What is required to enroll in the Agricultural Preserve Program?

The property must be zoned long-term agricultural by the local community, with a maximum residential density of one house per forty acres. The parcel must (normally) be forty acres in size, however, smaller tracts may qualify in certain instances. The owner(s) apply for Agricultural Preserve with the Local City / Township. The owner signs an eight-year perpetual covenant / agreement to leave the property in agricultural use, and farm using acceptable practices as approved by the County Agricultural Service. The Agricultural Preserve application must be filed with the County Recorder. Contact Anoka County Assessment Services at 763-324-1175 for more information.

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1. What is the Agricultural Preserve Program?
2. What is required to enroll in the Agricultural Preserve Program?
3. Who can qualify and who has approval authority?
4. What are the property tax benefits of Agricultural Preserves?
5. How do I get out of Agricultural Preserve?