Schoharie County Announces 2026 Agricultural District Open Enrollment Period

SCHOHARIE COUNTY — Schoharie County is announcing the annual 30-day Open Enrollment  Period for landowners interested in joining an existing agricultural district. The enrollment  period will run from January 31 through February 28, 2026. 

During this time, landowners may apply to have eligible agricultural land included in one of  Schoharie County’s four existing agricultural districts. Applications must be submitted online  no later than 11:59 p.m. on February 28, 2026. Late or incomplete applications will not be  considered. 

To be eligible, applications must include: 

• Tax map parcel numbers 

• Total acreage 

• Municipality where the land is located 

• Current and/or potential agricultural use 

The Agricultural District Program is designed to encourage the continued use of farmland for  agricultural production. Through a combination of incentives and protections, the program helps  safeguard farmland and limit its conversion to non-agricultural uses. 

New for 2026, all applications must be submitted online. Landowners who are unable to  complete an online application may request a paper application by contacting the Schoharie  County Office of Agricultural Development at 518-295-8785. 

The online application is available at: https://www.schohariecounty 

ny.gov/departments/agricultural_development/ag_district_enrollment_form_2026.php 

For more information, landowners are encouraged to contact the Schoharie County Office of  Agricultural Development. 

Contact: 

Caroline Myran, Agricultural Development Specialist 

Schoharie County Office of Agricultural Development 

Phone: 518-295-8785