Few people who drive through Nebraska Valley fail to notice the majestic old barn in the western corner of the meadow across from Jack and Nancy Bryant’s home. Both the meadow and the barn are remnants of Stowe’s agricultural history in an area that is now primarily residential.  By donating a conservation easement to Stowe Land Trust on the 5.7-acre meadow and barn, the Bryants have preserved an important part of Stowe’s history.

The meadow contains prime agriculture soils, a classification of soil that is not common in the Stowe area.  The adjacent landowner currently uses it for cattle grazing.

The Bryants have a special appreciation for Nebraska Valley and decided to take action to preserve the land they cherish.  Thanks to their generosity, the rustic, scenic vista of Nebraska Valley as looking across the Bryant’s meadow towards their barn can now be enjoyed by future generations.