Cranberry Township supported Denton Powell’s mission to keep his 71-acre family farm undisturbed, supporting him as he sought agricultural protection and conservation status for the property, including an agricultural easement secured in the early part of the century.
After Powell’s passing in 2021, the farm became silent for the first time in nearly 150 years. Now, the Township is setting out to ensure Powell’s commitment to community farming and historic preservation is set in stone.
By acquiring the Powell Farm, Cranberry Township will create a financially sustainable and independent space that will serve as an educational space for residents and educational institutions.
Moreover, the space will be a living, active monument to the Township’s 200-year history in agriculture and an example of the commitment to guaranteeing the preservation of open, green space for the next 200 years and beyond.
READ THE POWELL FARM MISSION/VISION REPORT BY CLICKING THE IMAGE AT RIGHT.
