A Logan County-linked farm is among the latest properties being permanently protected through Ohio’s farmland preservation efforts.
The Ohio Department of Agriculture announced that the Schlumbohm Farm has been added to the state’s Farmland Preservation Program in 2026.
The property is being preserved through a partnership involving a local land trust and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service.
State officials say the program continues to grow in 2026, with more than 907 acres of farmland across Ohio entering permanent agricultural easements during the first three months of the year.
“Each year we’re excited to see more farmland in Ohio placed in the Farmland Preservation Program,” said Brian Baldridge. “Agriculture remains one of Ohio’s top industries and preserving land for future generations of farmers helps strengthen the state’s agricultural heritage.”
The Schlumbohm Farm is part of a broader list of newly preserved properties spanning more than 10 farms statewide, including sites in Miami, Highland, Madison, Greene, Delaware, Clinton, Darke, and Allen counties.
Acreages range from small specialty farms to large operations exceeding 200 acres.
Other 2026 additions include the Cenky Farm in Miami County, the Geer Farm in Highland County, and multiple properties in Clinton and Delaware counties.
Under the Farmland Preservation Program, landowners voluntarily place agricultural easements on their property, ensuring the land remains in farming use permanently.
In return, they may receive financial compensation or tax benefits, while also helping protect Ohio’s long-term agricultural base.
Local sponsors such as county commissioners, soil and water conservation districts, township trustees, and land conservancies work alongside the state to secure and manage the easements.
Since the program’s creation in 1998, more than 780 farms totaling over 112,000 acres have been preserved across Ohio.
Officials say the effort not only safeguards farmland but also supports local economies, as many landowners reinvest easement funds into equipment, debt reduction, conservation practices, and farm expansion.
If you are interested in local farmland preservation, contact the Logan County Land Trust HERE.
