Agricultural Land Preservation Program

The Adams County Agricultural Land Preservation Board was established to administer the Agricultural Conservation Easement Purchase Program for the County. The Adams County Agricultural Land Preservation Program (ACALPP) purchases agricultural conservation Easements on behalf of Adams County, which restricts and limits the conversion of farmland to nonagricultural use.

Applicants must apply to the Program and are scored through the LESA scoring program. Rounds are open to applicants every other year in even years.

Ellen Dayhoff

Rural Resources Manager

Office Phone:

717-337-5859

Contact

Program Guidelines

Round 17 of the Adams County Agricultural Land Preservation Program is now closed. The next Round will open in 2028.

ACALPP Program Guidelines

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Resources

Protected Lands Dashboard

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ASA

Locate Forms, Legislation, and assistance related to Agricultural Security Areas (ASAs).

Conservation Planning

All Agricultural landowners and operators in Pennsylvania are required by law to have, at minimum, an Ag Erosion and Sediment Control plan and/or Manure Management Plan. Please see the Adams County Conservation District's Agricultural Assistance page for more details.

Century Farm Program

PA Dept of Agriculture's Century, Bicentennial, and Tricentennial Farm Program

Clean and Green

Information about the County's Clean and Green (Act 319) Program administered by the Tax Services Department.

Web Map

Interactive Map of Protected Lands

View the locations of preserved farms, conservation easements, ASAs and other protected lands in Adams County through an interactive web experience.

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