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Putnam County committee reopens review of agricultural-district rules after farmer testimony
Summary
A Putnam County committee discussion of Resolution 139 of 2007 prompted extended farmer testimony about town enforcement and the county's 50% soil rule; staff said the soil threshold derives from state law (Section 305) and recommended more local review, NRCS surveys and Farm Board involvement before any county amendment.
A Putnam County Physical Services Committee meeting on an agricultural-district resolution drew extended public testimony and detailed staff discussion about state-mandated soil thresholds and the county's ability to amend its rules. Committee members said they will continue the discussion after soliciting input from the Farm Board and state officials.
The committee introduced agenda item 4, a review of county Resolution 139 of 2007 that implements state agricultural-district policy. Legislative counsel and staff explained that state law uses a "predominantly" standard that county practice has translated into a 50% soil-group threshold; changing that threshold at the county level can risk inconsistency with state requirements. "A lot of the assumption is…
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