While the declared reason for these sorts of policies is to protect farmland close to cities, the price is ultimately paid by the homeless. (canadianbusiness.com)
«Dianne O'Neal's commitment to protecting farmland in Clermont is truly extraordinary. (scenichudson.org)
In addition to helping farmers sustain their livelihoods and support the viability of agriculture - related businesses, this growing block of protected farmland helps secure the region's agricultural vitality, which contributes substantially to the Hudson Valley's $ 800 - million agricultural and $ 5 - billion tourism economies. (scenichudson.org)