Tag: farmland preservation
Pipeline project pits Union Co. family against state
A natural gas pipeline project in Marysville has many wondering about the future of farmland preservation in Ohio.
Three Western PA farms recognized as Century Farms
Families from Beaver, Butler and Indiana counties were honored for keeping the family farm going for more than 100 years.
Pennsylvania leads nation in farmland preservation
Pennsylvania's Agricultural Land Preservation Board at its April 15 meeting safeguarded 3,134 additional acres on 31 farms in 17 counties.
Easements can restore wetlands or preserve working farm ground
The USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service is currently accepting applications for programs that protect wetlands, agricultural lands and grasslands.
Farms added to Pennsylvania farmland preservation program
On Dec. 13, Pennsylvania's Agricultural Land Preservation Board safeguarded 1,974 additional acres on 28 farms in 14 counties through the state.
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.
Pa. protects 2,303 acres of farmland
Pennsylvania's Agricultural Land Preservation Board recently permanently preserved 2,303 acres on 30 farms in 16 counties for agricultural production.
Pa. amends eminent domain laws
Pennsylvania legislation amends eminent domain laws. Now known as Act 45, it limits the ability to use eminent domain on land in conservation easements.
Pa. touts 550,0000 acres of preserved farmland in 30 years
The Pennsylvania Secretary of Agriculture recently announced that the state has preserved 550,000 acres of farmland over the last three decades.
Farmland access toolkit helps farmers
The Center for Agriculture and Food Systems at Vermont Law School launched a resource to help landowners affordably access, transfer and conserve farmland.
