Farmland preservation
By:
Staff Writer
Counties, soil and water conservation districts, land trusts, municipalities and townships are invited to apply to the Office of Farmland Preservation for Local Sponsor Certification.
The application period for certification is open through Oct. 11.
The application and FAQs are available on the Ohio Department of Agriculture website.
Sponsors who qualify will be allocated a portion of the Local Agricultural Easement Purchase Program (LAEPP) 2020 funds. The funds are used to purchase agricultural easements on Ohio farms.