Applications in categories C and D are under appraisal. If agreement as to 

 value is obtained, then they will proceed to Status B if the Agricultural Lands 

 Preservation Committee approves. As soon as additional funding is received by 

 the program, applications in group E will be nominated for appraisal. Status 

 F applications have been rejected for not meeting minimum program criteria and 

 long run program objectives. Without significant changes, the application would 

 not be reconsidered. Applications in category F are low priority compared to 

 groups A-E. However, over time the application could be selected if land improve- 

 ments were made or if significant financial contribution was made by local 

 government. 



A summary of program expenditures is presented in Table 5. As of June 30, 1982 

 the APR Program has expended $9,954,451 and committed $8,024,000 to projects 

 under appraisal. It is noted that municipalities have also contributed a sum 

 of $365,457.50. These contributions come close to paying for the administrative 

 costs of the program, which permits the Commonwealth's dollars to be spent almost 

 entirely on restriction purchases. 



Purchasing of development rights (restrictions) in Massachusetts is saving V 

 key agricultural land for local food production. Many other economic and \ 

 environmental benefits are being realized. Farmland that otherwise would have / 

 been lost to development is now in the hands of younger farmers so that production 

 will continue (Appendix A) . Massachusetts taxpayers will have the opportunity 

 to enjoy fresh fruits and vegetables, pick-your-own opportunities, a more 

 varied landscape and the maintenance of agricultural businesses. 



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