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Committee urges stronger education and oversight of agricultural districts
Summary
Committee members said farmers and landowners need clearer information about agricultural districts, enrollment rights, and enforcement mechanisms and discussed asking Saratoga County to notify eligible landowners about enrollment.
The committee discussed the need to educate farmers, landowners and the public about agricultural districts, including the history and purpose of districts, rights and protections for enrolled properties, how to enroll, and which agencies are responsible for enforcement.
Committee members suggested potential oversight entities could include the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets and the Office of the State Comptroller and discussed asking Saratoga County to notify qualifying landowners about enrollment and to identify eligible parcels not currently included in agricultural districts.
