Farmland Preservation

CONSERVING COLORADO'S WESTERN HERITAGE AND WORKING LANDSCAPES FOR THE BENEFIT OF FUTURE GENERATIONS.

TO EFFECT A TRANSFORMATIVE IMPACT ON THE LIVELIHOODS OF SMALLHOLDER FARMERS AND AGRICULTURAL VALUE CHAIN ENTREPRENEURS. TO DEPLOY NOVEL TECHNOLOGIES THAT INCREASE ACCESS TO MORE NUTRITIOUS FOODS AND DIVERSE, PRODUCTIVE CROPS.

COQUILLE WATERSHED ASSOCIATION (COQWA) WORKS COLLABORATIVELY WITH COMMUNITIES AND LANDOWNERS TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT VOLUNTARY WATERSHED RESTORATION, ENHANCEMENT, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE HEALTHY AND RESILIENT ECOSYSTEMS AND ECONOMIES IN THE COQUILLE WATERSHED. ESTABLISHED IN 1994 BY LOCAL CITIZENS CONCERNED ABOUT THE HEALTH OF THE WATERSHED AND ITS NATURAL RESOURCES, COQWA ESTABLISHES PROGRAMS IN RESTORATION, MONITORING, NOXIOUS WEED ABATEMENT, AND EDUCATION THAT ARE VALUED AND SUPPORTED THROUGHOUT THE WATERSHED. COQWA SERVES ALL COMMUNITIES IN THE COQUILLE WATERSHED WHICH IS PRIMARILY LOCATED IN COOS AND CURRY COUNTIES IN THE SOUTHWEST CENTRAL COAST AREA OF OREGON. COQWA FUNDS ITS MANY PROJECTS PRIMARILY FROM FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL GRANTS, AND CONTRACTS INCLUDING FUNDS FROM THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE, U.S. FOREST SERVICE, U.S. BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT, OREGON DEPARTMENTS OF AGRICULTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, COQUILLE INDIAN TRIBE, AND NONPROFITS S

AFT SAVES THE LAND THAT SUSTAINS US, PROMOTES SOUND FARM PRACTICES, AND KEEPS FARMERS ON THE LAND.

MAINE FARMLAND TRUST PROTECTS FARMLAND, SUPPORTS FARMERS, AND ADVANCES THE FUTURE OF FARMING.

THE MISSION OF SOLANO LAND TRUST IS TO PROTECT LAND TO ENSURE A HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT, KEEP RANCHING AND FARMING FAMILIES ON THEIR PROPERTIES, AND INSPIRE A LOVE OF THE LAND.

WE BELIEVE THAT LOCAL, PROSPEROUS, AND DIVERSE FARMS ARE ESSENTIAL TO THE ECONOMIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY OF THE REGION; THAT AN INFORMED AND ENGAGED COMMUNITY IS ESSENTIAL TO THE LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY OF OUR LOCAL FARMS; AND THAT ALL MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY SHOULD HAVE ACCESS TO LOCALLY-GROWN FOOD. OUR MISSION IS TO STRENGTHEN FARMS AND ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY TO BUILD THE LOCAL FOOD ECONOMY. OUR PROGRAMS WORK TO BRING THAT MISSION TO REALITY.

To preserve land, history, and promote lifestyle choices which are healthy,conservation minded and practical,achieved through family oriented educational programs,sustainable agricultural activities,and living history based on strong moral and ethical principles.

Ag Innovations facilitates collaboration among diverse groups to develop holistic solutions to California's most complex agricultural, natural resource and environmental challenges.

TO PROMOTE ECONOMICALLY SUSTAINABLE VINEYARDS AND ORCHARDS, AN INCREASE PERMANENTLY PROTECTED, BIOLOGICALLY DIVERSE OPEN SPACES.

