Forever Farms – Incentives for Conservation
Many of Marion County’s most famous equine champions were raised and trained on the rolling hills...
Don’t Piggyback the RAC!
A landowner abutting the Rural Activity Center (RAC) at the intersection of NW Hwy 225A & NW...
EAR Update & Survey Results About Growth
From L to R Marion County Commissioners - Matt McClain; Carl Zalak, III, Vice Chair; Kathy Bryant,...
How Farms Protect Our Springs
Horse Farms Forever thanks the Ocala Magazine for capturing inspiring moments from the Springs...
Membership Roundup Fall-Winter 2024
Wrapping Up 2024 with Gratitude for Our Friends and Supporters As 2024 draws to a close, we are...
Founder’s Spotlight December 2024
As 2024 comes to a close, we are encouraged by the many faithful Founders who continue to gather around Horse Farms Forever’s mission. For there to be horses, there must be horse farms. We look forward to another year in the Horse Capital of the World as we work together with you to keep it that way.
Meet those Founders who stepped up recently to renew and help us to welcome a new Founder to the herd.
Mark Emery Inspires at Springs Forever! Conservation Summit
Through Mark Emery’s photographs, Margaret Ross Tolbert’s paintings, and Dr. Jason Gulley’s inspiring story about the restoration of Crystal River, this year’s Summit raised awareness about the importance of protecting the Farmland Preservation Area because, it not only helps to protect the equine industry, it also helps to protect the aquifer recharge areas for Rainbow Springs and Silver Springs.
Volunteer Board Opening: Make a Difference for Farmland
The Land Development Regulation Commission (LDRC) is the commission that has the most impact on how Marion County grows. The LDRC makes recommendations in regards to the adoption and amendment of the Land Development Code and the Zoning Code.
A Golden Opportunity
The land, soil and water are the foundation of our decidedly horsey culture. But Marion County is more than a haven for horses. It is a strong identity. It is a thriving industry. And these things are built by people and their organizations.
If you come from another place, you’ve been an outsider as an equestrian. You may have watched open space, trails and facilities disappear in the face of development. Here, equine interests are a third of the economy. People live here because of the horses, not in spite of them. And this means that conservation is good business.
Guy Marwick Honored with 2024 Acorn Conservation Award
Horse Farms Forever is honored to present the Acorn Conservation Award to Guy Marwick, Founder of the Silver River Museum and Director of The Felburn Foundation. The Award will be presented at the Springs Forever! Conservation Summit to be held on Thursday, November 14 from 5 to 7 PM at the Ocala Breeders’ Sales Arena.
Help Protect Our Farms - Join Today!
Together, we can help preserve the character and culture that horses, horse farms and the Farmland Preservation Area make unique to Marion County.
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When the farmland watchdogs sound the alarm, you’ll hear first.