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Zoning for Farms: Tools and Strategies to Preserve Farmland in Sullivan County

• Wednesday, May 28, 2025, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Learn about zoning tools and planning practices that support farmland preservation and agricultural viability.

Gain a deeper understanding of how local land use policies can encourage sustainable land stewardship, reduce farmland fragmentation, and promote farm-friendly development. This training will provide practical guidance on integrating agriculture into comprehensive plans and zoning codes to help ensure long-term agricultural resilience in Sullivan County.

Planning and Zoning Board Members may be eligible to receive 2 trainings credits.

Engage in an interactive learning environment designed to foster conversation and practical application. The training will feature a presentation from Michael Sweeton with Orange County Land Trust on zoning practices and examples, and lead into a group discussions that explore how zoning and land use planning can support working farms. 

Learn more about:

• zoning language
• planning challenges
• how to apply farm-friendly strategies within your own municipalities.

The class is part of a series. Stay tuned for more events!

Funding for this program is provided by the County of Sullivan.

Cornell Cooperative Extension is an equal opportunity educator, provider and employer.

Fee

FREE!

Register

https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events.cfm?dept=248

Location

Town of Rockland Town Hall
95 Main Street
Livingston Manor, NY 12758

Last updated May 8, 2025