York County accepts first-of-its-kind easement donation to preserve entire 132-acre farm The York County Board of Commissioners approved a consent agenda Dec. 3 that includes a novel easement donation allowing landowners to preserve previously reserved building lots and thereby protect an entire 132-acre farm; staff said the landowner covered appraisal and legal costs and that county program rules were amended and state-reviewed to permit this option.

York County has made history by approving a groundbreaking easement donation that preserves an entire 132-acre farm for generations to come!

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York County considers multiple farmland easements, seeks $386,295 for Snyder farm York County’s Ag Preserve Board requested $386,295 for an easement to preserve 110.37 acres of a Snyder farm in East Manchester Township; the Farm & Natural Lands Trust presented two additional preservation projects, including a large Stambaugh valley property and a 40-acre addition in Warrington Township.

York County is on the verge of preserving 110.37 acres of vital farmland, but they need your support to secure $386,295 for this essential easement!

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York County students advocate for new agricultural arena to support FFA and 4H programs Students emphasize need for agriculture arena to enhance livestock opportunities and education.

York County students are rallying for a new Agricultural Arena to transform their educational experiences and boost local youth engagement in farming!

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