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- EIN 55-0779838
- 304-724-1414
- PO Box 731 Charles Town WV 25414 USA
- Jefferson.wvfp.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Farmland Preservation, Food
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.
Results: For 20 years, The Jefferson County Farmland Protection Board and its supporters and partners have helped landowners protect thousands of acres of farmland forever. As of December 2022, 54 farms have joined the Farmland Protection Program. We are hard at work now preparing conservation easements for another four farms. This forward-looking work will ensure that land is available for future generations of farmers. The Board has helped put over $23.5 MILLION DOLLARS in the pockets of Jefferson County farmers through our program in our first 20 years. This accomplishment has been made possible with your help and the help of our dedicated partners. Thank you for helping us support county farmers! Since 2002, the Board has spent $12.18 million in county transfer tax funds to leverage $11.3 million in state and federal matching funds and $14.5 million in landowner donations to protect 6,316 acres of farmland.
Target demographics: farmland preservation.
Direct beneficiaries per year: two landowners protect 453 acres of land.
Geographic areas served: Jefferson County West Virginia
Programs: purchase of perpetual conservation easements.