Board approves 16 Williamson Act preserve applications totaling 1,332 acres of prime farmland
November 05, 2025 | Tulare County, California
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Bach told the board the county received 16 applications for preserves totaling 1,332 acres, all on prime farmland. He noted that the board lifted a moratorium on new preserves on July 7, 2020 via resolution (resolution number provided in staff materials) and that since the moratorium was lifted the county has placed more than 37,557 acres into new or expanded agricultural preserves.
During public testimony a nearby resident said she received a notice and asked what it meant; staff and board members explained the required notification radius for affected parcels is 300 feet and provided a phone number for follow-up questions. The resident's question was answered by staff during the hearing.
After the presentation and public comment, Supervisor McCarty moved and Supervisor Valero seconded a motion to approve the preserves; the board voted unanimously to close the hearing and authorize the actions (motion passed 5-0). A consent-calendar item on Dec. 9, 2025 will authorize related land conservation contracts and contract amendments as part of the implementation process.
Board members thanked staff for prioritizing agriculture and preserving farmland for long-term production.
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