Land Use & Zoning
In Wyoming, an 'agricultural protection zone' or 'agricultural preservation area' is designed to:
AAllow industrial development on farm land
BDiscourage development and protect important agricultural land from conversion to other uses✓ Correct
CIncrease property taxes on agricultural land
DTransfer farm land to government ownership
Explanation
Agricultural protection zones (adopted by some Wyoming counties) use zoning, purchase of development rights, or other tools to discourage conversion of agricultural land to non-agricultural uses. This helps protect Wyoming's ranching and farming heritage and open landscapes.
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