Causes: Environment, Farmland Preservation, Food, Land Resources Conservation

Mission: Lancaster Farmland Trust's mission is to preserve and steward the beautiful, productive farmland of Lancaster County that reflects our heritage, supports our economy, protects our environment, nourishes our health, and enhances our quality of life.

Results: Lancaster Farmland Trust, in partnership with the Lancaster County Agricultural Preserve Board, has enabled Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, to reach 100,000 acres of farmland preserved - a first for any county in the nation.

Target demographics: farm families

Geographic areas served: Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Programs: Lancaster farmland trust preserves and protects productive agricultural land; promotes good conservation practices through outreach and education and supports and encourages public policy and actions that contribute to farmland preservation and good stewardship of the land. During 2014, lancaster farmland trust permanently preserved 11 farms and 612 acres of the most productive, non-irrigated land in the united states. In addition, the trust was able to educate 1,600 farmers in 2014 through educational workshops to instruct farmers in best management practices, events, and individual farm visits to promote good practices and assist in the implementation. The trust also provided education and outreach to municipal officials about policies that support agriculture and preservation.