A public meeting for this plan was held on April 7, 2022 at the Marcellus Public Library. Click here to see the presentation.
About the Plan
Agriculture and farmland protection plans are intended to remain flexible and should be representative of changing needs, conditions, and emerging trends facing agriculture. The guiding vision statement and goals are tools to assist with local decision-making processes related to agriculture. This will serve as the foundation – the character, values, and priorities – for Onondaga County and its agriculture.
Project Team
Syracuse-Onondaga County Planning Agency
Dan Kwasnowski - Director
Megan Costa - Assistant Director for County Planning Services
Cornell Cooperative Extension
David Skeval - Director
Jenny Smith - Agricultural Specialist
Onondaga County Soil and Water Conservation District
Mark Burger - Executive Director
Onondaga County Agriculture & Farmland Protection Board
Brian Reeves - Farmer
Lee Hudson - Farmer
Mark Tucker - Farmer
Kay Hilsberg - Farmer
Edwin Skeele - Agribusiness
Brian May - County Legislature
Scott Winkleman - Ag. Land Preservation
Craig Dennis - Soil and Water Conservation
Donald Weber - Real Property Tax Director
Dan Kwasnowski - SOCPA Director
David Skeval - CCE Onondaga Director
Jamie McNamara - Clerk of the Legislature
Melanie Vilardi - Deputy Clerk
Consultant Team
EDR - Prime Consultant
KK&P - Sub Consultant
George R. Frantz & Associates - Sub Consultant
The Plan
The purpose of this Agriculture and Farmland Protection Plan is to reiterate commitment to maintaining a viable agricultural sector and to identify opportunities for county agencies and their local and regional partners to support the […]
Onondaga County Agriculture Mapper
The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets requires recipients of Agricultural Protection Planning Program funds to identify lands that warrant protection measures as a result of their contribution to regional agricultural viability. To […]
Farm Friendly Municipal Toolbox
Download the full Farm Friendly Municipal Toolbox PDF here.
Community Engagement Plan
1997 Onondaga County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Plan & Food Plan CNY
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Get In Touch
Syracuse-Onondaga County Planning Agency
Phone: (315) 435-2611
Email: Agriculture@ongov.net