Agricultural uses means those activities defined by a State’s farm or ranch land protection program, or, where no program exists, by the State agricultural use tax assessment program. However, if NRCS determines that a State definition of agricultural use is so broad that an included use would constitute a violation of Federal law or degrade soils, the agricultural nature of the land, or the related natural resources, NRCS reserves the right to impose greater deed restrictions on the property to be subject to an agricultural land easement. These deed restrictions would narrow the State definition of agricultural use in order to meet Federal law or to protect soils, the agricultural nature of the land, or related natural resources.
Agricultural uses means the use of waters for stock watering, irrigation, and other farm
Agricultural uses as used herein, means:
Examples of Agricultural uses in a sentence
Agricultural uses, such as: farming, outdoor plant nurseries, horticulture, viticulture and wild crop harvesting.
Discussion: A substantial adverse effect to Agricultural Resources would occur if: • There is a conversion of choice agricultural land to nonagricultural use, or impairment of the agricultural productivity of agricultural land; • The amount of agricultural land in the County is substantially reduced; or • Agricultural uses are subjected to impacts from adjacent incompatible land uses.
Agricultural uses such as general farming, livestock, and dairy farming, horticulture, truck farming, sod farm- ing, forestry, wild crop harvesting, and normal operating practices associated therewith.
Agricultural uses in excess of the limitations in this subsection, or which require fixed terms shall be subject to the lease requirements of these regulations.
Agricultural uses and activities shall prevent and control erosion of soils and bank materials within shoreline areas.
More Definitions of Agricultural uses
Agricultural uses means the growing of crops, including nursery, biomass, mushrooms and horticultural crops; raising of livestock; raising of other animals for food, fur or fibre, including poultry and fish; aquaculture; apiaries; agro-forestry; maple syrup production; and associated on-farm buildings and structures including, but not limited to livestock facilities, manure storages, value-retaining facilities, greenhouses, and accommodation for full-time farm labour when the size and nature of the operation requires additional employment;
Agricultural uses means the cultivation, maintenance, or harvest of plants, animals, or other organisms for the sale or other commercial use of such organisms or products made with or derived from those organisms.
Agricultural uses means activities within land areas which are predominantly used for the cultivation of crops and livestock including: cropland; pastureland; orchards; vineyards; nurseries; ornamental horticulture areas; groves; confined feeding operations; specialty farms; and silviculture areas.
Agricultural uses means those activities involving land use for nonclassified agriculture and related activities and open space farming and agriculture as defined by the Kitsap County zoning ordinance.
Agricultural uses means farming, including all types of agriculture and horticulture, grazing, and small animal farms, not including commercial kennels, poultry farms, or dairies.
Agricultural uses means activities within land areas which are predominantly used for the cultivation of crops and livestock including: cropland, pastureland, orchards,
Agricultural uses means the growing of crops, including nursery and horticultural crops; raising of livestock; raising of other animals for food, fur or fibre, including poultry and fish; aquaculture; apiaries; agro-forestry; maple syrup production; and associated on-farm buildings and structures, including accommodation for full-time farm labour when the size and nature of the operation requires additional employment. Agricultural-related uses – means those farm-related commercial and farm- related industrial uses that are small scale and directly related to the farm operation and required in close proximity to the farm operation. Secondary uses – means uses secondary to the principal use of the property, including but not limited to, home occupations, home industries, and uses that produce value-added agricultural products from the farm operation on the property.” The proposed garden supply assembly operation is not permitted, since it is not an agricultural use, is not related to an existing farm operation on-site, is not required to be in close proximity to a farm operation, and does not produce value-added agricultural products from a farm operation on the property. The Hamilton-Wentworth Official Plan designates the subject property “Prime Agricultural”. The Hamilton-Wentworth Official Plan states that agriculture is the predominant use in the Rural Area. The plan provides that limited non- agricultural commercial and industrial uses that would not interfere with farming or agricultural lands may be considered in the Rural Area. These uses must be related to agriculture or use natural resources found in the Rural Area or provide services to rural residents, or require land extensive holdings; and not be suited for locations in the Urban Area. The operation consists of assembling manufactured materials into a finished product. This use is not related to agriculture or resources found in the Rural Area, and the applicant has not submitted any information to indicate that the use serves the rural community. An assembly operation of this nature is more suited for industrial zoned land within the Urban Area where there is existing infrastructure to support it. The Flamborough Official Plan designates the subject property “Agriculture”. The plan provides for a full range of Agriculture uses and ancillary uses. A garden supply assembly operation is not permitted. Staff does not support the application since it is not consistent with the Greenbelt Plan and Provincial Policy S...