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Across Connecticut, farm owners are conserving their land. And yet, the reasons for doing so and the way they have approached their conservation goal is almost as varied as the farms themselves.

Some have protected their farm because they want peace of mind knowing it will remain as agricultural land, available for future farmers. Others are interested in transferring the farm to the next generation in a more affordable manner, whether within their family or the broader community. Still others conserve their land to make a long-term investment in it and their business.

For many, it’s a combination of all three — and they all care deeply about the land.

Yet how they do this also varies. Some work with us to apply for a state or federal farmland protection grant. Others decide to donate their development rights (those that are not compatible with agriculture) to accelerate the pace of the project and potentially reduce federal income and estate taxes.