Office of farmland preservation

June 11, 2012 House Bill 487 - 129th General Assembly There is hereby created the office of farmland preservation within the department of agriculture. The office shall do all of the following: (A) Prepare guidelines and criteria for use in the development of comprehensive local land use plans that encourage the efficient use of public infrastructure and the preservation of farmland; (B) Establish a farmland preservation program to coordinate and assist local farmland preservation initiatives; (C) Educate existing agencies and organizations on the importance of farmland preservation and on the significance of agriculture and agribusiness to this state's economy; (D) Serve as a liaison with other farmland preservation entities operating on a state, regional, or national level; (E) Prepare an inventory of farmland within this state to monitor the development of lands within this state having prime soils or unique microclimates.