Land Use & Zoning
In Minnesota, agricultural land is defined under the Green Acres program as land:
AAny land outside of city limits
BLand that is used primarily for agricultural purposes and meets minimum acreage requirements✓ Correct
CLand zoned for industrial use that has not yet been developed
DLand owned by a registered agricultural business
Explanation
Minnesota's Green Acres (Agricultural Preserve) program applies to land used primarily for agricultural purposes that meets minimum acreage and income requirements. Enrolled land is assessed at agricultural value, providing significant property tax savings when development values are high.
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