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Ways to maintain Viable Agriculture at the Urban Edge <br />• Buffers <br />• Transition <br />• Right to Farm Laws <br />• Nuisance disclaimers <br />• Regional Planning <br />• Economic Incentives <br />• Research and Development of New Management Practices for Agriculture. <br />For Example- IPM, Biotechnology, Sprayer Design Improvements, <br />Sustainable Agriculture. <br />Considerations in Developing a Good Buffer Policy <br />• How effectively does the buffer reduce conflicts on both sides? <br />• Who provides and who maintains the buffer? <br />• Is there intergovernmental cooperation on land use issues? <br />• Who might favor or oppose the buffer requirement? <br />• What other benefits are associated with the buffer? <br />• How can a buffer policy be applied consistently and also allow necessary <br />flexibility? <br />Types of Buffers <br />• Large lot residential subdivisions- residential lots ranging from 1-10 acres <br />• Industrial development <br />• Barriers- walls, fences, berm, landscaping, trees <br />• Transportation corridors and waterways <br />• Greenbelts- parks, golf courses, trails, bikeways <br />FEBRUARY 24, 1998 <br />-58- <br />0 0 <br />