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Agriculture is an important part of a local community; in that it contributes to our food supply and provides economic as well as environmental impacts.

Learn how Pennsylvania’s Subdivision & Land Development Ordinance (SALDO) guides growth. This webinar covers its purpose, legal foundation, and the roles of officials in land development decisions.

Nationwide and local trends in voter support for the protection of natural areas.

Water resources contribute to items such as scenic beauty, economic development, and recreation. They also provide essential life sustaining elements.

Learn about considerations when adding walking trails and picnicking opportunities to your farm.

Planning Commissions in Pennsylvania can have various roles in creating and implementing a Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance.

Land use is constantly changing and decisions regarding where and how these changes occur will be an ongoing necessity. Members of the public can play an important role in aiding the decision-making process.

This video assists citizen planners better understand their roles and responsibilities in serving on a local municipal planning commission.

Learn about the expectations and impacts of being on a Citizen Planning Commission in your community.

In Pennsylvania, private water systems (wells, springs, and cisterns) provide drinking water to nearly 3 million residents. However, Pennsylvania has no regulations to ensure that water from these sources is safe.

Planning commissions in Pennsylvania assist in the drafting of a zoning ordinance and amendments and review of conditional use applications and curative amendments.

Learn the many options for offering tent and RV lodging on your farm, how to get started, and more!

The PA Municipalities Planning Code provides the foundation upon which local municipalities prepare and administer comprehensive plans and land use regulations. Such plans and regulations must include agricultural considerations.

Whether you are a residential property owner who wants to build a home or are a commercial developer interested in building a shopping center, the process of land development in Pennsylvania can be time-consuming and expensive.

Agriculture is a critical industry in Pennsylvania, generating more than $7.7 billion in direct sales in 2017 from 59,000 farms and 7.7 million acres (USDA, 2019).

Gathering information on farming and finding land sources.

Understanding the rights of property ownership.

This series of monthly land-use webinars will present in-depth information on land-use topics affecting the communities of Pennsylvania.

This guide explores why food system issues are important and includes ideas for helping citizens and community organizations work with county and municipal planners on food system issues.

Land development is bringing residential development into agricultural areas. New residents may have misconceptions about farms, and conflicts can arise between farm and nonfarm neighbors.

Learn practical knowledge and skills about forest trees, wildlife, and water, as well as forest ecology, management, and silviculture.