Generati...: Farmland Preservation: Land For Future

: Many communities view farmland as central to their identity, preserving rural vistas and a sense of place that connects people to their history. Tools for Preservation

: Protected farms maintain open green spaces that cool urban heat islands, sequester carbon in healthy soils, and provide critical wildlife habitats. Farmland Preservation: Land for Future Generati...

Farmland provides essential "ecosystem services" that often go unnoticed until the land is paved over. : Many communities view farmland as central to

Governments and non-profits use various legal and financial mechanisms to keep land in agricultural use. Governments and non-profits use various legal and financial

: Programs where public entities buy the "right" to develop a piece of land from a farmer, providing the farmer with capital while legally preventing future urbanization. The Challenges Ahead The path to preservation isn't without obstacles. The Impact of Farmland Loss on Communities & Statistics