by Horse Farms Forever | Jun 10, 2021 | News
The environment where we work and live is important. Our local businesses, whether they serve the equine industry or not, know that the unique character of Ocala/Marion County expressed in its farmland and open space makes it an appealing place to be. Without it, we...
by Horse Farms Forever | May 7, 2021 | News, Uncategorized
Those who love our open spaces and beautiful places can no longer ignore the growth coming to Ocala/Marion County. We are so thankful for our members, new and renewing, who enable us to keep inspiring CONVERSATIONS about CONSERVATION of our precious farmland....
by Horse Farms Forever | Apr 26, 2021 | News, Plan
Busy Shires, guest columnist to the Ocala Star Banner Published 6:30 a.m. ET Apr. 23, 2021 The month of April has been designated as Farmland Preservation Month by the Marion County Commission. There are over 1,200 horse farms in Marion County and the mineral rich...
by Horse Farms Forever | Apr 8, 2021 | Awareness, News, Plan
Do you want both lower taxes and a better quality of life? Encourage the County to plan with the cost to provide community services in mind. For three decades, the American Farmland Trust has been researching the fiscal impact of different land uses within...
by Horse Farms Forever | Mar 31, 2021 | News
Spring is the season of promise. Meet the new and renewing members who have underscored our mission to preserve and protect Marion County’s precious farmland, even as our area experiences unprecedented growth and change. Richard & Teresa HelmsBackstraight Farm...
