Farmland Protection and Agricultural Viability

Farming communities face many challenges that threaten both the rural landscape and New York’s rich agricultural heritage. Development pressures to convert farmland and changes in the agricultural industry have resulted in a staggering loss of family farms and farmland, as well as agricultural support businesses.  This course offers a two-tiered approach to farmland preservation: first, an overview of land use tools that can help protect farmland and preserve rural landscapes; second, a look at strategies that support the local agricultural economy.

This course is 2 hours in length.

Please note: We do not offer certificates of attendance for viewing any previously recorded webinar. You may want to check with your municipality to determine if viewing this video counts for land use training.