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Work Plan Summary

Focus Areas District Plan Tactics
Ongoing Funding to preserve agricultural lands ● Local foods workshop ● Collaborative ventures among farmers and agribusiness ● Review plans for future trails ● Review transportation plans ● Public relations ● Contemplate request for proposals ● Historic farm properties
Codes & Standards Zoning overlay or design guidelines ● Transfer of development rights (TDR) and/or cluster standards
Land Preservation Guide for agricultural preservation ● Incentives for conservation easements
Farm to School Increase school nutrition programming ● Implement school gardens
Marketing, Agritourism & Business Development Marketing campaign ● Marketing capacity for locally-grown products ● Community events around local foods ● Agritourism signage ● Incubator program ● Local and regional food business enterprise
Local Food Systems Development Local food in senior meal programs ● Food safety education ● Farm markets accept SNAP and WIC
Land Management Land lease incentives for farming practices ● Goals for maintaining soil health and quality ● Goals around water resources for agricultural purposes ● Innovative farm techniques
Staff Grant funding

Work Plan

The Work Plan focuses on implementing the Tactics from Chapter 4 of the District Plan. Download the full Work Plan here: 2024 Work Plan.

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