Corbin Hall Farm in Middlesex County near the small waterfront community of Water View was one of 10 winners of the Virginia Grand Basin Clean Water Farm Awards for 2025, Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced recently. These awards recognize outstanding agricultural operations across the state for their leadership in soil and water conservation, a release stated. Each of the distinguished farms represent one of Virginia’s major river basins. “Virginia’s farmers are environmental stewards whose innovation and hard work sustain both our economy and natural resources,” said Youngkin. Administered by the Virginia Department of Conservation in partnership with Virginia’s 47 soil and water conservation districts, the Clean Water Farm Awards honor exceptional farmers who demonstrate innovative best management practices that protect soil health and water quality across Virginia. These practices include no-till practices, planting cover crops, establishing rotational grazing practices and alternative w...