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’