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The Centre County Farmland Trust is an active and vibrant organization. In addition to our ongoing work of farm preservation, we enjoy planning events to educate and celebrate with residents of Centre County. We hope you will consider attending our upcoming events, here we offer a glimpse back at 2011 with links to our archived newsletters. If you would like to receive our newsletters and notifications about upcoming events please email us.

Centre County Farmland Trust Newsletter, January 2011

Centre County Farmland Trust Newsletter, May 2011

2011 Events in Review:

Harvest Celebration at Elk Creek Cafe + Aleworks, Millheim, Sunday, October 2.

The evening featured locally sourced foods and offered the "Year in Review" for the Trust which has preserved 700 acres of farmland to date.

L to R: Larry Hutchinson, CCFT President, Representative Scott Conklin, Norm Lathbury, CCFT Executive Director

Summer Solstice Celebration at Tait Farm, Centre Hall, Saturday, June 18.

More than 750 people gathered for a celebration of local farms, food and art. Guests enjoyed food and beverage sampling provided by sponsors Tait Farm Foods, Elk Creek Cafe + Aleworks, Mount Nittany Winery, Harrison's Wine Grill & Catering, and Otto's Pub & Brewery. Festivities also included hands-on art activities provided by the Art Alliance and Bellefonte artisans, Jabebo as well as an art exhibit and sale by the Farmland Preservation Artists that benefited the Centre County Farmland Trust. Hayrides took guests into the fields to watch the artists painting on site throughout the afternoon. Other local organizations including PASA, Buy Fresh Buy Local, WPSU's Local Food Journey and ClearWater Conservancy shared information to impart the importance of preserving Centre County farmland.

Farmland Preservation Celebration at Schempf Farm, Harris Township, Monday, March 21.

The Board of Director's were pleased to welcome landowners of the farms that have been preserved through the assistance of the Trust along with local leaders who have been instrumental in supporting the work of land preservation throughout the county. Congressman Glenn Thompson was honored for his support of the recent tax incentive that greatly enhances the benefits of farmland preservation. Additionally, Congressman Thompson was recognized for his leadership on the U.S. House Agriculture Committee and as Chairman for the Subcommittee on Conservation, Energy & Forestry. During the reception Congressman Thompson was presented with an original oil painting of the historic Round Barn by local artist Karl Leitzel.