Land Use & Zoning
Agricultural preservation in NJ is primarily accomplished through:
AEminent domain acquisitions of farmland
BPurchase of development rights (PDR) under the State Agriculture Development Committee (SADC) program✓ Correct
CMandatory zoning of agricultural land
DFederal crop subsidies
Explanation
NJ's State Agriculture Development Committee purchases development rights (PDR/easements) from willing farmers, permanently restricting land to agricultural use while the farmer retains ownership.
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