WERNERSVILLE --- A 13.72 acre farm in North Heidelberg Township will become
the second farm protected from development by Adopt An Acre Inc. and the first
farm preserved under a Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Berks
which places the county on the deed of easement as a co-grantee. The MOU, which
was adopted in 2009, guarantees that the County will defend the conservation
easement in perpetuity if ever challenged. No county funds will be used to
purchase the easement. The Ludwigs will receive $1,250 per acre from Adopt An
Acre Inc. A permanent deed restriction will be placed on the property which
ensures it will remain in agricultural use.
Owned by George and Faye Ludwig, this farm is adjacent to two farms preserved by
the Berks County Agricultural Land Preservation Board and the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania. These two farms, owned by the Hook family, total more than 90
acres. read more...
