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Farmland Protection and Conservation Easement Pre-Application Workshop

  • Monday, November 9, 2026, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Monday, November 9, 2026, 10:00 AM
Online Meeting via Zoom


Learn the basics about farmland conservation easements, funding availability, and application processes.


Topics to be covered:

  • What is a farmland conservation easement?
  • Why are they being promoted?
  • What are the landowner considerations in placing their farmland in a conservation easement?
  • What are my funding options?
  • What is FPIG?
  • What is a Pre-Application? What is the difference between a Pre-Application and a State FPIG application?
  • How do I get started?

RSVP REQUIRED!

RSVP
Lisa Welch
Onondaga County Department of Planning
315-435-2812 orĀ lisawelch@onondaga.gov

Learn More

https://onondaga.gov/planning/wp-content/uploads/sites/260/2026/10/AFPB-Pre-App-2027.pdf

Register

Email Lisa

Contact

Janet Oppedisano
Agriculture Team Leader
jto32@cornell.edu
x243

Location

This event is online

Last updated October 29, 2026