Jefferson County Farmland Protection Board
Overview
Our Mission
The mission of the Jefferson County Farmland Protection Board is to protect productive farmland for future generations in order to maintain the long-term viability of agriculture in Jefferson County. We accomplish our work through holding purchased and donated conservation easements, collaborating with like-minded organizations, and providing community outreach and education to raise awareness about farmland protection.
Our Staff
Full Time Staff: 1Part Time Staff: 1
Operational Area and Acreage
Counties of Operation
West Virginia | Jefferson |
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Acres Conserved
State | Total | Owned | Under Easement | Other** |
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West Virginia | 4,023 | 0 | 4,023 | 0 |
**This figure includes land that has been acquired by land trusts - whether through purchase, donation or by another means - and subsequently has been transferred to a public agency. It also includes land protected through other methods such as negotiating and preparing for acquisition by other organizations or agencies.