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The Clean Ohio Agricultural Easement Purchase Program (AEPP) provides funding to assist
landowners and communities in preserving Ohio's farmland, our most vital resource.
Ohio's fertile soils have always been essential to feeding a growing population, and are also
called upon to meet a booming demand for renewable energy. At the same time, nearby competing land
uses often exert incredible pressures upon these farms to convert to non-agricultural uses.
Farmland protection activities not only ensure that the scenic views and heritage of Ohio's
countryside are maintained for future generations, but they also benefit our environment and
provide critical habitat for local wildlife populations. The Clean Ohio program also helps
family farms transition to the next generation and protects the economic foundation of Ohio's largest industry.
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