To preserve and steward the beautiful, productive farmland of Lancaster County that reflects our heritage, supports our economy, protects our environment, nourishes our health, and enhances our quality of life.
Land Worth Preserving
Once our precious farmland is paved over, we can never get it back. That's why it's so critical to preserve the valuable acres we have left.
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Our promise to our landowners and our community is to preserve and protect land and water.
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Making a
Lasting Impact
By preserving farmland, we are investing in our community and shaping the future in a very real and positive way.
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featured events
The Great Farmland Preservation Train Ride / Summer Picnic
September 24, 2019
Join us for the afternoon so we can say “thank you” to our supporters…
read moreLancaster County Ag Week
October 6, 2019
Join Lancaster Farmland Trust in celebrating Lancaster agriculture! Lancaster Agriculture Week is celebrated October 6th-13th through daily events designed to inform and raise awareness of our local agricultural community. More information on how you can participate can be found on the Lancaster County Agriculture Council’s website or by clicking this link: https://www.lancasteragcouncil.com/events/lancaster-county-ag-week
read moreYou can help to shape our future by protecting the farmland that sustains our community.
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Lancaster County farmland is threatened...
1,200
acres of farmland are lost to development each year
300,000
acres of land are unprotected and at risk of being developed
20%
population increase over the next 20 years
Become a partner to help protect and steward the valuable acres that remain in Lancaster County.