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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.
Live Oak Stud Urges the County To Stand By the Farmland Preservation Area
In her letter to the Marion County Commissioners, Live Oak Stud owner Charlotte Weber to advocate for protection of the Farmland Preservation Area.
Ocala/Marion County CEP Goes on Record Supporting Farmland Preservation Area
A robust and protected Farmland Preservation Area is good business. We thank the Ocala/Marion County Chamber & Economic Partnership for standing with us. The Farmland Preservation Area should be etched in stone, not subject to every stroke of a developer’s pencil and eraser. Once it’s erased, it can never be replaced.
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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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