Agricultural Preservation
RECENT NEWS!
The Henderson County Board of Commissioners voted to approve the creation of a County Farmland Preservation Taskforce at their April 1st, 2024 meeting. The purpose of the Farmland Preservation Taskforce is to preserve and protect agricultural land throughout Henderson County while supporting local producers and the rural character of the County. The taskforce will have the following members:
- Henderson County Board of Commissioners Liason
- Henderson County Board of Commissioners Liason
- Appointed member of Henderson County Planning Board
- Appointee nominated by Henderson County Soil & Water Conservation District
- Appointee nominated by Agribusiness Henderson County
- Appointee nominated by North Carolina Cooperative Extension
- Appointee nominated by North Carolina Farm Bureau Federation
- Appointee nominated by Hendersonville Board of Realtors
- Appointee at large
- Appointee at large
- Appointee at large
- Appointee at large
- Appointee at large
The Taskforce's first meeting is being held on Monday, May 13th at 6:00 PM in the King Street Meeting Room. All who are interested are welcome to attend! Please contact Liz Hanson for more information.
