Farmland Preservation
We are actively recruiting new members! Please reach out if you are small-scale farmers, backyard gardeners, or policy-minded residents who care about land use, farm preservation, and zoning policy.
Reach out to the lead and sign up for our newsletter below to stay involved!
Circle Lead:
Trevor Hyde, Local Food Systems Agent, Wake County Cooperative Extension, trevor.hyde@wake.gov
Raleigh City Farm
Circle mission:
The mission of the Farmland Preservation Circle is to partner with farmers and the community to support farm viability. Members of the circle collaborate on policies and programs related to supporting Wake County farmers and agriculture.
Current Activities
Creating a database of Wake County farms
Attending town hall meetings to understand zoning policy and decision-making and protect local farmland from overdevelopment
Research and understand national, regional, and local strategies to establish ordinances that incentivize small-scale farming
Connecting farmers to resources, training, and strategic planning
Past Projects
Farmer Profiles
In preparation for the 2017 Eastern Triangle farm Tour, the Farm Advocacy Circle wrote a series of articles which highlighted Wake County Framers. The following farms were highlighted: Sweet Peas Urban Garden, Well Fed Community Garden, Chickcharney Farm, Old Milburnie Farm, Ninja Cow Farm, and Hilltop Farm.
Strategic Planning
From August to November 2017, the farm Advocacy Circle went through a strategic planning process with facilitation through Community Food Strategies. This process allowed the circle to create an updated mission statement and project goals.
Circle Resources
Visit NC Farms for Farmers Markets & Farm Businesses