Through the years, freeway development cut the ninety acres into two parts and fifteen acres were converted to an interstate highway. Other areas of the property were developed and now only these fourteen acres remain in the Thorfinnson family. She removed 350 bales in 1994 and 500 bales in 1995. Ms. Jones ultimately sold the hay to horse breeders. Issues Respondent contends that these three parcels do not qualify for agricultural classification because the property was not used primarily for farming and the vegetation cut on the site has little or no agricultural value.
Respondent points out that none of the owners is principally occupied as a farmer.
Respondent then argues that if the parcels no longer qualify as agricultural property, the parcels cannot be treated as green acres property. Petitioner and his family point out that these parcels have been used exclusively for agriculture since the 1930's. They admit that the property is being offered for sale but argue that the property should not be reclassified on that basis alone. Finally, they argue that Respondent has no authority to impose an economic feasibility standard when determining whether property should be classified as agricultural. Analysis Ross Thorfinnson, his niece, Connie Jones, and her son, James Balfanz, testified that hay was cut on the subject property every year including 1994.