Impact Report 2021

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L ANCASTER IS GROWING Every year, 1,200 acres of Lancaster farmland are lost to development.

A recent report names Lancaster County as one of the hardest hit counties in Pennsylvania when it comes to loss of farmland. With a projected 18,000 acres of additional farmland lost by 2040 - 18,000 acres of farmland is the equivalent of 231 average-sized Lancaster County farms.

We’re on a mission to change that.

“Lancaster County – because of the soil we have – we should take care of it.

Because it is one of the unique places in the world and it just would be wrong to cover it over with houses.

We’ve got to save something and you might as well keep the best. Let’s keep the good ground.”

– Frank Ludwig, Preserved Farm Owner

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2 0 2 1 AT A G L A N C E TOTA L A M O U N T R A I S E D $ 5 .0 2 M E A S E M E N T D O N AT I O N S $4.55M FA R M S P R OT E C T E D 21 AC R E S P R OT E C T E D 1,7 0 3 WAT E R Q UA L I T Y P R OJ E C T S 8

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P R OT E C T I N G FA R M L A N D In 2021, your support led to the permanent protection of 21 farms on 1,703 acres of farmland.

What an impact! That is 21 more farms forever protected from development, forever utilized as prime farmland. It provides us with a quality of life that is unique to Lancaster County.

Protecting farmland protects our ability to source local food and supports the vital work of farm families. When farmland is protected, the impact is far-reaching. This work is a legacy we get to pass on to future generations.

We are overwhelmed with gratitude for our community’s generosity which continues to be a catalyst for the mission of Lancaster Farmland Trust.

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L ANCASTER COUNT Y: 17

1 in Caernarvon Township 2 in Conestoga Township 1 in Clay Township 1 in Colerain Township 1 in Drumore Township 1 in Fulton Township 1 in Martic Township 2 in Mount Joy Township 1 in Providence Township 2 in Salisbury Township 4 in Upper Leacock Township

CUMBERL AND COUNT Y: 2

DAUPHIN COUNT Y: 2

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WAT E R Q U A L I T Y W O R K 2021 brought significant growth in our water quality conservation work. LFT staff wrapped up farm visits to 600 Pequea Creek Watershed farmers, resulting in the development of 200 conservation plans that address a farm’s natural resource concerns. Eight construction projects were also finished, resulting in the installation of best management practices in barnyards - like larger manure storage units, concrete improvements and roofing for heavy use areas, and stormwater controls, as well as stream improvements – like stream crossings, exclusion fencing, and riparian buffers.

This work in the Pequea Creek, Lower Conestoga, and Octoraro Watersheds was made possible through generous funding from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, the Environmental Defense Fund, Pennsylvania’s Commonwealth Financing Authority, the Lancaster County Community Foundation, the Lancaster County Conservation District, and the Lancaster Clean Water Partners.

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2 in East Lampeter Township 1 in Leacock Township 1 in Paradise Township 1 in Sadsbury Township 3 in Salisbury Township

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L A N C A S T E R C O U N T Y 5 3 4 FA R M S : 11 in Bart Township 24 in Brecknock Township 10 in Caernarvon Township 9 in Clay Township 30 in Colerain Township 19 in Conestoga Township 1 in Conoy Township 11 in Drumore Township 22 in Earl Township 5 in East Cocalico Township 6 in East Donegal Township 6 in East Drumore Township 3 in East Earl Township 4 in East Hempfield Township 22 in East Lampeter Township 15 in Eden Township 11 in Elizabeth Township 3 in Ephrata Township 9 in Fulton Township 30 in Leacock Township 16 in Little Britain Township 5 in Manheim Township 13 in Manor Township

17 in Martic Township 7 in Mount Joy Township 18 in Paradise Township 13 in Penn Township 5 in Pequea Township 17 in Providence Township 16 in Rapho Township 17 in Sadsbury Township 30 in Salisbury Township 25 in Strasburg Township 35 in Upper Leacock Township 12 in Warwick Township 2 in West Cocalico Township 7 in West Donegal Township 11 in West Earl Township 8 in West Hempfield Township 9 in West Lampeter Township

