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County announces Sept. 1–30 enrollment period for agricultural district additions; town clerk given applications
Summary
The board was notified the Erie County annual 30-day enrollment period for inclusion in certified agricultural districts runs Sept. 1–30; applications are available online and via municipal offices and will be considered at a later public hearing.
Town staff told the Grand Island Town Board that, per New York State Agriculture and Markets Law section 303‑b and an Erie County designation, the county’s annual 30‑day enrollment period for requests to add predominantly viable agricultural land to existing certified agricultural districts will run from Sept. 1 through Sept. 30.
Staff said copies of application forms have been provided to municipal clerks, assessors and chief elected officials for distribution to interested landowners and that the Erie County Department of Environment and Planning will accept applications during the stated period. Applicants and interested parties were directed to the town and county websites for application copies and to Erie County Department of Environment and Planning for questions. A public hearing will be scheduled later to consider requests and recommendations of the Erie County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board.
Town staff indicated they normally receive a list of properties from the county and will share that list with the board when available. The board did not vote on this item; it was provided as an informational communication.
