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WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County is accepting applications for a new round of funding to help municipalities and conservation groups preserve open space, farmland, and other significant land resources …
Chester County Opens $2M Grant Program for Land Preservation Read More
What This Means for You Twenty-five farms totaling 1,905 acres are now permanently protected from housing or commercial development. The state invested nearly $7.1 million to purchase development rights from …
State Invests $7.1 Million to Preserve 1,905 Acres of Pennsylvania Farmland Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Beneath the banners and crowds of the Pennsylvania Farm Show on Friday, state leaders paused to honor a rarer sight than blue ribbons or prize livestock: family …
From Revolution to 2026: Pa. Honors Farms That Defied Time at Farm Show Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania moved aggressively in 2025 to shield its agricultural backbone from encroaching development, preserving hundreds of farms and thousands of acres of prime farmland through a statewide …
Pennsylvania Locks In Its Farmland as Millions Block the Bulldozers Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — The Chester County Agricultural Land Preservation Board has announced that applications are now being accepted for its two key farmland preservation initiatives, the Commonwealth/County Program and …
Chester County Opens Applications for Farm Preservation Programs Read More
PINE GROVE, PA — The Shapiro Administration this week announced a significant expansion of Pennsylvania’s Farm Vitality Grants, doubling the maximum funding available to support farmers in their strategic business …
Empowering Pennsylvania Farmers: Shapiro Administration Doubles Vital Grants to Secure Farming Futures Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Shapiro Administration has announced a $12 million investment to preserve 3,187 acres of farmland across 29 farms in 17 counties, reinforcing its commitment to protecting Pennsylvania’s …
Pennsylvania Invests $12 Million to Preserve 3,187 Acres of Farmland Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Shapiro Administration has announced an investment of $6.7 million to safeguard 1,837 acres of prime farmland across 19 farms in 16 counties. Through the Farmland Preservation …
Saving Farms, Securing Futures: Pennsylvania Invests $6.7M to Protect Vital Farmland from Development Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County Parks + Preservation has announced the successful preservation of more than 1,240 acres of open space in 2024, a milestone reflecting the county’s dedication …
Chester County Reports Preservation of Over 1,240 Acres in 2024 Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Agriculture is more than an industry in Pennsylvania—it’s a way of life passed down through generations. This legacy was celebrated on Friday at the 2025 Pennsylvania Farm Show, …
Honoring Generations of Grit: Meet the Families Powering Pennsylvania’s Farming Legacy Read More