The landowners retain ownership of the land, and it remains available for agricultural production permanently. The restriction against future development is held by the land trust, even if the land is sold. DOC accepts grant proposals year-round. The Farmland Conversion Report , first issued in 1988, complements the DOC's Williamson Act and California Farmland Conservancy programs. Information in the report is valuable for providing a statewide perspective on land conversion.
Local governments use it to understand and plan land use in their communities.