Springing Forward with a Commitment to Preservation
As the days grow longer and with spring around the corner, we’re reminded of the beauty and vitality of Marion County’s Farmland Preservation Area. At Horse Farms Forever, we are embracing the season of renewal with a steadfast commitment to protecting the open spaces and equestrian heritage that define our community.
Each new membership and renewal strengthens our shared mission, ensuring that the land we cherish remains safeguarded for future generations. Whether you’ve been part of our journey for years or are just joining us, your support makes a lasting impact.
As Florida welcomes the fresh energy of spring, we celebrate the growing network of individuals and businesses standing behind preservation. Take a look at our members’ logos and see the community dedicated to keeping Marion County’s farmland forever protected.
Join us in welcoming our newest members and applauding those who have renewed this month. With your support, we continue to move forward—championing conservation, advocating for responsible growth, and preserving the rural character that makes this region so special.
The Ocala Branch of SouthState Bank:
Come visit us at our Ocala branch, located in the Historic District, near Ocala Downtown Square and Silver Springs State Park. As a leading regional bank in the Southeast, we’re committed to helping our customers find their success. With a robust suite of products including checking and savings accounts, mortgages, wealth management, and commercial and small business loans and solutions our bankers are here to help tailor a solution to fit your unique needs. This paired with our convenient ATMs, online banking and mobile app, means you can bank conveniently anytime, anywhere. This is banking at its best. This is banking forward.
UF Health, the medical network of the University of Florida, includes UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville, UF Health Jacksonville, and multiple facilities across North Florida. Formerly known as Shands Healthcare, it encompasses UF’s colleges of Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Public Health and Health Professions, and Veterinary Medicine. The network also includes hospitals in Leesburg and The Villages®, UF Health North, and an academic campus in Jacksonville. With primary and specialty care practices throughout Florida and Southeast Georgia, UF Health is committed to exceptional patient care, innovative education, and impactful research.
Country Road Farm
William White
Jone Woerner
Frank Owings
Kenny Annette
Ashley Schulten
Shari Guletz
Shawn Faircloth
Vickie Nitschke
Laura Rutan
John Rooney
Carol Tremblay
Julia Davies
Debra Stevenson
Alexis Evanich
John Crowe
Ron Beschmann
Sarah Almeida Dennis
Barbara Hudgens
Nancy DiMaggio
Mary Fraysure
Mindy Morrow
Jeff Ulmer
Big News for Farmland Preservation Month!
Spring is just around the corner, and so is Farmland Preservation Month—a time to celebrate, protect, and invest in the future of Marion County’s open spaces. This year, we have something extra special in store!
Next month, we’ll be launching a fundraising initiative to help safeguard the land we cherish. And here’s the exciting part: a generous friend of Horse Farms Forever has stepped up to match all donations—dollar for dollar! That means every contribution will go twice as far in preserving our rural landscape and equestrian heritage.
Stay tuned for more details on how you can get involved. Whether you’re a longtime supporter or new to our mission, this is your chance to make a real impact. Together, we can ensure that Marion County’s land remains protected for generations to come!
