Agricultural Preservation in St. Clair County

AGRICULTURAL PRESERVATION BOARD

CLICK ON THE PHOTO ABOVE FOR INFORMATION ON THE 5th ANNUAL ST. CLAIR COUNTY FALL FARM TOUR.

The St. Clair County Agricultural Preservation Board was established in 2004 by the St. Clair County Board of Commissioners. The Ag Board is responsible for the administration of the county's Purchase of Development Rights (PDR) program.

The Ag Board meets the 3rd Thursday every other month in Conference Room B of the County Administration Building, 200 Grand River Avenue, Port Huron, Michigan. During the winter months, meetings typically begin at 3:00 p.m. In the summer, meetings typically start at 7:00 p.m.

The next Ag Board meeting is scheduled for Thursday, September 23, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in Conference Room B of the County Administration Building.

For more information regarding St. Clair County's Agricultural Preservation Program, contact the Agricultural Preservation Board via email at: farmland(at)st.claircounty.org

St. Clair County Purchase of Development Rights Program Mission Statement:

“To develop a voluntary process that permanently protects farmland and open space while ensuring a viable agriculture and natural resource base, environmental benefits, innovative development and smart growth practices in St. Clair County.”

The Purchase of Development Rights program has been designed to serve two primary purposes:

Create a long-term business environment for agriculture by creating blocks of the most productive farmland,
Avoid areas designated for growth and development so as not to compete with the development interests.

Reusable shopping bags are now available from the St. Clair County Agricultural Preservation Board!! These strong canvas bags are available for a $5 donation to the Ag Board, with all donation proceeds going toward preserving farmland right here in St. Clair County. Our bags are Made in the U.S.A. Each bag is 12" wide x 16" tall with a 6" gusset and square bottom. Reusable bags provide a simple way for you to make an important difference.

These great bags are available at the St. Clair County Metropolitan Planning Commission office in the County Administration Building, 200 Grand River Avenue, Suite 202, Port Huron, MI 48060. Get yours today!!

Check out the Food & Farm Trail in Michigan's Thumb! The Food & Farm Trail guides you through the farming communities of Michigan's Thumb and its counties: Genesee, Huron, Lapeer, Macomb, St. Clair, Sanilac, and Tuscola. Here you will find locally grown foods, community supported agriculture, farmers markets, orchards, u-pick operations and country stores. There's plenty to find and see!!