Putnam County Rural Preservation Society

We are dedicated to promoting the conservation of farm and rural land, protecting wildlife habitat, and ensuring the future of agriculture in Putnam County, IN. Our work is focused on preserving the legacy we leave for future generations.

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We will work together to encourage the most appropriate uses of land, maintain the value of property, reduce fire hazards, improve public safety, safeguard the public health, protect and promote the retention of agriculture lands for future agricultural uses and protect agricultural lands from encroachment of non-agricultural, incompatible uses.While we do not oppose solar energy in general, we firmly believe that industrial solar locations do more harm than good to rural communities like Putnam County.For more information join the below Facebook Page!

• Putnam County Rural Preservation Society Page

• Inventory of Lost Farmland

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Events

Agriscience Advisor, Kate Skirvin, addressed the risks associated with solar projects to agricultural land and Putnam County's rural development. The Zoom recording of this meeting can be found at the link below.

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All donations will cover expenses associated with informing the public, informing policy makers, informing legislators, legal fees, etc. A portion of the proceeds from items purchased on our site will be used for these purposes as well. Putnam County Rural Preservation Society is a 501(c)4 nonprofit organization.

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We are a group of local Putnam County, Indiana residents who have come together to protect our community members' quality of life. Our current focus is on stopping the proposed 4Leaf Solar project by energyRe located in Cloverdale, IN.Get in touch with us to learn more about our conservation efforts and how we can work together to stop industrial solar complexes from destroying farmland and endangering our community, firefighters and rural way of life.

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The following are a list of upcoming public events we urge you to attend to respectfully voice your opposition of projects threatening the future of agriculture in Putnam County, IN.

Please remain respectful and professional at public meetings and when interactive with public officials so our concerns are taken seriously.

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• WREB Giant FM write up

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County Commissioners:

Area Plan Commission Members:
Kevin Scobee - Appointed by School Superintendents - Term 2025-2029Andy Beck - Appointed by County Commissioners - Term 2025-2029Greg Williams - Appointed by virtue of office (County Surveyor) - Term as long as he holds positionJenna Nees - Appointed by virtue of office (Purdue Extension Educator) - Term as long as she holds positionKate Skirvin - Appointed by County Council - Term 2025-2029James McKee - Appointed by Town of Cloverdale - Term 2024-2028Zach Bowers - Appointed by Towns of Roachdale & Russellville - Term 2025-2029Contact for APC Members:
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1 W Washington Street
4th Floor Room 46
Greencastle, IN 46135