Annual review period for Albany County Agricultural Districts to run through March | Environment

The annual review period for the Albany County Agricultural Districts began Wednesday, Feb. 1 and will continue through Thursday, March 1.

Landowners can apply to have predominantly viable agricultural land included in a certified Agricultural District during the period. At the end of the period, the County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board will review the applications and report recommendations to the County Legislature.

After this, the Legislature will forward proposed modifications to the Districts to the Commissioner of NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets for approval.

Click here to learn more about the process.