Rep. Milou Mackenzie has announced the permanent preservation of a 22-acre farm in Pennsylvania’s 131st District. This initiative is part of the state’s Farmland Preservation Program, which aims to protect agricultural land from development.
The farm, located in Upper Hanover Township, Montgomery County, is owned by Robert A., Patricia M., and Samuel J. Borneman. It will now be preserved for agricultural use, safeguarding it from residential and commercial development.
Mackenzie emphasized the importance of farmland preservation: “Preserving farmland is critical to sustaining our agricultural heritage and supporting local food production,” she said. “This program helps protect the rural character of our communities while providing farmers with the stability they need to continue their important work.”
The recent decision by the State Agriculture Land Preservation Board also includes protecting 2,672 acres across 35 farms in 18 counties throughout Pennsylvania. This action enhances the efforts of Pennsylvania’s Farmland Preservation Program, which currently protects 6,564 farms totaling 654,551 acres statewide.
For further details about Pennsylvania’s Farmland Preservation Program, contact Representative Milou Mackenzie’s office or visit her website.
