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2024 Agricultural and Farmland Protection Plan Update

Erie County and planning consultant LaBella are updating the existing Agricultural and Farmland Protection Plan.

The Office of Economic Development is currently undertaking an Agribusiness Park Feasibility Study...

map of erie county ag districts current thru feb 2024

The Department of Environment and Planning manages all aspects of district creation, review and recertification, working closely with the County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board and the County Legislature.

Agricultural Planning Grants

Grants to aid rural municipalities in updating their existing agriculture and farmland protection plans, comprehensive plans, or zoning ordinances to better address agriculture and farmland protection.

Agriculture and Farmland Protection Board

These boards bring together farmers and government officials, broader community goals, appreciation of agriculture’s needs, and build bridges and bring together diverse perspectives.

Agriculture and Farmland Protection Plan - 2012

Agricultural and farmland protection plans identify how municipalities can maintain the economic viability of their agricultural industry and the supporting land base.

Erie Grown

Erie Grown promotes locally grown and in-season produce as well as maple, honey, and agritourism activities.

Erie Grown Passport

The Erie Grown Passport is designed to promote the purchase of local and regional farm products by offering participants a chance to win prizes.

Food Policy Council of Buffalo and Erie County

The Food Policy Council of Buffalo and Erie County (FPC) is a subcommittee of the Erie County Board of Health...

Land Use Coordination

Information about applying for a rezoning, special use permit, site plan approval, use variance, or subdivision of parcels within 500 feet of a farm operation in an agricultural district.

Online Agriculture Maps

Agricultural maps of Erie County.

Solar PILOT Agreements

Information for solar developers regarding PILOTs and RPTL §487.

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