Since the state program’s inception in 1988, approximately $1.6 billion has been invested into preservation easements, according to the agriculture department.
The Pennsylvania Land Preservation Board has approved another round of farm preservation deals worth nearly $7.5 million, including several properties in the south-central region, the Pa. Department of Agriculture announced Thursday.
The state, in conjunction with county and local governments and nonprofits, funds the easement purchases. Farmers typically use the easement sale proceeds to re-invest in their farms, according to the state, and may also agree to additional conservation measures as a condition of the deal. Since the program’s inception in 1988, approximately $1.6 billion has been invested into preservation easements in Pennsylvania, according to the agriculture department.
Österreich Neuesten Nachrichten, Österreich Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
This is why cigarette ashtrays are still on planesAustralia was one of the first countries to ban smoking on flights back in 1987, followed by the US in 1988.
Weiterlesen »
Today in sports history: Oct. 15In 1988, the fourth-ranked Notre Dame football team beats No. 1 Miami 31-30 in South Bend, Ind., snapping the Hurricanes' 37-game winning streak. See more sports moments from this date:
Weiterlesen »
Why a top aide's hemp-farm bribery arrest hasn't sunk Texas Ag Commissioner Sid MillerFoes have run the same campaigns against Texas Ag Commissioner Sid Miller, pointing to past scandals and ethics investigations—particularly recent bribery indictment of a longtime aide. But there’s no sign that it's worked yet, and experts say it may never
Weiterlesen »
ADOT announces weekend closures, including segment of southbound I-17 in north PhoenixA section of southbound I-17 in north Phoenix will be closed this weekend to make way for a pavement improvement project.
Weiterlesen »