Climate and Agricultural Preservation Plan Action Plan Outline. HLUET Committee August 17, 2017
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1 Climate and Agricultural Preservation Plan Action Plan Outline HLUET Committee August 17, 2017
2 Outline 1. SALC / CAPP / Program Context 2. Agricultural Trends Key Findings 3. CAPP Action Plan 1. Agricultural Core 2. Program Elements 4. Next steps 2
3 SALC & CAPP CAPP Climate and Agricultural Preservation Program New Regional program for sustaining farming and farmland in Southern Santa Clara County County of Santa Clara & Open Space Authority Ongoing Outreach Technical Panels Agriculturalists / Agency Reps. Funded by SALC Grant Sustainable Agricultural Land Conservation Greenhouse Gas Reduction Funds / Strategic Growth Council Agricultural Land Preservation to reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions 3
4 Agriculture Past to Present Land Conversions Approximately 10,000 acres converted since 1984 City Annexations (42%) and Rural Development (58%) Rural Conversions parcels < 10 acres Agricultural Economy Higher Value Crops (Vegetables) Higher value crops less dependent upon open land (mushrooms, nurseries). Export Economy driven 4
5 Agriculture Challenges Today Large number of small lots Parcels are not available Land held for speculation Urban Interface - (a) commuters (b) complaining neighbors Local Markets / direct marketing difficult Lack of Agricultural Worker Housing Regulations, Disease, Pests, Weather 5
6 The Risk of Doing Nothing Today Conversion Trends Forward 24,000 Acres in Farmland 8,100 Jobs $830 million in Economic Output 6 Loss of approximately 8,400 acres (36% of farmlands)
7 Vision Statement An Action Plan to grow a Vibrant Regional Food Economy in Santa Clara Valley CLIMATE AND AGRICULTURAL PRESERVATION PROGRAM 7
8 Objectives Keeping Lands in Ranching and Farming Protecting critical lands from conversion to Urban and Rural Residential Development Building upon the Agricultural Legacy of Santa Clara Valley Unified Policy for the Future 8
9 Agricultural Core Designation of a priority area that focuses all policies and programs Prime Farmland Soils Groundwater Outside Cities Large Contiguous tracts of farming 9
10 Creating the ideal environment in Large Lots the Agricultural Core Inexpensive Lots (leases / fee title) Good Soil Water available and inexpensive Seasonal and year-around labor (housing) No urban interface Easy access to markets and customers Less red-tape Support System packing, warehousing, distribution, equipment, farm supply 10
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12 Vibrant Agricultural Economy ELEMENT 1: LAND USE ORDINANCES & POLICIES General Plan & Zoning- Agricultural Core Zoning Ordinance Changes Rural Residential size / location limitations Restrict non-residential (non) agricultural development Regulatory Reform Agricultural Worker Housing, Ag Processing Agricultural Buffers Agricultural Conversion Fees / Mitigation Program Strengthen the Right to Farm Ordinance 12
13 Vibrant Agricultural Economy ELEMENT 2: REGIONAL AGRICULTURAL CONSERVATION EASEMENT PROGRAM & VOLUNTARY FINANCIAL INCENTIVES Agricultural Conservation Easement (ACE) Purchase Program Farmland Security Zone (FSZ) Stewardship payment for Environmental Services 13
14 Vibrant Agricultural Economy ELEMENT 3: AGRICULTURAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY Agriculture Economic Development Action Plan Agricultural Enterprise Grant Program Small Farms Initiative Program Local Food Preference Procurement Policy Farmbudsperson Farmer Training Program 14
15 Vibrant and Sustainable Agricultural Economy ELEMENT 4: REGIONAL BRANDING, EDUCATION & AWARENESS STRATEGY Placemaking / Branding Recognizing Farmers Marketing local Agricultural products to tech companies and institutions Increasing Agricultural Tourism Education & Awareness of Santa Clara Valley Agriculture 15
16 w SCV CAPP June 19, 2017 Tech Panels 16
17 LANDUSE ORDINANCES AND POLICIES General Plan Land Use Designation - Agricultural Core Development Standards for Ag Zoning Districts: - Cap on residential building size and location - Restrict non-residential (non) agricultural development - Streamline agricultural supportive uses and farmworker housing Agricultural Buffers Mitigation Program/Agricultural Conversion Fees REGIONAL AGRICULTURAL CONSERVATION EASEMENT PROGRAM & VOLUNTARY FINANCIAL INCENTIVES Agricultural Conservation Easement (ACE) Purchase Program Farmland Security Zone (FSZ) Transfer of Agricultural Credits (TAC) Program Stewardship Payments for Environmental Services AGRICULTURAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY Agricultural Economic Development Action Plan Agricultural Enterprise Grant Program Small Farms Initiative Programs Farmbudsmen Local Food Preference Procurement Policy Farmer Training Programs REGIONAL BRANDING, EDUCATION & AWARENESS STRATEGY Marketing &Branding Program: - Placemaking/ Branding - Identify farmers -Market local Ag produce to tech companies/institutions - Increase agricultural tourism -Educate the populace about Ag in Santa Clara County Strengthening Right to Farm Ordinance 17
18 Next Steps Application for SALC Grant for ACE Regional Purchasing Program September 12 th Board of Supervisors CAPP Update & Resolution for SALC Grant Application Finalize CAPP Action Plan Outreach - Technical Panels, Local Agencies, Farm Bureau Board of Supervisors Adoption November / December
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