Land Use & Zoning
What is the 'Farmland Protection Policy Act' and how does it affect Idaho development?
AA state Idaho law protecting individual farm properties
BA federal law requiring federal agencies to consider the impact of their actions on prime farmland before approving development projects✓ Correct
CA law requiring all Idaho farms to remain agricultural
DAn Act setting minimum farm sizes
Explanation
The Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA) requires federal agencies to evaluate the potential conversion of prime and unique farmlands to non-agricultural uses when federal funds, permits, or licenses are involved in Idaho and other states.
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