Rural Preservation

Keep Middlefield Rural

In past, present, and future, our Town's rural character is worth preserving. Supporting a rural economy, protecting farms and woodlands, and maintaining our environment.

Here are links to information that can help with the ongoing job of keeping Middlefield rural — supporting our rural economy, protecting farms and woodlands, and maintaining the environment we all live in and love.

Rural Preservation Resources

Agricultural Resources

Information covering agricultural resources and goal 1 information requirements for Middlefield.

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Forestry and Woodland Management

Resources on forestry as a part of property and land maintenance.

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Historic Preservation

Information on maintaining rural character through historic preservation.

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Dark Skies

Information on maintaining our rural character through dark sky preservation.

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Carbon Credit Programs

Information on carbon credit programs available to New York farmers.

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