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AMOS FUNK LEGACY SOCIETY

E s t a b l i s h e d t o re c o g n i z e d on or s w h o h av e m a d e t h e u lt i m at e c om m it m e nt t o f a r m l a n d pre s e r v at i on i n L a n c a s t e r C ou nt y by i n c lu d i n g L F T i n t h e i r e s t at e p l a n s . T h e S o c i e t y i s n a m e d a f t e r t h e ‘f at h e r of f a r m l a n d pre s e r v at i on’ a n d on e of L a n c a s t e r Fa r m l a n d Tr u s t’s f ou n d e r s , A m o s Fu n k , w h o d e d i c at e d h i s l i f e’s w or k t o prot e c t i n g a n d s u s t a i n i n g a g r i c u ltu re . We a re g r at e f u l t o t h e s e i n d i v i du a l s w h o h av e i n f or m e d u s of t h e i r g e n e rou s c om m it m e nt , h e lpi n g L F T t o p l a n f or t h e f utu re .

T H A N K YO U TO OUR DONORS The strides we’ve made in protecting our vital farmland are owed to you – a community that is committed to the vision of protecting our farms, our food and our exceptional quality of life for the future. Your generosity is the driving force behind our work. Without your passionate support, our future would look quite different.

More than likely, we would be wishing we could turn back time. Fortunately, you have been steadfast in your support, and the impact of your giving is felt today and will be appreciated tomorrow. Thank you for investing in Lancaster Farmland Trust and this vital work.

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“The land isn’t ours. It was given to us.

So we give it on to the next generation.

We don’t pave it over.

No, no. We don’t pave it over.”

– Henry Beiler, Preserved Farm Owner

“When you’re out farming ground your family did 100 years ago . . .

You appreciate what each of those generations had to endure to remain here.

And what might we have to endure to pass it on, we don’t know.

But you feel you’re a caretaker of it, that it’ll be yours only for a time.

You do what you can to respect it and enhance it; then you pass it on.”

- Clair and Mim Miller, Preserved Farm Owners

A MESSAGE FROM OUR BOARD

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What an incredible year. Our community came together in ways we’ve never seen before. While we found ourselves still navigating the challenging circumstances of our current world, we all rose to the occasion in ways that have renewed our hope in the future. For Lancaster Farmland Trust our future means everything; and you’ve helped us to lay a solid foundation for what’s to come.

In 2021, that foundation included 21 farms and 1,703 acres of farmland protected. These farms were part of a larger campaign – Honoring the Promise – the first ever capital campaign embarked on by LFT. I’m proud to report that, with your tremendous support, this three-year effort raised more than $8.4 million and helped to protect a total of 62 farms and 4,040 acres of farmland. Hundreds of gifts, including an unprecedented $2 million matching gift from the Steinman Foundation, leveraged nearly $22.5 million from a variety of sources and made it possible for LFT to make a significant investment in our Amos Funk Land Stewardship Fund to ensure the long-term stewardship of protected farms.

As we accelerated our land protection efforts, we also doubled down on resource conservation, connecting millions of dollars in technical and financial support to farm families across Lancaster County. This support helped farmers meet water quality standards and propelled Lancaster County and Pennsylvania toward its water quality goals. LFT’s conservation work with the Plain community was honored by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and Governor Wolf with a Governor’s Award for Excellence – one of only 13 statewide efforts honored.

And finally, the organization officially transitioned to a new generation of leadership. Executive Director Karen Martynick, who passionately led Lancaster Farmland Trust for 17 years, retired. Now, Jeff Swinehart, President & CEO, is setting the course for the next phase of the organization – a bold, new chapter in our evolution.

We hope you know how much your dedication to our mission means to us, and the important role you play in advancing farmland protection and conservation in Lancaster County. No one knows what the future will bring but – together – we can make it bright.

-Don Hess, Chair

Board of Trustees Don Hess, Chair Jeff Kirk, Vice Chair Kenneth S. Lewis, Treasurer Emily Bell, Secretary

Julie Bard-Ziegler Emanuel Beiler Sam Clement Melissa Falk

Kendra Gottshall Nate Hoover Lisa Horn Benjamin F. Riggs, Jr.

