Tag: farmland
Belmont SWCD offers ag easement purchase program
Belmont County farmland owners are now able to participate in the Ohio Department of Agriculture's Clean Ohio Local Agricultural Easement Purchase Program.
Understanding farm easements takes time, research
Many people are interested in protecting their farmland, forestland or some mix in-between. Here are some steps to consider land easements.
Renting cropland still competitive
Although rent prices have remained fairly flat the past two years, it's still a competitive market if you want to add more acreage, or keep the acres you already farm.
Farmland values still inching upward
Farmland values are still increasing overall, but location is key, and some counties are seeing a decrease.
Land trust starts pilot program to build farms in northwest Ohio
Black Swamp Conservancy will use long-term lease agreements to provide aspiring farmers affordable access to land in 16 eligible counties in northwest Ohio.
Losing our connection to the land
As agriculture becomes more corporate, farmers and their families lose their connection to the land.
5 things to know about farmland leases
Unsure about the legalities surrounding farmland leases? Check out these five things you should know before making an agreement.
Pa. farmland preservation reaches $1 billion milestone
The Pennsylvania farmland preservation marked a milestone in the history of the nation-leading program, committing more than $1 billion since 1988.
Pennsylvania preserves farms in 20 counties
Pennsylvania’s Agricultural Land Preservation Board approved conservation easement purchases that will protect another 29 farms totaling 2,093 acres.
Meet me by the old oak tree
Judith Sutherland reflects on the way trees in fields on farms serve as a marker for those of us who grow up in the wide-open spaces of farmland.
