Agricultural Enhancement Plan

Ontario County Agricultural Enhancement Plan – 2018

The Ontario County Agricultural Enhancement Plan  (AEP) was approved by the Board of Supervisors at their March 29, 2018 meeting and the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets on June 18, 2018. For links to the plan and an overview use the following links:

• Agricultural Enhancement Plan – Full Plan
• Agricultural Enhancement Plan – Appendices
• Agricultural Enhancement Plan – Executive Summary
• Agricultural Enhancement Plan – Section 1: Introduction
• Agricultural Enhancement Plan – Section 2: Existing Conditions
• Agricultural Enhancement Plan – Section 3: Recommendations
• Agricultural Enhancement Plan – Section 4: Priority Lands for Protection

AEP Mini-Grants

The Ontario County Board of Supervisors makes available funds for small projects that implement the strategies included in the AEP. Project review and selection is completed by the Ontario County Agriculture Enhancement Board (AEB).

 The application deadline for the 2023-2024 mini-grant cycle has passed.

• 2023-2024 Mini-Grant Application
• Mini-Grant Guidelines
• AEP Strategies for Implementation
• 2023-2024 Mini-Grant Flyer

For more information, call 585-396-4050 or email aeb@ontariocountyny.gov.