Bob Shoemaker Christ Taylor Maureen Gimpel Maley Abner Stoltzfus Larry Shirk

O U R S TA F F It takes a lot of work with a wide variety of talents to make the mission of Lancaster Farmland Trust possible. We couldn’t accomplish this without the work of our diligent staff: from all the steps that go into preserving a farm, executing hundreds of farm visits, keeping the office and finances organized and running, managing and applying for grants, to connecting with our community through events, relationships, and publications. Our staff of 14 continues to go above and beyond in their work - we are incredibly grateful to them.

Staff Amy Baumann Mikaela Bender-Rice Aidan Das Stephanie Denton

Jonathan Denlinger Phil Dunn Dianna Hendrick Amanda Hickle

Gordon Hoover Maddie Klein Laura Komara Jeb Musser

Kristin Raab Jeff Swinehart

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HONORING THE PROMISE

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513 Donors

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231

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171

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$8,414,813 Dollars Raised

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$233,606 Per Month

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That’s... $7,680 Per Day

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$2,000,000

$22,437,819 Total Dollars Leveraged

$12,789,444 Easement Donations

62

Farms Protected Forever that’s

4,040

acres of land that have...

$1,233,562 Additional Funding

$8,414,813 Campaign Dollars Raised

$7.5 Million Campaign Goal

2,324 acres of prime soil

394 acres of forest

93,668 feet of stream frontage

In December of 2021 the Honoring the Promise capital campaign came to a close raising $8.4 million, exceeding our $7.5 million goal. This enabled the preservation of 62 farms and 4,040 acres of land, which includes 93,668 feet of stream frontage and 394 acres of forested land.

Because of our community’s support of the Honoring the Promise capital campaign, we are leaving a remarkable legacy to future generations – our farmland and natural resources protected in perpetuity.

Scan the QR code to read the final capital campaign report!

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2021 RE VENUE

Easement Donations $4,552,363

Grants $1,010,436

Contributions $3,719,242

Fee for Service $153,603

Events $135,748

2021 E XPENSES

Easement Acquisitions $1,742,179

Water Quality Projects $638,985

Stewardship and Outreach $800,683

Administration $86,746

Fundraising $458,139

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A R E F L E C T I O N O N 2 0 2 1 - T H A N K YO U What a year 2021 was—full of growth, success, and an overflow of community support to protect and steward the vital farmland of Lancaster County. This year we preserved more acres of farmland than we have since 2008 - we couldn’t have done it without the support of engaged partners like you! Protecting farmland is the core of Lancaster Farmland Trust. This year LFT protected 21 farms made up of 1,703 acres of farmland.

In 2021 we deepened our focus on our water quality work. We know aiding farmers in conservation practices on preserved farms is essential to stewarding the beautiful resources of Lancaster County. Our work in conservation earned us the Governor’s Awards for Environmental Excellence. LFT completed more than 600 one-on-one farm visits. From these visits, LFT assisted with 200 conservation plans that help make our waterways clean and clear.

Through this process, we saw the completion of eight water quality projects. The results of this work? Reduction of 23,000 lbs of nitrogen and 150 tons of sediment from our waterways.

This year saw the active phase of our Honoring the Promise capital campaign coming to a close.

The campaign raised more than $8.4 million, exceeding our $7.5 million goal and enabling the preservation of 62 farms on 4,040 acres of land, which includes nearly 94,000 feet of stream frontage and over 390 acres of forested land. Because of our community’s support, we are leaving a legacy for farmland preservation and entering the years to come with excitement and expectation.

We hope this impact report is a catalyst for all that is possible in the years to come. Thank you for joining us in preserving and conserving the beautiful resources of Lancaster County.

-Jeff Swinehart, President & CEO

“Thank you for joining us in preserving and conserving the beautiful resources of Lancaster County.”

Since 1988 Lancaster Farmland Trust has: Protected 547 farms on 33,670 acres and completed construction on 40 agricultural conservation projects

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