How is a farm restricted after the development easement has been sold?

The deed of easement sets forth the specific restrictions on the farm. In general, the farm must either be actively farmed or regularly mowed so that it can be farmed at any given time. Non-agricultural uses are not permitted unless approved prior to the preservation of the farms.

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1. What is an Agricultural Development Area?
2. What is an agricultural district?
3. What is a development easement?
4. How does a person apply to this program?
5. Is this a County or State program?
6. How are the applications evaluated?
7. How long does the application process take?
8. How is a farm restricted after the development easement has been sold?
9. Is the land still privately owned after the development easement is sold?
10. How much money is offered for the easement?
11. It is a competitive process?
12. How are the applications funded?