Wake County has permanently protected 32 additional farmland acres in the Marks Creek area near Wendell, marking another milestone in the County’s farmland preservation efforts. The easement will keep the property in agricultural use and prevent future development on the land.
“Through a new conservation easement, this project preserves prime farmland while ensuring the land remains protected for future generations,” said Donald Mial, chair, Wake County Board of Commissioners. “This effort reflects Wake County’s commitment to balancing growth with the preservation of our natural and rural resources.”
Located in eastern Wake County, the farm sits adjacent to the Bailey and Sarah Williamson Preserve, which is a 447-acre public nature preserve owned and managed by Triangle Land Conservancy . About 29 of the farm’s 32 acres are active cropland, and the Wake County Soil and Water Conservation District certified that 94% of the property contains prime farmland soils or soils of statewide importance. The farmer who has long tended this land grows traditional row crops using no-till practices that protect soil health and reduce erosion…