40 years of N.J. Farmland Preservation

New Jersey has spent more than $1.8 billion over the past 40 years to preserve about 250,000 acres. Table shows breakdown by county as of Aug. 2, 2023.

*Average; Total reflects number of acres before preservation of Mecouch Family farm in Salem County in October.
Table: Frank Kummer Source: New Jersey Department of Agriculture Get the data