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› Develop strategic approach for adding stores and local restaurants. An overall
value to existing agricultural products. “Buy Pottawatomie” branding strategy may
Coordinate resources to research and be beneficial to increase awareness of
promote opportunities for locally-owned the power of the buy-local and eat-local
food processing and local-brand marketing. movements (see Economic Opportunity
Ensure that any zoning or development section for more information on branding).
regulations allow and encourage value- In Pottawatomie County this may also be
added industries. coordinated with efforts to highlight local
› Integrate agriculture into the community. wineries.
This may include development of a local • Vigorously protect the right to farm. The state of
Pottawatomie County farmers market with
Kansas was the first state to pass a right to farm
products from local farms that could travel
law, in 1963.
to different areas of the county, expanding
› Ensure zoning regulations protect the
the breadth of current farmers markets
right to farm (including ranching activities)
that are run in St. Mary’s, Wamego, and
and limit the potential conflicts between
Westmoreland. Other potential strategies
agricultural operations and non-agricultural
include utilizing local food in the school
development by ensuring that new
systems, coordinating a food bank with
non-agricultural development provides
local food, and creating partnerships
adequate buffering on its own land.
between local farms and local grocery

Recreation Mapper

Warren County , New York developed a Recreation Mapper that provides a free, interactive, online map that
can be used on most desktop or mobile devices. It provides detailed information about the public recreation
opportunities in Warren County, including hiking trails, winter activities, parks, biking trails, and water amenities.

Source: Warrent County NY Recreation Mapper, https://arcg.is/1y9HKO

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