Agricultural Advisory Committee
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Committee Purpose
The Agricultural Advisory Committee was established by the Town Board in March of 2017. The Committee is populated by farmers, agricultural professionals, a former Zoning Board member and the Town Historian. Their main focus will be the implementation of the Agricultural Enhancement Plan that was adopted by the Town Board in December 2016.
Town of Canandaigua Agricultural Enhancement Plan
Cornell Cooperative Ext. Presentation: Agricultural Economic Development in Ontario County
Ontario County Agricultural Enhancement Plan
Eat Local!
Ontario County Local Food Guide
Soil Conservation - Protection of Agricultural Land
The history of soil protection, and the importance of understanding the value of fertile soils has been an important consideration for many years. The Town of Canandaigua Agricultural Advisory Committee routinely evaluates soil composition in the Town when reviewing projects, and potential Purchase of Development Rights (PDR) Programs. The following video by the USDA shares more information about the importance of soil, and why our Town Agricluture Committee is so concerned about protecting our valuable soils for generations to come.
2018 Meeting Schedule
Committee Members
- Mark Stryker, Chairperson
- Bob DiCarlo, Vice Chairperson
- Ray Henry, Recording Secretary; Alternate
- Gary Davis
- Tim Riley
- Fernando Soberon
Maps and Resources
Strategic Farmland Protection Area
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ontario County