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Lancaster is growing. There's no doubt about it. We are growing corn and cows. We are growing strawberries and soybeans. And we are growing our communities. As we are growing all of these things, we are trying to do it smarter and more sustainably. Find out more about our community of stewards and landowners below.

Iceland and Agriculture: How living in Iceland taught me to appreciate life in Lancaster County.

June 26, 2024

As someone who grew up in New York in the epitome of American suburbs, it shocked everyone – including myself, when I decided to attend college in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Most of my friends and family assumed I was moving to “the cornfields” and couldn’t quite understand the appeal of an area mainly surrounded by […]

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The Benefits of Silvopastures: What are silvopastures, and how do they benefit our farmland and waterways?

June 12, 2024

If you’ve been paying attention to our social media lately, you’ve probably read the phrase “silvopasture.” Silvopasture integrates trees, livestock, and pastures to improve animal health, soil health, biodiversity, and more. But how does it work?   Silvopasture: A Short History Years ago, it was common for farmers to allow their livestock to graze in […]

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The Art of Viticulture: What it is, how it works, and why it’s important to agriculture.

June 5, 2024

When thinking of Pennslyvania agriculture, local vineyards rarely come to mind. But did you know that PA is one of the nation’s top wine producers? (Not to mention the hundreds of table grapes sold every year!) Viticulture, or grape farming, is an important part of the agricultural community here in Lancaster County. But what makes […]

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Top “Picks” for the Best Berries: Where to get some of the best strawberries this season, according to LFT staff.

May 29, 2024

It’s officially strawberry season, and we can’t wait to hit the markets! Fresh, red strawberries are a staple of summers in Lancaster County, and stopping by a local stand or market guarantees the freshest batch and supports our farmers! If you’re new to the county or are looking for new markets to try this summer, […]

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Debunking Common Farm Myths: 4 of our most commonly heard farming misconceptions, debunked!

May 22, 2024

Agriculture is all around us. It provides us with the food we eat every day, and if you live in Lancaster County, you will likely drive past a farm at least once a week. Despite the amount of agriculture in Lancaster, we often encounter misconceptions about farming. So today, we’re debunking a few of these […]

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