Important Farmland Metadata

The Department of Conservation Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program (FMMP) prepares, updates, and maintains Important Farmland Series Maps (Maps) as defined in subdivision (f) of Section 65560 of the Government Code, and prepares and maintains an automated map and data base system to record and report changes in the use of agricultural lands every two years on even numbered calendar years. Agricultural land is rated according to soil quality and irrigation status; the best quality land is called Prime Farmland. In preparing Maps, the Department considers all information collected or received on the amount of land converted to or from agricultural use, and between agricultural categories.

Please see the county specific metadata for more information on the Important Farmland data sets. Questions about FMMP? Contact us at FMMP@conservation.ca.gov.

County Specific Metadata: