Prime soils, grasslands, forests, wetlands, etc.

Insert a summary paragraph introducing the project. Include the name of the property, farm or ranch, the name of the landowners, acres protected, general location information, and the names of the key partners involved. Word count for this box is approximately 200.

In three to five sentences, identify why the property is important. Describe any special resources or features of the property. If the property is a working farm or ranch, talk about what is produced by the operator and how long they have owned and farmed the land. Word count for the box is approximately 200.

Supply information about the threat to agricultural land or natural landscapes nationwide and in this particular place. In addition, detail the landowner’s motivations for permanently protecting the land. Include a landowner quote. Word count for the box is approximately 200.

Include three sentences about the project. Talk about the long-term benefits to the community surrounding the conservation easement. Mention the importance of the federal matching funds and any other funds used to leverage the project. Word count for the box is approximately 200.

Describe the outcomes of the project. For example, did the protection of farmland also improve the viability of the farm, buy additional land, transfer land to the next generation, and/or implement or expand sound farming practices? Or did the project protect an important drinking water supply or working forest? Consider including a quote from a project partner. Word count for the box is approximately 200.

Please list the partners and describe them, and include their website, here.

Please include a photo of the property

Please add a photo of the landowner if you have it (if not, another photo of the property is great).