Title: Why Preserve Farmland? : ConservationTools
Headings: Why Preserve Farmland?
Why Preserve Farmland?
Introduction
Farmland Preservation Anchors the Farm Economy
Protects Our National Security
Supports Our Economy
Creates Jobs
Keeps Money in Local Communities
Provides Tax Revenue; Requires Little Government Service
Supports Agritourism
Delivers Ecosystem Goods and Services
Sustains a Tradition
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Farms feed us and provide a host of other public benefits. However, every day, the amount of fertile farmland diminishes as development spreads. This guide describes the importance of preserving productive agricultural lands. Summary
Track Record
Typical End Users
Conservation Impact
What You'll Need
Obstacles and Challenges
Introduction
Farms feed us. They provide a host of economic, environmental, and socio-cultural benefits. They are also threatened. In recent decades, residential and commercial development has decimated America’s agricultural lands. [