Local Government Food Policy Database
Organics Conversion Policy, Resolution
| Jurisdiction Name | Woodbury County |
| State / Province | IA |
| Country | United States |
| Type of Government | County |
| Population | 102,172 |
| Population Range | 50,000 to 249,999 |
| Year | 2005 |
| Policy Links |
Download PDF |
| Policy Type | resolution |
| GFC Topic | community food production |
| Keywords | agricultural practices, agriculture, economic investment, farm, farming, food production, health, local, local food, local food production, organic, organic farming, organics conversion, practices, production, property tax, property tax rebate, public funds, tax, tax rebate |
| Adopting Government Department(s) | Woodbury County Board of Supervisors |
| Lead Implementing Entity(s) | Woodbury County Rural Economic Development Department |
| Supporting Entity(s) | n/a |
| Funding Amount | $250,000 |
| Funding Sources | Woodbury County, property tax rebates |
| Policy Outcome(s) |
Policy provided a commitment of $50,000 per year for five years to fund property tax rebates for farmers willing to convert from conventional to organic farming practices |
| Additional Resources |
http://www.woodburyiowa.com/attachments/article/42/Organics%20Conversion%20Policy.pdf |
