keep new york farming

  And every day, Saratoga PLAN works with Saratoga County farmers to conserve more acres of fertile soils and farmable land. As a large agricultural state, New York relies heavily on farmers to influence its economic standing. In response to Governor Cuomo’s...

ode to the tractor

Now, this may seem silly, but really, stop and think: how much do you know about this tool that contributes so significantly to putting food on your plate? After the first tractor roared across farmland, productivity on farms skyrocketed. As the tractor has developed...

mark of distinction

Since 2003, Saratoga PLAN has been protecting the land that the people of Saratoga County love and connect with: its farms and open spaces. Now Saratoga PLAN announced it has renewed its land trust accreditation – proving once again that, as part of a network of over...

trail ethics explained

Whether discovering botany for the first time or rekindling a love of trail running, people are spending more time outside, which means more visitors to Saratoga PLAN preserves. Though we are over the moon about the number of new and familiar faces recreating along...

stewardship resource center

The existing structure in the Galway Preserve parking area will be rehabilitated and repurposed into a Stewardship Resource Center. By installing a few structural improvements to the roof, doors and support beams, staff and volunteers will transform the garage into a...

photos from the field

The photos beautifully capture the rural character we work hard as an organization to protect. With your support, we can continue ensuring that Saratoga County has access to local food. [maxbutton id=”1″...