Agriculture and Farmland Protection Plan - Town of Liberty

Draft Town of Liberty Agriculture and
Farmland Protection Plan
(3) Educate local realtors about the Ag Disclosure
Notice and the critical role they play in informing
new land buyers about agricultural practices.
(4) Develop a brochure that summarizes zoning and
other land use requirements as they relate to
farms and agricultural businesses and distribute
to farmers and farmland owners.
C. Topic: Education and Communication
(1) Establish an education campaign to publicize the
value of farming to the total community and
improve public understanding of farm practices.
Concepts to concentrate on include the role of
agriculture in the community (aesthetic,
environmental, recreational, and economic), and
the role agriculture plays in the broader open
space of the community. Education needs to be
three-pronged: for the general public, for local
and county elected officials, and for farmers.
Some ideas to consider include, but are not
limited to:
a. Work with the County to continue
establishment of an Agricultural Visitors
Center with a working farm as a learning
center;
b. Facilitate farm tours for the general public and
elected officials;
c. Work with school districts that serve Town
residents and establish Farm-to-School,
school-based gardens, and farm-based school
trips;
d. Support local farmers markets and events to
promote farms. Encourage farmers to
participate in the Farmer Day Parade or other
local events;
e. Include links on the Town website to local
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