Land for Tomorrow Thanks the NCGA For Its Investment in North Carolina’s Conservation Trust Funds
RALEIGH, N.C. — Land for Tomorrow thanks the North Carolina General Assembly for making a strong investment in the Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund through the 2026 state budget while maintaining stable funding for the N.C. Land and Water Fund and the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund. The budget strengthens North Carolina’s long-standing […]
Member Profile: Blue Ridge Conservancy
North Carolina’s conservation success depends on strong partnerships, and that is exactly what the Land for Tomorrow coalition makes possible. Blue Ridge Conservancy is helping protect some of northwest North Carolina’s most important lands, from prime farmland and scenic Blue Ridge Parkway views to rare wildlife habitats and expanding trail systems like the Middle Fork […]
Bandera Farms Park in Guilford County
A $500,000 grant from the N.C. Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF) is helping bring Bandera Farms Park in Guilford County to life, transforming a community vision into a regional destination. Slated to open in November 2026, the park spans 120 acres in a fast-growing area of Guilford County. It will feature natural surface trails […]
Member Profile: Piedmont Land Conservancy
North Carolina is growing fast. Since 2020, more than 709,000 people have moved to North Carolina, making our state one of the top destinations for new residents. As growth continues, continued investment in the conservation trust funds helps ensure that the lands and waters that define North Carolina are not lost to development. Piedmont Land […]
Protecting North Carolina’s History, Water, and Communities at Fort Defiance
Nestled in the rolling farmland of Happy Valley, where the Yadkin River winds through the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Fort Defiance stands as one of Caldwell County’s most treasured historic landmarks. Built in 1792 by Revolutionary War officer General William Lenoir, Fort Defiance served as his home and remains one of North Carolina’s […]
Protecting North Carolina’s Working Lands Is a Smart Investment in Our Economy
North Carolina’s farms are more than part of our heritage. They are a critical piece of our state’s economic infrastructure. From local food production to job creation, agriculture remains North Carolina’s top industry. Thanks to the Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund (ADFPTF), farmers can work with their local land trust or county soil […]
Member Profile: Catawba Lands Conservancy and Carolina Thread Trail
North Carolina’s conservation trust funds are doing more than protecting land, they’re delivering real results for our communities, economy, and way of life. We’re grateful to the North Carolina General Assembly for its continued investment in these proven programs. “Grant funding from the conservation trust funds has enabled us to protect hundreds of acres that […]
Big Win for Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail
North Carolina’s Land and Water Fund is helping protect one of the most important coastal landscapes in our state. This is a significant milestone for eastern North Carolina and a clear example of how strategic funding and strong partnerships deliver lasting results for our state. Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail and North Carolina Coastal Federation […]
2026 Budget Priorities
North Carolina’s natural places and working farms are an important part of our state’s infrastructure and way of life. These natural places provide clean water, protect wildlife habitat, support agriculture, and power outdoor recreation economies across our communities. Across the state, investments from the N.C. Land and Water Fund, Parks and Recreation Trust Fund, and […]