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.

New Roads and the I-75 Connector Road: How Will This Impact the Farmland Preservation Area? Part 1 of 2

On August 4, Marion County awarded a $22.9 million contract to Art Walker Construction to widen and improve approximately 3.3 miles of NW 70th/80th Avenue (Segment 3) from just north of SR 40 to just south of US 27. But the road corridor does not stop there, as the...

The Steady Hands Behind the Mission: Honoring Our Board of Directors

Protecting horse country takes vigilance. It takes courage. It takes a willingness to look beyond today and make decisions with future generations in mind. And behind the work of Horse Farms Forever® is a group of leaders who understand exactly what is at stake. Our...

Welcoming GoldMark Farm as a Founding Member of Horse Farms Forever

Protecting Horse Country takes more than advocacy, it takes leaders who are willing to invest in its future. Horse Farms Forever is proud to welcome GoldMark Farm as our newest Founding Member. Situated on 1,600 acres in the heart of Marion County's Farmland...

BREAKING NEWS: Charlotte Weber Files Second Complaint Seeking Permanent Injunction

 Charlotte Weber has filed a second complaint challenging the Major Site Plan that was approved at the June 22 Development Review Committee (DRC) meeting. The complaint also challenges the building permits that have been issued and seeks a permanent injunction to stop...

Celebrating 8 Years: Protecting More Than Land, Preserving a Legacy

Protecting More Than Land, Preserving a Legacy Horse Farms Forever® is the trusted watchdog protecting Marion County's horse farms and the Farmland Preservation Area. For eight years, we have been standing watch. Eight years ago, when a proposed toll road threatened...

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.