Protect north carolina’s agriculture legacy
OUR MISSION
The Working Lands Trust is on a mission to sustain North Carolina’s food and fiber supply – from the Appalachians to the Outer Banks – through the conservation of our working farms and forests.
Farms and Forests Acres Protected
FEATURED PROJECT
Protecting Land and Military Readiness
The McCotter Promised Land Opportunity Zone (PLOZ) Farm Easement in Pamlico County, North Carolina marks the second-largest agricultural conservation easement to close in the state and is a testament to the tireless efforts of our organization and our valued partners.
News from the Field
Working Lands Trust Announces Four New Distinguished Board Members
[Gold Hill, NC] – Working Lands Trust (WLT), a state-wide land trust dedicated solely to preserving working farms and forests, is proud to announce the appointment of four exemplary leaders to its Board of Directors. WLT welcomes Jessica Long, Edward Hunt, Jasmine...
WORKING LANDS TRUST SECURES GRANT FROM U.S. ENDOWMENT FOR FORESTRY AND COMMUNITIES TO SUPPORT NC LANDOWNERS
Working Lands Trust (WLT), a key advocate for the conservation of North Carolina’s forestry legacy, proudly announces the receipt of a transformative $382,605.62 grant from the U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities. This generous funding will bolster WLT’s...
Working Lands Trust Protects 1,200 acres of Farmland in Pamlico County
MESIC, NC — (September 20, 2023)— FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Working Lands Trust, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation of North Carolina's vital farms and working forests, is thrilled to announce the successful closing of the McCotter Promised...
Working Lands Trust Awarded Farmland Preservation Grants To Protect Farms Across NC
Working Lands Trust, a leading non-profit land trust dedicated to conserving North Carolina's agricultural lands and working forests, is pleased to announce that it has been awarded four grants totaling $1,172,301.34. These grants will permanently conserve 452 acres...
WORKING LANDS TRUST
CONSERVATION – EDUCATION – STEWARDSHIP