LIVING LANDS TRUST'S MISSION IS TO PROTECT LAND AND CONSTRUCTED SPACES FROM THE SPECULATIVE MARKETPLACE. LIVING LANDS TRUST'S STEWARDSHIP REDEFINES OWNERSHIP, USE, AND COMMUNITY WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF ASSOCIATION AND CULTURAL PRACTICE. WE RECOGNIZE ENTREPRENEURIAL DESTINY PATHS. LIVING LANDS TRUST MAKES IT POSSIBLE FOR BIODYNAMIC AND REGENERATIVE FARMERS, RANCHERS, AND OTHER SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS TO ACCESS PRODUCTIVE DE-COMMODIFIED PLACES. LIVING LANDS TRUST'S SUSTAINING PURPOSE IS TO FOSTER THE DEVELOPMENT OF PLACE-BASED REGIONAL ECONOMIES THAT REFLECT THE RICHNESS OF A JUST AND HUMAN CULTURE.

To preserve the agricultural heritage of the Yampa Valley by initiating, supporting and encouraging actions, programs and policies that mutually benefit and connect agricultural producers and consumers

The Organization works with local landowners to permanently protect natural land and waters that define its community and enrich the quality of life by purchasing, managing, negotiating and developing conservations easements in the Upper Saco Valley region of northern New Hampshire and western Maine.

Protect Connecticuts farmland for agricultural use by purchasing and accepting donations of agricultural conservation easements

FAIRVIEW GARDENS BUILDS CRITICAL CONNECTIONS BETWEEN COMMUNITY, AGRICULTURE AND EDUCATION BY: INNOVATING AND PRODUCING SAFE, ORGANIC, LOCALLY-GROWN FOODS IN A SUSTAINABLE MANNER; SERVING AS A COMMUNITY-BASED EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE; ADVOCATING FOR APPROPRIATELY SCALED, HEALTHY FOOD SYSTEMS; AND PROVIDING ENGAGING HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE WITH FARMING.ORGANIZATIONAL ACTIVITIES: THE EDUCATION PROGRAMS AT FAIRVIEW GARDENS ENCOURAGE CURIOSITY, CULTIVATE STEWARDSHIP, BUILD COMMUNITY, AND DEEPEN CONNECTIONS TO THE FARM AND NATURAL WORLD. OUR NATURE-BASED CURRICULUM SERVES CHILDREN FROM THE INFANT YEARS THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL IN OUR AFTERSCHOOL, HOMESCHOOL, TODDLERS PROGRAMS, SUMMER CAMPS AND SCHOOL TOURS. PARTICIPANTS LEARN ABOUT THE SOURCE OF THEIR FOOD, THE BENEFITS OF EATING LOCAL PRODUCE, AND THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF AGRICULTURE. THIS VALUABLE LEARNING IS PAIRED WITH ENGAGING, INTERACTIVE OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES THAT INCLUDE SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT,CRAFTS, SONGS, AND EXPLORATION.

PRESERVATION OF UNIQUE GEOLOGICAL AREA IN GUATEMALA, INCLUDING EDUCATION OF THE LOCAL POPULACE AND DEVELOPMENT OF AGRICULTURAL ALTERNATIVES, AND THE SUPPORT OF A VISUAL ARTS CENTER.

THE CONCORD GRAPE BELT HERITAGE ASSOCIATIONS MISSION IS TO ENCOURAGE AND SUPPORT THE DYNAMIC ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF THE GRAPE AND WINE INDUSTRIES, TOURISM, AND ASSOCIATED INDUSTRIES THROUGHOUT THE LAKE ERIE REGION THAT IS BUILT UPON OUR CONCORD GRAPE HERITAGE

PROTECTION OF RELATIVELY NATURAL HABITATS OF FISH, WILDLIFE, OR PLANTS OR SIMILAR ECOSYSTEMS.

