- Home
- Your Government
- Departments
- Planning
- Agriculture
Agriculture
Rich Agriculture History
Washington County has a long a storied tradition of agriculture. Farming has shaped both the cultural and economic identity of Washington County and remains the County's preeminent industry. The Washington County Planning Department is committed to assisting the agricultural industry to continue to thrive.
Agriculture as an Economic Engine
Agriculture is a leading industry in Washington County. Our productive and important soils, coupled with close proximity to major markets, has made Washington County a center for agricultural operations and their supporting industries.Click HERE for more information about Agriculture & Economic Development.
Washington County's Agricultural & Farmland Protection Plan
Original Plan
The original plan was adopted in 1996 and was one of the first County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Plans adopted in New York State. In 2015 the Washington County Board of Supervisors recognized the need to update and expand the plan to reflect the changes that have occurred in the agricultural industry over the past 2 decades.
Updated 2017 Plan
In February of 2015, Washington County was awarded a grant through the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets to undertake the process of updating the original Agriculture and Farmland Protection Plan. The County adopted the final plan in 2017 and it is now available by clicking on the image below.
Click the report image to open and download Washington County's 2017 Agriculture & Farmland Protection Plan
-
Agriculture and Farmland Protection Plan Committee
The Washington County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Plan was originally adopted in 1996 to identify strategies to promote agricultural viability and protect farmland. Many of the goals of the original plan were met, but the plan has become outdated. In February 2015, the county received a grant from the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets to update the plan to better serve the agricultural industry in Washington County. The county is partnering with Agricultural Stewardship Association (ASA) to help implement the grant and has formed a Steering Committee of farmers and ag-related businesses and organizations to provide input throughout the process. The public will have an opportunity to comment on the draft plan which is expected to be available early next year.
Link to page -
Right To Farm (RTF) Laws
Link to page
Resource Links
- Agricultural Districts NYS
- Agricultural Stewardship Association
- American Farm Bureau Federation
- Cornell Cooperative Extension - Washington County
- Farm Bureau NY
- Farmland Information Center
- Future Farmers of America NY
- Hudson Valley AgriBusiness Development Corporation (HVADC)
- Morning Ag Clips
- New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets
- U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
- Washington County Fair
- Washington County Soil and Water Conservation District @(Model.BulletStyle == CivicPlus.Entities.Modules.Layout.Enums.BulletStyle.Decimal ? "ol" : "ul")>
Contact Us
-
Washington County Planning Department
County Municipal Center
383 Broadway
Fort Edward, NY 12828
Phone: 518-746-2290
Fax: 518-746-2293
Email
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:30am. - 4:30pm
(Except Holidays)