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FISCAL AND ECONOMIC STABILITY Saving farmland is an investment in community infrastructure and economic development. It supports local government budgets and the ability to create wealth locally. In addition, distinctive agricultural landscapes are often magnets for tourism.
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www.farmlandinfo.org/documents/29493/Why_Save_Farmland_...
www.farmlandinfo.org/documents/29493/Why_Save_Farmland_Color.pdf
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A recent American Farmland Trust (AFT) survey shows that privately owned farm, ranch and forest lands boost community coffers by contributing more in tax revenues than they require back in public service. ... December 17, 2009 Home » Magazine Articles » Saving Farmland Makes Cents...
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www.cornandsoybeandigest.com/mag/soybean_saving_farmlan...
www.cornandsoybeandigest.com/mag/soybean_saving_farmland_makes/index.html
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Saving Farmland Is Homeland Security Petition, hosted at PetitionOnline.com ... We call for a moratorium – ; NO MORE HOUSES ON FARMLAND - until a plan to SAVE OUR FARMS is in place.
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www.petitiononline.com/PROFarms/petition.html
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But the state is losing farmland at an alarming rate. This hurts the state in several ways, and more leaders should join the effort to reverse the loss. More farmers should be kept in business. And when some decide to sell out, preservation of farmland should be balanced with responsible development.
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www2.journalnow.com/content/2009/mar/04/saving-farmland...
www2.journalnow.com/content/2009/mar/04/saving-farmland/
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Why Saving Farmland Is Critical Now ... Within the region, first and second home owners are buying and developing farmland for mainly residential purposes. Upstate New York is experiencing the phenomenon of "sprawl without growth"-while the population grew less than 3 percent between 1982 and 1997, ... Why Saving...
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www.agstewardship.org/why_save_farmland.html
www.agstewardship.org/why_save_farmland.html
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A Strategy for Saving Rhode Island from Sprawl and Urban Decay ... The American Farmland Trust (AFT) has produced state guides for California, Wisconsin, and New York to advise municipalities on farm-friendly planning policies.
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www.smartgrowth.org/about/principles/resources.asp?reso...
www.smartgrowth.org/about/principles/resources.asp?resource=6&type=1
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The following text is from a June 2002 educational brochure prepared by the Open Space Land Acquisition and Farmland Preservation Committe...
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www.woodstockconservation.org/saving_family_lands.htm
www.woodstockconservation.org/saving_family_lands.htm
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Saving farmland also provides fiscal stability for local governments. New development requires services such as schools, roads and fire/police protection, whereas privately owned and managed agricultural land requires very few services.
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www.ontariofarmlandtrust.ca/issues-and-programs/saving-...
www.ontariofarmlandtrust.ca/issues-and-programs/saving-farmland
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And for many Americans, compelling reasons for saving farmland have to do with protecting the quality of life in their communities—scenic and cultural landscapes, farmers' markets, recreational opportunities, local jobs and community businesses.
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www.farmland.org/programs/protection/default.asp
www.farmland.org/programs/protection/default.asp
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