March 2nd, 2021
New York State has lost over half a million acres of farmland since the 1980s. In order to promote farming and preserve farmlands, NYS Agricultural District Law protect designated Agricultural Districts. The preservation of farmland supports local economies and jobs, provides tax income, makes communities more self-reliant, is crucial for local food production and access to healthy food, and has environmental and quality of life benefits. In 2017 New York farms generated $5.7 billion in revenues. How much of your county is protected as an Agricultural District?
