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:

Sumter Electric Cooperative (SECO) Special Use Permit

Sumter Electric Cooperative (SECO) Special Use PermitThe Horse Farms Forever watchdogs have been alerted to an application from Sumter Electric Cooperative (SECO) for a Special Use Permit to build a utility company service yard on 3 parcels, totaling about 80 acres,...

January Membership Roundup & Founder Spotlight

Looking Ahead with Passion for Preservation A new year brings new opportunities, and at Horse Farms Forever, we are charging forward with a renewed passion for preserving Marion County’s Farmland Preservation Area. Thanks to the dedication of our members and...

Dizney Double Diamond Development

Dizney Double Diamond DevelopmentThe Horse Farms Forever watchdogs have been alerted to a potential threat to the Farmland Preservation Area. It is our understanding that the Dizney Double Diamond organization is in discussions with the County to develop portions of...

Forever Farms – Incentives for Conservation

Many of Marion County’s most famous equine champions were raised and trained on the rolling hills and mineral rich pastureland that makes Marion County’s horse farms so ideal for raising horses. To help ensure the long-term viability of this industry, it is vital to...

EAR Update & Survey Results About Growth

From L to R Marion County Commissioners - Matt McClain; Carl Zalak, III, Vice Chair; Kathy Bryant, Chair; Michelle Stone, and Craig Curry. To help plan for growth over the next 20 years, Marion County is updating its Comprehensive Plan through the Evaluation and...

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.

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