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pressures are already present, new tools are needed immediately," Farmer said.
Based on the recent farmer survey and information on land-use trends from 16 counties and two cities in Virginia, Farmer said the Agricultural Opportunities Cptnmisskra baa compiled a. •>Jist of proposals that will give localities these “new tools”.
In addition to supporting enabling legislation that will allow local pilot programs, the Commission is Asking the coming session of the General Assembly for:
—An amendment to the state planning code that will specifically include “production of food and fiber” as a factor to be considered in preparation of local comprehensive plans.
—An amendment to the state zoning code adding a subsection “to provide for the preservation of agricultural and forestry lands.”
The amendment will assure local governments that
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