Farmland conservation and preservation banquet
2027 Date: Tuesday, February 9th
Rooted in conservation,
growing in preservation
2025 Preserved Farms were recognized with aerial pictures of their farms
LCCD Board Member Jim Tomanelli opening the 2026 Banquet
Our 2026 banquet celebrated the conservation stewardship efforts of Lebanon county farmers and recognized new preserved farms
Thank you to our 2026 platinum sponsors!
Your support allowed us to host over 200 guests and celebrate the conservation and preservation work done in Lebanon County
sponsorship opportunities for the 2027 banquet coming soon!
2027 date: Tuesday, February 9th
Ed Heagy
Barry Brothers
2026 Awardees
Conservation Farmer of the Year: Eg Heagy
Conservation project of the year: Barry Farms Buffer Project
Farmland Preservation Excellence Award: Sharon and John Kline
Steward of the land lifetime award: Calvin Miller
Sharon and John Kline
Calvin Miller
Comedian Jacob “Don’t Tell the Bishop” entertained the crowd of over 200 guests after dinner
2026 highlights
Dough Wolfgang, Executive Secretary of the PA State Conservation Commission, recognized the hard work of Lebanon County farmers and spoke about the importance of farmland preservation
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Jennifer Fetter, Director of the Center for Agriculture Conservation Assistance Training, spoke about the opportunities for conservation assistance in PA
Door prizes were announced by Jacob “Don’t Tell the Bishop,” and included custom aerial farm prizes and large ferns