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AGRIHOOD: Growing A Community Around Agriculture

A trend is emerging to return to our roots…living next to where we can grow our food and enjoy many social and economic benefits The material in this presentation is from the efforts of our Agrihood volunteer team supported by the Douglas County Economic Vitality Program

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Agrihood Project Background

• Economic Vitality Program Selected this Project – Jan 2017
• Formed the Agrihood Interest Group – Feb 2018
• Purpose: Study Agrihoods and Share with the Community
• Membership: 14 members - 12 meetings to date
• Task Plan: Grants, Outreach, Research, Case Studies, Local Opportunities
• Minden/Gardnerville Plan for Prosperity – “Implement Agrihood

Strategy”

• Studied 11 Agrihood Projects/Visited 3 Agrihood Projects
• Studying the Work of the Urban Land Institute

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Today’s Talk

• Part 1: Background: Our Agriculture
• Part 2: Current Trends
• Part 3: Agrihoods – Our Future?

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Part 1: Background: Our Agriculture

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• What are the Current Conditions

with Agriculture in our Valley?

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Carson Valley Agricultural Zoned Lands

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85 Land Owners – 12,281 acres 176 Land Owners – 15,565 acres

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Percent of Local Farms with Net Losses

• Trend from 2007

to 2012 shows more farmers without a profit

Source: USDA Census (NASS Data) 2012

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Views by Local Ranchers of the Future

• 20 years in the Future
• “Small operations not viable – fewer small
• perations”
• “More growth and development – less

agriculture”

• Desired Future
• “Remain a garden spot with agriculture

prospering”

• “Diversified/new practices”

Source: The Future of Agriculture in the Carson Valley: Agriculture Producer Perspectives, Steve Lewis

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Views by Local Ranchers of the Future

• Transfer of Ownership
• “Right now it’s family owned but not sure

if some of the younger relatives will want to take over the ownership/management”

• Preserving Agriculture
• “We must focus on improving

communications and having a dialogue on preserving the valley and keeping it green”

• “Leadership needs to improve, as we are

all in this together”

Source: The Future of Agriculture in the Carson Valley: Agriculture Producer Perspectives, Steve Lewis

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Part 2: Current Trends

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We Enjoy Open Space Provided by Agriculture, But See it Changing

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Development and Growth Issues

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Trends in Food Production and Consumption

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Open Space Provided by Agriculture

• Douglas County Farm

Land Decreased > 50% since 1945

• Irrigated Agriculture

Maintains a Green Landscape

• Community Values

Enhanced by Agriculture

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Source: USDA Census of Agriculture

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Development/Growth Issues

• Over 30,000 Regional

Population Growth in 5- years

• Development Build Out

Potential in Douglas County an Additional 16,805 Persons*

• How Can we Protect

Agricultural Lands/Green Open Space?

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*Master Plan Update 2016 draft Growth

Management Element

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Trends in Food Production/Consumption

• As of 2013, 35% of all households were growing food at home
• r community gardens----17% increase from 2008
• In 2016 the number of farmers markets increased 2.3% over

2015 and fivefold since 1994

• Small farms now constitute 88 percent of all farms, are 47

percent of the value of all farm real estate, and provide 20 percent of agricultural sales

• Consumers are more interested than ever in what they eat

and where food comes from

• The average piece of produce is shipped 1,500 miles before it

reaches a plate

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67% 55% 49% 47% 43% 43% 42% 41% 41% 40% 40% 36% 35% 34% 34% 32% 32% 31%

Fresh Clean Real Pesticide-free Natural No art. flavors/colors/preservatives Antibiotic free Natural Flavors Humane treatment of animals Hormone free No GMO ingredients Pure Pasteurized Less processed Whole USDA Organic Sustainable Local

What’s Important When Shopping?

• Total -

Organic & Natural 2018. Q1. When selecting food or beverage products to purchase, how important are the following labels or phrases to you? 7 Pt. Scale, Top 2 Box. Items less than 30% not shown. Base: Total Sample age-adjusted for trend 2016 (n=2,274); 2018 (n=2,216).

Today’s shoppers increasingly prioritize fresh, real food that does not contain artificial ingredients and other perceived negatives

Significant change from 2016 +4 pts +5 pts +4 pts +4 pts +4 pts

I just want real, whole food, and I’m trying to make things

• basic. While what I give my kids might not be organic, I’m

going to give them whole-wheat bread, turkey with no salt or nitrates, and some spinach and mustard.

• Outer ML, Gen X, Female

+3 pts +3 pts +3 pts

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Part 3: Agrihoods – Our Future?

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What is it and Why Should We Consider it?

• Similar to Development around a

Golf Course

• Professionally Operated Farm
• Residents Participate in Farming

Experience

• A Community Culture Around Food,

Land, and Togetherness

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Agrihood Benefits

• A Competitive Edge
• Promotes Health and Social

Interaction

• Supports and Attractive Return on

Investment

• Provides Environmental Benefits
• Creates Jobs and Supports the local

Economy

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Credits: John DeWald and Associates

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Urban Land Institute Agrihood Study

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35 Locations: Planned, In Development, Completed

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Agrihood Features

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Why Consider an Agrihood?

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A Tool for Farm and Farmland Preservation

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A Tool to Help Promote Local Food

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A Way to Help a Struggling Farm Work?

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A Way to Help a Retiring Farm Family Leverage their Biggest Asset

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A Way to Differentiate from a Subdivision

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Credits: John DeWald and Associates

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Agrihoods Benefits

Typical Agrihood Typical Subdivision

Example: Instead of building 100 homes on one-acre lots, an agrihood might include 100 homes on quarter-acre lots with 75 acres of conserved open space and/or farmland

Advantages to the Developer

• Lower Cost of Development and

Amenities & Lower Land Costs

• Higher Sales Value of Lots and

Homes

• Faster Sales Absorption
• Can Leverage Community Good

Will

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Credits: John DeWald and Associates

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Advantages to the Farm Owner

• Greater Potential Sales Value for the

Land

• Preservation of the Farm and Family

Heritage

• Ability to Keep Farming
• Land is Subsidized

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Credits: John DeWald and Associates

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Advantages to the Greater Community

• Preserved Farmland and Open

Space at Low to No Cost

• Community Development and

Amenities

• Access to Local, High Quality

Food

• Economic Development

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Credits: John DeWald and Associates

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Advantages to the Residents

• Lifestyle that is Hard to Find
• Activated Community
• Local, Quality Fresh Food
• Direct Contact with Farm and Nature
• Aesthetics that are Hard to Reproduce

Elsewhere

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Credits: John DeWald and Associates

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What is Necessary for an Agrihood to Succeed?

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A Vision

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An Appropriate Location

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A Business and Finance Plan

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A Viable Governance Plan

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A Receptive Municipality

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A Good Team

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A Strategy for How to Integrate the Farm and Community

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An Approach that Helps Assure the Farm’s Success and Viability

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Credits: John DeWald and Associates

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• Learn More About Agrihood Developments
• Study the Market for Locally Grown Crops

and Potential to Grow Here

• Organize/Conduct Site Visits of Successful

Agrihoods

• Speak with Community on the Concepts

and Assess Support

• Engage Development Community
• Develop Master Plan & County Code

Language and Incentives

• Provide Input on Plan for Prosperity

Agrihood Strategy by 2020

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AIG Next Steps – 2019 Plan

Our Work is Underway to Identify Where and How Agrihoods Should be Considered in the Carson Valley. Is the Idea Encouraging?

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