THE OBJECTIVE AND PURPOSE OF THE WYOMING STOCK GROWERS LAND TRUST SHALL BE TO ASSURE THE CONTINUATION OF ECONOMICALLY VIABLE AND AGRICULTURALLY SUSTAINABLE WYOMING FARMS AND RANCHES AND TO HELP CONSERVE NATURAL HABITATS AND OPEN SPACE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE AGRICULTURAL PRODUCER AND THE COMMUNITY. THE TRUST MAY HOLD CONSERVATION EASEMENTS AND ENGAGE IN ANY OTHER LEGAL ACTIVITIES CONSISTENT WITH THIS OBJECTIVE AND PURPOSE.

THE FARMVER VETERAN COALITION CULTIVATES A NEW GENERATION OF FARMERS AND FOOD LEADERS, AND DEVELOPS VIABLE EMPLOYMENT AND MEANINGFUL CAREERS THROUGH THE COLLABORATION OF THE FARMING AND MILITARY COMMUNITIES. WE BELIEVE THAT VETERANS POSSESS THE UNIQUE SKILLS AND CHARACTER NEEDED TO STRENGTHEN RURAL COMMUNITIES AND CREATE SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS. WE BELIEVE THAT AGRICULTURE OFFERS PURPOSE, OPPORTUNITY, AND PHYSICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL BENEFITS.FARMER VETERAN COALITION WAS FORMED TO HELP AT-RISK VETERANS AS THEY RE-ENTER CIVILIAN SOCIETY BY CONNECTING THEM WITH MEANINGFUL AND STABLE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR, AND TO HELP VETERANS WHO ARE SUFFERING FROM PARTICULARLY SEVERE COMBAT-RELATED INJURIES TO LOCATE SERVICES AND THERAPY OPTIONS THAT WILL ENABLE THEM TO THRIVE.

IT IS OUR MISSION TO STRENGTHEN OUR LOCAL FOOD SYSTEMS IN THE CAROLINAS, FROM PRODUCTION TO CONSUMPTION.

To restore the earth and our communities through regenerative design.

THE ORGANIZATION IS DEDICATED TO BUILDING A JUST AND RESILIENT LOCAL FOOD SYSTEM THAT NOURISHES THE COMMUNITY AND PROTECTS AND ENRICHES THE EARTH.

PROVIDE TRAINING AND SUPPORT TO COMMUNITY FARMERS

LEXINGTON COMMUNITY FARM COALITION, INC. IS A COMMUNITY BASED FARM WHERE AREA RESIDENTS CAN LEARN THE BENFITS OF FARMING, PRESERVATION OF HISTORIC FARM LAND, AND ENVIROMENTAL BENEFITS OF A COMMUNITY FARM.

Agrarian Trust's mission is to support land access for next-generation farmers

NORTHCOAST REGIONAL LAND TRUST IS DEDICATED TO THE PROTECTION OF WORKING LANDSCAPES, FARMS, FORESTS AND GRAZING LANDS, AND TO THE PRESERVATION AND PROTECTION OF LAND FOR ITS NATURAL, EDUCATIONAL, SCENIC AND HISTORIC VALUES.

The mission of Friends of Lachat, Inc. is to restore, maintain and improve the farmhouse, grounds and other facilities at Lachat Town Farm, a municipal property located in the town of Weston, CT. The organization offers programs that facilitate education and enjoyment of the Lachat Town Farm by the communities of Weston, CT and surrounding towns.

PROVIDE MEMBERSHIP SERVICES, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF FORT PECK IRRIGATION PROJECT. EDUCATE MEMBERS, USERS, AND PUBLIC ON WATER CONSERVATION.

Mission is to build a farm-centered community united by a shared passion for sustainable agriculture, fresh local food and a commitment to increasing access to healthy food.

THE CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED FOR CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, AND HISTORICAL PURPOSES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, TO PRESERVE OPEN SPACE, NATURAL HABITATS, AND FARMLAND FOR THE USE AND EDUCATION OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC, AND TO PROTECT, CONSERVE, AND SUPPORT THE HISTORICALLY AND CULTURALLY IMPORTANT LANDSCAPE AND AGRICULTURE OF ANGINO FARM.

