Comprehensive plans consider agricultural land uses. They take into consideration applicable county agricultural and farmland protection plans created by county agricultural and farmland protection board, include fact based findings, outline a strategy and implementation plan, and appoint agricultural representative to the local planning board.

To preserve the cultural, visual, environmental and economic contributions of agriculture.

Additional administrative burden especially if a Farmland Protection Board is empanelled.

Capacity Requirements:

1. Technical study required to support policies with fact-based findings.
2. Cooperation among multiple land owners is likely; possibly between municipalities.

Can be used to leverage inter-municipal cooperation. State policies and resources can be accessed to help the local community