Preserving Our Farmland
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1. Cumberland County celebrated 20,000 acres of preserved farmland at Paulus Farm Market
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2. There are 1,260 farms in Cumberland County, covering 169,654 acres of land
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3. Congratulations on 20,000 acres of preserved farmland
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4. Refreshments were provided by the Paulus family and Paulus Farm Market
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5. Cumberland County produces more than $75 million in dairy products each year
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6. Thank you Cumberland County farmers
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7. 20,027 acres of farmland have been preserved since 1989
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8. Stephanie Williams speaks at the preserved farmland event
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9. All rise for the National Anthem
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10. Annie Strite sings the National Anthem
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11. left to right: Secretary Russel Redding, Commissioners Vince DiFilippo, Jim Hertzler, and Gary Eichelberger, and Senator Mike Regan
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12. left to right: Amy Paulus, Jim Paulus, Representative Sheryl Delozier, and Diane Stamy
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13. Stephanie Williams speaks at the preserved farmland event while other speakers listen
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14. Diane Stamy speaks at the preserved farmland event
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15. Commissioner Vince DiFilippo speaks at the preserved farmland event
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16 . Commissioner Jim Hertzler speaks at the preserved farmland event
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17. Commissioner Gary Eichelberger speaks at the preserved farmland event
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18. Secretary Russel Redding speaks at the preserved farmland event
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19. Senator Mike Regan speaks at the preserved farmland event
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20. Representative Sheryl Delozier speaks at the preserved farmland event
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21. Jim Paulus speaks at the preserved farmland event
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22. Amy Paulus
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23. The Commissioners and Stephanie Williams present Jim and Amy Paulus with a framed map of the preserved farms of Cumberland County
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24. Stephanie Williams presents the Franco family with a framed map of the preserved farms of Cumberland County
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25. Secretary Russel Redding presents a proclamation to Cumberland County
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26. FFA joins the speakers in a photograph
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27. FFA and Cumberland County Dairy Princess assisted at the event
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28. Musicians Annie Strite and Tammy Ankabrandt provided entertainment
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29. Annie Strite and Tammy Ankabrandt provided musical entertainment
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30. Representative Barbara Gleim and other members of the audience at the presentation
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The audience looks on as Commissioner Jim Hertzler speaks at the preserved farmland event
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32. The audience at the preserved farmland event of September 26, 2019
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33. The preserved farmland event took place on the grounds of Paulus Farm Market, celebrating 20,000 acres of preserved farmland since 1989
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34. Family gets information on preserving the land
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35. The Cumberland County Dairy Princess was on hand to serve milk
Preserving the rich heritage and economic impact of Cumberland County’s agricultural industry has been an ongoing practice since 1989. During this time 20,027 acres of prime farmland have been preserved for future generations. With farms producing all manner of goods, from dairy, beef, crops and even hops, the agriculture industry in Cumberland County is diverse and vital for future generations.