A26-Lancaster Farming, Saturday, December 6, 2003 Warren County Preserves 10,000 th Acre Of Farmland FRELINGHUYSEN TOWN SHIP, N.J. Warren County reached a milestone this month with the preservation of its 10,000 th acre of farmland, an achievement that was celebrated by county and state officials at the Frelinghuysen Township larm responsible for surpassing that record. Gathering at the farm of Mi chael Staufenberger, officials noted the success of Warren County's farmland preservation program and pledged to keep up their efforts. “The preservation of 10,000 acres is an important milestone for the citizens of Warren County and for our agricultural indus try," said state Agriculture Secre tary Charles M. Kuperus, who joined in the outdoor celebration overlooking Staufenberger’s farm on a chilly December morning. “When we preserve farmland, we help promote smart growth, protect the quality of life in our communities and strengthen our agricultural industry,” Kuperus said. “We're proud to have played a partnership role in War ren County’s success to date, and look forward to continuing to work together to preserve many more farms.” Warren County recently final ized the purchase of development rights on 125 acres of Staufen berger’s 134-acre farm. The pres ervation program only includes agricultural land, and not homes or other buildings on the proper ty. Farmers are paid to perma nently surrender their right to de velop the land, keeping it green and available to be farmed forev er. Afltrol For The Control Of • Starlings • Pigeons • Sparrows • Crows 5 lbs. for *29s°° +6 00 S&H These Pesticides have restricted Blain Supply use. MUST HAVE Current RRI - Box 837 > Blain . PA 17006 Applicator’s License. 717*536*3861 or 717*536*3933 Visit or call us today! MARTIN’S TIRE & ALIGNMENT Located m Churchtown 119 Water St., Narvon, PA 17555 717-445^4993- I- ■ - Warren County made its first farmland preservation acquisi tion in August 1989, preserving about 600 acres in Allamuchy. Since then, the County Agricul ture Development Board (CADB) has steered preservation acquisitions protecting farms throughout Warren. With the Staufenberger proj ect, Warren County has 10,082 acres of permanently protected farmland, and ranks fifth in the amount of acreage preserved of the 18 counties in New Jersey with farmland preservation pro grams. About 10 percent of New Jer sey’s total preserved farmland is located in Warren County. Staufenberger, a Frelinghuysen resident for the past 13 years, said the farmland preservation program has helped him to achieve his dream. A financial adviser who grew up in Colonia, Staufenberger said he remembers going fishing when he was six years old on the Musconetcong River in Warren County and fall ing in love with the rural area. “I always said, this is where I’m going to live.” Staufenberger has been restor ing the farmhouse, parts of which date back 200 years, and said he is looking into agricultural areas to expand beyond hay production at the farm. “My intention is to bring the farm back to life,” he said. The farm had been looked at for housing developments, a golf course, and other development plans, which would have dramat ically changed rural Frelinghuy- (Turn to Page A 27) Uake Those Rodent Tracks END.' Diltac Tracking Powder* Kills Rats & Mice : : 61b Bucket > seoos.H $ Balt Available 1-800-350-FARM ' ."-w-j* hr_gstongej!jmn\ \ • _• Starlicide For the Control of Starlings & Blackbirds Less Diseases Saves Feed 33 Lb. Pail s B 9 aoo * * >% - New Jersey Agriculture Secretary Charles M. Kuperus addresses Warren County offi cials and others as the county celebrated the 10,000 th acre of farmland preserved in Warren County. NEW! Bobcat 0 430 ZHS Compact Excavator Improve your swing.. i With Zero House Swing, both the front and rear ends of the Bobcat 430 stay within the machine's width, so there's less chance of striking objects during operation. The Fast Track drive system is hydrostatic, like a skid-steer-twice as fast as any other excavator brand 1 The 430 gives you unmatched travel speed, smooth maneuverability and faster cycle times. Why didn't anybody think of this before? 5 mph travel speed • Zero House Swing • Zero Tail Swing 10 ft. digging depth • Maneuverable in tight spaces • Easy serviceability Best Line Leasing, Inc. Bobcat of Lancaster Bobcat of Reading BS & B Repair Muncy, PA Ephrata, PA Reading, PA Mifflmburg, PA 570-546-8422 717-859-4646 610-926-2441 717-966-3756 800-321-2378 Burchfields Inc. Clugston Ag & Turf Inc. Cumberland Bobcat Grumelli’s Farm Service Martmsburg PA Chambersburg, PA Mechamcsburg, PA Quarryville, PA 814-793-2194 717-263-4103 717-790-9810 717-786-7318 Your Bobcat Headquarters
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