Mentzer Announces Farmland Preserved in East Lampeter Township

April 10, 2026

HARRISBURG –Rep. Steve Mentzer (R-Lancaster) announced today that a 48-acre crop farm in East Lampeter Township was preserved as part of Pennsylvania’s Farmland Preservation Program. 

The James L. and Alica B. Denlinger farm is being preserved as part of a $10.2 million investment by Pennsylvania to preserve more than 2,600 acres of farmland across the Commonwealth. 

“The preservation of our farmland is an issue important to my constituents and myself,” said Mentzer. “By preserving this 48-acre farm in East Lampeter, we protect open space in our community and ensure the farmlands that Lancaster County is known for stays around for generations to come.”

The funding to protect this farm comes from a $428,724 investment in Lancaster County, with funds put up by both the state and county. 



Representative Steve Mentzer
97th Legislative District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
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