A farm plan is a tool developed jointly between planning staff and land owners or land managers. The plan includes an inventory of your natural resources and outlines actions and a schedule for you to make improvements based on your goals for the property.

The farm plan will take into account:

• farm size and current use (forestry, pasture, etc.)

• type and number of livestock and crops

• soil types, slopes and other critical issues

• proximity to streams or water bodies

• available resources (machinery, buildings, etc.)

• your goals and timeline

 You will also receive an aerial photo showing soils, field layout, water sources, and other features.