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Board seeks clarity on farmland preservation share as county staff describe recent state-match certifications

2989850 · January 16, 2025
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Board members raised questions about how open-space funds are being split between open-space projects and farmland preservation. Staff said the county certified $1 million in 2023 and $250,000 in 2024 for farmland preservation and described how state matching works.

Several board members asked for clarity on how the county's open-space funding is being apportioned between open-space projects and farmland preservation, saying residents and applicants want assurance both program tracks are advancing.

Dave (staff member) explained the certification process the county uses to secure state matching for farmland preservation and gave recent…

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