News from the Noteworthy by Sustainable Otsego
Protecting Our County’s Vulnerable Open Places
For decades, until quite recently, dairy was the mainstay of the local economy, and a primary determinant of land use. With the contraction of dairy, our beloved landscape of pastures and hay fields interspersed with woods and wetlands is at risk. From an ecological or agricultural point of view, what is the best use for abandoned or neglected farmland? 1
