Land Use & Zoning
What is the purpose of Delaware's Farmland Preservation Program?
ATo subsidize agricultural operations on productive farmland
BTo purchase development rights from farmers, preserving farmland by preventing non-agricultural development✓ Correct
CTo rezone farmland to agricultural classification automatically
DTo provide tax credits for farmers who grow organic crops
Explanation
Delaware's Farmland Preservation Program purchases agricultural conservation easements (development rights) from willing farmers, paying them for the development potential of their land while permanently protecting it from non-agricultural development.
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