Resources

To help Meredith residents better understand farmland protection plans and land use laws, the pruposes of land conservation within New York State, and the potential for farming success in Meredith, the Working Group has posted these reference materials for your review. Email us to recommend a related resource to share with our community.

 

Planning for Agriculture in New York (American Farmland Trust pdf)

Ground Up: Cultivating Sustainable Agriculture in the Catskill Region (Urban Design Lab pdf)

Green Grass, Green Jobs: Increasing Livestock Production on Underutilized Grasslands in NYS (Cornell University report pdf)

New York Agricultural Landowner Guide (American Farmland Trust pdf)

Cost of Community Services Studies: Making the Case for Conservation (order at American Farmland Trust $16.95)

Planning for Agriculture: A Guide for Connecticut Municipalities (American Farmland Trust)

Picking Up the Pace: A Road Map for Accelerating Farmland Protection in New York (AFT pdf)