preserve land. You may download a copy of the pdf here.

Our Fall 2008 issue gave advice for conserving your land in tough economic times, and profiled the efforts of VLF and Jonathan Carr to preserve 38 acres overlooking Lake Warner.  You may download a copy of the pdf here.

Our Spring 2008 issue focused on our efforts to preserve land surrounding Mt. Tom, expanding one of the region's most popular recreation areas.  You may download a copy of the pdf here.

Our premiere issue, Fall 2007, reviewed the efforts and mission of the Valley Land Fund, with a special focus on the accomplishments of 2007.  You may download a copy of the pdf here.

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