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The family has taken advantage of the full range of services available to prudent farmers - from the Soil Conservation Service, the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service, the Virginia Division of Forestry, and the Cooperative Extension Service.

Although Colonel Dickey modestly attributes the success of Wakefield Manor to his mother. Mrs. Lucas says otherwise. “He's a very good, careful and conscientious farmer," she said. * ifamHv is also committed to the long-term preservation of their land. In 1978. Col. and Mrs. Dickey placed Wakefield Manor in the Virginia Outdoor Foundation Scenic Easement Program. The easement protects the land forever against further subdivision, preserving its rural character and open space "In the field of conservation." Owings said before giving them the award," granting a Scenic Easement is about as far as you can go."

Also honored at the banquet were poster contest winners who had illustrated the Conservation weed’s theme: "Water for You and Me." Matthew Owings was the 1st place winner from Rappahannock. Jennifer Vierling. Doug Heflin and Mike Dunn won 2nd. 3rd and 4th places respectively.

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