Requests and comments accepted for agricultural district

Monroe County's Midwestern Agricultural District, located in the Towns of Sweden, Ogden and Riga, was created in 1973 and is currently under review. As part of this process, property owners have the opportunity to add their land to, or remove their land from the district.

The Monroe County Legislature is accepting comments about the district and requests for modification to the district from January 24 through February 23.

Article 25AA of the New York State Agriculture and Markets Law, titled Agricultural Districts, provides counties with the opportunity to create agricultural districts for the purpose of protecting and promoting the agriculture industry.

Individuals can contact Rochelle Bell, Monroe County Department of Planning and Development at 428-5464 or by email at rbell@monroecounty.gov to obtain the relevant forms, or for further information.