The state Department of Agriculture announced the preservation of 1,905 acres on 25 farms in townships located in 17 counties through the state’s Farmland Preservation Program. This program protects farms from future residential, commercial, or industrial development.  

“Farmland tells the story of Pennsylvania, of generations who worked the land, cared for its resources, and built communities that endure,” Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding said. “In this America250 year, the Shapiro Administration is honoring that legacy by protecting our land, water, and soil, supporting the next generation of farmers, and investing in the innovation and infrastructure that will sustain Pennsylvania agriculture for generations to come.” 

In 2025, Pennsylvania preserved 167 farms and 14,147 prime acres of farmland across the state, investing more than $50.1 million. These joint investments by state and local governments ensure that Pennsylvania farmers will have the prime-quality land they need to continue supporting families, communities, and jobs. 

The newly preserved farms are located in townships in Adams, Beaver, Berks, Butler, Carbon, Centre, Crawford, Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Lehigh, Luzerne, Northampton, Schuylkill, Somerset, and Westmoreland counties. Penn Township, Lancaster County, invested $50,000 in preserving a 59-acre crop farm. Most farms were preserved with a combination of state and county funds. To learn more about the preserved farms, click here.