Sentences with phrase «to preserve farmland»

Suffolk County lawmakers and farmers are supporting the county's decision to appeal a recent New York State Supreme Court ruling that deems development on preserved farmland illegal.

Agricultural districts do not preserve farmland in the sense that the use of land is restricted to only agricultural uses forever.

Local farmers, vineyard owners and elected officials have denounced a New York State Supreme Court ruling made in September that deems development on preserved farmland illegal.

Since farmland and open space are financed by the same pool of dedicated funds, some legislators flatly said preserving farmland was unhelpful to their districts.

Agritourism regulations would be eased on preserved farmland as well, allowing U-pick facilities, crop mazes, hayrides and educational tours.

«My heart's here with the district and this is where I want to be, to make sure this the district remains the way it is, through preserving farmland and open space, protecting the estuaries, holding the line on taxes.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Thursday that a total of $ 5.5 million will be available to help preserve farmland and protect it from development and conversion into non-agricultural uses.

At that time, Scenic Hudson was pioneering a «critical - mass» approach - preserving farmland in select Hudson Valley communities to ensure the viability of their agriculture - based economies while protecting their rural charm and agricultural heritage.

Christmas came early for Suffolk County voters in the form of a New York State Supreme Court decision on preserving farmland.

Building our towns in a way that puts people and families first will preserve farmland, build local economies, and revitalize neighborhoods.

The reason for the land preservation program was to preserve farmland, to keep agriculture viable and, in the process, keep the rural and agricultural character of the five East End towns intact.

The public voted to preserve farmland, not to provide welfare to the agriculture industry.

Amendments to the county code could allow more activities on preserved farmland, as elected officials say opening up uses on the land would permit farming operations to thrive long - term in the face of constantly creeping suburban sprawl.

However, he said that Mr. Bellone and the Legislature's willingness to preserve farmland on the East End in the past have eased his mind.

The Suffolk County Legislature Tuesday unanimously passed a bill amending the county's Farmland Preservation Law, which will allow activities promoting tourism to take place on preserved farmland — ensuring such farm operations stay economically viable in the future.

BARBARAELLEN KOCH PHOTO U-pick operations like this one will so be allowed on preserved farmland.

The Environmental Protection Fund is intended to protect forests, preserve farmlands and restore habitats.

«Preserving farmland and open space,» he said.

WAMC's David Guistina talks with Mike Spain of the Times Union about a solar farm developer looking to build the largest in the Capital Region, Scenic Hudson extends its reach in preserving farmland, and telemedicine's promise to let patients talk to medical experts by smart phone or computer.

Mr. Walter also said his work to preserve farmland on the North Fork and to protect the agri - tourism market fits into the role he would play as a legislator.

«I think it sends the wrong message that we would now allow this sort of industrialization [solar panel farms] on preserved farmland.»

Consequently, this report's call to preserve farmland is right on the money and should be incorporated into all plans to ensure that all New Yorkers have access to affordable, nutritious foods.»

«Being in a state like New Jersey that's densely populated... I think it lends more urgency to our efforts to preserve farmland,» she said.

«It's not just enough to preserve farmland, we need to make sure farmers can be successful on it,» Gruzlovic said.

Located in a quiet setting with wooded lot that backs to preserved farmland.