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Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation (ADFP) Trust Fund is sponsored by North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS). The ADFP Trust Fund provides grants for farmland preservation, helping to protect farms and forests from development and ensuring land remains available for agricultural use. This program supports rural communities and businesses dependent on agriculture.
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Farmland Preservation | NC Agriculture Information for Applicants All Cycle 20 ADFP Trust Fund grant applications opened on August 3rd. Learn about our application process, review our requirements, and access current cycle resources within. After receiving an award from the ADFP Trust Fund, the next phase of the process begins.
Here's where you will find forms used to request payments, submit regular reporting, and conduct monitoring site visits. Information for Landowners Interested in preserving your family farm and securing your legacy for generations to come? We have resources which can help you decide if a conservation easement is right for you.
Working Lands Preserved Through the Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund Since 2006 The history of the ADFP Trust Fund since its inception.
ADFP Trust Fund Field Staff Regions Budget and Progress Reporting Due Diligence Contract Deliverables (Deed Templates, Survey, Appraisal, BDR, Environmental, Closing) North Carolina Sentinel Landscapes Committee Agricultural Growth Zones Voluntary Agricultural Districts Farmland Preservation - Forever Farms Farmland Preservation - Family Farms of NC farmland lost to development by 2040 According to the American Farmland Trust, North Carolina is projected to lose 1.
2 million acres of farmland by 2040 to urban and residential development. That's second in the nation, trailing only Texas. North Carolina has four counties ranked in the top 50 nationwide – Johnston (19th), Union (23rd), Wake (32nd), and Iredell (38th).
[source: AFT Farms Under Threat 2040 ] Keep up with Farmland Preservation
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Farmers, landowners, county governments, soil and water conservation districts, and land trusts in North Carolina. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation (ADFP) Trust Fund is funded by North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in North Carolina. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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