Panorama Farms - Field Sport Concepts LTD.Field Sport Concepts LTD.

Panorama Farms is a true example of farmland preservation. Comprising 1,038 acres, it is located along the South Fork of the Rivanna River and adjacent to the Rivanna Reservoir. Its owners, recognizing the futility of small farm cattle production at the time, elected to develop a small portion of the property into low-density residential use with the stipulation that such development would protect the reservoir through the use of low-impact development strategies and conservation easements. McKee Carson implemented a cluster residential plan far removed from the reservoir, leaving more than 800 acres permanently dedicated to agriculture and outdoor recreational activities. The first residential development of this type in the County of Albemarle, this was an early precursor for the Rural Preservation Development Ordinance.

Today, the undeveloped portion of the farm serves as a cultural amenity for the region. The farm and its picturesque rolling terrain hosts numerous cross-country invitationals and dual meets, bringing in teams from all over the state. Income is also derived from fee-based mountain bike trails, seasonal dove hunting and, most significantly, a thriving composting business that serves the Central Virginia region.

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