Land Use & Zoning
An agricultural district designation in Delaware primarily seeks to:
AAllow farming operations anywhere in the state
BProtect farmland from development by limiting non-agricultural uses✓ Correct
CRequire farmers to sell to the government
DIncrease property taxes on farmland
Explanation
Agricultural districts and preservation programs in Delaware aim to protect farmland by limiting non-agricultural development, often providing tax benefits to participating landowners.
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