Horse Farms Forever was founded in 2018 with a powerful and important mission: to inspire the conservation of horse farms through education, awareness and idea exchange. To fulfill our mission, we show up, stay engaged, and refuse to back down.
Our mission compels us to accurately inform and educate. We maintain relationships with an elite group of professionals to advise us on matters including intellectual property rights, environmental issues, land use and zoning, taxation, transportation, and government affairs.
Our staff has attended thousands of hours of meetings to monitor development proposals, and when necessary, we also show up with the professional expertise needed to defend the Farmland Preservation Area. When we oppose a development application, rest assured that our position is based on the highest standards.
This high level of professional expertise is worth every penny, but it is expensive. To continue fighting, we need your help.
“We do want to thank you, and Horse Farms Forever,” said Commissioner Curry. “You have become a good partner and help put an extra set of eyes on things and have been very helpful in a number of areas. We work very closely with you to protect the Farmland Preservation Area and we are appreciative of your time.”
Over the past year, our small but mighty nonprofit has faced several large-scale and well-funded commercial developments – including the Margaritaville Amusement/RV Park and the WEC Sports and Entertainment Complex.
Over the past eight years, we have successfully prevented several large developments such as the ATV racetrack and the RaceTrac truck stop, which were both located in the heart of the Farmland Preservation Area.
Most importantly, with the assistance of our professional advisors, we have strengthened the policies in the County’s Comprehensive Plan for the Farmland Preservation Area, by more tightly defining rural character and compatible land uses.
With your help, we will continue our fight to defend the Farmland Preservation Area.
Your support allows Horse Farms Forever to retain a strong team of professionals.
All donations during April have been matched by a generous anonymous donor for Farmland Preservation Month.
