P.L.A.C.E. –
Public Lands for Agricultural & Community Enrichment
We are a non-profit (501[c][3]) organization working to develop a community-based solution for the Guilford County Farm through direct engagement with Guilford & Alamance County citizens.
Our Goals
To support agricultural best management practices and farmland preservation.
To gather, collect and share accurate and objective information that may impact the common interest of the residents within their counties.
To encourage local government and economic development authorities to work with members with residents of their counties to promote and defend the common interest of the region.
How You Can Get Involved!
Many are unaware of the agricultural, recreational, and educational potential the County Prison Farm holds as it was closed to the public from 1935 to June 2015. You can help change that.
- Contact our Alamance and Guilford Representatives
- Write to the local newspaper
- Place a yellow sign in your yard
- Stay informed through Facebook, Email, and this website
- Talk to your neighbors
Blog
In The News
When will folks start seeing the County Farm as part of the local food picture?
This article in the Rhino on dealing with local hunger could have discussed the County Farm but does not yet put it in the picture. https://www.rhinotimes.com/news/county-cars-and-buildings-enlisted-in-fight-against-pandemic-hunger/ The…
Join us and the Birds!
This Saturday, April 24th – Joe Donahue will be leading a masked and socially distant bird walk starting at 8 am from the parking lot off Amick Road,* Elon…
Commissioners show interest!
Three new Commissioners toured County Farm with John Gladstone. Mary Beth Murphy is the new Commissioner for District 4 where the County Farm is located; …
View Birds on the Farm!
Bird Walk this Saturday – Joe Donahue will be leading a masked and socially distant bird walk this Saturday, March 27th, starting at 8 am from the parking…
The Guilford Urban Farming – Greenhouse Now Open
Greenhouses are being put to great use! The Guilford Urban Farming Initiative is now using one. As Paula Sieber, Executive Director, explains: Our mission is to grow…
Real-LYF More Than Just Growing Plants
Real-LYF, locally owned and operated, is filling another greenhouse with gorgeous plants. Dennis Kirk describes the business this way… In a world of corporate…
Bridging the Spillway at the County Farm!
A new bridge for the Mountains-to-Sea spur trail is now open at the County Farm. Dustin Maclean who runs the Farm says this foot…
Pumpkin Eating Contest – Goat Style!
Well, if you thought 2020 couldn’t get any weirder that it already is, think again. This year – since most of your usual Halloween…
Be a volunteer at the “Big Pick”
Guilford County Farm is repeating last year’s successful “Big Pick” grape picking, which donated thousands of pounds of grapes to local food banks and…
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