Land Use & Zoning
An agricultural conservation easement in Minnesota allows a landowner to:
ASell all development rights permanently to the highest bidder
BPreserve farmland by selling or donating development rights while retaining the right to farm the land✓ Correct
CReceive guaranteed income from farming regardless of crop prices
DExempt the land from all property taxes indefinitely
Explanation
An agricultural conservation easement allows a landowner to sell or donate development rights (the right to develop the land for non-agricultural purposes) to a land trust or government entity, permanently restricting the land to agricultural use while retaining ownership and the right to farm. This protects Minnesota farmland from urban encroachment.
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Key Terms to Know
Easement
A non-possessory right to use another person's land for a specific purpose.
Adjustable-Rate Mortgage (ARM)A mortgage with an interest rate that changes periodically based on a financial index, usually after an initial fixed-rate period.
Fee SimpleThe highest and most complete form of property ownership — absolute ownership with the right to use, sell, or pass the property to heirs.
ZoningLocal government regulations that control land use by dividing areas into zones specifying permitted uses, building sizes, and densities.
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