A farmer who lives close to Ann Arbor, Michigan, has kept 216 acres of fields, woods, and wet areas safe from builders by setting up a land agreement.
According to MLive, Jacob Haas gave the binding land promise to Legacy Land Conservancy for his land on Scio Church Road in Lima Township.
This conservation easement prevents anyone from developing the property. When other farmers make these deals, they often get paid, but Haas chose to give it as a gift…