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Farmland values soar amid development pressure in Wake County, North Carolina

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 13
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John Burt and Perry operate farms in Wake County, North Carolina. Farmers in the area are turning to farmland preservation programs as development pressure grows. They report facing multiple challenges, including drought and rising costs for diesel and fertilizer.

From abc11.com

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The scarcity of available farmland is driving up land values, which John Burt noted can reach between $100,000 and $200,000 an acre for prime land. This trend puts pressure on local land use and agricultural viability.

From abc11.com

Who's involved

  • John BurtOperates a family farm in Fuquay-Varina
  • PerryOperates a farm within the jurisdiction of Wake County
  • Wake CountyCounty in North Carolina where farming and development are occurring

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  • John BurtSpeculative

    Might face cost pressure from rising operational costs for diesel and fertilizer

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