Ohio protects 58 family farms from development via conservation easements

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Ohio has approved agricultural easements for 58 family-owned farms, permanently protecting 5,165 acres from non-farming development. The state's Local Agricultural Easement Purchase Program allows farmers to continue operating their land while ensuring its long-term preservation. This brings the total protected farmland in Ohio to over 111,000 acres across 62 counties. The program anticipates additional federal funding, with local sponsors already able to apply for the 2027 conservation cycle.

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