Farmland is more than property—it’s a legacy.

Whether your family has farmed the land for generations or you’re working to preserve agricultural acreage for the future, accurate surveying plays an essential role in protecting valuable farmland and ensuring compliance with preservation programs.

Calton Land Surveying Services provides professional Farm Preservation Surveys throughout New Castle, Lawrence County, and surrounding Western Pennsylvania communities. We work with landowners, agricultural professionals, conservation organizations, municipalities, engineers, and attorneys to provide the precise survey information needed for farmland preservation projects.

Our goal is to help preserve productive farmland while ensuring every survey is completed with the accuracy and professionalism your project deserves.

What Is a Farm Preservation Survey?

A Farm Preservation Survey documents the boundaries and characteristics of agricultural property that is being preserved through farmland preservation programs, agricultural conservation easements, or other land protection initiatives.

These surveys establish accurate legal boundaries while providing the information necessary for recording conservation easements, protecting agricultural land, and supporting future land management.

A Farm Preservation Survey may include:

• Boundary verification
• Property monument location
• Acreage determination
• Existing improvements
• Easement locations
• Agricultural access roads
• Rights-of-way
• Existing structures
• Streams and waterways
• Fence lines
• Wooded areas
• Other significant property features

The completed survey becomes an important part of preserving your property’s future.

When Is a Farm Preservation Survey Needed?

Farm preservation surveys are commonly required when landowners are:

• Enrolling farmland in preservation programs
• Establishing agricultural conservation easements
• Selling preserved farmland
• Transferring family farms
• Estate planning
• Working with land trusts
• Applying for agricultural preservation funding
• Protecting farmland from future development
• Documenting agricultural property boundaries

Having an accurate survey helps ensure the preservation process moves forward smoothly.

Why Farm Preservation Surveys Matter

Agricultural land is one of Pennsylvania’s most valuable resources.

A professional Farm Preservation Survey helps:

• Protect valuable farmland
• Clearly define preserved acreage
• Support conservation easements
• Reduce future boundary disputes
• Document legal property boundaries
• Assist attorneys and conservation organizations
• Support property transfers
• Preserve farmland for future generations

Accurate surveying provides the legal foundation that helps protect agricultural properties for decades to come.

Supporting Pennsylvania Farmers and Landowners

Every farm is different.

Whether your property consists of open fields, wooded acreage, livestock operations, crop production, or mixed-use farmland, Calton Land Surveying provides customized surveying solutions based on your property’s unique characteristics.

We understand the importance of balancing accurate surveying with respect for active farming operations and minimizing disruptions whenever possible.

Advanced Survey Technology

Today’s agricultural preservation projects benefit from modern surveying technology.

Calton Land Surveying utilizes:

• Advanced GPS surveying equipment
• Robotic total stations
• Digital mapping technology
• Precise coordinate systems
• Computer-aided drafting (CAD)
• High-accuracy field data collection

This technology allows us to provide reliable survey information efficiently while maintaining the accuracy required for preservation projects.

Why Choose Calton Land Surveying Services?

Property owners throughout Western Pennsylvania trust Calton Land Surveying because we combine technical expertise with local knowledge and personalized service.

Our clients appreciate:

• Licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS)
• More than 20 years of surveying experience
• Advanced GPS and robotic survey technology
• Experience with agricultural properties
• Accurate legal boundary documentation
• Responsive communication
• Dependable project scheduling
• Commitment to quality and professionalism

We understand that preserving farmland often means preserving family history—and we take that responsibility seriously.

Who We Work With

Our Farm Preservation Survey services support:

• Farm owners
• Agricultural landowners
• Family farms
• Conservation organizations
• Land trusts
• Municipalities
• Agricultural attorneys
• Estate planning professionals
• Engineers
• Government agencies

Whether you’re preserving 25 acres or several hundred, we’re here to help.

Areas We Serve

Calton Land Surveying proudly provides Farm Preservation Surveys throughout:

• New Castle
• Lawrence County
• Mercer County
• Beaver County
• Butler County
• Allegheny County
• Washington County
• Venango County
• Hermitage
• Sharon
• Grove City
• Beaver Falls
• Ellwood City
• Slippery Rock
• New Wilmington

If your agricultural property is located elsewhere in Western Pennsylvania or Eastern Ohio, contact us to discuss your project.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Farm Preservation Survey?
A Farm Preservation Survey accurately documents the boundaries and features of agricultural property being protected through farmland preservation programs, conservation easements, or similar initiatives.

Why would my farm need a preservation survey?
Many farmland preservation programs require an accurate survey to establish legal boundaries, document preserved acreage, and support conservation easements or property records.

Can you survey active farmland?
Yes. We regularly perform surveys on active agricultural properties and work carefully to minimize disruptions to farming operations whenever possible.

Do Farm Preservation Surveys establish property boundaries?
Yes. These surveys include accurate boundary research and field measurements to document the legal boundaries of the preserved property.

Do you work with conservation organizations and attorneys?
Absolutely. We frequently coordinate with attorneys, conservation organizations, municipalities, and agricultural professionals throughout the preservation process.

Can a Farm Preservation Survey help with estate planning?
Yes. Many farming families use preservation surveys as part of estate planning, property transfers, and succession planning to help protect family farmland for future generations.

How do I get started?
Simply contact Calton Land Surveying with your property address and information about your preservation project. We’ll discuss your goals and provide a customized estimate.

Request a Farm Preservation Survey Estimate

Protect your farmland with accurate, professional surveying from Calton Land Surveying.

Whether you’re enrolling in a farmland preservation program, establishing a conservation easement, or planning for the future of your family farm, our experienced
team provides dependable survey services throughout New Castle and Western Pennsylvania.

Contact Calton Land Surveying Services today to request a free estimate and learn how our Farm Preservation Survey services can help protect your property’s future.