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Old 04-11-2010, 10:28 AM   #32
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Originally Posted by jmen24 View Post
Most of the properties that have been hit hard by this are existing farms that have been in place, well probably since the town was incorporated or longer.
You are correct. Some towns do not have a seperate tax base land zoned for agricultural use. Even the state don't see a difference. the family's 350 acre sheep farm with a view of Winnipesaukee, Ossipee and White Mountains was taxed into nonexistent. Because developers will pay top dollars for the land! The farmer has to pay taxes on the current land value.

The biggest reason why we are losing our agricultural base today is TAXES!
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