Canyon County government and farm leaders seek to preserve Sunnyslope agricultural land

Canyon County, including Sunnyslope, is updating its comprehensive plan and, in the process, is considering how to preserve ag land.

So far, options include the creation of an “agritourism overlay,” allowing the county to create zoning rules for that area. In particular, an “intensive ag overlay” would protect agricultural areas from being encroached upon or creating incompatible uses.