Make a Difference in Conservation of Farmland in North Central Florida!  

Alachua County is hiring a Senior Planner within the Alachua County Forever Program to help expand protection of agricultural lands through acquisition and management of conservation easements.  

This position works within the highly successful Alachua County Forever- Land Acquisition Team on all aspects of conservation easement projects: from initial concept to long-term easement management; and supports, engages, and collaborates with citizens, farm landowners and agricultural professionals, and partners to identify and implement conservation practices, strategies, and funding partnerships that further the conservation of agricultural lands as a part of the County's long-term conservation goals.  Experience with agriculture, farming, and conservation easements is highly desired.

To date, Alachua County Forever has protected over 34,000 acres of land (including environmentally significant lands and farmlands) through conservation easements and fee simple acquisitions.