by Horse Farms Forever | Jul 13, 2021 | News
What will Marion County look like in the future? How can we grow gracefully? What will it take to retain the character and culture of this special place? We are asking those who live, work and play here to weigh in. Keep an eye on your mailbox! Together with the Ocala...
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...
