Governments and non-profits use various legal and financial mechanisms to keep land in agricultural use.
Farmland provides essential "ecosystem services" that often go unnoticed until the land is paved over. Farmland Preservation: Land for Future Generati...
: 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 Governments and non-profits use various legal and financial
: Local regulations that limit the types of non-farm development allowed in specific districts, prioritizing farming operations. contributing billions to regional economies.
: Agriculture supports local jobs and diverse agribusinesses, contributing billions to regional economies.