A Billion Gallons
That’s how much life-giving water Marion County’s three First Magnitude Springs churn out each day. Join us on November 14th as we explore the precious resource beneath our feet with Mark Emery, Emmy award winning filmmaker, musician, and photographer for National Geographic, BBC, and PBS.
We also welcome special guests Margaret Ross Tolbert, internationally renowned artist of the springs and author of AQUIFERious; and University of South Florida professor, photojournalist and cave diver, Dr. Jason Gulley.
Horse Farms Forever is a compact and powerful nonprofit,
founded in 2018 to:
Protect
Marion County’s Farmland Preservation Area was established in 2005. Its mineral-rich soil and water, and spring sheds are subject to increasing development and roadway threats. We participate and defend.
Promote
The culture, character and vibrant economy of greater Ocala is uniquely based on the presence of horses and horse farms. We share the facts.
Preserve
Landowners who love their land and wish to see it passed along to future generations have many options. We show the way.
Plan
The blueprint for Rural Land Management is written at the county level and made strong by collaboration and community influence. We facilitate progress.
News:
The Threats Are Real
From new roadways to rezoning. We are here to gather and multiply all of the voices that understand the value of our rural heritage and seek to preserve it forever.
Follow Us
When the farmland watchdogs sound the alarm, you'll hear first.