OSSIAN – Ossian is one of two towns in New York State to receive grant money to further preserve its farmland for future generations. According to a press release from Livingston County, the grant comes from the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets to help Ossian and the Town of Mentz in Cayuga County develop farmland protection plans. “As a farmer, I know that land is an irreplaceable asset that needs to be preserved in … [Read more...]
Genesee Valley Conservancy Seals Deals Protecting Local Farmers’ Land
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The Genesee Valley Conservancy has successfully finished preservation projects for 1,677 acres of prime farmland in Livingston County over the past week, ensuring that their lands will always be protected for agricultural use. According to a press release from the Genesee Valley Conservancy, the organization has been in long-term cooperation with five farm families to ensure the permanent protection of their farmland, and … [Read more...]