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Overview of Farmland Protection and Funding in West Virginia (2002-2004)

This document summarizes key statistics and funding related to farmland protection in West Virginia from 2002 to 2004. During this period, 24 farms encompassing 3,045 acres were involved, with a total value of $7.05 million. Significant local and federal funding was sourced, including over $4 million from local governments and nearly $3 million from FRPP. The report highlights average easement values, farm sizes, and outlines various funding sources and future coordination strategies aimed at preserving farmland and mitigating environmental impacts.

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Overview of Farmland Protection and Funding in West Virginia (2002-2004)

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  1. So What’s Up in WV? • Year Number Acres Value • 2002 4 farms 555 $ 838,400 • 2003 9 farms 999 $2.3 million • 2004 11 farms 1490 $3.98 million • Total 24 farms 3045 $7.05 million Total Local/County Funding $4.082 million Total FRPP Funding $2.964 million

  2. Some Statistics • Average Easement Value = $2,314 per Acre • Average Farm Size = 124 Acres • Range of Farm Sizes = 6 up to 265 Acres • Range of Easement Values = $ 250 up to $4900 per ac Highest Offered Easement Value = $ 15,000 /ac (Not Selected/Withdrawn)

  3. Other Funds: • WV DOH Highway Construction Mitigation Funds • Transportation Enhancement Funds • Civil War Preservation Trust Funds • Norcross Environmental Foundation Bridging Loan • Landowner Donation of Value to 501C3 County Board or Land Trust

  4. Getting it Together • Local Leadership-Healing Waters Vision • Environmental Coordination Contact • Identify Potential Mitigation on CE • On Site review by Regulatory Authorities • Agreement on Mitigation Credits • Written and Agreed To Mitigation Plan • Plan made part of Agreement with agencies and Landowner

  5. What Next? • State Mitigation Project Calculator • State Farmland Protection Authority • Willing Landowners • Coordination among parties • State Association of Farmland Protection Programs • Conservation Groups

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