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.

How Horses Think with Dr. Temple Grandin

We are incredibly grateful to Ocala Magazine for spotlighting our 2025 Conservation Summit and highlighting the powerful message behind this year’s sold-out event, featuring keynote speaker Dr. Temple Grandin. Seeing our mission reflected on these pages means more...

No. 1 in Growth: At What Cost?

Recent reports confirm what locals already know: Marion County is growing fast. Ocala was ranked No. 1 in growth cities for the third time in four years by U-Haul’s Growth Index, while Florida ranked No. 2 nationally for net one-way U-Haul customers. Marion County is...

More Horsepower, More Impact: Winter Membership Roundup

As fall folded into winter, Horse Farms Forever felt the unmistakable energy of a community that protects what it loves. These cooler months brought renewed purpose and growing momentum around our mission to defend the Farmland Preservation Area and preserve the rural...

2025: A Year of Action, Advocacy & Community Support

2025 was a defining year for Horse Farms Forever. Not because the work got easier, but because the community showed up again and again to protect what makes Marion County extraordinary. From policy advocacy to packed events and critical fundraising efforts, this year...

How Horses Think: Dr. Temple Grandin’s Incredibly Inspiring Keynote

What an incredibly inspiring keynote presentation by Dr. Temple Grandin at Horse Farms Forever’s sixth annual Conservation Summit held on Thursday, November 13th at Ocala Breeders’ Sales Arena. With a sold-out crowd of nearly 600 guests, you could feel the excitement...

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.