Southwestern New York State Economic 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
Create shared farm product distribution sites, regional marketing strategies and value-added processing spaces
OBJECTIVE 2
Reduce Barriers to Financing
Reduce Barriers to Financing
OBJECTIVE 3
Workforce lens: Develop a skilled agricultural workforce
Workforce lens: Develop a skilled agricultural workforce
OBJECTIVE 4
Identify farmland that is high priority to keep in agriculture, and keep it affordable for new farmers
Identify farmland that is high priority to keep in agriculture, and keep it affordable for new farmers
