Gov. Tim Kaine talks with Corotoman Farm owner Mark Thompson about the practices the farm follows to protect the waters of the Chesapeake Bay. Kaine was presenting an award to the farmers for their efforts.

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Tagged: Chesapeake Bay, Corotoman Farm, farm, Gov. Tim Kaine, Upperville

Gov. Tim Kaine talks with Corotoman Farm owner Mark Thompson, manager Dave Helmick and Larry Wilkinson, a District Conservationist, about the farm's alternative water supply for livestock. This water source is brought to the animals, which helps keep the livestock out of streams and ponds, which helps keep the Chesapeake Bay clean.

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Tagged: Chesapeake Bay, Corotoman Farm, environment, farm, Gov. Tim Kaine, Upperville, water

Gov. Tim Kaine speaks at Corotoman Farm, just north of Upperville, where he presented an award to the farm for following practices that help protect the Chesapeake Bay.

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Tagged: Chesapeake Bay, Corotoman Farm, environment, farm, Gov. Tim Kaine, Upperville, water

While presenting an award to Corotoman Farm for their help in keeping the Chesapeake Bay clean, Gov. Tim Kaine speaks with Chase Curbow, 11. Curbow's grandfather tells the governor that Chase missed school to meet him. Gov. Kaine tells Chase to find a piece of paper and he'll write him an excuse for missing school.

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Tagged: Chesapeake Bay, Corotoman Farm, environment, farm, Gov. Tim Kaine, Upperville, water

Gov. Tim Kaine writes an excuse for Chase Curbow, 11, who missed school to attend the award ceremony. Kaine was presenting an award to Corotoman Farm for their efforts in protecting the Chesapeake Bay.

Photo: Tracy A. Woodward, Washington Post

Tagged: Chesapeake Bay, Corotoman Farm, environment, farm, Gov. Tim Kaine, Upperville, water