Jefferson County and Jefferson Land Trust will use this grant to acquire a conservation easement on the 180 acre Glendale Farm, just south of Chimacum. Glendale Farm is one of the largest parcels in the County still in active agricultural use.  It is located at the confluence of Beaver and Center Valleys, the two largest agriculturally zoned areas in the county.  It has been a farm since 1857, with a history of dairy and cheese production, and is currently an organic beef operation.  Glendale and other farms nearby are agriculturally zoned, though their proximity to the commercial Chimacum intersection is a potential future threat from commercial and residential creep.  Zoning allows for up to 12 additional housesites on the property, and nearby farms are being subdivided for residential use. Restoration efforts include installation of a solar system and increased efficiency of the irrigation system.  Better efficiency will improve the carrying capacity of the farm and increase the diversity of production.  Conservation values of the farm include 150 acres of pasture of prime soils, 23 acres of forest, over 1/2 mile of Chimacum Creek, scenic vistas from two rural arterials and habitat for salmon, trumpeter swans, eagles, hawks, and many other species.  The highly visible, scenic vistas of this farm define the rural character of east Jefferson County, and protection of the strategically located property will set the tone for the viability of our agricultural community.  The County and Land Trust will co-hold the easement.