Agriculture and Farmland Protection Board

Agendas and Minutes

About the Agriculture and Farmland Protection Board

The Ag & Farm Board's mission is to advise the County Executive and Legislature on proposed establishment, modification or termination of any agricultural district and agricultural initiatives. The board reviews sub-division proposals that may affect agricultural land and approves and revises the Farmland Protection Plan. It may request that the NYS Commissioner of Agriculture & Markets intervene in disputes between agriculture producer's and government agencies. The board provides public education related to the benefits of preserving and promoting the environmental, cultural and economic aspects of agriculture.

Meetings and Membership

The board is comprised of several representatives from local farms, County legislatures, Cornell Cooperative Extension staff, SWCD board members and more working together to establish an Agricultural District in Rockland County.

Members

• Hon. Harriet Cornell - Rockland County Legislature
• James J. Dean - Soil & Water Conservation District
• Machado Mead - Pfeiffer Center
• John McDowell - Camp Hill Farm - Chairman
• Joy D. Macy- Farmer
• Chuck Stead- Land Preservationist
• William V. Summers- Farmer
• Sean Matthews- Real Property Tax Officer
• Douglas Schuetz- County Planning Dept.
• John Wickes- Agribusiness
• Kristen Ossmann- Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rockland County*
• Allan Beers- County Division of Environmental Resources (staff)
• Nicole Laible- County Division of Environmental Resources (staff)

Additional Information

• Agricultural Districts FAQ
• Guidance Memo Agricultural and Farmland Protection Boards
• Opt In Ag District Letter

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