Description of the Indicator
This indicator details state and county funding for preserving farmlands across Pennsylvania.
Why is it important?
Agricultural lands provide resources such as produce, grain, and animal products. A strong agricultural presence is good for regional and export markets, benefiting local and state economies.
How is the region performing?
Funding from the Bureau of Farmland Preservation to the three counties and the state fluctuated during the years analyzed. In 2024, Lackawanna, Luzerne, and Wayne Counties experienced notable increases in farmland preservation funding, with Wyoming County seeing a decline in funding over the last few years. Pennsylvania received an increase of approximately $17 million in state funding for farmland preservation.