Pennsylvania is investing more than $6.9 million to purchase development rights for 2,354 acres on 27 farms across 13 counties, including one Northampton County farm, protecting them from future residential or commercial development.
Last week’s announcement from the Shapiro Administration comes as the state preserved 167 farms and 14,147 prime acres of farmland in 2025, investing more than $50.1 million.
“High-quality farmland is one of Pennsylvania’s most valuable economic assets,” Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding said…