Legislative Update Week 1 - January 13th, 2018
What happened this week in the Statehouse? What's coming up next? Shelley Robbins covers the issues that will matter most this legislative session. read more
We're seeking a Development Associate to play an important role in Upstate Forever's community relations and fundraising initiatives. Please apply by April 30.
What happened this week in the Statehouse? What's coming up next? Shelley Robbins covers the issues that will matter most this legislative session. read more
Upstate Forever filed an appeal to have the plan for a development near Glassy Mountain remanded back to the Pickens County Planning Commission. The proposed development would have forever changed the character of the this special area. As of December 2017, the property is permanently protected by a conservation easement. read more
To have an abundance of local food, you must have plenty of local working farms. However, because rural land is so highly prized by developers for new construction, owners of Upstate farms are facing growing pressure to sell. read more