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NewsGuidance on Gas Leases for Farmland Protection Entities in West VirginiaThis guidance on gas leases is being outlined for the West Virginia Agricultural Land Protection Authority and the county Farmland Protection Boards. Federal policy is described below, as well as suggested policy to be adopted for use with local monies. Background information compiled by a working group of West Virginia Land Trusts is also attached, as well as excerpts from articles and on-line resources. West Virginia Voluntary Farmland Protection : 2002-2007Goals:
County Farmland Protection Boards are appointed by County Commissions to design a program that is responsive to local concerns and goals. To date, Farmland Protection Programs have been created in 18 West Virginia Counties and have collectively protected 8,238 acres of farmland.
Total Federal Farm and Ranchland Protection Program (FRPP) funding: $8.92 million
Estimated Annual Dollars— Land Protection
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