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The Office of Agriculture was created in 2020 to address the loss of farmland, improve the viability of farming, and assist rural municipalities with planning for agriculture.

 

For questions about food business licensing, contact the NYS Department of Agriculture at Markets at 716-847-3185.

For questions or concerns regarding wildlife, contact the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation at 716-851-7000.

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Agribusiness Park Feasibility Study

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

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Agricultural District Program

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.

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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.

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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.

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Agriculture and Farmland Protection Plan

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

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COVID-19 Resources

Resources compiled during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Erie Grown

Erie Grown

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

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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.

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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...

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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.

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Online Agriculture Maps

Agricultural maps of Erie County.

Contact

Erie County Department of Environment & Planning
Office of Agriculture

95 Franklin Street, 10th Floor
Buffalo, New York 14202

(716) 858-6014

agriculture@erie.gov

Programs
  • Agricultural District Program
  • Agriculture and Farmland Protection Board
  • Agriculture and Farmland Protection Plan
Grants
  • Agricultural Planning Grants
Resources
  • COVID-19 Resources
  • Erie Grown
  • Erie County Food Policy Council
  • Land Use Coordination
  • Online Agriculture Maps

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