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A look as the sun sets on Claxton Farm. Photo by Steven McBride.
“The Lord is my strength and song
Southern Appalachian Highlands productions along with cutting edge contribution to the purchase price.
and is become my salvation” Psalms 118:14
Conser va nc y’s (SA HC) Fa rm la nd Pres- agri-tourism. “This is a major gift to the com-
Sam’s Radiator
ervation Initiative grows with the addi- The farm is also the site of weddings munity from the Claxton family,” said
tion of Claxton Farm to 3,000 acres of and other special events. However, Albert Sneed, chair of the BCLCAB.
SAHC-protected working farmland. a November 2009 fire destroyed the “The mountain sides and mountain
& Auto Service
SAHC has partnered with landown- restored tobacco barn known as the tops are there for everyone to see and
ers and Flat Creek residents Porter and “Event Barn.” Martha Claxton said an- this land provides great habitat for
Call owner Sam McAbee
Martha Ann Claxton to permanently other facility will be built in its stead, wildlife. Claxton Farm is an important
conserve 480 acres of their 550-acre using timber harvested from the farm. piece of property because there are not
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property through a working lands con- “We want to share our farm and en- many pieces of land that large left in
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133 Broadway • Asheville, NC 28801
servation easement. joy having people come visit to see the the area. This is a positive first step to
“SAHC has been talking with the animals, walk the trails and share their protecting more land in Buncombe
family for almost three years about special occasions,” said Martha Ann County.”
options for placing their farm under Claxton. “There is a location on the The property contains working
Glenda Kay’s Salon
conservation,” said Carl Silverstein, farm, a spot in nature, we like to share farmland, a variety of healthy forest
executive director of SAHC. “Claxton where you don’t see any other build- types ranging in age from 30 to more
Farm is a landmark, a place that’s vis- ings, just mountain sides and pastures than 100 years old, significant wildlife
Heather Langford & Glenda Bastien
Color, Perms, Cuts, Highlights,
ited and enjoyed by many people. This with animals grazing on the hillsides.” habitat and 13,950 feet of tributaries
Waxing, Japanese Straightener
easement assures that it will be there to Claxton Farm rests in an area desig- of Flat Creek as well as portions of the
be enjoyed for future generations.” nated by the Buncombe County Land creek itself. Flat Creek is a tributary of
Walk-ins welcome.
Claxton Farm holds the largest intact Conservation Advisory Board (BCL- the French Broad River. The tract also
Open Monday – Saturday
breeding herd of registered Polled Her- CAB) as a high priority for protection boasts a rich diversity of native plant
828-484-9354
efords (beef cattle) in western North efforts. This is the first project of the species and encompasses its own wa-
Carolina. The farm incorporates tradi- BCLCAB in the northern part of Bun- tershed. Claxton Farm also includes a
235B Weaverville Hwy. Asheville NC 28804
tional farming including cattle and hay combe County. The property is near prominent ridgeline that can be seen
418 acres of conservation easements from the future Interstate 26 where it
held by SAHC and is also adjacent to intersects Flat Creek at Exit 17.
the 1,900-acre YoungLife tract. SAHC is a non-profit, charitable
The conservation easement was ap- organization whose mission is to pro-
praised at $6 million, and the Claxton tect the world’s oldest mountains for
family donated 84% of the easement the benefit of present and future gen-
Ask about A family-owned
value. The Buncombe County Land erations. The land trust works with
our national
business since
Conservation Program provided a individuals and local communities to
$769,000 grant to cover the purchase identify, preserve and manage the re-
warranty
1987
price and transaction costs. Commis- gion’s important lands. To learn more
From Tire Rotation to Major Repairs
sioner of Agriculture Steve Troxler and about SAHC and how to join the effort
the North Carolina Agricultural De- to protect the future of the southern
velopment and Farmland Preservation mountains, go to appalachian.org.
Trust Fund awarded a $200,000 state
Come by and meet our helpful,
grant to SAHC to match the county’s This special to the Tribune.
friendly staff.
Police locate cont...
(828) 658-3030
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“The patrol unit did an excellent
suspicious activities at the town- job following up on the activities,”
houses Jan. 30. Follow-up work by Guge said.
Experience • Dependability • Reliability
the department led to the recovery An investigation led to the arrest
of several stolen items, including a of Brigman, who lives nearby on
277 Weaverville Hwy. • Asheville, NC 28804
washer, dryer, sink, microwave and Cynthia Drive, and the identifica-
other various items. tion of his son as a suspect.
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