Agricultural Land Preservation Program
Agricultural Land Preservation Program
The Adams County Agricultural Land Preservation Board was established to administer the Agricultural Conservation Easement Purchase Program for the County. The Adams County Agricultural Land Preservation Program (ACALPP) purchases agricultural conservation Easements on behalf of Adams County, which restricts and limits the conversion of farmland to nonagricultural use.
Applicants must apply to the Program and are scored through the LESA scoring program. Rounds are open to applicants every other year in even years.
Program Guidelines
Round 17 Opening
The Adams County Agricultural Land Preservation Program Round 17 application cycle will be open Monday, April 13, 2026 through Friday, June 12, 2026. Applications will not be accepted prior to April 13, 2026.
Resources
Protected Lands Dashboard
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ASA
- Locate Forms, Legislation, and assistance related to Agricultural Security Areas (ASAs).
- View ASA Information
Century Farm Program
Clean and Green
- Information about the County's Clean and Green (Act 319) Program administered by the Tax Services Department.
- The PA Department of Agriculture also provides information about Clean and Green.
PPA Map
The PPA Map identifies areas of the County with a concentration of features contributing to productive farming while strengthening existing clusters of preserved lands.
Web Map
