Washington County Residents Want Farmland Preserved

To most Washington County residents, protecting farmland is a value ranking up there with motherhood and apple pie.  Local surveys conducted in Washington County show that preservation of farmland is supported by 70-80% or more of the respondents. Statewide surveys conducted by On Common Ground Foundation and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel also show overwhelming support for farmland protection.

Politicians understand the depth of support for farmland protection as demonstrated by the promises to help preserve farmland made by just about everyone who runs for county office - liberal, moderate, or conservative. Our residents hold these views because they care about farmers, agriculture's economic impact and our agricultural heritage.

1. Washington County Public Opinion Survey ,  Feb. 2006

2. Washington County Economic Development Survey , 2004   

3. Town of Richfield Community Opinion Survey 2004 

4.  Town of Wayne Community Survey,  2004 

5.  Open Space Public Opinion Survey, UW-River Falls for the Ozaukee Washington Land Trust, 2001

6. " Residents Want Best of Both Worlds ," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , January 29, 2000

7. "The People Speak - In Support of our Agricultural Heritage," On Common Ground , Vol. 2, No. 3, Fall 1999