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Board approves two farmland/open‑space preservation applications for Caparis Family Farms
Summary
The Board approved farmland and open‑space preservation applications 2025‑4 and 2025‑5 for Caparis Family Farms LLC covering parcels in Irving and Carlton townships after planning commission recommendations and no objections were reported.
The Barry County Board of Commissioners approved two farmland and open‑space preservation applications for Caparis Family Farms LLC. Application 2025‑4 covers a parcel in Section 2 of Irving Township; application 2025‑5 covers a parcel in Section 6 of Carlton Township. County staff reported the applications met the 30‑day waiting period and that planning commission review recommended approval with no objections from the conservation district or townships.
"This looks like standard operating procedure for most of these," the chair said after reviewing the materials. Commissioners moved and approved each application by roll call.
Why it matters: The farmland and open‑space preservation program is intended to conserve agricultural land and protect long‑term farming viability by limiting development on enrolled parcels.
Next steps: County staff will record the preservation actions and update program records.
