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Sonoma County Ag + Open Space is announcing the creation of a Buy-Protect-Sell pilot program. It aims to address barriers for farmers and ranchers looking to own their own land. Via a simple initial application process, Ag + Open Space will develop a pool of potential buyers, and will then identify, purchase, conserve, and sell a property to a potential buyer from that pool. Staff are looking to pilot the buy-protect-sell model with one property by the end of 2025, and the program materials are available at SonomaOpenSpace.org/FarmlandForAll.