Southwestern New York State Economic Plan

about

engagement

background & swot

action plan

evaluation

conclusion

data visuals

pdf plan

  Vibrant Communities: Agriculture

​Southwestern New York can expect an increase in agriculture due to its ecological resilience. The region's farmland needs to remain available for agriculture. Education and workforce development in agriculture is needed, and transition assistance must be provided for retiring farmers. The goal is to make the region a supportive place for emerging and diverse farmers to start businesses.

---

OBJECTIVE 1
Create shared farm product distribution sites, regional marketing strategies and value-added processing spaces​

Action Items

---

OBJECTIVE 2
Reduce Barriers to Financing

Action Items

---

OBJECTIVE 3
Workforce lens: Develop a skilled agricultural workforce

Action Items

---

OBJECTIVE 4
Identify farmland that is high priority to keep in agriculture, and keep it affordable for new farmers

Action Items

Other Actions and Objectives