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Stevenson Century Farm
132 acres | Anderson & Oconee Counties
Stevenson Century Farm is a fourth-generation cattle and poultry farm spanning 132 acres along the Anderson–Oconee County line near Townville.
Protected through a conservation easement with Upstate Forever, the property preserves productive farmland, forested waterways, and the agricultural heritage of a rapidly growing region.
Project funders include the the Oconee County Conservation Bank, South Carolina Conservation Bank, and Upstate Land Conservation Fund.
Protecting Working land and Water Resources
Approximately 75% of the property consists of Prime Soils or Soils of Statewide Importance, supporting a long history of agricultural production. The farm currently includes poultry operations, row crops, open fields, and plans for expanded cattle grazing in the future.
More than 4,000 linear feet of streams and riparian habitat associated with Little Beaverdam Creek flow through the property toward Lake Hartwell. Forested buffers along these waterways help protect water quality while providing habitat for wildlife throughout the Southern Outer Piedmont landscape.
Conserving Rural Character
Located near several other protected properties, including Beaverdam Creek Waterfowl Management Area and multiple Upstate Forever conservation easements, Stevenson Century Farm strengthens a growing network of conserved farmland and natural areas in northern Anderson County.
As development pressure continues to expand across the region, the conservation easement ensures this longtime family farm can continue supporting agriculture while preserving the scenic rural character of the surrounding community for generations to come.
Want to protect your land?
Conservation easements are a voluntary, permanent way landowners can protect special places from development. For more information about partnering with UF to conserve your property, please contact our nationally-accredited Land Trust at landtrust@upstateforever.org.
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