TO CULTIVATE AN ORGANIZATION OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO GROW OUR OWN ORGANIC CROPS WORKTOWARD COMMUNITY EMOWERMENT HEALTH.

Faith Based Addiction Regeneration Ministry is to help the fight against addiction and learn to be able to rebuild and maintain a healthy relationship with God and their Family.

THE PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE PAYETTE LAND TRUST IS TO ACQUIRE, MAINTAIN, AND MANAGE LANDS IN CENTRAL IDAHO FOR THE CREATION AND PERPETUATION OF OPEN SPACE, BY MEANS OF ACQUISITION OF FEE SIMPLE OWNERSHIP OF LAND AND CONSERVATION EASEMENTS.

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THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THIS CORPORATION SHALL BE TO PROVIDE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, ENDANGERED SPECIES HABITAT PROTECTION, SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OF ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY FARMING PRACTICES AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION OF A COASTEL FARM WHICH IS ADJACENT TO A STATE PARK LISTED ON THE CALIFORNIA STATE LIST OF HISTORIC PLACES.

PLAN AND EXECUTE THE ANNUAL COUNTY FAIR FOR BAXTER COUNTY ARKANSAS

TO EDUCATE KENTUCKY STUDENTS ABOUT AGRICULTURE

TO IMPROVE EDUCATION AND AWARENESS OF EFFECTIVE BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES. BECAUSE FARMERS ARE IN THE BEST POSITION TO DETERMINE THE PRACTICES THAT ARE MOST APPROPRIATE ON THEIR OWN FARMS TO ACHIEVE REDUCTIONS IN NUTRIENT LOSS, THE ALLIANCE WILL INCREASE PARTNERSHIPS WITH EXISTING PROGRAMS TO IMPROVE NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT AND SOIL HEALTH AND, ULTIMATELY, INDIANA'S WATER QUALITY.

To preserve Kansas' ranching heritage and open spaces for future generations through the conservation of working landscapes.

SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION UNDER 509(A)(3) OF THE IRC. THE TRUST IS ORGANIZED AND OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY TO SUPPORT THE ACTIVITIES AND PURPOSES, AND CARRY OUT THE FUNCTIONS OF THE NEW ENGLAND FORESTRY FOUNDATION, A QUALIFIED PUBLIC CHARITY UNDER THE IRC.

TO DEVELOP SUSTAINABLE FARM PRACTICES THAT PROTECT AND RESTORE NATIVE WILD FLORA AND FAUNA WHILE PROVIDING HIGH QUALITY FOODS TO LOCAL COMMUNITIES.

TO EDUCATE CONSUMERS OF WORK THAT FARMERS PUT INTO FARM PRODUCTION.

Eastern Pennington County Cooperati Ve Grazing District falls under the Farmland Preservation category: Organizations such as land trusts that work to ensure that farmland is preserved for farming purposes rather than freed for development or environmental quality purposes.

Harmaleah Farm Foundation falls under the Farmland Preservation category: Organizations such as land trusts that work to ensure that farmland is preserved for farming purposes rather than freed for development or environmental quality purposes.

Da Ak Eh Iina falls under the Farmland Preservation category: Organizations such as land trusts that work to ensure that farmland is preserved for farming purposes rather than freed for development or environmental quality purposes.

TO WORK AND PROMOTE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC THE PRESERVATION AND IMPROVEMENT OF CRITICAL NATURAL RESOURCES THROUGHOUT THE SOUTHEASTERN UNITED STATES. THIS IS DONE PRIMARILY BY SUPPORTING PRIVATE LANDOWNERS WHO WISH TO PLACE CONSERVATION EASEMENTS.

Harrison County Farmland Protection Board falls under the Farmland Preservation category: Organizations such as land trusts that work to ensure that farmland is preserved for farming purposes rather than freed for development or environmental quality purposes.