Farmland Preservation Plan
Fond du Lac County has a strong history of preserving agricultural land and natural resources in order to maintain a high quality of life and a strong economy. Due to the importance of agriculture within the local and regional economy, it is necessary to encourage farmland preservation, protect natural resources, and minimize conflicts between farm and non-farm land uses. Agricultural related business and infrastructure that support agriculture will be encouraged in order to maintain a strong agricultural component of the County’s economy.
A Farmland Preservation Plan:
- Establishes a local vision for agricultural preservation, agricultural development, and the development of agricultural enterprises at the county level.
- Is a nonbinding guidance document, which can help counties and towns establish policies to protect farmland for the future.
- If the county has a comprehensive plan, the county shall include the farmland preservation plan in its comprehensive plan and shall ensure that the farmland preservation plan is consistent with the comprehensive plan.
- Makes counties and towns eligible to participate in the other parts of the Farmland Preservation Program such as Agricultural Enterprise Areas and Farmland Preservation Zoning.
- Does not impose land use restrictions by itself.
- Does not create farmland preservation tax credit eligibility by itself.
- Is adopted as a component of the County Comprehensive “Development” Plan §59.69(2)&(3).
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