Category Overview
Farmland Preservation protects valuable farmland and habitat for recreationally important animals, like salmon, birds, deer, and elk. These projects allow families to continue farming the land they have worked on for generations, and provide Washingtonians with healthy local food and a diverse economy. WWRP is the only source of farmland preservation funding in the state budget.
Project Highlights
Whatcom County will use this grant to purchase an agricultural conservation easement on about 16.6 acres of farmland north of Bellingham in Whatcom County. The farm supports the production of crops including vegetables, flowers, and herb seeds. The easement will prevent future development by purchasing six development rights on the property, thereby ensuring that the land will remain available for farming in perpetuity.