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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
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
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
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania is doubling down on its commitment to protecting farmland, announcing a bold $10.2 million investment to shield 2,842 acres across 31 farms in 13 counties from …
Pennsylvania’s $10.2 Million Farmland Preservation Push Sparks Debate on Housing Crisis and Food Security Read More 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
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a fresh initiative aimed at addressing blight and fostering community revitalization across the country, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) have introduced …
Revitalizing America: Senators Introduce Game-Changing Land Banking Act Read More