charlton farmland protection plan
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There is a increased desire to buy local which presentsopportunities for successful farm stands in Charlton.
Marketing can be a key factor in the success of a farm;Ellms tree farm has had success with online advertising.
Horse farms are becoming more prevalent in SaratogaCounty, and the Town of Charlton is no exceptionas there are several successful equine operationsthroughout the town.
There are six active dairy farms in Charlton, three ofwhich are relatively large operations. Combined withtheir support land the dairy farms account for over40% of the farmland in town.
Town-wide events such as Explore Charlton raiseagricultural awareness and give the general public achance to learn about the importance of farming.
Charlton has many core farm areas - carefullyplanned development can minimize fragmentationand ensure the farmland stays open and productive.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
TOWN BOARD
Alan Grattidge, Supervisor
Bruce Gardner
Bob LippielloDouglas Salisbury
Sandra Verola
AGRICULTURAL TASKFORCE COMMITTEE
David Wood
Rick Smith
Bruce Hodgkins
Dawn Szurek
Jim Leupold
Joe Grasso
Guy Mitchell
AGRICULTURAL FOCUS GROUP PARTICIPANTS
Joe Anderson
Ray Black
Nelda Burke
Dolly Dygert
Chip Ellms
Kevin Hart
Jim Holbrook
Al and Linda LaRue
Jeff Lindberg
Don Marshall
Pete Murphy
Terry Ostrander
Herb Smith
Gary Vanderhorst
Susanne Voight
Special thanks to everyone that attended the
public meetings and that participated in the
agricultural property owners survey.
Technical support provided by Saratoga County
Department of Planning. Financial support for
this project was provided through New York State
Department of Agriculture and Markets Municipal
Farmland Protection Planning grant program.
Other assistance provided by American Farmland
Trust and Saratoga P.L.A.N.
Copyright2010 Behan Planning and Design
All Rights Reserved
TIMELINEOFTHE PLAN
9 Committee Meetings (May 08 June 09)
2 Focus Group meetings (Aug 08 & Feb 09)
Agricultural Landowner Survey (Feb 09)
Public Workshop for Draft Plan ( April 09)
Town Board Review & Approval (Aug Sept 09)
Saratoga County Agriculture & Farmland
Protection Board Approval (Nov 09)
NYS Dept of Ag & Markets Approval (Dec 09)
Public Hearing and Unanimous Adoption of
Comprehensive Plan (Feb 10)