Chester County Agricultural Land Preservation Board announces funding opportunities

WEST CHESTER — The Chester County Agricultural Land Preservation Board is accepting applications for two competitive programs funded by the Chester County Commissioners – the Commonwealth/County Program and the Chester County Challenge Grant Program.  To date over 520 farms totaling more than 41,000 acres have been preserved in Chester County through these programs. Both programs offer funds to...

Conservation of E. Nantmeal ‘century farm’ announced

163-acre property had been in same family for five generations Natural Lands Trust (NLT) announced recently the conservation of ConaMoore Farm, a 163-acre property in East Nantmeal Township. The shady woodlands, rolling pastures, and picturesque buildings of ConaMoore Farm, located along Route 401, serve as the gateway to East Nantmeal Township. The land was once part of a William Penn grant, and has...