Our group began with the purpose of saving a 144-acre tree farm property from development. As our project evolves, we envision our horizons widening to include the larger issues surrounding agriculture in our local communities. This is our mission.
Mission Statement:
To support the preservation, reclamation, and use
of agricultural land to enrich environmentally, socially,
and culturally sustainable communities.
Toward this mission we:
-- advocate for local farming and local buying campaigns in order to protect our region's
food security and to maintain healthy local food systems
-- promote on-farm educational, charitable, and volunteer opportunities
through various community outreach programs
-- create opportunities for more land to become farmland
-- research and study ways to effectively accomplish these goals and
further our organization's mission
Current Project:
The Hansville Farm
The 144-acre property that lies in the middle of the Hansville community offers a unique opportunity for residents throughout the region to share in the production of healthy, locally grown food. To assist in keeping this farmland as a sustainable, preserved food source and open space for the benefit of the community-at-large in perpetuity, our future agenda for this property includes:
-- leasing the land
-- enriching the soil
-- offering farm plots to new and experienced farmers
and volunteer opportunities
-- providing community classes in food production, land stewardship, and marketing
-- building community and fundraising support toward the goal of
purchasing this land and placing it under permanent, protective easement
