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Changing an existing Farmland Development Rights Agreement

Change in Ownership (Transferring Agreement)

When all of the land enrolled in a Farmland Development Rights Agreement is conveyed to another party (including a trust), you must also transfer the Agreement to that party. Click here for information on how to transfer the agreement to the new owners of the land.

Splitting Farmland Development Rights Agreements

Click here for information on how to split your original agreement into two or more agreements.

Early Termination of All or Part of a Farmland Development Rights Agreement

Click here for information and instructions on how land may be released from the program.

Expiring or Extending Agreements

Click here for a form to extend your agreement or indicate your desire to let it expire.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Farmland and Open Space Preservation Act Do?

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 •  Enrolling in the Farmland Preservation Program
 •  Early Termination of All or Part of a Farmland Development Rights Agreement
 •  Farmland and Open Space Preservation Frequently Asked Questions
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 •  Part 361 of Public Act 451 of 1994
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