2021 Farmland Preservation Plan

This plan was prepared in accordance with the Farmland Preservation Chapter of the Wisconsin Statutes. It establishes public policy in support of farmland preservation, agricultural development and the encouragement of a healthy agricultural economy. The legislation requires a county to develop and adopt a Farmland Preservation Plan in order for landowners in the county to be eligible for the farmland preservation programs offered by the state. The Farmland Preservation Program has been in existence since 1977 and in force in Fond du Lac County since 1980. Fond du Lac County developed the original Farmland Preservation Plan in 1980. The 2012 Farmland Preservation Plan served as the first update. The 2020 Farmland Preservation Plan will serve as the second update. The goal of the program is to aid local governments in farmland preservation and agricultural development through planning and the provision of tax credits to those who participate.

This plan is part of a continuing effort by Fond du Lac County to participate in the State's Farmland Preservation Program in order to encourage a progressive yet sustainable agricultural economy. It is the intent of this plan to guide County decision-makers to make the best decisions for the benefit of the agricultural economy in Fond du Lac County.

As the 2020 update continues, please check below for previous and upcoming meeting information.

2021 Adopted Farmland Preservation Plan

• 2021 Adopted Farmland Preservation Plan Overview through Appendix H
• 2021 Adopted Farmland Preservation Plan Appendix I--FPP Maps by Township
• 2021 Adopted Farmland Preservation Plan Prime Agricultural Soils Map

• All Township Cluster Meetings were hosted and completed via Zoom in the months of July and August. 

• Meeting #1 – Completed July 14, 2020 @ 6:30 PM   
  • Ad-Hoc Farmland Preservation Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes--DRAFT (07.14.2020).pdf
  • Farmland Preservation Plan Advisory Committee Presentation (Meeting #1).pdf

• Meeting #2 – Completed September 15, 2020 @ 6:30 PM
  •  Ad-Hoc Farmland Preservation Plan Advisory Committee AGENDA (Meeting #2).pdf
  •  Ad-Hoc Farmland Preservation Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes--DRAFT (09.15.2020).pdf

• Meeting #3 – January 12, 2021 @ 6:30 PM
  • Ad-Hoc Farmland Preservation Plan Advisory Committee AGENDA (Meeting #3).pdf

Public Information Meetings

• Meeting #1 –  October 6, 2020 @ 6:00 PM
  •  Public Info Meeting #1 Save the Date Flyer FINAL.pdf
  • Agenda
  • Presentation - Comprehensive Plan
  • Presentation - Farmland Preservation

• Meeting #2 – April 7, 2021 @ 6:30 PM
  •  Public Info Meeting #2 Flyer
  • Agenda
  • Presentation

 County Board Public Hearing

• Meeting Date August 17, 2021 @ 6:30 PM
  • Public Hearing Notice