The Rowan County Board of Commissioners adopted the Rowan County Working Agricultural Lands Plan on February 20, 2023.  This plan has six recommendations guiding the county for farmland preservation.

1.Support measures to protect and promote working forest and farmland in Rowan County.

2.Educate Landowners on the benefits of enrolling in Conservation Easement Programs to keep land available for agricultural use

3.Expand Voluntary Agricultural District (VAD) and Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural District (EVAD) Programs

4.Develop and conduct programs to assist Rowan County farm and forest landowners with farm transition planning

5.Promote appreciation and awareness of the benefits of agriculture to Rowan elected officials and citizens.

6. Expand and support youth agricultural educational programs

Read the entire Plan here: Rowan County Working Agricultural Lands Plan Final for Endorsement February 2023 (1)