Protect north carolina’s
Working lands legacy
Our Story
The Working Lands Trust was conceived in 2013, born from a collaboration among the North Carolina Forestry Association, the North Carolina Department of Agriculture, and community conservation leaders. This group collectively identified increasing interest among farm and forest landowners in exploring conservation options for working lands. Since our inception, we have been warmly welcomed by both the public and private sectors and have enjoyed consistent success in expanding the conserved landscape of North Carolina. The Trust received its 501(c)(3) status in 2014, and within its first two years…
20,148+
Acres Conserved
$ 5,700 +
Funds Donated to FFA
$30,088,103.28 +
State/Federal Grant Funds Paid to Landowners
What’s New
WLT JOINS AG IN NC PODCAST
Listen in as Executive Director Mikey Fulk joins the hosts of Agriculture in NC podcast...
Working Lands Trust Earns National Recognition, Showing A Strong Commitment to Public Trust and Conservation Excellence
Gold Hill, NC (March, 2026) – Working lands are the backbone of North Carolina’s economy...
Working Lands Trust Secures a Conservation Easement on a 465-Acre Timber Tract in Onslow County
Onslow County, NC (February, 2026)— Working Lands Trust (WLT) is proud to announce the successful...