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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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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Strasburg Half Marathon & 5K | Benefiting LFT
October 8, 2022
RunPA presents Strasburg’s first Half Marathon and 5K benefiting LFT! RunPA is pleased to bring a new half marathon to Lancaster County. Located in the heart of Amish Country where the whistle of steam engines echoes in the distance, you’ll run the rolling hills through some of the best farmland in the area – most […]
read moreFall on the Farm
October 28, 2022
Lancaster Farmland Trust invites you to celebrate fall harvest in Lancaster County! Join us on a preserved farm to enjoy music, local foods, and drinks around the fire! Be sure to check out our Preserved Farm Market and agritainment provided by Elizabeth Farms! More details coming soon!
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.