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SB 220, titled the Georgia Farmland Conservation Act, proposes the establishment of a Purchase of Agricultural Conservation Easement (PACE) program, which offers owners of top ranking farm properties a cash payment in exchange for placing a conservation easement on their property. This program has seen success in 29 other states, and Georgia is poised to count itself among them should the bill be signed into law.
While PACE programs across the country hold common goals for agricultural protection, Georgia's program is designed to prioritize the protection of farmland that faces development pressure. As our urban areas continue to expand, focusing on this geography is critical for protecting the working and legacy farms that remain.