§ 10.1-217.3. (Effective October 1, 2008) Purpose of Foundation; establishment of Chippokes Plantation Model Far...
The purpose of this Foundation shall be to plan, manage and provide financial and material resources and technical assistance for the development, maintenance and operation of the Chippokes Plantation Model Farm and the Agriculture and Forestry Center, which shall be established at Chippokes Plantation State Park, or a portion thereof, subject to the approval of the Director of the Department of Conservation and Recreation. The model farm shall be a working farm of diversified operation, utilizing modern practices which shall display and interpret for the public the daily activities of farming and contribute to the public's knowledge of agricultural production. The model farm may be operated under a lease or contract between the Director of the Department of Conservation and Recreation and the Foundation.
The Foundation will provide interpretation of day-to-day activities of farm life and the transition of agricultural and forestry equipment and practices during the past three centuries through the Agriculture and Forestry Center, sawmill, antique farm and forest equipment displays and best management practices for agriculture. The consent and approval of the General Assembly shall not be required therefor.
(1977, c. 57, § 3.1-22.9; 1984, c. 750; 1986, c. 390; 2008, c. 860.)
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