Wake County held the 20th annual Keeping the Farm Workshop on Wednesday at the Wake County Commons Building in Raleigh. Organized by the Wake County Soil and Water Conservation District, the event covered topics such as property taxes and land preservation amid ongoing development, according to the Wake County.
Wake County has experienced a reduction of about 10,000 acres in farm and forest land over the past decade due to urban expansion. Despite this, the county still has 3,140 properties involved in agricultural production, covering 84,588 acres. Wake County Commissioner Cheryl Stallings stated, "The 20th annual event marks a milestone in our commitment to supporting local farm landowners."
A recent Wake County workshop provided farmers with information on property tax updates, deed and record management, and the Land Loss Prevention project. Attendees also learned about family farm conservation, the Wake County One Water project, asset protection, and forest management plans. Breakout sessions covered technical assistance, cost share opportunities, Farmland Preservation, and farm succession planning. The event emphasized resource management and sustainable practices.
