Your property’s soil types and natural resource areas, such as wetlands, could impact the type or location of agricultural production on the land. Use the resources below to learn more about the soils on your property and where protected areas may be. 

Contact your local Regional Navigators or NCRS office for Assistance interpreting the results of your Web Soil Survey Report.

Each municipality has different rules and regulations for how land can be used that are often referred to as “Planning and Zoning Laws”. These regulations are important for farmers and farmland owners to understand as they can impact the farm business by regulating how many livestock can be on a property, how far a farm stand needs to be from a roadway, and signage requirements among many other things. Use the resources below to learn how your property is zoned and what regulations could impact your land.

Reflect on your personal values to develop goals for your land and to help you create a land access opportunity that will work well for you, the land, and farmers.

Connect with experts for personalized support, including Regional Navigators in the Farmland for a New Generation New York program, agricultural service providers, agencies, and advisors.