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HARRISBURG, PA — In a decisive step to safeguard its agricultural heritage, Pennsylvania recently announced an investment of over $6.7 million to purchase development rights for nearly 2,000 acres across …
Pennsylvania’s Farmland Gamble: Millions Spent to Save Fields While Housing Crisis Looms! Read More
DOVER, DE — The Delaware Department of Agriculture recently announced the 28th round of easement selections by the Delaware Agricultural Lands Preservation, securing the future of 40 farms and 2,262 acres …
Delaware Agricultural Lands Preservation Announces 28th Round of Easement Selections Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Shapiro Administration announced on Thursday a significant step in protecting Pennsylvania’s agricultural heritage by purchasing development rights for 2,629 acres on 28 farms across 19 counties. …
Pennsylvania Commits to Preserving Farmland with $9.8 Million Investment Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Shapiro Administration recently announced the permanent protection of 2,250 acres across 28 farms in 15 counties from potential residential or commercial development. This initiative, part of …
Chester County Farms Secured for Future Generations Amid Statewide Conservation Effort Read More
HORSHAM, PA — Montgomery County citizens are beaming with pride today as a cherished part of their community, the Pennypack Farm property adjacent to the College Settlement camps in Horsham, …
Montgomery County Rings in Farm Preservation Milestone: Pennypack Farm Stands Tall in County Legacy Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Shapiro Administration recently disclosed that 1,519 acres covering 22 farms across 11 counties have been permanently safeguarded from residential or commercial development. The preservation of these …
Pennsylvania Preserves 1,519 Acres on 22 Farms Across 11 Counties Read More PENNSYLVANIA — The Shapiro Administration recently announced the permanent preservation of 2,553 acres spread across 30 farms in 21 counties. This measure effectively safeguards these lands from any future residential …
Shapiro Administration Announces Preservation of Over 2,500 Acres of Prime Farmland in Pennsylvania Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture recently announced that it has preserved 2,645 acres on 35 farms across 18 counties, safeguarding them from future development. This $8.64 million investment secures …
Pennsylvania Commits $8.6 Million to Preserve 35 Farms and 2,645 Acres Across 18 Counties Read More
Chester County and Pennsylvania’s agricultural easement and open space programs, while seemingly a commendable effort to conserve the environment and maintain the rural charm of these areas, have inadvertently led …
The Unseen Consequences of Agricultural Easement and Open Space Programs Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell, and Michelle Kichline recently approved the preservation of the 101-acre Kavanagh Farm, located in Upper Oxford Township. The County’s Department …
Chester County Preserves 101-Acre Kavanagh Farm in Upper Oxford Township Read More