ATTENTION EAST OF HUDSON FARMS IN THE WESTCHESTER COUNTY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT
Westchester County, through its partnership with the Agriculture and Farmland Protection Board (AFPB), is in the process of reviewing its Agricultural District No. 1, which will be completed by July 19, 2025. The County and AFPB are requesting the help of participating farms and encouraging new enrollment to promote the continuation of farming and the preservation of agricultural land in the County!
We kindly ask that farms currently enrolled in the District, and those requesting enrollment, complete a brief survey. This will help ensure your contact information is up-to-date, and we have a understanding of your current agricultural practices. The survey is located at https://arcg.is/1G4jmf2 or scan the QR code.
The District currently includes the following municipalities: Cortlandt, Yorktown, Somers, North Salem, Lewisboro, Bedford, Sleepy Hollow and the portion of Mount Pleasant west of the Taconic State Parkway. 130 farms are within the District, which totals approximately 9,254 acres. Farming activities range from small scale operations under 25 acres, to farms greater than 250 acres. As part of its 2025 review, the County and AFPB are recommending the inclusion of Pound Ridge, North Castle, New Castle and Ossining, which were historically included.
If you have questions, concerns or would like additional information on the District, please contact Jesenia Laureano, Associate Environmental Planner at (914) 995–2085 or Jnl1@westchestercountyny.gov.
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