TOWN OF GROVELAND, NY

NYS Department of Agriculture

MUNICIPAL AGRICULTURAL AND FARMLAND PROTECTION PLAN

2009 FARMLAND INTERVIEW FORM/QUESTIONNAIRE

Project: ______________________________   Interview Date: _______________

Interviewer: ____________________    Interview Type:  __ Town Mtg.    __ On-site    __ Mail-in

* Please refer to an aerial photo/map of the area when interviewing, so features such as field boundaries, structures and access routes can be identified.

• PROPERTY INFORMATION

Property Owner Name: _________________________________ Farm Name: ____________________

Mailing Address: _____________________________________________________________________

Property Address (if different): __________________________________________________________

Telephone Number: _________________________  Email: ________________________________

Tax Parcel(s) Number(s) – use space below and attach additional sheets if needed.

        Farmed Rented                    Is Parcel

Tax Map Parcels I.D. No.      Parcel Acreage         by You          out by You          in an Ag. District?

A. __________________       ___________   ______            ______  ___ Yes    ___ No

B. __________________       ___________   ______ ______  ___ Yes    ___ No

C. __________________       ___________   ______            ______  ___ Yes    ___ No

D. __________________       ___________   ______            ______  ___ Yes    ___ No

E. __________________       ___________   ______ ______  ___ Yes    ___ No

F. __________________       ___________   ______ ______  ___ Yes    ___ No

G. __________________       ___________   ______ ______  ___ Yes    ___ No

H. __________________       ___________   ______ ______  ___ Yes    ___ No

I. __________________       ___________   ______ ______  ___ Yes    ___ No

J. __________________       ___________   ______ ______  ___ Yes    ___ No

K. __________________       ___________   ______ ______  ___ Yes    ___ No

• Please identify the approximate location of your property on the accompanying map of the Town (see back page).
• What is the approximate acreage of farmland owned by you within the Town of Groveland and indicate whether multiple parcels are contiguous or scattered.
• Approximate total acreage of your farm __________
• Approximate acreage within the Town of Groveland _________    Outside of Town _________
• Is the acreage within Groveland contiguous or scattered?             ___ Contiguous   ___ Scattered
• Do you own, farm or rent farmlands outside of the Town of Groveland?     _____ Yes _____ No
• If yes, please explain which and indicate municipality __________________________________
• _____________________________________________________________________________
• Are you presently using the property within the Town for farming purposes? _____ Yes _____ No
• If no, please explain how the land is presently being used. ______________________________
• If yes, please indicate the general predominant type of farming being employed (dairy, crops).  _____________________________________________________________________________
• _____________________________________________________________________________
• 5. Is farming your primary source of income?           ___ Yes  ___ No
• How long has the property been owned and farmed by you or your family?   ______ years
• How long has the property been farmed by others, if known?   ______ years

• II. FARM INFORMATION

• Farmland acreage in production.  Please identify which parcel you are referring to (e.g., Parcel A, Parcel B, Parcel C, etc.)  (If you do not operate a farm or if farming activities do not occur on any of the identified parcel(s) then please skip to Question 15)
•       Farmed by You   Farmed by You            Farmed by Others
•      (Land You Own)  (Land You Rent)  (On Land You Rent to Others)

•     Identify Parcel(s)     ______           ______         ______     

• Tillable cropland acres       ______           ______            ______
• Pasture acres        ______           ______         ______
•            Hayfield acres        ______           ______         ______
•            Woodland (timber)       ______                  ______         ______
• Ponds/surface waters       ______           ______         ______
• Specialty crops        ______           ______         ______
•            Other         ______           ______            ______
•    Explain:  ______________________________________________________________
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• Are you the primary farm operator?  ___ Yes  ___ No    If yes, ___ Full time    ___ Part time

• If you are not the primary operator, who is?   ________________________________________

• Does the property owner reside in the Town of Groveland?        ___ Yes  ___ No 

If no, – where? _______________________________________________________________

Does the primary operator of the farm reside in the Town of Groveland?         ___ Yes  ___ No

