Orem locals are fighting to save a historic farm from being torn down for new development. It's a battle to keep a piece of the city's past and some much-needed green space alive.
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The loss of agricultural land could impact local food security and the city's unique character.
The developer and future homeowners would benefit from the creation of 53 new single-family residential lots.
Current residents and the local community lose a significant piece of open space and agricultural history.
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Residents are fighting to keep the last remaining farm in the area as open space rather than turning it into a new housing subdivision.
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