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be responsible for conducting the agricultural economic impact analysis ( es ) . ACDS utilizes a network of specialists within agriculture , economics , rural development , • :moranagement , public policy , banking , business development , and related disciplines to provide an uncompromised level of service . This blend of professional talent and extensive experience allows ACDS to research , develop , administer, and manage agricultural and rural development projects within the following areas : agricultural economic development , regional/industrial economic studies , business development programs , strategic planning , marketing initiatives , market research , incentive programs , public relations and marketing , regional and product identity and financial assistance . Staff from ACDS ' Maryland and California offices will be on the project team . ' See appendix for additional information about the project partners . 3 . ) Cost of Community Services Study Purpose AFT developed the COCS methodology to analyze demands on public services by assessing the financial contribution made by all land uses , including farmland and open space . The main purpose of these studies is to give communities a better understanding of the costs of development and the effect of different land uses on the tax base . They also can be used to analyze the impact of differential or current use tax assessment for privately owned productive open lands . COCS studies provide a snapshot in time of current revenues and expenditures on a land use basis measured by demand for services . They do not predict the impact of future , decisions but provide local leaders the benefit of hindsight to see what the effect of current development patterns has been . Unlike typical fiscal impact studies , they evaluate farm , forest, and open land uses on equal ground with development . They do not judge the intrinsic value of one land use over another. They can be used in conjunction with gies to give communities complete information on the fiscal value predictive methodolo of different land uses to aid in planning decisions . A 1999 study by AFT and the Southern New England Forest Consortium found that COCS findings are changing public perceptions about farmland . The vast majority of communities and organizations surveyed ( 81 percent) have used the results from COOS studies as an educational tool for citizens and government officials and to raise public awareness about land conservation . COCS studies have been effective , too . Sixty- five percent said that the study contributed to a shift of awareness or public opinion in regards to farmland , forestland and open space . Methodology AFT will manage each COCS study ( ies ) on a case study basis from start to finish and will cess . Tasks will include : consult with the project sponsors throughout the pro