If no, – where? _______________________________________________________________

• Do you employ others at the farm?  ___ Yes  ___ No       If yes, ___ Year-round ___ Seasonal

• How many?  __________ Year-round    __________ Seasonal
• Types of crops grown, acres in each, and typical production yield (average year):
• Types of crops / acreages / yield: _____________________________________________________________________________
• _____________________________________________________________________________
  
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• _____________________________________________________________________________

• Note the approximate location on the map if there are more productive fields/areas than others on the farm and indicate the primary soil types, if known.  _____________________________________________________________________________
• _____________________________________________________________________________

• Indicate types and approximate numbers of livestock raised:
• _____________________________________________________________________________
• _____________________________________________________________________________
• Do you sell farm products locally (within the county), what and where? _____________________________________________________________________________
• _____________________________________________________________________________
• Do you purchase your farm supplies locally (within the county), what and where? _____________________________________________________________________________
• _____________________________________________________________________________
• What is your primary source of water and where approximately is it located? _____________________________________________________________________________
• _____________________________________________________________________________
• Do you participate in any local or state agricultural protection programs? If yes, describe: For example, NYS Agricultural Districts Program _____________________________________________________________________________
• _____________________________________________________________________________
• _____________________________________________________________________________
• List significant farm-related buildings and their purpose, general age and condition (Please Identify Parcel): _____________________________________________________________________________
• _____________________________________________________________________________
• _____________________________________________________________________________
• _____________________________________________________________________________
• Describe the primary access route(s) you use to get farm equipment to your farm parcels:
  _____________________________________________________________________________
• _____________________________________________________________________________
• Please describe the intended use of your property within the next five years. _____________________________________________________________________________
• _____________________________________________________________________________
• Beyond five years? _____________________________________________________________________________
• _____________________________________________________________________________

• III. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

*Additional information (attach additional sheets if needed) may be collected during the interview and may include, but not be limited to:

1. Farm history and/or any known historic significance to the farm: ____________________________________________________________________________________

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2. Does the property include any significant natural, scenic, historic or archeological resources, important to the community?

____________________________________________________________________________________

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3. Is the public allowed on your property for recreational uses (hiking, hunting, fishing, snowmobiling,)?

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4. Is there any acreage included in a conservation reserve / conservation easement?  How many acres and where? ____________________________________________________________________________________

5. List other specific agricultural practices/programs you participate in: For example, open space protection, watershed protection, viewshed protection, natural area conservation, wildlife management: please explain:

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6. Is the farm located within a watershed protection area? ___ Yes  ___ No 

7. If yes which watershed? ______________________________________________________________

8. How much of the farm (percentage or acreage) is covered by watershed regulations? ____________________________________________________________________________________

9. List major physical improvements / modifications / investments made in past five years: For example, added barns, silos, storage capacity:

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10. List major physical improvements / modifications / investments planned in next five years:

For example: change in operations, expansion, diversification of crops / livestock, retirement, sale of farm, subdivision, intent to develop

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Please consider the following and rate your concern as high, low, or of no concern and circle your top three most important issues, concerns and/or opportunities)

Farmland protection needs        ___ High  ___ Low     ___ No Concern

Operating prices and profitability      ___ High  ___ Low     ___ No Concern

Aging farms & farmers    ___ High ___ Low      ___ No Concern

Rising property values/taxes        ___ High  ___ Low     ___ No Concern

Conflicts with non-farm neighbors       ___ High ___ Low     ___ No Concern

Encroaching development         ___ High  ___ Low      ___ No Concern

Public infrastructure needs to support farming     ___ High  ___ Low     ___ No Concern

Loss of farm support, markets and services         ___ High  ___ Low      ___ No Concern

Fuel costs     ___ High  ___ Low      ___ No Concern

Labor availability / issues   ___ High  ___ Low      ___ No Concern

Financing / insurance costs   ___ High  ___ Low      ___ No Concern

Agri-tourism / specialty farming opportunities ___ High  ___ Low      ___ No Concern

Additional Comments, if any: ____________________________________________________________________________________

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CHA 10-6-09