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Overview

The agricultural land preservation program is an easement program that receives funds from the county, state and sometimes the Federal level. Farmers who qualify have their development rights purchased by the county.

The Snyder County Agricultural Land Preservation Board (SCALPB) is the county organization that sets up guidelines for easement qualification and decides how the easements will be distributed. These guidelines, as well as minimum criteria from the state, determine the ranking system used in the preservation program.

Program Details & Update

The Snyder County Agricultural Land Preservation Board (SCALPB) was accepting applications during April 2022. Interested applicants would have been able to pick up an application at the Snyder County Conservation District (SCCD) office.

Landowners wishing to apply in the future must meet the following minimum requirements:

  • The farm must be listed in an approved agricultural security area.
  • A minimum of 35 acres must be submitted.
  • At least half of the acreage must be in crop or pastureland.
  • The entire parcel as described by the deed must be submitted.

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