WYOMING COUNTY AGRICULTURAL & FARMLAND PROTECTION PLAN UPDATE

The Wyoming County Planning and Development is soliciting proposals from qualified consulting firms to undertake the updating of the Wyoming County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Plan (AFPP). The objective of the update is to provide an accurate assessment of current agricultural conditions in Wyoming County and devise strategies to increase and expand the economic viability of the agricultural industry, encourage the protection of farmland and to increase public interest and awareness of local agriculture.

The AFPP update will be prepared under the oversight of the Wyoming County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board (AFPB). An Advisory Committee will also be created to provide direction to the awarded Consultant. Other agricultural agencies expected to participate in the development of the updated Plan include Cornell Cooperative Extension of Wyoming County, the Wyoming County Soil and Water Conservation District, Genesee-Finger Lakes Regional Planning Council, and the Genesee Valley Conservancy. Overall grant administration and contract management will be performed by Wyoming County Planning and Development. Other Wyoming County agencies may be involved in the development of the plan, and will be included at the discretion of the County.

To fulfill grant requirements, the updated Plan shall be completed before March 4, 2027, and must be prepared in accordance with Article 25-AAA of the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (NYSDAM) Law and NYSDAM Circular 1500 Section 324.