Horse Farms Forever is a compact and powerful nonprofit,
founded in 2018 to:

Protect

Marion County’s Farmland Preservation Area was established in 2005. Its mineral-rich soil and water, and spring sheds are subject to increasing development and roadway threats. We participate and defend.

Promote

The culture, character and vibrant economy of greater Ocala is uniquely based on the presence of horses and horse farms. We share the facts.

Preserve

Landowners who love their land and wish to see it passed along to future generations have many options. We show the way.

Plan

The blueprint for Rural Land Management is written at the county level and made strong by collaboration and community influence. We facilitate progress.

O’Farrell Family Honored with the Acorn Conservation Award

​Celebrating 70 Years of Thoroughbred Excellence and a Lasting Commitment to the Land Horse Farms Forever is honored to present the 2026 Acorn Conservation Award to the O’Farrell family at the Conservation Summit on November 12th at Circle Square Cultural Center. The...

Recognizing Our Silver Sponsors

Horse Farms Forever® is proud to recognize the Silver Level Sponsors of the 2026 Conservation Summit! Their generous support helps bring our community together to discuss the importance of protecting Marion County’s horse farms, agricultural lands, and open spaces....

Celebrating Our 2026 Gold Sponsors

​Florida’s farms, ranches, and open spaces are more than beautiful landscapes. They are part of our history, our economy, and our identity. Protecting these lands takes a community of people and organizations who recognize their value and are committed to preserving...

Protecting What Matters, Together

Thank You to Our 2026 Conservation Summit Title & Presenting Sponsors: Brook Ledge Horse Transportation & AdventHealth Ocala Every year, the Horse Farms Forever Conservation Summit brings our community together around one important question: How do we protect...

New Roads and the I-75 Connector Road: How Will This Impact the Farmland Preservation Area? Part 1 of 2

On August 4, Marion County awarded a $22.9 million contract to Art Walker Construction to widen and improve approximately 3.3 miles of NW 70th/80th Avenue (Segment 3) from just north of SR 40 to just south of US 27. But the road corridor does not stop there, as the...

The Threats Are Real

From new roadways to rezoning. We are here to gather and multiply all of the voices that understand the value of our rural heritage and seek to preserve it forever.

When the farmland watchdogs sound the alarm, you’ll hear first.