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.

Summer 2025 Founder Roundup: June – September

As fall settles over Marion County, Horse Farms Forever is reflecting on the season just past with deep gratitude. This summer, from June through September, new and renewing Founders stepped forward to strengthen our mission: to protect the Farmland Preservation Area...

Big Budget of $554 Million for Transportation Improvements

The rapid growth in Marion County has created traffic congestion and safety issues on several roads in the County. Traffic congestion was the top issue as ranked by 91% of the respondents in the Public Survey conducted by the Ocala/Marion Transportation Planning...

Four NEW Advisory Board Vacancies

There are four vacancies on the Planning & Zoning Commission and the Land Development Regulation Commission. These are important advisory boards that make recommendations to the County Commission about amendments to the Land Development Code and Zoning Code. They...

A Season of Gratitude: Thank You to Our Board of Directors

As autumn settles over Marion County, the golden light filtering through the trees reminds us of the beauty we are all working to protect. Fall is a season of reflection and gratitude, and here at Horse Farms Forever, we are especially thankful for the dedicated...

2025 Conservation Summit: How Horses Think with Dr. Temple Grandin

Horse Farms Forever® is honored to announce Dr. Temple Grandin, a pioneering voice in animal science and autism advocacy as our Keynote Speaker. The Sixth Annual Conservation Summit will be held on Thursday, November 13 at the Ocala Breeders’ Sales Arena from 5PM to...

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.

When the farmland watchdogs sound the alarm, you’ll hear first.