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Topics getting the most attention in Lancaster County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
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Next Generation Farm Loans
Two young farm families get low-cost financing to buy farms in Ephrata and Reinholds — a $680K loan for a 66-acre poultry/crop farm and $682K for a 48-acre family farm bought from grandparents. County approval just enables tax-exempt financing; no county credit on the line.
16 mentions (2 this month)Last discussed Oct 28, 2026
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Employee ownership in the local economy
The county celebrated its 27-plus employee-owned businesses, and Tandem Center director Drew Mousetis described how ownership helped him buy a home — with a new state Office of Employee Ownership just approved in Harrisburg.
1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 28, 2026