Ohio Approves Easements for 58 Farms Protecting 5,165 Acres
Ohio has approved agricultural easements on 58 family-owned farms covering 5,165 acres to protect farmland from non-agricultural development. The Local Agricultural Easement Purchase Program allows farmers to continue cultivation while preserving the land. Currently, over 111,000 acres across 62 counties are protected. Federal funding will support further conservation efforts, with local sponsors eligible to apply for the 2027 program.
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