The Lee County Farmland Preservation and Protection Program encourages the voluntary preservation and protection of farmland from non-farm development. This is in recognition of the important role agriculture plays in the local economy, our quality of life, and a sustinable environment for all.
This brochure provides a general overview of Farmland Preservation and Protection resources currently available in Lee County. The links below provide a more comprehensive look at each of the individual initiatives offered to farmers and landowners in Lee County:- Voluntary Agricultural District (VAD) and Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural District (EVAD)
- Present Use Value (PUV) Deferred Tax Program
- Conservation Easements
American Farmland Trust Farms Under Threat 2040 Report
NC FarmLink is a program of NC State Extension that connects farmers, landowners, and service providers across North Carolina, helping to grow the state’s agriculture industry. NC FarmLink maintains databases of available farmland and farmers looking for land, and works with landowners and farmers to ensure an appropriate and lasting match is made.
NC State Extension envisions a resilient agriculture industry where farmers have affordable options for accessing farm and forest land to create sustainable farm operations; where landowners have viable opportunities for keeping their land in farming; and where agriculture continues to be an integral part of our economy, environment and communities across North Carolina.
More Information about NC Farmlink
Farm Legacy Planning Resources
Find a Farm (You are a farmer who needs land)
Find a Farmer (You are a landowner who wants someone to work your land)
