4. Proximity to Protected Agricultural Land Factor

This factor measures the degree to which a given parcel meshes with local plans or efforts to protect agricultural lands. It also gauges the likelihood that additional nearby parcels will convert to non-agricultural land uses. Protected is defined as agricultural land subject to state or local government ordinances, regulations, and programs, or other easement instruments serving to limit development and protect agricultural uses. The factor is measured from the outside boundary of the parcel to the nearest protected agricultural land.

Weight = 0.0750

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