The School Board has earmarked its half of the reassessment for Wilson Middle School debt and the County has a number of capital projects on its list, including the new jail, new Juvenile Detention Home and the relocation of the Sheriff and Courts to the Government Center. To be eligible for land use, property must be zoned agricultural and be in qualifying production for five years. Minimum acreage is five acres, excluding the house site and one acre. Property under land use is assessed based upon its soils type. It is first in beef cattle, sheep and production of alfalfa hay.
Farm income ranks second in the state.
Production of corn silage ranks third, dairy cows ranks third and poultry production ranks seventh in the state. The Board has fostered an interactive relationship between citizens, Boards, Commissions and County agencies. By doing so, Staff has been encouraged to be open and participative. I cannot over-emphasize the importance of having an organizational philosophy that allows for individuals to achieve and realize successes. By giving individuals responsibility and worthwhile duties, it allows employees to grow and develop in their jobs.