Hello friends and volunteers. I found this wonderful article on “Farmland Protection” and wanted to share it with you all…

How would you like to smell the fresh garners in your place as the clock ticks early morning? Starting the day right with all the pastures and agricultural scenery at the portico on a breezy morning. It’s the ultimate scenery, and Americans would definitely like to see more of it.

On the other hand, it’s alarming to say at this time that American farmlands is at risk. You wouldn’t know how many acres of farmlands are lost every minute, and how it affects the local agriculture in every state especially if you’re staying on the busiest streets in the city.

How would you like to see the American soil in the coming years converted into new developments? Consider what your family and the next generation to come and what they can get out of these farmlands if protection is not promoted and prioritized.

Ever wonder why farmlands have higher rates for converting to development? It was discovered that the lands are suitable for building because they tend to be flat, well-drained and affordable. Don’t be surprised if there’s a rapid increase for developments. The equilibrium for land proportions on farms and ranches to new developments has lost its balance.

It’s time to make a move and know the importance of why you should save farmlands. The source of our food and farming in the US contributes nearly $1 trillion to the national economy. U.S possesses desirable and nourished farmlands that provide food for agricultural exports.

As the world population increases which may hit 7 billion by this year, 2012, consumers worldwide will increase their purchases of food. American farmland provides food on a national and international level. American farmlands are the wisest investment considering the economic security it can bring and food supply in the years to come.

Saving agricultural farmlands is one way on protecting the environment, and it will cover the wildlife, control the flooding and maintain air quality by protecting the watersheds and wetlands. It would be so nice if cities have nearby farmlands, which will provide communities in the surrounding areas fresh produce.

How about nice scenery of fully grown fruits and vegetables in your locality? At least, you know where the food is coming from, and it creates an opportunity in the community to have local jobs and community businesses. If you want to read more information on how you can save farmlands, you can visit:  http://www.farmland.org/programs/protection/default.asp