The work of stewardship never ends.
But we’re not complaining.

What is farmland stewardship?

Stewardship is the practice of caring for a property over time. For us, stewarding land means ensuring preserved farms stay protected forever. To do this, our staff members perform annual monitoring visits to each of our preserved properties.

How It Works

Why do we monitor properties?

When Lancaster Farmland Trust preserves a farm, we do so in perpetuity. From that moment on, we assume the responsibility for stewarding that land throughout the life of the farm—following up EVERY year to ensure that the land remains available for agricultural use. Protecting land is about more than just limiting development: It requires a mission-driven commitment and a legal obligation to enforce our easements and maintain the land forever.