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polled in the survey listed real estate tax relief and the formulation of more effective land' use tools and nfw options that local governments can use to preserve agricultural land.
Mon Legal Authority X i‘*|SiriiWit ■ described la»d:tf; assessment programs and ' agricultural and forestal districts as an important part . of the fight to preserve productive agricultural land.
“On the other hand, localities need more legal authority, information and clearer direction from the state to implement effective land preservation programs,” Farmer said.
“Agriculture must be recognized as a legitimate use for zoning,” he maintained, in reverse of the trend that has seen “agricultural zone” slapped on all the land left over after a county has accommodated commercial, industrial and residential uses.
“Where development
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