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Nation-Leading Pennsylvania Farmland Preservation Program Ends Year with 177 Farms, 14, 727 Acres Preserved

December 12, 2020December 12, 2020 - by MyChesCo

HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania safeguarded 2,710 acres on 32 farms in 17 counties through the state’s nation-leading Farmland Preservation Program. In 2020, the state board, in collaboration with county boards, …

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DCNR Seeking Applicants for 2021 Trail Advisory Committee
Government / Pennsylvania

DCNR Seeking Applicants For 2021 Trail Advisory Committee

October 14, 2020October 14, 2020 - by MyChesCo

HARRISBURG, PA — Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams announced her department is seeking applicants for five open positions on the 2021 Pennsylvania Trails Advisory Committee.

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The Brandywine Creek Greenway Celebrates a Milestone Anniversary and Announces New Photo Contest
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The Brandywine Creek Greenway Celebrates a Milestone Anniversary and Announces New Photo Contest

October 9, 2020October 8, 2020 - by MyChesCo

CHADDS FORD, PA — In celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Brandywine Creek Greenway, the Brandywine Conservancy announced a new photo contest titled “Experience the Brandywine,” running until October …

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Kennett Township Celebrates the Reopening of Chandler Mill Bridge
Kennett Township

Kennett Township Celebrates the Reopening of Chandler Mill Bridge

October 4, 2020October 3, 2020 - by MyChesCo

KENNETT TOWNSHIP, PA — On Friday, October 2nd, a small ceremony was held to officially announce and celebrate the reopening of the historic Chandler Mill Bridge in Kennett Township.

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Pennsylvania Invests $9.4 Million to Ensure 33 Farms in 16 Counties Will Produce Agriculture for Future
Government / Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Invests $9.4 Million to Ensure 33 Farms in 16 Counties Will Produce Agriculture for Future

August 22, 2020August 21, 2020 - by MyChesCo

HARRISBURG, PA — Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding recently announced that Pennsylvania’s Agricultural Land Preservation Board added 2,512 acres on 33 farms in 16 counties to the nation’s leading farmland preservation …

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PA Secretary of Agriculture: Urbanization Threatens Agricultural Lands, Farmland Preservation Key to Future of Food Security
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PA Secretary of Agriculture: Urbanization Threatens Agricultural Lands, Farmland Preservation Key to Future of Food Security

June 12, 2020June 12, 2020 - by MyChesCo

MECHANICSBURG, PA — At the Deckman family farm in Cumberland County today, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced an $11.9 million investment in food security by safeguarding 4,432 acres on 48 …

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Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Adds 39 Farms, 2,848 Acres to Nation-Leading Farmland Preservation Program

February 21, 2020February 21, 2020 - by MyChesCo

HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s Agricultural Land Preservation Board this week safeguarded 2,848 additional acres on 39 farms in 19 counties through the state’s nation-leading farmland preservation program. Since 1988, state, …

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Pennsylvania Adds 29 Farms, 2,450 Acres to Nation-Leading Farmland Preservation Program
Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Adds 29 Farms, 2,450 Acres to Nation-Leading Farmland Preservation Program

December 17, 2019December 16, 2019 - by MyChesCo

HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s Agricultural Land Preservation Board safeguarded 2,450 additional acres on 29 farms in 16 counties through the state’s nation-leading farmland preservation program. The state board, in partnership with …

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Farming in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Safeguards 27 Farms in 15 Counties for Permanent Ag Production

October 14, 2019October 13, 2019 - by MyChesCo

HARRISBURG, PA — The farms protected at Thursday’s meeting of the Pennsylvania Agricultural Land Preservation Board represent targeted investments in the future of farming, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding said.

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Agricultural Land, Farmland
News

Chester County Announces Opportunities for Farmland Preservation Program Funding

June 22, 2019June 22, 2019 - by MyChesCo

WEST CHESTER, PA — The Chester County Department of Open Space Preservation and the Agricultural Land Preservation Board are accepting applications for two competitive farm preservation programs funded by the …

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