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Urban-Ag Interfaces
Urban-Ag Interfaces
Urban-Ag Interfaces
Considerations
● Neighbors
● Water
● Land Use Codes
Neighbors
● Being a good neighbor● Be visible● Be friendly● Be helpful
● Gates and fences● Good gates make good neighbors
Un-invited Guests
● Constant vigilance
● Zero tolerance● No ‘catch and release’● Avoid thinking ‘It’s not worth it’
● Good relationship with local authorities
Water considerations
● Localized impacts to delivery● Surface delivery infrastructure● Reduced surface delivery
impacts local aquifer recharge
● Groundwater return flows will move
Land Use Codes
● Ag only zoning
● Integrated Micro Agriculture
● Nuisance ordinances● Noise● Dust● Lighting● ‘Right to Farm’
