What We Do
The Yolo Land Trust has one simple and vital mission: to conserve agricultural land in Yolo County. Land conservation keeps our rural heritage alive, fosters healthy communities, generates good jobs, supports working farms and ranches, preserves wildlife habitats, and maintains the agricultural landscapes of Yolo County.
Conserve Land
Yolo Land Trust works to help landowners interested in preserving their property’s resources through its most common tool: a conservation easement (CE). Conservation easements are voluntary agreements between a landowner and a nonprofit organization such as YLT in which the landowner agrees to restrict the use of the land to farming, ranching or habitat protection…
Ensure Strong Public Policies
The Yolo Land Trust encourages public policies that support and enhance long-term farmland protection and promotes public awareness of the importance of agriculture and the need to preserve it. YLT is a respected member of the Yolo County community, is a member of the Yolo County Farm Bureau, and our staff actively engage with local and state officials.
Provide Technical Support
Relying on its long history and the expertise of its board and staff, YLT provides technical support to local and state government agencies. It maintains a neutral position regarding land-use changes by simply providing information, background, and insight regarding the effectiveness and potential outcomes of proposed policies and projects.
Why Work WIth Us
By partnering with Yolo Land Trust, you can ensure your land remains farmland for future generations, preserving the legacy of the land and safeguarding the open space, fertile soil, and natural resources that make Yolo County unique. We provide the expertise and dedication to make your conservation vision a reality. We’re here to support you every step of the way.
Working Together to Conserve Farmland
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Speed & Flexibility
As a private organization, Yolo Land Trust can respond quickly with flexibility and confidentiality to help landowners achieve their conservation goals.
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Local
Yolo Land Trust has served Yolo County since 1988. Our Board of Directors is comprised of community members from Yolo County. We understand the local community, its issues and values regarding agriculture, and respond to the individual needs of landowners.
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Professional
Yolo Land Trust has extensive expertise in agricultural land conservation with over 35 years of completing projects. We are experienced working with the teams of legal, tax and real estate professionals involved in land transactions. We have public policy, land use planning and natural resource conservation expertise.
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Tax Benefits
Yolo Land Trust provides cost-effective land protection. Our nonprofit status also offers land donors potentially significant tax benefits for their donation of conservation easements or conservation lands.
