New Resource Helps Communities Protect Farmland

American Farmland Trust had just published the Guide to Local Planning for Agriculture in New York .  This 65 page guide clearly presents a range of tools that can assist New York towns in supporting local farms.  The guide showcases 30 case studies that demonstrate how towns are successfully and proactively planning for agriculture.  The accompanying CD includes over 100 related publications, local plans and ordinances and additional case studies. 

To order a copy, call 1-800-370-4879 or visit
www.farmlandinfo.org .  The guide is $15.95.

 It can also be downloaded from the above web site for free.

If you would like to review the WNY Land Conservancy copy, please visit our office at 21 South Grove Street, Suite 120 in East Aurora.