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Ulster County adopts 18 parcels into agricultural districts, covering about 326 acres
Summary
Resolution 358 was adopted to add 18 parcels (roughly 326 acres) to Ulster County agricultural districts after staff site visits and a unanimous recommendation by the Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board; the committee was told the process follows New York State Agriculture and Markets law.
The Ulster County Economic Development, Planning, Education, Employment, Arts and Agriculture Committee on June 30 adopted Resolution 358 to add 18 parcels, totaling approximately 326 acres, into the county’s agricultural districts.
Legislator Donovan described the annual process: applications were submitted this year for 21 parcels, county Planning staff and Cornell Cooperative Extension conducted site visits on April 21–22, town supervisors were notified, and the Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board met May 28 to review findings. Donovan said the parcels recommended met the requirements of New York State Agriculture and Markets Law by demonstrating either active agricultural operations, predominantly viable agricultural land, or a combination of both, and he reported an 8–0 unanimous vote by the board on the recommended parcels.
A committee member added that applicants whose parcels are declined receive feedback on how to address deficiencies and are encouraged to reapply in a subsequent year. The resolution was moved, seconded and adopted by voice vote; the transcript does not record an itemized roll-call of the committee vote.
