by Busy Shires | Jun 14, 2021 | Awareness, News, Plan
The Flemington Store, at the corner of W Hwy 318 and N Hwy 329, in the heart of the Farmland Preservation Area. Soon there will be a new Dollar General across the street. The new Dollar General store will be a modern building located on about four acres at the...
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 Busy Shires | Jun 8, 2021 | News, Roadway Threats
At the Marion County Commission Workshop on June 7th, Juan Guerra, Owner of Guerra Development Corporation, presented the Preliminary Engineering Report (P.E.R.) for SW/NW 80th/70th Avenue. With the opening of the World Equestrian Center, and the new Calesa Township...
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 Busy Shires | Apr 28, 2021 | News, Roadway Threats
Using Marion County’s Interactive Map, we’ve roughed in the project areas (turquoise blue). As you can see, they are within the Urban Growth Boundary and outside of the Farmland Preservation Area. by Busy ShiresApril 27, 2021 Did you notice all the extra...
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...
