Forest Farms; Stafford VA
- Catalyzing Agroforestry
- Jun 25
- 2 min read
Updated: Jun 26
Contact name
Koorosh Farchadi
Farm or Agroforestry Project name
Forest Farms
Agroforestry practices
Forest Farming
Silvopasture
Alley Cropping
Riparian Buffers
Agroforestry Summary
The combined 51-acre plot consists of a central road through the central areas of the farm, plus a section of Horsepen Run creek which flows into the Rappahannock River from the west and south.
The topography is varied, with many hills and valleys too. This provides for some areas of well-drained soil and the ability to add water features beyond an existing one-third-acre pond to slow, catch, and clean water before it enters the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
The project has the potential to create ecosystem services that benefit communities downriver, including cleaning water for down-river communities.
The neighborhood itself is rapidly changing from a farming community to ex-urban cluster sprawl. In 2023, at least six new homes were built on cleared three-acre lots. At the current rate of construction, natural areas and ecosystems in the region will become further segmented.
Agroforestry Goals
We hope our emergent concept of eco-friendly land management will become a model for other fast developing areas in Virginia, and beyond.
We’re designing the concept to preserve and maintain a sustainable ecosystem for local food production, educational, and leisure purposes, while also developing an onsite community with a close relationship with the land.
Our goal is that Forest Farms blossoms into an innovative agribusiness incubator for both locals and visitors to this region.
We strive to develop the project with minimal damage to this pristine area.
Are you be willing to be contacted by people who are interested in agroforestry?
Yes
Are you open or available for visitors?
By appointment only - farm/business
Links to website, social media, etc., if applicable.
