NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services- Farmland Preservation Division

The Farmland Preservation Division's mission is to preserve working farms and forests throughout North Carolina and foster the growth, development, and sustainability of family farms. The N.C. Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation (ADFP) Trust Fund is the primary program inside the Farmland Preservation Division. The ADFP Trust Fund supports North Carolina's agricultural economy by providing grants to county governments and non-profit organizations for conservation easements, agricultural development projects, and agricultural plans. The Farmland Preservation Division conserves and preserves working farms and forests by leveraging additional funds from private, local, and federal constituent partners and through various public policy initiatives.