In response to the rapid development of Washington County farmland..

• The Ozaukee Washington land Trust, in cooperation with American Farmland Trust, met with local farmers to discuss the economic viability and desire to continue farming in Washington County

• Contracted American Farmland Trust to prepare a Profile of Washington County Agriculture

• Hired UW-River Falls to develop and administer an Open Space Public Opinion Survey

• Landowners, farmers, organizations, community leaders, educators and area businesses began to meet informally to discuss farmland preservation goals and objectives

• Thinking that they could accomplish more if they worked together. they formally established the Land Conservation Partnership or "LCP"

• Committee formed to create case statement and secure funding to hire a project coordinator

• Project Coordinator was hired to help provide direction, assist with meetings and to develop educational materials

• Steering Committee formed

• Instrumental in farmland preservation being included in the Washington County Park and Open Space Plan

• Citizen Watch at Multi-Jurisdictional Smart Growth Planning Meetings

• Assisted the Town of Hartford with potential Purchase of Development Rights Program

• Launched Land Conservation Partnership website

• Kicked off educational series with the Citizens Forum on Land Use and Community on Feb. 5

• Established membership drive