Agriculture
The agricultural industry is a vital driver of Steuben County’s economy and defines its rural landscape and character. With the most farming acreage of any New York State county and ranking as one of the most profitable in farm sales, Steuben County is in a position to continue to shape a positive and vibrant agricultural economy while protecting its existing farms and welcoming the next generation of farmers.
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Encouraging further development of agriculture and farmland as part of the NYS Legislature’s constitutional mandate to provide for the protection of agricultural lands. |
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A Local Law establishing the right to lawfully engage in agricultural practices within Steuben County. |
Agricultural District 303b Addition Request Form
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Agricultural Districts Map (https://scnygis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/...) |
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Review Schedule for Steuben County Agricultural Districts |
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New York State Department Of Agriculture and Markets (www.agriculture.ny.gov/) |
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Cornell Cooperative Extension Local Farm Products Guide (putknowledgetowork.org/agriculture/steuben-farm-product-guide) |
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Protecting farmland, promoting sound farming practices, and keeping farmers on the land. |
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Taken every 5 years, the Ag Census looks at land use and ownership, operator characteristics, production practices, income and expenditures. (www.agcensus.usda.gov) |
