From The Banner · Cody Boteler · · 1m
Anne Arundel nears 20,000 acres farmland goal
County council approves easements to protect 15,000 acres of farmland.
In brief
County council approves easements to protect 15,000 acres of farmland. Anne Arundel County preserved 15,000 acres of farmland through easements with state program, meeting 1990s goal of 20,000 acres. Originally reported by The Banner.
County council approves easements
Anne Arundel County Council voted to approve easements for four farms.
Preserved farmland reaches 15,000 acres
The easements bring preserved farmland to over 15,000 acres.
Easements protect land use
Landowners stay on property but sell development rights in perpetuity.
State and county share costs
State pays $2 million, county pays $1 million for four easements.
Economic benefits for landowners
Easements provide value before passing farms to next generation.
County executive supports preservation
County executive says easements save money versus converting land to parkland.
Goal remains challenging
Finding another 5,000 acres to reach 20,000 acres becomes harder.
The one thing
Anne Arundel County preserved 15,000 acres of farmland through easements with state program, meeting 1990s goal of 20,000 acres.
