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Purchase of Development Rights - Gerry Cohn
Published: 1/9/2005
2004 Southeast Watershed Roundtable Presentaion Click here for full agenda
Southeast and Tennessee Watershed Roundtable Presentation, 2004 Purchase of Development Rights programs are an opportunity for an entire community to share the cost with farmers for permanently protecting farmland. 19 states and 45 localities have used this innovative tool to stabilize the land base, provide investment capital for new farm enterprises, and lower the cost of entry for new farmers. Come hear about how these programs work, ideas for funding sources, and ways to present them to your local farming community and political leadership. We will highlight success stories from across the southeast region. Contact: Gerry Cohn American Farmland Trust Phone: 336-221-0707 E-mail: gcohn@farmland.org
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