Local Government Food Policy Database
Wayne County, NY: Agricultural and Farmland Protection Plan
| Jurisdiction Name | Wayne County |
| State / Province | NY |
| Country | United States |
| Type of Government | County |
| Population | 93,772 |
| Population Range | 50,000 to 249,999 |
| Year | 2011 |
| Policy Links |
Download PDF View Policy Online |
| Policy Type | plan |
| GFC Topic | community food production |
| Keywords | agricultural practices, agriculture, economic development, farm, farmland, farmland protection, food production, local, local farm products, local food, plan, production, protection, rural, rural agriculture, staffing |
| Adopting Government Department(s) | Commissioner of Agriculture (New York) |
| Lead Implementing Entity(s) | Wayne County Agricultural Development Board |
| Supporting Entity(s) | n/a |
| Funding Amount | not applicable |
| Funding Sources | not applicable |
| Policy Outcome(s) |
Agricultural Economic Development Specialist position created as an outgrowth of the plan; purchase of Development Rights easements have preserved 3,400 acres; New farmer program – Exploring the Small Farm Dream; micro-loan program for county farm businesses; training and support for town planning and zoning boards with emphasis on planning for agriculture |
| Additional Resources |
http://www.farmlandinfo.org/sites/default/files/Wayne_county_ag_%26_farmland_protection_plan_1.pdf http://www.co.wayne.ny.us/departments/EDP/AgDev.htm http://www.farmlandinfo.org/wayne-county-ny-agricultural-and-farmland-protection-plan-excerpts |
