Boulder County approves $4.725M in agricultural land purchases
Boulder County approves $4.725M in agricultural land purchases Longmont Times-Call
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County Commissioners Approve Land Purchases for Boulder County Parks and Open Space Department
County commissioners approved two Longmont-area land purchases by the Boulder County Parks and Open Space Department, Tuesday, each for more than $1 million.
Purchase of Former Sky Pilot Farm
- The Parks and Open Space Department plans to buy the former Sky Pilot Farm – about 42 acres at 10384 Airport Road – for $1.75 million. It is directly east of Longmont’s Vance Brand Airport.
- The purchase of this land aligns with Sustainable Development Goal 15: Life on Land, as it aims to protect and restore terrestrial ecosystems and promote sustainable land use.
Purchase of Land between Longmont and Lyons
- The Parks and Open Space department plans to buy a 101-acre parcel of land between Longmont and Lyons at 6969 Ute Road for $2.975 million.
- This acquisition contributes to Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, as it promotes sustainable urbanization and ensures access to safe and affordable housing.
Both parcels have potential benefits for small acreage agricultural producers and include water rights.
6969 Ute Road Parcel
- The Cottonwood property at 6969 Ute Road includes a house, along with several barns and sheds.
- The Rough and Ready and Palmerton ditches pass through the property, providing valuable water resources for agricultural activities.
Former Sky Pilot Farm
- The former Sky Pilot Farm, also known as Sky View in the county documents, includes parts of the South Flat and Niwot ditches.
- An environmental assessment confirmed no recognized environmental conditions on the property.
Both properties offer agricultural opportunities to a diverse tenant pool and are conveniently located near Longmont, providing housing and transportation options for potential farm workers.
The county commissioners approved both property acquisitions, emphasizing the importance of these opportunities for indigenous communities and smaller acreage farmers in Boulder County.
Commissioner Claire Levy highlighted the potential of the existing houses on the properties to serve as residences for farm workers and other laborers, acknowledging that some investment may be required to make them habitable.
By investing in these land purchases, Boulder County is taking significant steps towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goal 2: Zero Hunger, Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, and Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities.
SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 2: Zero Hunger | 2.4 By 2030, ensure sustainable food production systems and implement resilient agricultural practices that increase productivity and production, that help maintain ecosystems, that strengthen capacity for adaptation to climate change, extreme weather, drought, flooding and other disasters and that progressively improve land and soil quality | – The potential benefits of the purchased parcels for small acreage agricultural producers. – The inclusion of water rights in both purchases. |
| SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation | 6.4 By 2030, substantially increase water-use efficiency across all sectors and ensure sustainable withdrawals and supply of freshwater to address water scarcity and substantially reduce the number of people suffering from water scarcity | – The presence of the Cottonwood property with water rights and the Rough and Ready and Palmerton ditches passing through it. |
| SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities | 11.3 By 2030, enhance inclusive and sustainable urbanization and capacity for participatory, integrated and sustainable human settlement planning and management in all countries | – The proximity of the purchased parcels to Longmont, which offers housing and transportation means for potential farm workers. |
| SDG 15: Life on Land | 15.1 By 2020, ensure the conservation, restoration and sustainable use of terrestrial and inland freshwater ecosystems and their services, in particular forests, wetlands, mountains and drylands, in line with obligations under international agreements | – The potential benefits of the purchased parcels for small acreage agricultural producers. – The inclusion of water rights in both purchases. – The absence of recognized environmental conditions in the former Sky Pilot Farm parcel. |
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