Implementing Food Systems in Orange County
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Food Production Research and Zoning Code Changes
Agriculture in Florida
Part of the state’s three legged economic stool 47,500 commercial farms, using
a total of 9.25 million acres
Ranks 2nd in the production value of vegetables and greenhouse & nursery products
Ranks 7th in agricultural exports with $3.1 billion
Accounts for 65 % of total U.S. citrus production
About Orange County Urban County
Service Economy
Weather
Farm Buyouts
Development Pressures
Purpose of the Project Examine County’s food
production sector Overview of agricultural
industry
Map distribution of agricultural land
Identify food processing & distribution uses
Find connections between these industries
Data Sources and Methodology 2007 USDA
Agricultural Census
Department of Revenue (DOR) codes
InfoUSA business database
Historical Documents
2007 Agricultural Census
Total Value of Agriculture was $269.9 million
Small Farms Predominate
Top Agricultural Products Nursery & Floriculture
Fruit Trees (Citrus)
Beef Cattle & Ranching
Other Animal Production
Distribution of Agricultural Land by DOR Code
Urban Agriculture
15,000 Acres of Agricultural Land within County USA
40 percent of land is within Planned Developments
Most land is classified Pasture or Timber
Food Processing
47 Food Manufacturing Operations Other Food
Bakeries
Confection/Beverages
Animal/Sea Food
Fruit and Vegetable
Wholesale Distribution
122 Food Distribution Operations Other Food
Dairy and Frozen Foods
Fruit & Vegetables
Meat and Sea Food
Food Systems Connections
Food production is heavily influenced by service economy
There is not a strict connection between agriculture and food processing & distribution industries
Small agglomerations in West Orange County
Opportunities to Foster Connections People want access to
fresh food and to be closer to their food sources
Orange County had two “food” zoning cases during the past three years
Farmers’ Markets are increasing in popularity
New zoning code in the works
Food Zoning Paper Examined how food
production and food access uses are incorporated in the zoning codes of several jurisdictions across the United States by specifically focusing on:
Use definitions,
Allowed zoning districts,
Specific use standards
Proposed Recommendations Add use terms like urban agriculture,
community gardens, and farmers’ markets to the Orange County Zoning Code
Avoid animal husbandry uses
Staff is still discussing the appropriate urban zoning districts where to put food uses and the specific standards for each use