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Momentum grows in New York for zoning to preserve farmland
Albany reports momentum for a state wide program to preserve farmland by forming agricultural districts with special zoning and potential tax benefits. As districts expand from Dutchess to Erie and Washington counties, officials anticipate 700000 more acres under protection once all districts are active. Farmland tax increases and reassessment issues loom as districts appeal to farmers and nonfarmers alike.
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Albany
Sly
New York State
Dutchess County
Erie County
Washington County
New York
State Board of Equalization and Assessment
Henry L. Diamond
Suffolk County