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Commissioners back county support for farmland preservation easement

Hancock County Board of Commissioners · March 10, 2026

Summary

Hancock County approved a resolution supporting the West Central Ohio Land Conservancy's pursuit of an agricultural easement on properties owned by Carson Lugibihl in Delaware and Madison Townships and authorized participation in the Ohio Local Agricultural Easement Purchase Program as needed.

The Hancock County Board approved Resolution 146-26 on March 10 expressing the county's support for preserving farmland and for the West Central Ohio Land Conservancy's efforts to purchase an agricultural easement on properties owned by Carson Lugibihl in Delaware and Madison Townships. Phil Johnson presented the resolution and commissioners approved it 3-0.

The resolution also authorizes the county to participate in the Ohio Local Agricultural Easement Purchase Program to the extent necessary to support the transaction. No specific county financial contribution was recorded in the minutes; the resolution is framed as expression of support and authorization to participate if required by the state program.

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