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26
February

Land Trusts and Farmland Roundtable

02/26/2019

Join land trust staff, board members, and volunteers on April 3 at the Brandywine Conservancy for a roundtable discussion about farmland preservation and other farm-related work by land trusts. Coffee and lunch will be provided.

Details

Date: April 3 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Location: Brandywine Conservancy offices (1 Hoffman’s Mill Road, Chadds Ford)
Cost: $20

Discussion Topics

  • PALTA report findings: Pathways Toward Increased Land Trust Involvement in Agricultural Conservation Planning and Implementation (please review in advance and come prepared with feedback)
  • State funding for land trusts engaged in farmland-related work (including recently introduced HB 574 and the impact of proposed budget cuts to the Environmental Stewardship Fund)
  • Pennsylvania Farm Bill and proposed changes to the ACEP program
  • Rural enterprise endeavors (e.g., weddings, agritourism, etc.) on preserved farms
  • Working with conservation districts and NRCS
  • Considerations when placing  easements on working lands
  • Understanding the economic and infrastructure needs of farm operations
  • Other topics raised by participants

Agenda

10:00 – 10:30: Coffee

10:30 – 12:30: Discussion

12:30 – 1:00: Lunch

1:00 – 2:30: Discussion

 

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The Pennsylvania Land Trust Association envisions future generations enjoying—undiminished—Pennsylvania’s natural areas and open spaces. The Association envisions communities having deep connections with their urban, suburban and rural lands. The Association envisions people recognizing the health, safety, recreational, economic and other benefits delivered by land conservation.

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