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CODY — Park County Open Lands hosted three listening sessions on Nov. 12-14 in Cody, Powell, and Meeteetse to hear directly from local agricultural producers. Working lands in Park County are …
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CODY — Park County Open Lands hosted three listening sessions on Nov. 12-14 in Cody, Powell, and Meeteetse to hear directly from local agricultural producers. Working lands in Park County are being developed at a rapid rate, putting local agricultural communities at risk. Park County Open Lands is taking action by conducting community outreach to determine what support is needed for local agricultural operations. Local farmers and ranchers were invited to share their thoughts on what would best help their operations. More than 50 agricultural producers turned out to make their voices heard and shape the future of working lands in Park County.
“Park County Open Lands understands that thriving agricultural businesses are less vulnerable to subdivision and development,” the organization said in a release. “By listening to local producers explore topics such as succession planning, strategic business analysis, and other continuing educational areas, like soil health, the regional program is now better equipped to provide resources and build partnerships that will be beneficial for farmers and ranchers.”
Park County Open Lands will utilize the feedback gathered at the listening sessions to inform future programming designed to support the agricultural community. The first implementation of this feedback will be incorporated into an event planned for early 2026.
“The sessions provided an opportunity for Park County Open Lands to talk directly with farmers and ranchers about the biggest challenges in keeping their operations viable going forward, whether that be handing it off to future family members or to others interested in continuing the legacy and tradition,” said rancher and Advisory Council member Chuck Walker. “A healthy agricultural sector is necessary to provide food security for the country and aligns directly with our mission of protecting the landscapes of Park County for current and future generations.”
Stay connected with Park County Open Lands on Facebook or sign up for the quarterly e-newsletters to receive updates and future opportunities for agricultural producers: jhlandtrust.org/where/park-county-open-lands.
