Legislation Details

File #: 26-0837    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Recommendation Status: Discussion Item
File created: 6/23/2026 In control: Community and Family Services Department
On agenda: 7/14/2026 Final action: 7/14/2026
Title: Evaluation of Future Managed Agricultural Uses on Green PLACE Properties Update. (Cooperative Extension Division and Environmental Protection Division)

Interoffice Memorandum

 

DATE: June 23, 2026

 

TO: Mayor Jerry L. Demings and County Commissioners

 

THROUGH: Venerria L. Thomas, Director

 

FROM: Kevin F. Camm, Division Manager

 

CONTACT: Kevin F. Camm, Division Manager

 

PHONE: (407) 254-9200

 

DIVISION: Cooperative Extension Division

 

ACTION REQUESTED:

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Evaluation of Future Managed Agricultural Uses on Green PLACE Properties Update. (Cooperative Extension Division and Environmental Protection Division)

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PURPOSE: The Cooperative Extension Division and Environmental Protection Division are providing the Board with an update on the evaluation of potential managed agricultural uses on Green PLACE properties. The evaluation included technical, environmental, land use, and policy considerations related to activities such as managed cattle grazing, hay production, and apiary operations, as well as examples from comparable Florida conservation land programs. The evaluation also identified policy considerations regarding compatibility with the Green PLACE mission, Vision 2050, and Orange Code.

 

BUDGET: N/A