Scheuren Announces Preservation of Farmland in New Hanover Township

August 22, 2025

HARRISBURG – Rep. Donna Scheuren (R-Montgomery) announced today that Jersey Native, a 16-acre fruit and vegetable farm based in Montgomery County has now had its land marked as preserved.

The State Agriculture Land Preservation Board voted this week to conserve 2,017 acres on 33 farms in 16 counties, protecting them from future residential or commercial development.  Including the farmland that was just selected in New Hanover Township, the state’s Farmland Preservation Program has secured 6,597 farms and 656,568 acres in 58 counties from future development across the Commonwealth.

“This is more fantastic news for the people of the 147th District,” said Scheuren. “With Jersey Native Farm now protected, over 350 acres of farmland have now been preserved since I took office in 2023. Preserving farmland protects our open space and the majestic beauty of our community.”

This preservation will be 100% funded by the state of Pennsylvania, at a cost of $287,470.