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Glen Hill Farm Calls on Elected Officials to Stand Firm on Farmland Preservation
Thank you, Glen Hill Farm, for pointing out how inextricably linked are the Marion County economy and the existence of horse farms. One third of our economy is equine. We join Glen Hill Farm in calling on our elected officials to do the right thing for the land and future generations.
Steinbrenner Family & Kinsman Farm Support Collaborative Effort to Protect Open Space
While we understand that there is a need for capital investments and improved infrastructure for the equine
industry to grow, we must simultaneously work together to protect the Farmland Preservation Area. Horse
Farms Forever was created for just that purpose which is why we wholeheartedly support Horse Farms
Forever in their continued efforts to protect the Farmland Preservation Area.
Bridlewood Farm Supports Vigorous Protection of the Farmland Preservation Area
We fully concur that WEC and the Farmland Preservation Area can and should co-exist to the benefit of all. Thank you, Bridlewood Farm and the Malone family for your continued support of Horse Farms Forever’s mission to preserve the farmland that makes Marion County unique and irreplaceable.
Golden Eggs
We respectfully urge the Roberts organization to withdraw Areas 1 and 8 from the Amendment. These areas can still be developed with appropriate limitations through other options in the planning process. Right now, they are a distraction that galvanizes community opposition. Withdrawal would help to unify the equestrian community’s support and excitement for the tremendous contribution of vision and insight that the Roberts organization brings to Ocala/Marion County.
From the Star Banner: Planning and Zoning Board Advises Reining in Sprawling World Equestrian Center
Developers of the massive World Equestrian Center want to make it even bigger by adding another 1,000-plus acres to the already approved 3,200-acre footprint of the project in northwest Marion County.
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We work hard to keep you informed, and to represent our members' interests in preserving our horse farms, farmland and the unique character and culture of Marion County's 193,000 acre Farmland Preservation Area.
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