2002
GUIDELINES FOR AGRICULTURAL OPERATIONS
JACKSON COUNTY, FLORIDA
Application
for Agricultural Assessment must be made between January 1 and March 1.
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While an
agricultural operation must operate with the expectation of profit, it
does not have to be operated at a profit every year to be bona fide.
Evidence of income that the property is producing along with care given
and management practices are all relevant. Management practices
implemented to initiate or maintain an agricultural enterprise are crucial
in determining whether agricultural assessment will be granted.
FACTUAL
DETERMINATIONS TO CONSIDER
1. Is the
property located in a rural area?
2. Has
the operation of this agricultural enterprise been continuous?
3. Is there
evidence to establish a bona fide effort by the property owner to sufficiently
and adequately care for the land in a commercial, agricultural manner?
4. Has
there been a true effort to have the property contribute to the agricultural
economy of the county on either a short or long-term basis proportionate
to the size of the property?
5. Minimum
acres, minimum operations levels, and land rentals for various agricultural
operations in Jackson County are used in setting guidelines for making
these determinations.
* Minimum
Acres specifies the smallest viable commercial unit size and stocking rates. If the property is leased to others, a copy of the lease should accompany your application.
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