corn and tobacco . As Louisville grew in size , more as used for agriculture . This trend has been agricultural land in Louisville has dramatically pment .
an important reminder of Louisville ’ s rural heritage , nd are a visual resource for the community ( See . In 1996 , the Jefferson County Division of Planning an inventory of farmland in Jefferson County . At s concentrated in the Floyds Fork Drainage Area oose Creek and Harrods Creek watersheds to the er Valley historically supported extensive farmland 83 U . S . G . S . data indicates that agriculture was the corridor from Riverport to the Hardin County line ) s growth pressures continue , maintaining a viable creasingly difficult due to increased land values t residential development . le to assist farmers in maintaining farmland . Under can enact agricultural districts within which operty value assessments and other benefits . In participating landowners and a total of 1,095 acres ecreased by 674 acres since 1994 . Agricultural may withdraw from the program for any purpose all farmers with 10 acres or more of land take ntial tax assessment of farmland . Assessment of ng in a lower property tax .
Parks in 2003 noted that Louisville could become hat also helps create a strong urban core . rowing farmers markets , community-supported security , health and fitness awareness , and agrionsiderable traction and been joined by others sville position itself as a hub for an urban-rural
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