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It <br /> B <br /> Introduction <br /> COCS studies suggest it is time to start their own COCS studies . Recently , we have <br /> appreciating farm and forest lands for their received increasing numbers , of requests from <br /> contribution to the local tax base . Their t,revenues outside the region , <br /> may be modest , but so are their demands for Because of this interest and our curiosity to see <br /> services . Across America , evidence mounts that if the same pattern exists in other parts of the <br /> communities have paid a high price for unplanned country , we have put together this handbook to help <br /> growth - - from traffic congestion and increased people conduct COCS studies themselves . Since , <br /> infrastructure needs to budgetary shortfalls and the process is based on our work in Massachusetts <br /> rising property taxes . Yet , while adding to the tax where town government is very strong , it may have <br /> base , farm and forest lands also provide wildlife to be modified in other states . (Massachusetts is <br /> habitat and protect our wetlands and floodplains . typical of New England where local budget and tax <br /> They provide tourist and recreational opportunities decisions are made by citizens at town meetings , <br /> and contribute to the quality of life of local County governments do not play large roles in town <br /> residents . Primary farm and forest industries budgets , and there are no townships . ) We also <br /> are important economically , creating jobs and recommend you use this handbook in conjunction <br /> supplying lucrative secondary markets such with , the Massachusetts report , Does Farmland <br /> as food processing and lumber milling . Common Protection Pay ? where detailed tables and text serve <br /> estimates place the multiplier effect of local as a case- study example of the process detailed <br /> agriculture at $ 3 to $ 5 . (e . g . , for every dollar here , <br /> received from farmers for selling agricultural goods Feel free to call AFT for assistance using the <br /> and services , $ 3 - $5 are earned by local businesses information on the inside cover . We would like to <br /> and processors serving farmers and their know if you do a study and would be very <br /> customers . ) interested in your results . <br /> Over the years , AFT ' s COCS studies have <br /> received tremendous attention . Many Northeastern Thank you for your interest in this subject . We <br /> communities have asked AFT for help conducting hope the handbook is user- friendly . Good luck ! <br /> 3 <br />